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It’s news that has been welcomed by Pompey.

The Football League have staged a U-turn after removing salary cap voting rights from Wycombe, Rotherham and Coventry.

Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Peplerplaceholder image
Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Pepler

The promoted sides were previously set to have a vote in whether League One would adapt a wage ceiling.

Instead, the EFL have had a rethink ahead of the August 6 deadline.

Relegated sides Charlton, Wigan and Hull will instead be allowed an input.

What’s more, Blues chief executive Mark Catlin believes a mini auction could take place in the third tier before the vote.

That is because the Football League have scrapped plans for a June 30 deadline before players qualify for inclusion under the proposed.

As a result, clubs could seek to take advantage, although Pompey won’t be offering any 'crazy contracts’ in the uncertain financial climate.

We’ll have all the latest news from Fratton Park and around League One in our blog below...

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