Everton: David Ornstein gives brand new points deduction appeal update at Goodison Park.

David Ornstein has reiterated that Everton will learn the decision of their points deduction appeal at the end of February, despite reports saying otherwise.

The Athletic journalist stated that he was not sure where suggestions that a result was close were coming from, as the timeline had always been established for the end of the month.

Ornstein then went on to disclose that no word about the appeal has been sent to Everton yet, with the club remaining in the dark about the verdict.

Writing in a Q&A for The Athletic [22 February], Ornstein reported: “Expected timescale has always been the end of February.

“I’m not sure where all the ‘imminent’, ‘today’, ‘tomorrow’, ‘Everton have been told’ rumours are coming from but as far as I know, there is no news and nothing has been relayed to the club yet.”

When will Everton hear their points deduction appeal verdict?

With the news today that a verdict will not be heard until the end of the month, supporters who were sat refreshing their phones in case of any news can ease off — for now.

It had been reported at one stage that the news could be heard before the meeting with Crystal Palace. That then changed to shortly after the game, which went into some time this week – and now Ornstein has revealed that was never going to be the case.

Andy Burnham has been very critical of the Premier League for the time required to announce the results of Everton’s appeal, revealing his view that the league are trying to kill the club as a result of prolonged confusion.

The lack of communication from the Premier League is the major issue at hand here. If there was any transparency, it would cease the desire for explanations and encourage patience.

Despite no official communication, it has now become evident that it will be closer to the end of February before Everton learns any verdict of their appeal.

In other Everton news, Ornstein has released the latest update on 777 Partners’ takeover.

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