Today marks the first of another three-day hearing, where Everton will profess their innocence in front of another independent PSR panel.
Having failed to avoid a six-point deduction after their last affair, in which they were tried for the seasons between 2019 and 2022, this latest one moves forward a year, in keeping with the three-year rolling period.
And whilst there should be confidence that Kevin Thelwell has moved them towards sustainability, it seems they are still set to be punished for historical failures before his time.
It is a tricky and convoluted case, which nobody seems to know the exact details about.
Fortunately, one reporter has sought to offer his expert verdict.
What Kaveh Solhekol said about Everton’s PSR case
Speaking to Sky Sports earlier today, Kaveh Solhekol would seek to answer a variety of issues regarding when it might be concluded, what Everett’s argument might be and, crucially, the feeling within the club regarding the case.
The latter was one he addressed in length, noting: ‘What we’ve been hearing from those close to the club is that when it came to that PSR figure Everton submitted, they’re pretty unhappy with that figure. They’re in disagreement with the Premier League over the parameters when it comes to the PSR calculation.
‘For example, payments on the [new] stadium not being written off against PSR and mitigating factors not being taken into account, such as the war in Ukraine and how it cost them a £200m naming-rights deal for the new stadium, along with other commercial deals associated with USM [the sanctioned company owned by Alisher Usmanov].
‘They’re also unhappy this charge was brought before the conclusion of the appeal process for that initial 10-point deduction.
‘There is also the argument regarding double jeopardy and Everton being punished twice for breaches in the same timeframe.’
Everton must ensure they avoid another big points deduction
Having seen Nottingham Forest only given four points for their breach, reduced from six due to their perceived ‘good behaviour’, Everton have seemingly been shown the way to ease their potential punishment this time around.
Although it felt like they showcased complete transparency last time around, apparently not.
Realistically, there is no way that the Premier League can come down with a similar punishment to their first, which initially saw the harshest deduction administered in English top-flight history.
Especially given that double jeopardy could certainly be in action, with Everton having already been sanctioned for two of the three years which are set to be scrutinised during this week.
Whatever Laurence Rabinowitz does this time around, he must ensure that the potential new deduction is surmountable for Sean Dyche, who sits just four points from Luton Town in 18th at the moment.
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