Everton’s appeal against the 10-point deduction given to them by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) between 2019-2022 will reportedly be heard this week.
The appeal hearing will begin on Wednesday 31 January and end on Friday 2 February, with a final decision expected by the middle of February, according to Sky Sports.
Everton were punished for breaching PSR in the period 2019-2022 but they have maintained their innocence throughout the process.
They are currently 17th in the Premier League despite their 10-point deduction and visit Fulham this evening. They would currently be 12th in the table in their appeal was successful.
Everton, along with Nottingham Forest, have also been charged with a PSR breach for the period 2019-2023.
As a result of new rules introduced by the Premier League this season, their new case will be heard and resolved, including any appeal, within three months, meaning they could face further points deductions this season.
Fans have pointed out that, due to Covid-19 meaning the 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial years being annexed into one year, any potential further punishment
Everton’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB) have also put forward their own 25-page witness statement to the appeal.
Dave Kelly, chair of the FAB, recently told i: “I’m very quickly falling out of love with the beautiful game this season. I’m actually finding it difficult to motivate myself to go to games. The game has evolved so much over the last couple of years and not for the better.
“The best thing Everton could sign this January would be a top-notch barrister, or top-notch accountant. Football shouldn’t be about spreadsheets, it should be about teamsheets.
“The problem with the enforcement of PSR is they’re not open and they’re not transparent. Nobody understands them. We don’t know the rules of engagement because they don’t exist. That’s going to end up disenfranchising so many people. It’s a lose-lose situation.”
The Premier League have been approached for comment and Everton have declined to comment.
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