Sky journalist says Everton fans still need to be worried about after Premier League appeal verdict

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Judgement day is upon us, as Everton have finally learned the outcome of their appeal.

It is a saga that has spanned nearly four months, a trial that lasted over three weeks, and repercussions that could have lasted for decades had this not gone in their favour.

Fortunately, they have seen some of the ten points returned, with the sanction having been lowered to a far fairer six. Still a tough sentence, but an understandable one that is no longer worse than entering administration.

Whilst many media outlets have scrambled to offer their verdicts on the landmark outcome, Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solkehol is arguably one of the most reputable to weigh in.

What Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solkehol said about Everton’s appeal

He would seek to outline both the short and long-term repercussions of this decision on Sky Sports, whilst also outlining how it might affect those around them.

After all, their financial troubles are far from over, and they could well end up facing another deduction later in the campaign should the second alleged breach be proven.

Solhekol noted:‘ In the short term it is good news but I would have concerns about what this means in the long term because Everton are facing a second charge.

‘If a precedent has now been set that if you break these financial rules that you are going to be hit with a six-point penalty, if they get the same penalty for this second charge, then they will get another six-point penalty.

‘At the moment they are up to 15th place but if they get another six-point penalty then they would be back down to 19th place.

‘In the short term, it is good news, but if you were an Everton fan I think you would have been hoping that you wouldn’t have a points deduction at all.’

Could Nottingham Forest now receive a points deduction?

Well, the precedent this sets is monumental for Everton, especially given some of the fine print that has emerged from the decision.

Confirming that a sporting sanction was in fact not gained, it differentiates their second upcoming battle with the Premier League from Nottingham Forest’s, whose is largely based on player acquisition.

The Toffees spent recklessly in the market, but they have paid for that by selling star assets and cutting costs. It is the stadium that truly hamstrung them in the end.

However, the Tricky Trees’ player turnover has been ridiculous, and it could now come back to bite them just as Everton establish a gap away from them. This might actually have been the perfect outcome for the Toffees, ironically.