10 Jun 2026 14:41:10
Just saw Burnley have won a case to sue us for £40m for FFP breach a few seasons ago.
I haven't read the article as it's probably clickbait, but if it is the case, surely Man City would be able to get sued by everyone.
With Sigurdsson leaving a few years ago what was the outcome with that as it was very hush hush? Heard a few rumours about it, didn't know if anyone has any knowledge about it.
10 Jun 2026 20:25:15
Yeah it's true but we are appealing apparently, anything from you on it Ed's
{Ed001's Note - only that you are appealing the severity, not the actual punishment, which you already accepted in principal by making a payment to Leeds over it. I would expect the amount will be reduced.}
11 Jun 2026 09:36:01
Reading the club statement Ed it does look like they're appealing the whole idea of culpability on their part. Looks like they're appealing to want the whole thing reversed.
The Club does not recognise the findings of the panel in determining Burnley's relegation from the Premier League in May 2022 was caused by a sporting advantage gained by Everton due to a breach of Profit & Sustainability Rules, for which a substantive sporting sanction has already been received. (Copied from club statement)
Whether that means they're all in for an appeal or just the severity of punishment, looks like they're appealing former to me.
{Ed025's Note - and its right we appeal Ace, it was not our decision to delay any punishment for PSR breaches ...thats down to the FA, so let Burnley sue them mate..
11 Jun 2026 15:51:59
It was the Premier League, not the FA, who were not ready to go ahead with the sanctioning as they "did not have time" due to other major issues being investigated, i.e. Chelsea and Man City. The club should have a case on a few grounds.
1) Premier League's decision to postpone the hearings/etc until after the season finished.
Everton had no hand in this decision.
2) On appeal, the result of the independent disciplinary panel was reduced for being too excessive. The same grounds could/should stand here.
3) It goes against the spirit of not punishing any party more than once for the same offence.
And there will be many more that they put in the appeal.