Bournemouth to be hit by a FFP fine

Bournemouth are to be hit by a hefty fine for breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules and manager Eddie Howe thinks that they stand in the way of smaller clubs wanting to progress.

In their push for promotion Bournemouth exceeded the permitted £6m after taking account of adjusted losses and shareholder investment.

Bournemouth are to be hit by a hefty fine for breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules and manager Eddie Howe thinks that they stand in the way of smaller clubs wanting to progress.

In their push for promotion Bournemouth exceeded the permitted £6m after taking account of adjusted losses and shareholder investment.

Fulham and Nottingham Forest also breached the rules and will face transfer bans until the end of the season.   Millwall were also in default, but will escape punishment as they were relegated to League One.