In light of the previous week’s events, I thought it was crucial to let you know what Sean, I, and the whole staff and player base at Finch Farm are thinking as we get ready for this weekend’s Premier League action.
Last Friday, Colin posted a video message that perfectly captured my opinions and the feelings of everyone at Finch Farm. The Premier League commission’s decision, which we feel is utterly unfair and unjustified, has startled us.
We won’t comment further on the commission’s conclusions until the appeals process is over, and the players and manager won’t be able to discuss any elements of the commission’s decision with the media in the coming days and weeks.
However, the Premier League table makes it evident how that decision has had a real and noticeable effect on our league standing. We start the new season five spots below the 14th spot we had after our spirited victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
It’s possible that the three points from the win and the seven other hard-won points accumulated this season are no longer shown on the table. What is still there, though, is the cohesion, concentration, and resolve that enabled them to score those points on the field of play—now enhanced by the extra fire of what, in our opinion, is an entirely unfair decision.
The only way we know how to respond to a sporting consequence is to remain focused and diligent in helping the team perform to the best of their abilities on the field.
Everton is a unique soccer team. It is a unique football team because of its members, employees, and supporters.
We’ve won six of our last nine games across all competitions coming into this weekend. In order to acquire those wins, the team has demonstrated a degree of work, comradery, and bravery that is characteristic of this club.
That spirit is still strong and unflinching. Sean and the players are totally concentrated on the upcoming job. And everyone is on the same page at Finch Farm.
Every Evertonian, we know, is behind us. That is always much appreciated and respected and is never taken for granted. We are aware of the strength of the support, and we will keep moving forward with it.
