Football News: Perth Glory to face investigation by the FFA over salary cap irregularities

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The FFA are to investigate Perth Glory over salary cap records following a Fairfax Media investigation into the Glory's salary cap declarations.

It was revealed on Wednesday the league leaders and FFA Cup finalists had failed to declare player-agent fees, player accommodation and motor vehicle allowances in salary cap reports provided to the FFA.

At least $50,602 of player agent fees, mostly associated with standard contract negotiation work, was not represented on the 2012-13 A-League salary cap report submitted to the FFA on May 6,2013.

Such payments are permitted but must be declared by the club in financial documents submitted throughout the course of the season.

Last season Perth Glory allocated numerous vehicles provided by sponsors and third parties to players. It is alleged the use of the cars may have been used as incentives to sign and retain players.

Perth also failed to declare accommodation costs provided by the club for some players throughout that period.

Written by Tris Burke December 17 2014 06:25:15