Everton fans stage protest at Premier League HQ following their 10-point deduction for breaching FFP rules
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Everton fans protest against 10-point deduction || Credit: Reuter and PA

Everton fans stage protest at Premier League HQ following their 10-point deduction for breaching FFP rules

Stephen Oladehinde 12:34 - 25.11.2023

On Friday night, a number of Everton supporters protested against the team's 10-point deduction in front of the Premier League headquarters in London.

Last week, the Toffees were judged to have violated league profit and sustainability regulations, which resulted in the largest points reduction in the division.

It was reported that Everton Football Club broke the Premier League Financial Fair Play Rules.

The point deduction has birthed a lot of conversations, with many claiming the judgement was unjust on the club.

Everton fans protest || Credit: Reuter
Everton fans protest || Credit: Reuter

Everton fans protest

A group of supporters showed up in Paddington, London carrying a flag bearing a straightforward message, "Corrupt," for the Premier League.

According to reports from Daily Mail, fans showed up for the nonviolent demonstration, which was organised in coordination with the Met Police, with banners and posters.

Everton supporters have scheduled a series of protests, the first of which is scheduled for when league football resumes after the international break.

Supporters have come together to prepare an aircraft to fly over the Etihad Stadium during Manchester City's game against Liverpool on television. 

With Everton playing Manchester United the next day, 38,000 "Corrupt" cards will be made and distributed to supporters for them to hold up in unison. 

Everton fans at the Premier League head quarters || Credit: PA
Everton fans at the Premier League head quarters || Credit: PA

Additionally, the Times reports that in the tenth minute of the match, Everton supporters would yell, "Premier League corrupt as f***."

Meanwhile, given that kickoff is at 4.30 p.m., broadcasters are advised by Ofcom to refrain from airing content that can offend viewers. 

Everton fans raise corrupt fliers at Premier League HQ || Credit: Reuter
Everton fans raise corrupt fliers at Premier League HQ || Credit: Reuter

This is because there are worries that a significant number of families and young viewers may be present.