{"id":294367,"date":"2023-10-25T22:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=294367"},"modified":"2023-10-25T22:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:24:12","slug":"pl-pushing-for-huge-points-deduction-if-everton-have-broken-fpp-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/pl-pushing-for-huge-points-deduction-if-everton-have-broken-fpp-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"PL pushing for HUGE points deduction if Everton have broken FPP rules"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Premier League are pushing to impose a sizable points deduction on Everton that could catapult them to near-certainties for relegation if they are found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules back in 2021-22.<\/p>\n
The club’s case is currently being heard by an independent commission after they posted staggering financial losses of almost \u00a3372million over a three-year period, more than \u00a3250m above what the Premier League’s guidelines permits.<\/p>\n
It is understood the commission commands final say on the punishment, which could be a points deduction up to 12 – that would put them on minus five points as the table stands – a fine or a transfer embargo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both parties have a right to appeal the verdict.<\/p>\n
Everton will point to the only other case of a club being deducted points for financial issues in the Premier League, which saw Portsmouth be docked nine for entering administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Everton have had a difficult start to the season, taking just seven points from nine games<\/p>\n
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Their task of staying in the league could become a lot more difficult, with the Premier League recommending they are given a 12-point deduction if guilty of breaching FFP rules<\/p>\n
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The League is likely to suggest the most punitive option which is a points deduction of up to 12, but mitigating factors could reduce this.<\/p>\n
Any deduction might not necessarily come into place this season, with the timing of any punishment at the discretion of the commission.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The more realistic punishment might be a lower points deduction, with some of those possibly suspended.<\/p>\n
Mail Sport <\/span>understands Burnley and especially Leeds – who were all been narrowly relegated in the last two seasons, with Everton escaping the drop – have pressured the Premier League to issue a strong punishment.<\/p>\n Everton have strongly insisted in the past that they are not guilty of the alleged financial breaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Toffees, currently owned by Farhad Moshiri (pictured), would move to negative points if they are found guilty and the Premier League get their wish<\/p>\n The club, which is in mourning following the passing of chairman Bill Kenwright, did not comment on Wednesday, nor did the Premier League.<\/p>\n American investment company 777 Partners are still waiting for Premier League approval to replace current owner Farhad Moshiri at the helm at Goodison Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n Everton are facing legal action for a separate matter as well, with Mail Sport<\/span> revealing last week that they have been reported to the Premier League for allegedly failing to pay an agent fee.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The global agency has sent multiple legal letters to the club over an unpaid invoice worth several hundred thousand pounds.<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n