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Talking the Blues Podcast – Kevin Campbell R.I.P., the Friedkin takeover-edited

In a lengthy and at times emotional tribute to Kevin Campbell, Talking the Blues Podcast tries to put into words the sense of loss surrounding such a beautiful man and soul in […]

The absurdity of a potential bid for Everton by A-Cap

On Wednesday 12 June 2024 several newspapers and other media outlets have run a story claiming that Farhad Moshiri considers a US Insurer A-Cap, run by Kenneth King to be a serious […]

The new ownership of Everton, the importance of the right owners to the future prosperity of our club and our city of Liverpool

What do Evertonians want from the purchaser of our football club from Farhad Moshiri? I think that’s a reasonable question upon which to base the relative merits of potential bidders. Many in […]

Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, Branthwaite, England, latest on the ownership position

Welcome to this week’s transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, recorded on Saturday 8 June early evening, BST. Our transcripts are provided for those who have difficulty in listening to traditional […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Branthwaite, England, latest on the ownership position

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan, We look at Branthwaite, England, before quickly moving on to the only topic in town at the moment – […]

Where does Moshiri go from here re ownership? His difficulties? The legitimacy of Moshiri’s custodianship?

Back in September 2023 just after Farhad Moshiri had announced the proposed sale of his 94.1% holding in Everton Football Club to 777 Partners, Simon Goodley of the Guardian wrote a comprehensive […]

Everton – a five step recovery plan that has to start now

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.“ Churchill’s famous speech, made to the House of […]

Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast 30 May, post 777 truth, Textor, Public funding?

For those who find listening to our regular Talking the Blues Podcast difficult or prefer to read the transcript, here’s the latest Talking the Blues, recorded and published on 30th May 2024. […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, post 777 truth, Textor, public funding?

In perhaps our bluntest podcast ever, George, Andy and myself discuss the immediate future of Everton Football Club and what needs to happen to resolve the almost impossible dynamic between Moshiri, creditors […]

Moshiri – kicking the can down the road again

Just over six years ago I wrote a piece about Farhad Moshiri and him kicking the can down Goodison Road (here). Never in a million years did I think in 2024 the […]

Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, end of the season and what the summer has in store for us….

Welcome to the transcript of this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast for those with hearing difficulties or those that prefer to read rather than listen. As always enjoy and thanks for your […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, end of season and what the summer has in store for us…..

After far too long a break (for us) hopefully for you too, Talking the Blues is back with an end of season finale, we look back (sort of) on the games we […]

The road to recovery

I’ve not seen it mentioned anywhere yet, certainly not by any associated formally with Everton, but in four seasons time (2028) the institution that became Everton Football club will be 150 years […]

As Moshiri faces reality, what happens next for Everton?

So, what next? Firstly, facts. It remains the case that at the time of writing, neither Farhad Moshiri nor Everton have officially commented on the status of the proposed purchase by 777 […]

The latest re Everton, 777 Partners and Moshiri. What needs to be done immediately following Leadenhall accusations

The startling submission, accusations and evidence submitted to the United States’ District Court, Southern District of New York by UK based Leadenhall Capital (and others) against Josh Wander, Steve Pasko, Kenneth King, […]

Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, 28th April, Brentford (h)

Music – David Bowie  I wish you could swim, Black dolphins, Black dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing  will keep us together, You can be them Forever and ever Oh, we can […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Brentford (h) Premier League survival…..

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. We look at the match, the week we’ve just had before delving into what else the club has to […]

“Not the job that was pitched to me”

“Not the job that was pitched to me” – how many managers, directors of football, coaching staff, players, administration and support staff across the business could testify to the words of Everton […]

Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool (h) – joy, oh deep joy!

Welcome to the transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool Home broadcast on April 25th 2024: Music: Baby, baby, she’s in need of a kiss I said, hey, what’s your name, […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool (h), the joy……

Welcome to this week’s joyous, oh so joyous Talking the Blues Podcast. George, Andy and myself look back on a fabulous and famous evening at Goodison. Enjoy! The Talking the Blues Podcast […]