The other lot (i.e.) relegation threatened clubs are talking about suing us for £300 mill.
Everton could face a £300million legal challenge from rival clubs if they avoid relegation from the
Premier League this season.
The Toffees were
charged by the Premier League with an alleged breach of financial fair play rules in March. The club have posted staggering losses of £372m over the past three years, in excess of the £105m limit.
Everton have denied any wrongdoing - they have also not been found guilty of breaking any rules - and vowed to “strongly contest” the charge, which could carry a substantial points deduction if proven. But that punishment isn’t the only possible outcome, with
Southampton,
Leicester, Leeds,
Nottingham Forest and
Burnley all eager to pursue compensation as well.
The
Daily Mail reports that the five angry clubs applied for Everton’s disciplinary hearing to be fast-tracked so that any punishment dished out would be applied to the current season. The commission looking into the allegations rejected this request, prompting the clubs to lodge legal papers making them party to the dispute.
While there are five clubs involved, the £300m claim would be brought by the two clubs who are relegated alongside Southampton, were Everton to avoid the drop. They believe they would be entitled to £100m each, which is an estimate of the loss of Premier League income for one season after the deduction of parachute payments.
Despite winning the Championship to return to the top flight at the first time of asking, Burnley due to
their annoyance over Everton’s finances from last season. Burnley’s relegation last season meant they missed out on valuable TV money and the drop meant they were forced to repay a £65m loan early.
They do not attribute their relegation to their poor play, oh no It is all down to Everton surviving by getting more points than them whish was unfair !!!!!!!!!