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Incoming EFL chairman to feel heat of simmering row over Sky deal

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Getty Images | A group of leading Championship clubs will direct their efforts at resolving a rapidly escalating row over broadcast rights at incoming English Football League (EFL) chairman Rick Parry. Pictured is Sheffield Wednesday supporters singing at a former derby against Sheffield United.

Rick Parry given a month by clubs to get to bottom of issue.

EFL spokesman insists body had legal authority to strike Sky deal.

Club chief executive seeks apology from EFL leadership and questions Sky deal.

EFL says it had no control over content of 41- page version of independent report.

1 October 2019 - 12:48 PM

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