Jamie Carragher expects Everton to receive some of the 10 points back that they were deducted for breaching the Premier League’s spending rules.
The analyst stated on Monday, February 19, at 10:11 p.m. on Sky Sports Main Event that the Toffees might only receive a return of two or three points while they wait to learn the outcome of their appeal against the decision made in November.
But he went on to say that Nottingham Forest anticipates losing points for breaking the profit and sustainability regulations, and that the Blues would be “very concerned” if they lost more points after being found guilty of breaking the rules once more.
“I would expect some points to come back because I think the initial reaction from everybody in football when they saw the 10-point deduction was ‘woah, that feels harsh’,” said Carragher. “Yes, Everton admitted the breach so there’s going to be some sort of sanction.
Given that this has never happened before, what could it be? That is the grey area in question. However, I believe that scared off a lot of teams, who then reasoned that they couldn’t afford to stray too near to the line with FFP, PSR, or whatever term you want to use, therefore killing the January transfer window.
The most important thing to me is that I believe Everton will make up ground. I believe the maximum could be two or three points; I’m not sure.
However, from the people we’ve spoken to over the past few days, there’s a sense in football that Nottingham Forest fears they’re losing points because of their current circumstances.
“So Everton are in the same boat as them, whether it’s exactly the same I don’t know, so that would also be a big worry if you got points back and then you get them taken off again. It’s not a good time to be an Evertonian right now.”
Everton appeal ruling could prove crucial in relegation battle
Which division Everton plays in next season may depend on the outcome of their appeal against their 10-point deduction.
After Monday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, the Toffees climbed above Luton Town on goal difference, suggesting that the fight against relegation will go right down to the wire.
Even though they could be expecting for more than two or three points back, they might accept that for now because those points could be crucial in the finish of the season.
There will be genuine worries at Goodison Park that Forest, who appear to be prepared for a points deduction, would meet a similar end.
However, the Blues will be praying that turns out not to be the case because it would be extremely tough to avoid relegation should they be down again this season.
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