In the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness expressed disbelief at the possibility of both Everton and Nottingham Forest being relegated just five days after the final Premier League fixtures.
Wyness, who now advises elite clubs through his football consultancy, criticized the Premier League for jeopardizing the integrity of the table by deducting points from both clubs for Profitability and Sustainability Regulations breaches.
With Nottingham Forest already in the bottom three and Everton dangerously close, Wyness described the situation as “mindboggling” and criticized the subjective nature of the decisions being made.
He emphasized the importance of relegation from the Premier League to clubs and highlighted the confusion and lack of clarity in the current process.
Wyness pointed out that a provisional table for the 2023-24 season is a cause for concern, as it could change even after the season has concluded due to potential appeals from the affected clubs.
Overall, Wyness painted a picture of the Premier League as a “laughing stock” due to the chaos and lack of structure surrounding the recent developments, leaving the integrity of the league table in question.
