Don't believe the hype - no points deduction for Leeds United

Football's doom and gloom experts are rubbing their hands at the possibility of Leeds United facing yet another points deduction, due to admitting a charge of using an unlicensed agent during the purchase of Anthony Elding.

The Daily Mail, amongst others, have jumped on the bandwagon citing Luton Town's 10 point penalty incurred during the summer. The Hatters had made payments to six different unlicensed agents in arranging transfers, and were hit hard as part of a get tough policy by the Football Association.

For their crime Leeds United have admitted using an unlicensed agent in the Elding transfer which was completed in January this year. The club have stressed that 'no payment has been made or is alleged to have been made to the agent involved in respect of the transfer'.

Over the summer the FA sent all clubs a list of individuals it suspects may be operating in football transfer activity without a license. An FA spokesman stated 'We are taking this proactive step to help clubs and players ensure that they always use authorised agents. Using unlicensed agents can leave clubs and players vulnerable, not only to FA disciplinary action, but to dealing with individuals whose standards of professional conduct are not regulated.'

The Luton Town case involved PAYMENTS to SIX unlicensed agents. Leeds United have admitted using ONE unlicensed agent and making NO PAYMENT. Don't believe all the hype being stirred up by the anti-Leeds press. Expect a slap on the wrist and a fine, then lets get on with getting promoted.