TLDR: Everton have been immediately deducted ten points for being ~£20M (Everton claim it’s only £10M) over the FFP threshold (can’t have more than £105M loss over 3 years).
Just wondered what everyone thought? On the one hand, you could argue it’s harsh because administration is usually ‘worth’ a 9 point deduction, on the other hand, you could say it sends a strong message about the importance of everyone following the rules?
Don’t worry, Everton fans… you’re only two points from safety. It’s probably the best season to get a points deduction.
Last time a points deduction happened in the Premier league was Portsmouth, right?
I can think of 115 reasons why a certain club should also get a punishment along with Everton.
Yeah, it’s probably the best situation if you have to have a deduction. Although it’s being reported that several clubs (possibly up to 5) are thinking about suing them from compensation which adds a bit of a complication…i can’t quite see that happening though. I mean if the points deduction had happened in the offending season, Burnley would have survived instead, so they might have a case (for reduced revenue compensation) but I’d be surprised if anyone else had any realistic claim?