Football financial expert Kieran Maguire does not expect Everton to be given a tougher punishment should they appeal their 10-point deduction.

The Toffees released a damning statement following Friday’s announcement claiming they will contest the decision which plunged them into the relegation zone. Accusations of “unjust” and “disproportionate” punishment were levelled at the commission, which sided with the Premier League.

The panel dished out the most severe penalty in the competition’s history after finding Everton guilty of breaching profit and sustainability rules. A potential appeal has raised suggestions about whether a stricter deduction could be imposed.

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Financial specialist Maguire has reassured Blues fans, highlighting Sheffield Wednesday’s successful attempt to half their 12-point reduction in 2020. The expert also suggested pointless appeals - which are often met with a further game when player suspensions are concerned - would not result in further punishment.

“Well, it would appear the Premier League wanted a 12-point deduction,” Maguire said. “If a new commission is put together, it could involve different individuals and they could have a different interpretation of what they see. I don't think frivolous would be an appropriate excuse to increase the extent of the points deduction.

“The reason why we often refer to frivolous appeals is to stop football clubs putting in an automatic appeal in respect of a red card for a player which triggers a two-match or three-match suspension. If it is deemed to be frivolous, you're bound to rights and then potentially you could have an extension in terms of the suspension.

“I don't think that would be the case. As far as Everton's success of the appeal is concerned, it will focus on the interest charges. The issues with regard to Covid and Ukraine apply to all transfers. Everton also claimed that the transfer levy which applies to all transfers should be allocated to the academy because sometimes clubs sell academy players. That was pretty categorically rejected.

“I think that was a bit of a long punt as far as Everton are concerned. But they will be saying, ‘As far as the other issues are concerned, they're entitled to potentially more sympathy’. In the case of Sheffield Wednesday, when they were up on charges, they appealed and that did result in a reduction as far as the points tariff was concerned.”