A fans' group, The 1878s, have since raised more than £40,000 through crowdfunding for material, with its feeling of injustice being firmly pointed towards the Premier League. Cards were handed out around the stadium with the word 'corrupt' printed underneath the Premier League logo, with fans expected to hold up the cards and jeer the top-flight anthem before kick-off. Inside the ground, a number of new banners were installed in the stands, some of which read 'Premier League, hang your heads in shame' and 'we shall not be moved'. In a pre-planned move, supporters vented their feelings in the 10th minute of the match with chants against the Premier League. The Premier League declined to comment but is understood to dispute his suggestion that it tried to introduce a sanctions policy after Everton were charged.

Source: Metro November 26, 2023 21:12 UTC