everton should focus on improving their performance rather than blaming the league for their points deduction. it’s time to step up and show what they’re made of on the pitch.
From The Telegraph’s Chris Bascombe:
Everton’s director of football, Kevin Thelwell, says the club is united by a sense of injustice following the 10-point deduction for breaking Premier League spending rules.
Everton have dropped to second bottom in the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s visit of Manchester United, and have indicated they will appeal the penalty handed down by an independent commission.
Thelwell echoed the views of the club’s acting chief executive, Colin Chong, in arguing the decision was too harsh.
“Colin’s video message last Friday echoed my views and the sentiment of everybody here at Finch Farm. We are shocked by what we believe is a wholly disproportionate and unjust ruling by the Premier League’s commission,” said Thelwell.
“We cannot say anything further on the commission’s findings until the conclusion of the appeal process.
“But the clear and tangible impact on our league position because of that ruling is clear to see in the Premier League table. We return to action five places lower than the 14th position held following our hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
“The three points from that victory may no longer be accounted for in the table - nor seven other hard-earned points amassed during this season. But what does remain in place is the unity, focus and determination that helped earn those points on the field of play - now supplemented by the additional fuel of what we believe is a wholly disproportionate ruling.”
Everton were punished because their spending surpassed the threshold of allowable losses over a three year period up to 2022 - the club found to be £19.5 million above what is permissible.
The Merseyside club acknowledged exceeded the amount allowed but said that mitigating factors such as the impact of interest rates on stadium expenditure should be reconsidered upon appeal.
In the meantime, Sean Dyche’s side must turn its attention to ensuring their punishment does not mean they fail to escape the bottom three. Everton could be out of the relegation zone as soon as Sunday if they beat United.
“We are rallying in the face of a sporting sanction in the only way we can - and that is our focus and hard work in supporting the team in delivering to their fullest on the pitch,” said Thelwell.
“We go into this weekend having secured six wins from our last nine outings in all competitions. The team has displayed a level of effort, camaraderie and bravery that is synonymous with this club in earning those victories.
That spirit remains strong - unwavering. Sean and the players are fully focused on the work that lies ahead. And everybody at Finch Farm is united.”
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Keverton is a hero
Just loan in some players from associated clubs you’ll be alright
And maybe pay your players and player’s agents under the table.
Like when we loaned el ghazhi as his agent was moshiris mate?
Don’t worry Everton, the premier league has recognised this unjustice and made sure no other club - ahem, City - will have to suffer what you have.
Thank god City Chelsea are safe. No one cares about Everton anyway.
One can win against real Madrid and the other cannot. Conspiracy? Based on what facts?
That means that over 3 year period time Everton were over the FFP by little under 7 million per year. While building a Stadium during covid while losing main sponsor due the russian cowardly attack on Ukraine while protecting a player X’s mental welfare by not suing him while not spending hardly any money on players.
PL is corrupt
protecting a player X’s mental welfare by not suing him
This isn’t how you protect people’s mental health. You cant pat yourselves on the back for not suing someone. I guess you’re talking about Sigurdsson who was acquitted so no lawsuit would have held up anyway.
Well I think Everton can. They were adviced by the premier league to do it, but Everton decline because they were concerned about Sigurdssons welfare. Instead Everton provided him a safehouse and the support he needed during that time.
That is how you protect people’s mental health.
Instead Everton provided him a safehouse and the support he needed during that time.
That is how you protect people’s mental health.
Yes, this 1st line is how.
Them not suing isn’t really part of that. They didn’t sue because they would have had to wait to see if there was a case there for it. He was acquitted so its likely a lawsuit wouldn’t have held up. Not sure why the PL would have advised it without waiting on a guilty verdict.
How can I get in on this? Not that I’m corrupt. Just business curious.
also sacking the Icelandic guy
Quit bitching the rules are clear. You broke them. Sore losers.
The rules on punishment severity don’t even exist, so how can they be “clear”?
You broke the rules , let off plenty of times with your horrific finances and still couldnt get your house in order.
Shut the fuck up and take your ban
Found the Burnley fan
Pay your bills
They broke the rules. The already VERY GENEROUS rules.
Got what they deserved.
They’re not going to get relegated and severe penalties for Everton improves the odds of meaningful punishments for City and Chelsea.
So suck it up and be grateful there’s such a deep bed of shite in the league this season.
I think 4 would have been appropriate
I don’t know why some kind of decision hasn’t been taken against City. It’s grossly unfair.
Unfortunately Everton are being made an example of while the jewell in the PL brand crown have lawyered up.