Fourteen Premier League clubs were on Wednesday night considering their position amid an angry response to the news that the Big Six would have to pay a combined total of just £22m following their breakaway attempt.
Urgent talks were held ahead of Thursday's top flight AGM in Harrogate after the half dozen involved in the European Super League agreed a 'goodwill gesture' that will see each pay £3.66m to good causes within football.
Sources have disclosed that there was disbelief in some quarters at the perceived leniency of the agreement, which will also see any side attempting to repeat the trick docked 30 points and fined £25m.