Matt Stanbury represents The Everton Fan Advisory Board at appeal against 10 point deduction imposed on the Club for breaching Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability Rules.

The Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has today submitted evidence to the Appeal Board appointed to hear Everton Football Club’s appeal against the 10 point deduction imposed on the Club for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. The FAB statement sets out the broader context of the sanction including its impact on the fans and the wider community. It aims to ensure that the fans have a voice in the process in line with the expectations of the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance, the recommendations of which are currently being implemented by the government.

James Atkinson Inquest begins

The inquest into the death of James Atkinson began yesterday at Newcastle Coroner’s Court. 

James, who grew up in Leeds, died suddenly on 10 July 2020 after ordering a takeaway pizza via the Deliveroo app from a Restaurant in Newcastle. James had a known peanut allergy, and it is believed he suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating pizza which was part of the order.