Firstly, the much talked about document that a Leeds Director signed prior to the start of the season accepting a place in League 1 with a 15 point deduction.  Leeds Utd have argued that this was signed under duress but it would appear the panel did not agree.

Secondly, the time taken for Leeds Utd to start the Arbitration process which the final report should have starting within the first few months of the season.  Leeds Utd first mentioned an appeal in August but the process was delayed after complying with the Leagues insistance to turn to a members vote.  There were then further delays as Leeds turned to the FA before eventually going down the High Court route, which again, the Football League delayed untilt he last minute.

Finally, the impact on other teams at this late stage has been cited as a reason.

 These findings are puzzling to say the least, but Leeds United have confirmed they will accept the findings and will turn their concentration to the pitch.  It is interesting to note that the events that occured during the Adminstration process are not detailed down in summary, just the events after it!  So who cheated the system here then?

Leeds can now focus attention on the pitch and will be strong favourites to be promoted, entering the play-off's as one of the form teams - and there will be no sweeter taste than being promoted WITH a 15 point deduction.  Victory over Gillingham at the weekend could also see them as the mathematical Champions of the division if Swansea fail to win, meaning their glory this year wil always be tinged by the fact that Leeds were the real winners.

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