‘Interesting’: Journalist now rates Everton’s chances of overturning ‘harsh’ 10-point deduction

Having had time to settle and assess the severity of their punishment, Everton will likely still feel vindicated in their decision to appeal their ten-point penalty. As a landmark ruling, as the largest deduction in Premier League history, it felt somewhat disingenuous that such a harsh sporting sanction was enacted given the Toffees had only overspent by a meagre £19m. Therefore, it took no time for the club to vocalise their plan of action, stating they were: ‘both shocked and disappointed’ by what they viewed as a ‘wholly disproportionate and unjust action. As such, the media have been sent…

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