get involved’Palace concern until Conference League spot is settled’published at 10:40 British Summer Time
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Phil McNulty Q&A
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
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Michael: Hi Phil, Should Crystal Palace be
worried after Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to remove Drogheda United from
the Conference League? Is this another example of big clubs getting leniency,
whilst smaller community-based clubs don’t receive the same treatment? Thanks.
I think there will certainly be a concern at
Crystal Palace until this is settled – but I hope it is because they have
earned their place in Europe.
I really felt for Drogheda United, who were
punished because they are owned by the Trivela Group, with Danish side
Silkeborg, who are in the Conference League, also under the Trivela umbrella.
Uefa are still deliberating on Palace after
being told that John Textor, who also owns Lyon, did not take decisions on the
club’s behalf as he only has 25% voting rights.
Textor is also trying to sell his stake in the
club, which Palace hope strengthens their case.
Let’s hope it works out for them.