THE Parramatta Eels board is set to be sacked by the NSW government, as early as Monday.

NSW deputy premier Troy Grant said he would remove the board and appoint an administrator, after the NRL club’s plans to appeal some of the penalties for salary cap breaches.

Grant spoke to 2GB’s Continuous Call Team and said he could make the move if the board was deemed “not fit to govern”.

“Obviously the news is terrible out of Parramatta,” he said. “If there’s a call from the fans, the members, and the broader industry of registered clubs, then I will move onto it immediately, and as soon as that advice is at hand, make a determination and advise everyone.”

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Grant said he hoped to have further advice by Monday.

“As the Minister, I don’t have any fear or flavour in acting in the best interests of the Parramatta Eels Leagues Club members, and ultimately, the NRL footy club,” he said.

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg welcomed Grant’s decision, saying via social media: “We strongly support any government move to make the Parramatta Eels strong. Players and fans deserve it!”

Lots of questions & concerns re Eels...We strongly support any government move to make the Parramatta Eels strong.Players & fans deserve it! — Todd Greenberg (@Todd_Greenberg) July 16, 2016

A strong front office will help restore the Parramatta Eels to the great club it could be & should be! — Todd Greenberg (@Todd_Greenberg) July 16, 2016

Grant will act using powers under the state’s liquor and gaming legislation. His move comes a day after the board voted to appeal the NRL's penalty: The loss of 12 competition points and a $1 million fine, in the wake of salary cap breaches and maladministration.

The board members the NRL is seeking to remove, the ‘Gang of Five’, are football boss Daniel Anderson, chairman Steve Sharp, plus board members Tom Issa, John Boulous and Peter Serrao.