One thing that’s ‘pretty certain’ to happen after Everton’s latest PSR ruling

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It has been far from the ideal start to the week for Everton and its fanbase.

Having likely come away buoyed after a battling display against Aston Villa, in which they very nearly claimed all three points, that night saw reports emerged set to instantly dampen spirits.

Both they and Nottingham Forest were set to be in breach of financial rules. Again.

Whilst the latter made clear their plans to comply with the Premier League, the Toffees are no stranger to such an outcome. Their distaste was immediately evident, and it seems another long legal battle is in the offing despite their current appeal process remaining ongoing.

Taking to X, Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers has been speaking about the outcome.

What Alan Myers said about Everton’s PSR breach

As someone who has been a vocal defender of the club he supports, as well as a journalist well-informed on most Everton matters, it must be difficult at times to separate his heart from his head.

Well, in the tweet in question, he certainly follows the latter, given his brutal yet promising analysis of the situation.

When asked how his club could possibly be sanctioned twice in the same season for essentially the same crime, he would note: ‘I’m pretty certain double jeopardy will be a thing in this’.

This suggestion sheds a far more positive light on the situation, suggesting that any punishment might have to be deferred or even expunged due to the November ruling that snagged ten points from Sean Dyche’s men.

When will Everton find out about their appeal?

Whilst this marks the outstanding and most recent issue that the Toffees have had to navigate, it cannot be forgotten that it merely adds to their ongoing struggles throughout what has already been a torrid campaign.

The wider footballing world was left stunned when the Premier League did the unthinkable and deducted Everton ten points, so to suggest they might do so again seems impossible.

But, given the laser-focused mission they seem to be embarking on to eradicate the Toffees, nothing would be a surprise anymore.

At the very least their current appeal regarding that ruling will come to its conclusion by the end of February, thus allowing ample time for a new independent commission to be appointed.

Everton’s fate will then truly rest in their hands, although the outcome from that ongoing trial will surely have a huge impact on the following given the precedent it would set regardless of the decision.