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Tranmere Rovers consider legal action against EFL

Tranmere Rovers fans are angry about the 'monstrous injustice' of the club's relegation from League One on a points per game basis. The owner, Mark Palios, is considering the possibility of legal action against the EFL, although he says that he would prefer to settle the matter by discussion:  https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11733/12007526/mark-palios-says-tranmere-rovers-considering-legal-action-over-relegation-from-league-one I can understand why the club and its fans think they have become the victims of rough justice.  I greatly enjoyed my one visit there. However, I am doubtful whether a legal action would succeed.  The owner points to similar actions in France, Belgium and Scotland succeeding.  Some of the circumstances may be different and, in any case, these are different legal jurisdictions. Palios seems to think that one proceed on the basis of anti-competitive behaviour and unfair prejudice.  I don't recall the latter in law, but there might b...