Everton’s Ups and Downs: A Comedy of Errors
In a shocking turn of events, Everton Football Club has found itself in hot water once again, this time for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The club, which was comfortably perched in 15th place in the Premier League table, has now been docked two points, sending them spiraling down to 16th place with 27 points. It’s a real nail-biter as they cling on to a mere two-point lead over 18th-placed Luton.
The saga began in January 2024 when Everton was charged for breaching the permitted Profit and Sustainability thresholds for the assessment period ending in 2022/23. The club’s official statement on the matter was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. They expressed their surprise at the decision but were quick to highlight the mitigating circumstances, including the war in Ukraine, as factors that should have lessened the blow.
This isn’t the first time Everton has found themselves in this predicament. Just a few months ago, in November 2023, they were slapped with a hefty 10-point deduction for exceeding permitted losses. After a successful appeal, the punishment was reduced to six points, but the drama didn’t end there. Everton has now announced that they are gearing up to appeal the recent two-point deduction, setting the stage for a legal showdown.
Adding to the chaos, Nottingham Forest also received a four-point deduction for breaching PSR and has joined Everton in the appeal process. It seems like the Premier League is turning into a courtroom drama!
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the points keep dropping!
