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Barnsley Football Club has been charged with multiple breaches of EFL Regulations.

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The charges relate to the Club:

  • failing to provide the League with correct and/or complete information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares in the Club despite a request for such information being made by the League;
  • failing to provide the League with the necessary notifications regarding the ownership position at the Club;
  • failing to publish accurate information on the Club’s website concerning the ultimate owners of the Significant Interest in the Club;
  • allowing individuals to acquire a position of Control without prior clearance from the EFL; and
  • failing to act towards the League with the utmost good faith.

Paul Conway and Chien Lee have also been charged with causing the Club to be in breach of EFL Regulations.

The Club, Mr Conway and Mr Lee have 14 days to respond to the charges. 

 

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