Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has advised Leeds United that their lawsuit against the Toffees may not be strong enough to secure a win. Leeds’s poor transfer spending led to a 19th-placed finish in the Championship in 22/23 season.
While Everton managed to avoid relegation by winning on the final day, the Premier League’s punishment for them has since resulted in a points deduction. Leeds believes they have grounds to sue Everton for costing them crucial points that could have impacted their league standing last season.
However, Wyness believes that proving Everton’s direct causation of damages to Leeds will be challenging. He questions whether Leeds can blame their poor performance on Everton’s actions rather than their own shortcomings as a team.
Despite Leeds’ relegation being primarily attributed to their own squad building decisions, the unfair advantage Everton and others gained through excessive spending is still a valid argument. The situation is further complicated by reports of other teams, like Leicester City, also operating at a significant loss.
This disparity in financial regulations among Premier League teams raises concerns about fairness and integrity in the league. Whether Leeds will pursue legal action against Everton and other clubs remains uncertain, but the discontent among fans and officials is evident.
