Reaction to the penalty imposed on Everton.

A fundraising initiative, which aims to enable Everton supporters express their outrage over the decision to dock the club 10 points, has received contributions from over 2,000 people.

backers’ group The 1878s, a major force behind the boisterous demonstrations of support that have been vital in previous battles for survival, started the appeal on Friday after learning that Everton had received the worst penalty in Premier League history.

An impartial commission determined that the Blues had violated a financial regulation and imposed the penalty. The Everton team and its supporters were incensed and shocked by the deduction. Over thirty thousand pounds have now been contributed to support Blues in expressing their displeasure with the sentence.

Contributions poured in as soon as The 1878s began their campaign. The organization has experience creating visually striking displays that inspire Blues players; in the spring of 2022, when Frank Lampard led Everton to victory, it played a significant role on both the inside and outside of Goodison Park. The organization then took action once more earlier this year, working with the team and setting up plans like early admission for fans to express support for the players during Sean Dyche’s relegation struggle.

It is now mobilizing for quite different purposes as it seeks to spearhead the reaction to the penalty imposed on Everton following the Premier League’s referral of the team for an inquiry. “We have plans in motion regarding banners and flags against the independent commission’s quite frankly disgraceful and nonsensical decision to deduct the club 10 points,” the organization claimed, outlining its plans on the crowdfunding website Go Fund Me. We will provide more details when the time is right for anyone who wants to assist. Any additional funds will be used to create the most intense and hostile environment possible at Goodison Park during a critical juncture for the Everton Football Club. We’re not going to take this lightly.

On Sunday night, Everton will play its first match following the deduction when Manchester United comes to Goodison Park. The match will be televised globally.