Another appeal on cards if decision is for Leeds

DONCASTER will “consider all options” after an independent tribunal has ruled on the validity of a 15-point penalty imposed on Leeds by the Football League.

An arbitration hearing got underway behind closed doors yesterday in London with Leeds’ lawyers attempting to show the League acted outside their jurisdiction when docking the points at the start of this season.

The tribunal could last for up to three days and while the ruling was initially expected to be made public before Saturday, it is now anticipated it will be announced early next week.