Everton fans go viral with a new ‘points deduction’ chant but there’s calls to make one change to it to avoid getting into trouble.
Earlier on in the season, the club were docked ten points for breaching the Premier League‘s “profitability and sustainability” rules, sending them down to 19th place and into the relegation zone.
However, a sudden improvement in form, has now seen the Toffees climb to safety once again, sitting 16th with 16 points after 18 games, four points above 18th place Luton.
Out of the five league Everton have played since the deduction, they have won four and lost twice. And because of this, the fanbase came up with a new song to since around the grounds, have a listen…
“It was a 10 point deduction hanging on the wall,
10 point deduction hanging on the wall,
then Dwight McNeil, he only went and scored,
it was a 7 point deduction hanging on the wall,
7 point deduction hanging on the wall,
them Geordie bastards, they left with fuck all,
It was a 4 point deduction hanging on the wall,
4 point deduction hanging on the wall,
Then Chelsea rent boys, they couldn’t kick a ball,
It was a 1 point deduction hanging on the wall,
1 point deduction hanging on the wall,
then the Toffees went to Burnley and Michael Keane scored,
It was no point deduction hanging on the wall,
Your point deduction, it counted for fuck all,
because Sean Dyche’s Toffees, are going to win it all,
Your point deduction, it counted for fuck all,
because Sean Dyche’s Toffees, are going to win it all,
Your point deduction, it counted for fuck all.
Your points deduction counted for fuck all 🎶🔵👊 pic.twitter.com/J2Yos18TXf
— Zack (@Evertonzck) December 17, 2023
This has had thousands of likes since being uploaded, and well over a million views.
Everton will continue to fight on, with Sean Dyche refusing to confirm whether his side will be able to strengthen their squad in January, but does insist only those with money are in a good position to do so.
“The best position you can ever be in to get targets is having money,” Dyche said, as per BBC Sport. “We can talk about it all we want; everyone is doing their homework, everyone has targets. At some point you need money.
“At this current time, we’re sitting tight and seeing what can happen. We have a good squad when everyone is fit.
“The depth is in question because of injuries and the schedule. It has affected us.”
BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould said that Sean Dyche has produced “a masterclass in sport psychology”.
Out of the club’s last five permanent managers, only Carlo Ancelotti has a better win percentage than Dyche, who Bould said has turned this season around after a bleak start.
“It did feel like it was going to be a long season [back in August],” she said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“As it stands without the 10-point deduction Everton would be 10th above Chelsea. I think what Sean Dyche has done is a masterclass in sport psychology.
“As everyone knows there has been a revolving door of managers at Everton with eight since David Moyes left just under 10 years ago. But what’s happened recently is Dyche has come in and he has managed to block out what he calls noise. That’s how he talks about it.
“Fair play to him, since he arrived he’s had non-stop headlines. His very first game in charge against Arsenal in February was the very first protest from the fans against the running of the club. He’s known nothing but headlines.
“He’s had everything from people talking about his own job, to relegation battles, to people questioning the running of the club, to a financial breach and then the 10-point deduction.
“What he’s done is protect his players, he’s protected Finch Farm and he’s never too low after a defeat, he’s never too high. He is exactly the same and he’s made his players do the same.”
Sean Dyche believes he’s brought the best out of Dwight McNeil at Everton by urging the 24 year old to play with a smile and release the pressure he puts on himself.
“Reminding him what he is good at and believing in him,” said Dyche, when asked how he had managed to get McNeil back into form, as per The Guardian. “I gave him his debut, obviously, and I think he is a very, very good player.
“He puts a lot of weight on himself and I told him: ‘You’ve got to relax that, release it and enjoy your performances.’
“Play with a smile. When he plays with a smile he runs hard for the team and it all starts to come together. I think he’s done that since I’ve been in and I’m very pleased he’s getting the rewards. He’s got power, we know that, and they were two very good goals.”
You know Everton are good when the ‘85 team song gets going…🔊#EFC pic.twitter.com/nqhRmoWHpA
— Ellis Nordhoff (@EllisNordhoff) December 16, 2023
This is how Twitter users reacted as Everton fans go viral with a new ‘points deduction’ chant, but there’s calls to make one change to it…
@Batley83: Change the rent boys thing. Not only is it now classed as a homophobic chant, it could see the club fined (and that’s the last thing we need).
@CBobblers1878: Outstanding
@CFO4TAG: Sensational. Need to clean up the Chelsea bit, which isn’t cool.
@gazj0nes: Legendary that, get it on the terraces 👏 😂 💙
@sweetmateofries: From a Liverpool fan to a Toffee, it makes me happy to see you guys succeeding against all odds. Keep up the good work and good luck (just not against us on March 16th)
@JackLynch1992: This is unreal 🤣👏🏻
@RBMersey: Stellar work lads, sounds great and excellent editing! Gonna say though, that Chelsea bit seems unnecessary and hypocritical, y’know 👍
@FplGazman: Not Everton but that’s class 👏👏👏
@connjam: Well this is just brilliant. Learn the words blues. Stomp your feet for the beat. This is gonna ring out around Goodison.
@blackrodblue: Outstanding work (but prefer to lose the homophobic bit) 👏👏👏👏👏
@Addo1878: Absolute genius 🔥🔥
@LeeFMc83: Without wanting to exaggerate this is the greatest chant ever made.
@RosstheRed1989: I actually love this 😂😂
@efcshaz1878: Absolutely outstanding chant 🤌
@haffenden_liam: Quality this. Get it round goodison 🔵
@AaronSa35250550: Hahaha. Fucking love it
@Johnkerrigan187: Superb but if we’re gonna sing this we need to change the rent boy line…
@CestrianToffee: Decent this get it sung every game now. 💙👊🏼
@NormanPatt: Anyone else got this song stuck in their head and can’t stop singing it 🤣
@MurrellTony: Your Points Deduction Counted For Fuck All 👊🔵
@CianGarreh14395: Boss to be fair 😂😂
@Wooster_Bert_: Fuck the rent boys shite off, eh?
@davykidd: Truly, truly, outstanding 👏🏼
@AdamDav92: Imagine a full Goodison belting that out 😮💨 🔵⚪️
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