Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell has spoken about the mood within the club this week.
The Toffees are reeling from a ten point deduction in the Premier League due to financial missteps.
While the club admits they have issues financially, they are in the process of acquiring new ownership, and believe the ten point deduction is extremely harsh.
Expressing his thoughts on Everton's website, Thelwell said: Given the events of the last week, I felt it was important I share with you the thoughts of myself, Sean and all the staff and players here at Finch Farm as we prepare for the return to Premier League action this weekend.
[Interim chief] Colin's video message last Friday echoed my views and the sentiment of everybody here at Finch Farm. We are shocked by what we believe is a wholly disproportionate and unjust ruling by the Premier League's commission.
We cannot say anything further on the commission's findings until the conclusion of the appeal process and the players and manager cannot be drawn on any specifics relating to the commission's ruling in the media duties they will be fulfilling in the days and weeks ahead.
But the clear and tangible impact on our league position because of that ruling is clear to see in the Premier League table. We return to action five places lower than the 14th position held following our hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The three points from that victory may no longer be accounted for in the table nor seven other hard-earned points amassed during this season. But what does remain in place is the unity, focus and determination that helped earn those points on the field of play now supplemented by the additional fuel of what we believe is a wholly disproportionate ruling."
