Everton immediately expressed their displeasure with their ten-point deduction, demonstrating their evident resentment over the Premier League’s decision from a few weeks prior.
The club issued an immediate and passionate statement explaining their position on the issue, whether they believed they had been handled properly, and—most importantly—that they planned to file an appeal.
To the relief of the disgruntled Toffees supporters, it appears that the idea will eventually come to pass. Alan Myers gave fans a much-needed update on his X account.
Everton supporters have been vocal ever since their team was given a ten-point deduction, and last Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Manchester United was overshadowed by large-scale demonstrations.
They are a fan base that is utterly disturbed by a historic decision that has resulted in Everton receiving the worst sports punishment in Premier League history, complete with planes, banners, flags, and more.
That could yet alter, though, since Myers has provided the following update regarding their appeal: On Friday, Everton is anticipated to file their appeal against the 10-point penalty.
The club will take the whole allotted time to file an appeal, which was given to them 14 days after the sentence was published. A panel distinct from the original commission will hear the case.
Everton was docked points for allegedly breaking the division’s sustainability and profit policies, a transgression for which the Merseyside team had already acknowledged responsibility.
But, they did so in the hopes that their candor and ensuing vow to improve would be sufficient to save them from harsh penalties.
They obviously broke the rules, even though that has now been disregarded.
According to their bylaws, the Toffees spent a paltry £19 million more than the maximum £105 million that every Premier League team is permitted to lose over a three-year rolling period.