Wed 28 February 2024 9:40, UKEverton and Nottingham Forest could face further consequences despite the former being handed back four points, according to the i.

The news outlet claimed on Wednesday, 28 February, that with the Toffees facing a second charge and Forest, whose first hearing begins on 7 March, there could be wide-ranging effects for both clubs.

The Profitability and Sustainability consequences could result in legal battles, transfer sanctions and league places decided based on outcomes of court cases.

The report reads: "What is less clear is how and why that conclusion was reached and what it means for the future of Everton, facing a second charge, and Nottingham Forest, whose hearing for a first breach will begin on 7 March.

And any of the clubs who may well face this process in seasons to come.

Fans of every club should be wary of what lies ahead.

"The consequences could be years - more than a decade, even - of legal wrangling, decreased spending in the transfer market, mirroring the January transfer window, and league places determined, in part, by court cases.

"Uncertainty ahead for Everton and Nottingham Forest While the immediate relief may seem promising, the chaotic and contradictory process underlying the verdict sets a troubling precedent.

The decision risks emboldening other clubs to challenge similar sanctions, potentially leading to prolonged legal battles and decreased spending in the transfer market.

This could result in a ripple effect across the Premier League, impacting fairness and integrity and tilting the playing field in favour of clubs with greater financial resources.

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Moreover, the leniency shown in this case may encourage clubs to be less transparent in future investigations, undermining the credibility of the league's regulatory framework.

Fans must remain vigilant as the ramifications of this decision extend far beyond the current season, with the spectre of uncertainty looming over the club's future stability and competitiveness.

An Everton corner flag at Goodison Park Right now, for Toffees fans, it's just about taking things one step at a time and celebrating these little victories.

In other Everton news, Alan Shearer has been left knocked off his feet as unseen footage emerges of a Toffees star v Brighton.

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