Alan Brazil has admitted that it is “just a joke” that Everton could still face a second points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
The Toffees have been charged with a second alleged breach of their league’s financial fair play rules, having managed to reduce their point deduction for their original charge to six points, having originally lost 10.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has admitted that the potential punishment is a distraction for the players and Brazil has been left enraged by the amount of time it has taken the Premier League to come to a decision.
Speaking on talkSPORT on Thursday (7 March, 7:53) he said: “Everton saw their 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League financial rules reduced to six, but could yet face more penalties.
“Oh god, it’s just a joke, it’s just going on and on.”
Will Everton receive a second point deduction and potentially face relegation?
There is so much uncertainty around Goodison Park at this moment in time with a decision yet to be reached over 777 Partners’ takeover approval, partnered with the lack of clarity over the point deduction situation.
While some have suggested that the players’ focus should be entirely on matters on the playing field, the off-the-field issues should be incredibly concerning for players as it could well have a huge impact on their future.
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Sean Dyche has been widely praised for his work at Everton
The independent commission hasn’t been able to discuss the Toffees’ second point deduction until they had reached a decision over their original appeal, but it remains to be seen how harshly they’ll punish Sean Dyche’s side this time.
Hopefully, the commission’s decision-making will be a bit more sensible on this occasion, however, Everton supporters won’t be holding their breath given the controversial decisions already made this season.
