The Everton Fan Advisory Board says the Premier League's probe into breaches of Profit & Sustainability Rules should be suspended.

Nottingham Forest have been penalised four points this week after Everton were hit by a 10 point deficit reduced to six points on appeal.

Dave Kelly, Chair of the Everton FAB, said: “It looks like the Premier League is literally making this up as they go along.

“Whilst we've always been clear that our club has had a case to answer, we're now in the bizarre situation where some clubs, but not all, have been brought before a commission still unclear about what the rules of the game are when it comes to sanctions, with the groups of commissioners themselves having no clear guidelines to work by. We've now had three hearings, overseen by three different commissions, applying three different approaches and reaching three different conclusions.

“In the last week, we've also seen the Premier League confirm that it will be looking to change the PSR rules as early as this summer. The rhetoric we hear today is that football is nothing without fans. But how does this chaotic approach to regulation inspire confidence for football supporters, especially when even the Premier League recognises its own policies aren't fit for purpose?

“This has an impact on real people – supporters, players and club employees. We note that legislation has now been introduced to bring in an independent regulator. But it doesn't go far enough.

“The Premier League has proven that it has failed to bring proper, fair and transparent oversight of our game. That's why we'll be calling for football supporters everywhere to ensure that this legislation equips the regulator with full powers and oversight over profit and sustainability."