6 + 2 Point Deductions

[mikel_88]

They don't have to sue. They make a complaint to the premier league and it goes to an independent commission to decide on any compensation.

Yeah and again the independent comission said we had no sporting advantage. So to put in simple terms we did not have an on filed advantage that made us stay up

 

[gwladysnight]

Doesn't mean that they want to suddenly go paying loads of compo money to other clubs on top of the money that needs paying out as is here for things like the stadium/loans/running costs. I can well see them backing off (I don't think they will btw)

It is standard practice when purchasing a business to ensure the existing owners indemnify the new owners for any pre-existing legal issues.

 

[MikeH72]

This article says basically Moshiri will have to foot any bill

Moshiri being sued into bankruptcy is something I can get behind, the absolute wankstain.

 

[ToffeeTim]

The league have said in the ruling that there was no sporting advantage so on what grounds would other clubs bring lawsuits?

This is becoming farcical and the club needs to stand up and defend itself. People view us as an easy target and we need to start changing perceptions.

 

[neil999]

Moshiri being sued into bankruptcy is something I can get behind, the absolute wankstain.

Good evening bankruptcy

 

[gwladysnight]

Yeah and again the independent comission said we had no sporting advantage. So to put in simple terms we did not have an on filed advantage that made us stay up

They didn't. They said the opposite. They said that if a club has a serious breach of P&S rules then the inference has to be that they gained a sporting advantage.

 

[jazzy]

They could try and sue but my understanding is that they stand very little chance.

As a retired solicitor I'm not so sure .

There was an earlier case which accepted that in principle a claim can be brought by one club against another and the commission specifically said that it may be possible for a club affected to bring a claim.

The big problem is the uncertainty.

Any such litigation would take years and years to come to trial ( interesting that West Ham settled out of court with Sheff U over the Tevez / Mascherano affair. )

My estimate would be that the litigation would drag on for at least 3 years.

That takes away the immediate threat of administration from Everton being unable to pay any damages against them.

However the uncertainty could lead any prospective buyer to conclude that a purchase of Everton was too fraught with difficulty and lead to administration if Moshiri is unable / unwilling to fund it.

I suspect that the outcome will be Moshiri having to massively reduce his asking price and the new owners doing a deal with affected clubs to prevent future litigation and give certainty

 

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

They didn't. They said the opposite. They said that if a club has a serious breach of P&S rules then the inference has to be that they gained a sporting advantage.

 

[mikel_88]

They didn't. They said the opposite. They said that if a club has a serious breach of P&S rules then the inference has to be that they gained a sporting advantage.

Honestly cba saying it to you anymore it has why you think is not just me who have said it, the lads on the view from the bullens, toffee tv list goes on.

 

[GoodisonRoadSupperBarWool]

As a retired solicitor I'm not so sure .

There was an earlier case which accepted that in principle a claim can be brought by one club against another and the commission specifically said that it may be possible for a club affected to bring a claim.

The big problem is the uncertainty.

Any such litigation would take years and years to come to trial ( interesting that West Ham settled out of court with Sheff U over the Tevez / Mascherano affair. )

My estimate would be that the litigation would drag on for at least 3 years.

That takes away the immediate threat of administration from Everton being unable to pay any damages against them.

However the uncertainty could lead any prospective buyer to conclude that a purchase of Everton was too fraught with difficulty and lead to administration if Moshiri is unable / unwilling to fund it.

I suspect that the outcome will be Moshiri having to massively reduce his asking price and the new owners doing a deal with affected clubs to prevent future litigation and give certainty

Wonder if this could bring in any potential new owners if at at a lower price

 

[Wat Tyler]

The league have said in the ruling that there was no sporting advantage so on what grounds would other clubs bring lawsuits?

This is becoming farcical and the club needs to stand up and defend itself. People view us as an easy target and we need to start changing perceptions.

They never said there was no sporting advantage

 

[jazzy]

Wonder if this could bring in any potential new owners if at at a lower price

That would be my hope but the situation is so fluid and uncertain that frankly , who knows?

What I will say is that investors often see opportunities and value where others see problems.

 

[ToffeeTim]

They didn't. They said the opposite. They said that if a club has a serious breach of P&S rules then the inference has to be that they gained a sporting advantage.

I'm not claiming to be an expert but thats not how I read it.

I'm not sure how building a new stadium provides a footballing advantage

 

[marnie]

GOOD FFFF OFF

 

[mahermi1]

They didn't. They said the opposite. They said that if a club has a serious breach of P&S rules then the inference has to be that they gained a sporting advantage.

They said" IF"... yes they did say " IF" didn't they.... big word" IF" isn't it. You sound desperate again..