Everton supporters submit their own case against Premier League points deduction

An Everton supporters’ organisation has submitted a case on behalf of fans against the treatment of the club for breaching financial regulations.

The Blues were hit with a 10 point penalty in November after an independent panel ruled upon a charge brought by the Premier League. Everton accepted a failure to comply with league profit and sustainability rules but believed a host of mitigating factors lessened its offence.

There was, therefore, shock and dismay within the club, its fanbase and the wider footballing world when it was hit with the greatest points deduction in top flight history in a first-of-its-kind investigation. The sanction was more severe than for a club entering administration, an outcome perceived by many to have a far worse impact on the football pyramid than Everton’s £19.5m breach of spending limits over a four year period.

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Everton are appealing the punishment in a landmark case expected to be heard in the coming weeks. Everton’s Fan Advisory Board has now drawn up a submission highlighting the impact of the treatment of the club on fans. The 25-page document has been sent to both Everton and the Premier League and it is hoped it will be deemed admissible by the independent commission due to hear the appeal.

The submission, developed under the guidance of barrister Matthew Stanbury, calls on decision-makers to “consider the true impact and consequences the sanctions will have on supporters and the wider community”. It makes the case for fans having a voice in proceedings, emphasises the impact of penalties on supporters and