Whilst I agree with you here, the problem is that in a closed football structure - i.e. not a pyramid - it would be a largely symbolic gesture against First Division clubs. Particularly in the coming year, when only one will go up and it's looking pretty clear before a ball is kicked which club that will be.
If we ever get to a proper pyramid system in the ROI - which even the likes of the Irish League and League of Wales have got ffs - then it would have some teeth. Otherwise it would be a largely symbolic gesture most of the time against FD clubs.
Perhaps a fairer way would be to spread a points deduction over a number of seasons i.e. 12 in Year 1, 5 in Year 2, 3 in Year 3 ? That would have more of an impact on the players, manager etc that a club can attract than just one season of pain.
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