Everton fans demand “transparency and fairness after disproportionate sanctions”. @EFC_AdvisoryBoard issues strong statement “acting on behalf of all Evertonians” calling on “all football authorities to urgently review sanctioning criteria in light of the hugely disproportionate penalties imposed on Chelsea and Everton.
“These recent disciplinary outcomes raise serious concerns about consistency,
proportionality, and the integrity of the regulatory framework in place in English
football, as demonstrated by both the Premier League and the Football Association.
“Whilst all those fans we represent acknowledge that the cases involving Chelsea and Everton are not comparable in terms of the natures of the offences, this does not undermine the key issue of clear and obvious inconsistency in the outcome and the punishments imposed on both clubs.” (Chelsea, in mitigation, self-reported issues from a previous regime). #EFC graphic below from Everton FAB 👇
Seagulls,
This club very quickly became my home when I came here six years ago. Since then I’ve always tried to play with the same passion, support and love you showed me the minute I stepped through the door.
The journey we’ve had together is one that will bond me to this club forever.
Goals, moments and celebrations are all things I’ll look back on with pride at Brighton, but what will stick forever is the support you gave me, my family and friends, on and off the pitch.
Thank you for everything Seagulls. Up the Albion 👊🏿
Welbz ❤️
The hammer for our fundraising auction comes down at 12pm tomorrow.
All proceeds will be reinvested into the club and support grassroots football.
Some great match worn signed boots and gloves from Brighton players!
https://t.co/IodLGaPeQ8
WITHDEAN YOUTH – FUNDRAISING AUCTION!
We’re excited to launch our Fundraising Auction, featuring genuine match‑worn & signed items from Brighton & Hove Albion stars!
Every penny raised goes back into Withdean Youth FC.
https://t.co/r0v1czKuVw
#fundraising#withdeanyouth
WITHDEAN YOUTH – FUNDRAISING AUCTION!
We’re excited to launch our Fundraising Auction, featuring genuine match‑worn & signed items from Brighton & Hove Albion stars!
Every penny raised goes back into Withdean Youth FC.
https://t.co/r0v1czKuVw
#fundraising#withdeanyouth
Interesting that in the Everton points deduction verdict the Premier League said “A financial penalty for a club that enjoys the support of a wealthy owner is not a sufficient penalty” and that “the requirements of deterrence, vindication of compliant clubs, and the protection of the integrity of the sport demand a sporting sanction in the form of a points deduction’.
Presumably the Chelsea fine (which ultimately is just a deduction from what billion dollar Clearlake will pay to billionaire Abramovich from the £150m held back at the deal date) is then neither punishment, a deterrent or protecting the integrity of the sport?
If I was an Everton or Forest fan would not be happy with this outcome.
So that’s a wrap - our U17 boys last match for Withdean Youth today - bailing out with a 4-1 victory against Steyning!
A fantastic group of players some who have been with us since U10/U11. Wishing them all good luck in the future.
#withdeanyouth#withdeanyouthlegends