Everton legal threat dropped

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Everton legal threat dropped

Post by hoskinsgoalatswansea » Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:36 pm

Burnley and Leeds drop possible legal action against Everton according to the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62003871

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Shaggy » Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:41 pm

Surprise surprise. Didn’t see that one coming.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by beddie » Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:48 pm

Agree once Richarlison was sold we were in a difficult position. The shame is it will have cost the club a substantial amount in legal fees.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Roosterbooster » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:02 pm

The difference was much more than £60m though. So there must be something else we don't know about

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Mattster » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:04 pm

The Athletic have reported this isn't the case, Leeds have but we haven't yet.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:04 pm

According to the Athletic, Leeds have but not us.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by RMutt » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:14 pm

I’m not sure how much pursuing this would cost. But I wonder whether, given that Leeds have dropped out of the case, we’ve decided it isn’t worth the financial risk going on our own?

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by ElectroClaret » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:21 pm

Call me an old cynic if ya like, but i suspect Leeds lost interest in this palaver when they secured their PL status.
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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by beddie » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:22 pm

RMutt wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:14 pm
I’m not sure how much pursuing this would cost. But I wonder whether, given that Leeds have dropped out of the case, we’ve decided it isn’t worth the financial risk going on our own?
That’s probably right. Both Clubs would need to continue with Counsel's advice on each query that is raised and as such Counsels fees continue to rise. My own view for what it’s worth is that the Premier League are accepting a situation that suits their agenda, in other words they don’t want to be drawn into Litigation that makes them look bad.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Stayingup » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:10 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:04 pm
According to the Athletic, Leeds have but not us.
Makes sense as Leeds didn't get relegated as we did.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by ClaretPete001 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:17 pm

Leeds had no choice, what damages did they intend to seek? The upset caused by nearly being relegated?

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Chester Perry » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:33 pm

The Athletic article for those without a subscription - link is to an archive copy

Burnley left fighting lone battle against Everton’s transfer spending
https://archive.ph/RkQk2

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:34 pm

My bet is that Everton and Burnley will have reached an agreement…

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by JR1882 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:53 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:34 pm
My bet is that Everton and Burnley will have reached an agreement…
I was thinking this. Threw a few million at us to shut us up and avoid a lengthy (expensive) legal process.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by ClaretPete001 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:58 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:34 pm
My bet is that Everton and Burnley will have reached an agreement…
How will they have reached an agreement when Burnley is still pursuing the case?

And an agreement on what...? Everton are convinced the PL have approved their Covid explanation and the PL seem to agree.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Burnley Ace » Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:03 pm

ClaretPete001 wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:58 pm
How will they have reached an agreement when Burnley is still pursuing the case?

And an agreement on what...? Everton are convinced the PL have approved their Covid explanation and the PL seem to agree.
For the same reason many reach a compromise agreement (Prince Andrew for example) whilst you know you are right and would probably win it’s easier, cheaper, less hassle and ends the matter straight away.

Or BJ accepting the offer of an administrative financial penalty rather than having to worry about a criminal conviction and fine if he went to Court.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:09 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:34 pm
My bet is that Everton and Burnley will have reached an agreement…
Yup, money and/or a player

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Andreshotboots » Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:18 pm

If we've reached an agreement, why haven't Norwich and Watford now joined in too as the other relagated teams?

My guess is we've just decided it's not worth the hassle, especially if the debt has been restructured, and sales have eased the financial pressues, we've just cut our losses.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by ClaretPete001 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:47 pm

Burnley Ace wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:03 pm
For the same reason many reach a compromise agreement (Prince Andrew for example) whilst you know you are right and would probably win it’s easier, cheaper, less hassle and ends the matter straight away.

Or BJ accepting the offer of an administrative financial penalty rather than having to worry about a criminal conviction and fine if he went to Court.
You think Everton are going to settle a case when they have PL backing?

How much is it going to cost Everton to turn up in court with the PLs letter of approval?

If anything, the club may have a case against the PL but not Everton.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by arise_sir_charge » Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:56 pm

Andreshotboots wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:18 pm
If we've reached an agreement, why haven't Norwich and Watford now joined in too as the other relagated teams?

My guess is we've just decided it's not worth the hassle, especially if the debt has been restructured, and sales have eased the financial pressues, we've just cut our losses.
Because even if Everton had suffered a points deduction those two would still have gone down.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Smile » Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:01 pm

Leeds will have withdrawn because they didn't get relegated.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by BurnleyFC » Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:55 pm

I’d be surprised if we get a penny off Everton.

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by Zlatan » Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:00 pm

BurnleyFC wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:55 pm
I’d be surprised if we get a penny off Everton.
We’ll just have to wave on the way past them at the end of next season…

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Re: Everton legal threat dropped

Post by bfcjg » Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:17 pm

Perhaps we have done a no win no fee 😁.
Burnley's legal team may well have encouraged the club as we have a very strong case, however I think it will be against the premier league for notvenforcingbrules.
Could open a can of worms.
If it was the other way round the residents of self pity city and the media would be all over the injustices that have happened.

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