Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have condemned Everton’s “messy” situation, with another points loss possible pending the outcome of their appeal against the first.
Lineker began by claiming that Everton, having gone seven Premier League games without a win, are now in a precarious position with the points deduction situation looming over them.
It was then suggested by both that they felt the initial deduction would be reduced, but uncertainty surrounding a second charge has made the situation even more difficult.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast [12 February], Lineker shared his view: “As for Everton, that’s seven league games without a win. A worrying run of form, really, after having a particularly good spell after the points deduction, they rallied at that point.
“It’s still hovering over them that points deduction and whether it’ll get reduced. I suspect it might, without having any inside knowledge whatsoever,” before Shearer interjected: “But they’re on for another one as well, aren’t they?” and Lineker explained: “Well, that’s it. It’s such a mess in many ways.”
Shearer then continued: “They’ve obviously appealed and that’s gone through, so we’re waiting on that, but I don’t know. My feeling is they might get some points back but then again they might get done again. It’s a really messy situation.”
Everton’s appeal verdict will come soon.
It shouldn’t be long until Everton learns the verdict of their appeal against the Premier League’s 10-point deduction for a breach of Profit and Sustainability guidelines, with analysts predicting that they will be handed some points back.
It has been stated that they would receive the outcome of that ruling in the middle of February, and with that date rapidly approaching, they will not have long to wait, with another report stating that it should be completed before the match against Crystal Palace (19 February).
Both Lineker and Shearer concluded that the entire process had devolved into a shambles, a sentiment echoed by the majority of Everton fans, who are now unsure about the club’s future.
With the appeal result coming soon, some clarity will be restored, but another charge hanging over them may pose more problems if the outcome is as harsh as the previous ruling.
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