Crystal Palace will attempt to overturn their Europa League demotion at a high-stakes hearing on Friday – and the man at the centre of the issue will not be present.
Eagles lawyers and officials will present their case having appealed UEFA’s decision to drop them into the Europa Conference League thanks to breaches of its rules on multi-club ownership.
Last month, revealed how Palace were in grave danger of being kicked out of the competition.
And, following a hearing at UEFA HQ, the FA Cup winners’ fears became reality.