It's a really tough time to be an Everton supporter right now.
News that the club had been docked 10 points by the Premier League for a breach of their profit and sustainability rules has rocked the Merseysiders, with that deduction imposed immediately, sending the Toffees to second bottom in the table.
The Premier League acted in March to refer Everton to an independent commission, which made a decision on the case following a five-day hearing in October, confirming the 10-point deduction on November 17 — something that the club says it intends to appeal.
The situation will rumble on, especially with similar cases regarding Manchester City and Chelsea. Indeed, Everton themselves said they will be watching closely to see what action, if any, the Premier League asks to be taken against clubs who are accused of similar wrongdoing.
The anger towards the league will be made clear when top-flight football in England returns this weekend following the latest international break. Everton fans intend to stage protests to make their feelings plain.
The Sporting News explains the Everton response to their charge, and the planned protests for this coming matchday, as manager Sean Dyche continues to fight fires on the pitch.
Why Everton were deducted 10 points: Premier League charge explained
Interim Everton chief executive Colin Chong released a statement soon after the points deduction was announced. Part of that statement was a message of unity to the club's fans. It said: "The club, our players and staff and our fans will stick together in the face of what the club believes to be an unprecedented and disproportionate sanction."
That statement has mobilised supporters, with the fan group The 1878s encouraging fans to express their
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