‘Sick to death’… Alan Stubbs left fuming after what Richard Masters and the Premier League have done now
‘Sick to death’… Alan Stubbs left fuming after what Richard Masters and the Premier League have done now
Everton are waiting to hear the result of their appeal against their Premier League 10-point deduction.
According to iNews, club sources believe the middle of next week is the most likely time a verdict will be given.
They wrote: “Club sources have played down suggestions that the appeal commission’s verdict is imminent or will be announced this week, pitching the middle of next week as most likely for an announcement.”
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Frustration has grown over the time taken for a verdict to be announced, with Everton’s Premier League status in the balance.
Another cause for angst has emerged after Premier League chief Richard Masters refused to make the minutes of internal meetings regarding Everton’s sanction public.
“As the committee will appreciate, being a private business, it is not our practice to provide or publish minutes of Premier League Board Meetings,” he said (via Toffee Web).
He added: “Nor are we able to publish submissions the Premier League Board or executive make as part of confidential legal proceedings.”
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Alan Stubbs slams Premier League’s treatment of Everton
Everton legend Alan Stubbs has since reacted to Masters’ comments, suggesting the Premier League lacks openness.
“I feel that that narrative is always changing to suit the Premier League,” he told Toffee TV.
“There’s a lack of openness about this. They’ve been asked to show Everton the committee meeting minutes and are trying to hide behind their ruling on this.”
The 52-year-old also claimed the lack of honesty has added more fuel to the fire ahead of the verdict next week.
“All it does is add more fuel to the fire. What have you got to hide? Be open and honest,” he added.
“It’s frustrating, and, honestly, I am sick to death of it all. I want it over with. I want some clarity rather than being dragged through the gutter all the time. Everton haven’t helped themselves, I must stress that.”
The whole saga has been a mess from start to finish, and the outcome of Everton’s appeal will divide the footballing sphere.
With Manchester City and Nottingham Forest also on the chopping block, how the Premier League handles Everton’s case will be a precedent for future cases.
At present, it’s unclear which way the verdict will go; however, with Everton vehemently denying any wrongdoing, Evertonians will be hopeful of a positive outcome.
