‘Should the points deduction be removed or…’ – Wyness suggests new Everton punishment

Expert: With an impending appeal verdict, Everton would want a “transfer ban” punishment.

If Everton’s points deduction appeal is successful, former manager Keith Wyness has stated that a “transfer ban” would be the ideal penalty.

The 66-year-old, who ran a football consultancy advising elite teams after serving as CEO of Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009, said that a financial punishment is a more reasonable result if the deduction is reversed in an interview with Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.

After violating the Profit and Sustainability Rules of the Premier League, Everton was docked ten points in November 2023. The team decided to file an appeal.

The appeal is thought to have ended on February 2nd, and a decision is expected in a few days.

Sean Dyche’s side currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone, one point behind Luton Town in 17th.

The removal of the Toffees’ points penalty would see them rise to 13th in the table on 29 points.

Everton only completed two permanent moves last summer (2023) and did not make any acquisitions during the January transfer window.

Wyness stated on the Inside Track podcast of Football Insider: “Since nothing happened, the January window essentially constituted a transfer ban for all clubs.”

If the points deduction were lifted, I believe Everton would prefer a transfer ban.

“But the sanction has got to fit the crime.

“This was a financial issue, so I think a fine should really be the way through this if the appeal is successful.”