Everton have hit out at six of their Premier League rivals, including Merseyside neighbours Liverpool, for displaying "preposterous arrogance" in plans to form a Super League.
Twelve leading sides from across Europe have signed up to be founders of a new continental tournament that will allow members of the so-called elite to compete among themselves.
The backlash against such proposals has been swift and fierce, with those involved facing almost universal condemnation, with Toffees adding their voice to those slamming the actions of a select few as they call for controversial blueprints to be ripped up.