Everton’s appeal process is one that the fans will eagerly anticipate, hoping that the result will be in their favor.
After being promptly punished, with November’s ten-point deduction shocking the rest of the football world, the Premier League’s efforts to reinforce their status as the ones in control have only contributed to their expanding number of opponents.
However, the Toffees are far ahead of the pack, doing everything they can to mock their own league and recoup some points in their quest to avoid relegation.
At this point, they are one point adrift of safety, so any recompense would be very appreciated.
Well, this recent report has described the potential precedent that this appeal could set, as well as how every club that has ever faced such a fine may react in the future.
This, in turn, would result in a slew of cases that necessitate an ever-changing rulebook.
What was said regarding Everton’s appeal process?
Speaking to the iNews, leading sports lawyer Simon Leaf expressed his opinion on the likely outcome of Everton’s trial, as well as what the future may hold following this long battle, which appears to be coming to an end shortly.
First, Richard Scudamore should be praised for his ability to keep the peace among Premier League clubs, while Richard Masters is practically criticized for doing the reverse.
If allowed to escalate, this has the potential to spark a civil war. One example to support this idea was how other clubs may claim damages if these unlawful teams won the title, claimed a European spot, or avoided relegation in place of those who followed the rules.
Leaf then stated: ‘Going forward, it appears certain that if charges against breaching clubs are accepted, the floodgates will open and there will be a deluge of related legal claims, as competitor teams that believe they have suffered losses emerge from the woodwork.
‘It seems that these ‘claimant clubs’ attempted to rely on a somewhat obscure law inside the Premier League’s rule book to give them a bigger say in the fines that may be imposed on Everton.’
He later claims that the Premier League will face difficulties in maintaining peace in the future. They face a near-impossible task of keeping everyone satisfied in the face of potential legal claims. Such disagreements might undermine the Premier League’s brand and, eventually, its ability to maintain and attract commercial partners.
‘So this is a critical era in the future of football, especially with the prospect of an independent regulator looming big.’
When will Everton learn the outcome of their appeal?
After months of conjecture, Wednesday marked the official start of Everton’s three-day trial to prove his innocence.
The Toffees hired KC Laurence Rabinowitz just for this occasion, and he will be aiming to earn his pay by clawing back at least a few Premier League points.
The procedure concluded on Friday, and fans will now have to wait until mid-February to find out the outcome.
