Everton, Nottingham Forest’s Premier League rival, has decided not to appeal a two-point deduction for breaking financial laws.
The Reds’ attempt to appeal their four-point deduction was denied, leading to the Toffees’ decision. On Tuesday, an impartial panel rendered a decision affirming Forest’s sentencing.
In the Premier League table, both teams’ names have asterisks next to them. But Everton has already guaranteed their safety, and the Reds’ place in the top division is still up for grabs.
The Toffees released the following statement: “Everton Football Club has withdrawn its appeal of the Premier League Independent Commission’s decision to deduct two points from the club for violating the Profitability and Sustainability Rules of the Premier League for the accounting period ending in June 2023. The hearing that was supposed to take place later this month will now not happen, and the team will finish the 2023–24 Premier League season with a two-point deduction.
This season, Everton has already successfully contested one penalty, having a 10-point deduction lowered to six points. They were docked two points for a second PSR infraction.
Nuno Espirito Santo, the head coach of Forest, has expressed frustration with the length of time it has taken to resolve both instances. The Reds had their appeal hearing in April after being charged in January, punished four points in March, and only found out this week what happened.
In response to the club’s rejected appeal, Nuno stated at his pre-game press conference, “I believe all these problems with the point deductions, especially the timing, damaged the integrity of the league.” There are two games left. When the decision is made, do you wonder why it wasn’t made earlier? Then, you begin to question why this is the choice made. It will also have an effect on the other clubs.
“I think there are still certain things that need to be explained, but I don’t want to bring up too many concerns about it. By the end of the season, all parties involved must comprehend what transpired. What delayed the decision so much? Why did our appeal not succeed? I personally would love to know the answers to all of these questions.
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