I've been puzzled by the alleged breach all along. But the arcane and complicated way in which the EFL runs things puzzles most.

Boro's Gibson was more upset about the stadium sale, which was approved. So the view that the EFL were determined to "get" Derby for something possibly due to Mel's attitude is a strong one. I really find the refusal to sanction the extension of existing players contracts puzzling, but then one does get the feeling they interpret the rules as they wish, or make things up as they go along!