Premier League chief Richard Masters says evidence in the appeal hearing regarding Everton’s 10-point deduction will not be made public, seemingly setting a precedent for future cases.
The outcome of the appeal process regarding The Toffees’ November sanction is due to be released this month but it appears as though fans will be left in the dark regarding key documents and figures. Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur are awaiting an outcome on the latest breach of Premier League Profit & Sustainability Rules but is appears evidence within a hearing will not be made public.
Everton were charged again for financial breaches in January, along with Nottingham Forest. Masters was scrutinised by a Government committee over Premier League finance regulations last month, with members later requesting clarification on his comments referring to Everton and Forest as “small” clubs.
Responding in a letter, Masters outlined why evidence in the independent panel hearing involving Everton will not be made public. He wrote: “As the committee will appreciate, being a private business, it is not our practice to provide or publish minutes of Premier League Board Meetings.
«Nor are we able to publish submissions the Premier League Board or executive make as part of confidential legal proceedings.”
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He continued: “At all times during this process, the Premier League has sought to treat the club fairly and with respect. Of course, as the competition organiser and administrator, it is also our role to ensure fairness for clubs that have adhered to the rules. That means
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