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Ongoing losses at Stoke City could put club at risk of violating EFL rules

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Getty Images | Following Stoke City's relegation to the Championship and a disappointing 16th place finish to their first season in England's second-best league, the club's turnover has decreased dramatically. James McClean of Stoke City shows his dejection during a Championship match against Reading.

Another loss this year sees Stoke City have accumulated losses of £102 million despite many years in the Premier League.

The club's CEO, Tony Scholes, has previously spoken against the EFL's FFP rules.

A group of Championship clubs are believed to be working to challenge the rules.

18 December 2019 - 10:08 AM

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