Everton Thread - 2023/24

[r.soleofsalford]

While I feel for the ordinary Everton fans.

As far as the owner who were part of the group of wankers who tried everything thing to stop us the phrase “reap what you sow” comes to mind.

 

[Norman kneejerk]

Premier League clubs vote in favour of FFP

Premier League clubs have voted in favour of introducing a Financial Fair Play deal and restrictions on wages

en.espn.co.uk

Quite interesting to see who actually voted against FFP. in 2013. Mostly smaller clubs of the time

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I would think the points deduction is more severe this time…if found guilty.

Hopefully fans and clubs wake up and realise what the FFP rules are really all about…

Most believe what they read or hear in the media whether utter bollock or not.

 

[BlueLou82]

This charge includes the same year as the last one which we are already being charged with. Surely you cant be punished twice for the same thing?

 

[bennyboy]

Premier League clubs vote in favour of FFP

Premier League clubs have voted in favour of introducing a Financial Fair Play deal and restrictions on wages

en.espn.co.uk

Quite interesting to see who actually voted against FFP. in 2013. Mostly smaller clubs of the time

Chelsea lol.
Does Evertons new ground have any bearing on ffp.
Meanwhile the rags go into a billion pounds debt and are not affected.

 

[Paulmcfc2703]

This charge includes the same year as the last one which we are already being charged with. Surely you cant be punished twice for the same thing?

Almost like voting for a rolling 3 year period was a stupid thing to do

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Well, well, well. It must be Simon's turn to be the grown-up, today.

 

[east2]

Charged again!

 

[TonyM]

Not that it matters at all but these would be my rules if twas my choice. (just day dreaming to avoid work)

1. Each club must have to have enough money in the bank to cover any bills for 3 seasons. Prevent financial ruin.
2. Match day ticket costs can not go above a certain ceiling. Protect the match going fan.
3. Ownership must meet national business standards. Prevent anything criminal.
4. All earnings from TV should be shared equally across all teams in a division (not graded). Fairer longterm imo.
5. Owners can spend as much as they want on players. Encourage the rich to invest in the game.
6. No club can pay more than the average transfer of a player + some small % (based on previous 3 years). Slow the endless inflation of transfer fees.
7. Owners can spend as much as they want on the club in general. Encourage better facilities, experience, etc.

 

[BlueLou82]

Strong statement by us too.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Strong statement by us too.

Whilst having sympathy, and disagreeing with a double punishment, what did your club expect would happen when you voted for FFP.
It's hamstrung clubs who missed the boat but want to compete.
Should go back to square one with no FFP at all, or allow owners to spend their own money as they see fit!!

 

[hertsblue]

Chelsea lol.
Does Evertons new ground have any bearing on ffp.
Meanwhile the rags go into a billion pounds debt and are not affected.

And zero PL investigation despite them failing UEFA FFP

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Strong statement by us too.

There is an element of double punishment about this, but it’s on a rolling 3 year period.

Everton should be arguing that they only found out about their first breach during the next FFP cycle and that they haven’t had the time to implement a strategy to comply in time.

 

[Newman Noggs]

There's not a fan of any club outside ours who hasn't thoroughly enjoyed seeing us abused from pillar to post for the last 10 years so I hope they'll forgive me if I don't cry when their clubs suffer.

That said, I do not like to see evil prosper so I'd be prepared to overlook their ill-judged decision to side with the cartel if only they'd cease this "look at City" mentality and acknowledge that they have been royally conned.

If I were in charge at City, I'd pitch in with a statement saying "we told you so" but that would be childish.

 

[pudge]

What's happening then? Another points deduction or what?

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

On the one hand I've no love for Everton and it's pretty funny.

On the other hand the whole system of financial regulation in football is upside down and fundamentally broken.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

There's not a fan of any club outside ours who hasn't thoroughly enjoyed seeing us abused from pillar to post for the last 10 years so I hope they'll forgive me if I don't cry when their clubs suffer.

That said, I do not like to see evil prosper so I'd be prepared to overlook their ill-judged decision to side with the cartel if only they'd cease this "look at City" mentality and acknowledge that they have been royally conned.

If I were in charge at City, I'd pitch in with a statement saying "we told you so" but that would be childish.

City will probably issue a press release apologising and offering to pay their fines for them.

 

[give it to gordon]

Remember when talking about football was about football

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Remember when talking about football was about football

Yes but since the law was changed and now all the qualifications you need to be a chartered accountant are a Twitter account and a copy of the Sun, it's made these topics a lot easier to cover.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Name another industry on the planet where someone is looked down on and even prosecuted for investing their own money into their own business.