New Salary Cap Breach?

[RagingBull]

Sarries wouldn't have been relegated if they handed over full access.

[westwinds31]

Obviously until it’s fully investigated we can’t get too worried about this, but reading what is currently out there, it doesn’t look good. Given what Saracens went through , an example was set so any other breach will have to be dealt with in the same way, depending on severity obviously. Hopefully it’s not as bad but like I said, it looks bad already. It’s the old classic isn’t it, Saracens got caught and took their punishment and the grief that came with it, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. It’s always the insider threat that is the biggest, and it appears that we may have to pay the price (literally) for the way the club has been run previously.

More worrying than that, what impact will it have on current players and coaching staff. Again it will be about the severity of whatever punishment is dished out. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Just frustrating and really over shadows what has been a superb effort turning the club around.

[sapajo]

Please let there be no substance to these allegations. We have come such a long way so quickly and this if proven could see us in very serious and dire straits. The timing stinks to high heaven but if proven we will be the new Sarries and in the championship for the first time.

[MurphysLaw]

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That’s an interesting comment cheltexile because he came and left very quickly and was also a former agent who took on a management role at the club
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Yes, his unexpected departure was in February too.Coincidence?

[RichieB]

IF anything significant is found, then maybe a fine. I can’t see why any points deduction would apply if none of the current squad or management were involved with the alleged indiscretions.

Would be interesting to find out who squealed - of the ex-players I can imagine Redmond, Bateman doing it, but I’d also be interested who leaked the investigation the the press.

[aslongaswebeatsaints]

Now in the Mail.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/index.html

The sad thing is this is going to cause damage in the interim through trial by public opinion regardless as to whether the accusations prove groundless or not

[markharbtiger]

All is speculation until any wrong-doing is proven. However, is it coincidence that these allegations have appeared right now? Rhetorical question.

[RagingBull]

Pretty relevant twitter thread from earlier in the year
https://twitter.com/rugbyandthelaw/stat ... 4991176705

[OakhamTiger32]

IF anything significant is found, then maybe a fine. I can’t see why any points deduction would apply if none of the current squad or management were involved with the alleged indiscretions.

Would be interesting to find out who squealed - of the ex-players I can imagine Redmond, Bateman doing it, but I’d also be interested who leaked the investigation the the press.

Agreed. Historic events being dug up.. would seem extremely harsh to punish the current team for historic indiscretions.. guess it will all come out but as we are ‘cooperating fully’ I’d expect our punishment, if indeed a punishment is required, will be a lot less. Plus, Sarries was the current players and management not ‘historic’

[RagingBull]

Can't complain though if we had done things wrong.

[TigerFeetSteve]

The most worrying thing for me is Taufua's release and it's timing very close to the insolvency declaration.

Us letting one of our highest paid players go mid-season can't be a standard tactic?

[TigerCam]

So is this what the club statement is about?

[OakhamTiger32]

Can't complain though if we had done things wrong.

Agreed. However, It’s been on going , nothing new . All star players have it their contracts . Wouldn’t worry about it. Imagine lots of clubs have similar issues. The Twitter thread you posted above is an interesting insight, thanks for posting RB

[Nofrontteeth]

Could it be that roll of notes in the boot of a player in the 1980 JP Final against Irish?

[Big Dai]

Strange how sport can build you up in one moment and smash you down the next.

I was absolutely deliriously happy after a last minute try at Bristol. Then you wake up to this?

As one of the less level headed, emotion driven posters on this forum I guess the effects cut deep.......plus I hate waiting for anything! "We'll just have to see" does me no good at all.

.........plus did anyone else see the cricket last night? Go to the foot of our steps!

Nothing we can do but wait and hope.