[Football] Everton deduction reduced to 6 points [Update 8/4: ...and another 2 points]

[Psychobilly freakout]

I simply do not understand after however long it took them to come to their decision initially to then make legal errors.

what type of legal errors? I would not be surprised if they were typo type errors that were something of nothing, but through a legal loop hole could be challenged.

 

[Weststander]

Football’s run oddly. UEFA, PL and FA dish out punishments to clubs, then invariably reduce at appeal. When at very long drawn out initial hearings both sides have plenty of time to air facts, mitigation etc. Then later on punishments are reduced.

This was inevitable.

A cynic might say that the small army of officials and QC’s love the money and being part of the news.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Let’s hope this fires up Brentford to smash West Ham.

 

[Milano]

Let’s hope this fires up Brentford to smash West Ham.

I think they might anyway.

 

[Weststander]

Bottom line.

They spent £100m’s on fees and wages above the limit, lied that lockdown was the cause, still carried on cheating and stayed up.

Who truly thinks ManC will get a damaging punishment?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Well, this is a great precedent. Coming shortly, no doubt:

"Manchester City have been found guilty of numerous breaches of FFP and have been deducted 90 points, effectively relegating them"

*Man City appeal*

"Manchester City have been successful with some of the cases they appealed on technical grounds. The punishment has been downgraded to a three point deduction and a one game touchline ban for Pep Guardiola"

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Well, this is a great precedent. Coming shortly, no doubt:

"Manchester City have been found guilty of numerous breaches of FFP and have been deducted 90 points, effectively relegating them"

*Man City appeal*

"Manchester City have been successful with some of the cases they appealed on technical grounds. The punishment has been downgraded to a three point deduction and a one game touchline ban for Pep Guardiola"

The PL got bored of hearing the scousers squeal about it being unfair I imagine.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

The PL got bored of hearing the scousers squeal about it being unfair I imagine.

Yes, the "corrupt" messaging, was very successful.

The PL absolutely do not want their brand next to this word.

This was a compromise conclusion

 

[Clive Walker]

thought this was the opportunity everyone wanted to see Everton finally leave the prem. They've been there since year dot which is applauded by some while others just see them as having a opportunity where they have never done anything of note. They are so boring. Give someone else a shot.

 

[Zeberdi]

The second points deduction would be added this season I believe?

Yes, exactly. For accounts up until 2023. It is very possible though their successful appeal in this first one will lessen the charge on the second but we could still hope they will have another 6 points deducted (although they would no doubt appeal that too). Forest also face a possible points deduction- the bottom of the table could still be very fluid if that hapoens.

I would love Luton to stay up.

 

[Bry Nylon]

One of the football correspondents on 5 Live predicted about a month or so ago that Everton's points deduction would most likely be reduced on appeal.

Genuinely, what a waste of everybody's time. Just decide upon a sanction, make sure it is appropriate, proportionate and watertight and stick to it.

 

[Bozza]

England fan aren't I. I appreciate that isn't a great reason given that I wish that waistcoat wearing Palace **** from Crawley would f*** off but it's mine and I'm sticking to it.

Well, I considered that but you put (occasional) England striker DCL on your list-of-hate.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Yes, exactly. For accounts up until 2023. It is very possible though their successful appeal in this first one will lessen the charge on the second but we could still hope they will have another 6 points deducted (although they would no doubt appeal that too). Forest also face a possible points deduction- the bottom of the table could still be very fluid if that hapoens.

I would love Luton to stay up.

Second charge *should* see a larger punishment as well.

Maybe that's the line of thought from the PL, give them 4 back now then hit them with another 10-12 points - which will be reduced to 6-8

I'd like Luton to stay up as well, but if you can't stay up with 2 clubs being deducted points you don't really deserve to

What will be interesting is how Leicester approach this now, Everton are on the verge of going under, more legal action could see this happen

 

[Zeus]

That f***ing chant that goes WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Must be the lamest chant in English football.

 

[A mex eyecan]

cheats never prosper

seems cheats always prosper

 

[Hotchilidog]

An utter farce from beginning to end. No sympathy with Everton at all and it's a joke they have bleated their way to a reduction.

I assume Forest will be deducted a similar amount now that the precedent has been set.

When City are finally dealt with I fully expect them to be relegated at least one division. The annoying thing is they will continue to win for the next few years whilst they drag it out.

 

[Hotchilidog]

cheats never prosper

Well here is the thing, they cheated and they were still incredibly SH*T! They can't even cheat properly. At least City and Chelsea got something for their nefarious dealings.

 

[brighton_tom]

Makes the Prem look weak and silly dishing out a punishment, and then backtracking. What new info has been presented in the appeal that couldnt have been in the original process?

Still yet to hear anyone connected with Everton go anywhere near saying that IF they have broken rules then fair enough some sort of punishment is due. Every single opinion seems to be that its just corruption from the Prem, picking on a club where they feel they can get away with it.

Any time a free kick went against them on saturday the corruption songs and banners some out, but then get promptly tucked away when Gilmour is sent off and they're winning.

 

[Sheebo]

Well, I considered that but you put (occasional) England striker DCL on your list-of-hate.

I love Pickford for England but hate him at club level. Same with Grealish!l, although he’s gown on me and seems a decent fella these days with the disadvantages kids etc.

 

[Arthur]

Well, I considered that but you put (occasional) England striker DCL on your list-of-hate.

He hasn't been anywhere near the England squad for nearly 3 years. Southgate will probably pick him over Bellingham now I've said that.