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Paul Quinn

Everton’s January transfer window driven by regulations or pure financial sense?

There has been much talk in the media both locally and nationally regarding Everton’s ability or willingness to acquire new players during this January window.   Brands commented at the Annual General […]

Bramley-Moore demand and how to grow it further

When I have put the case for a higher capacity stadium one of the first objections put forward are on the grounds that “thousands of empty seats will destroy atmosphere”. Firstly I […]

Analysis of the proposed 52,000 capacity for Bramley-Moore, including season ticket pricing

On the 20th December 2018, Everton put forward a proposal (not decision) subject to further consultation and planning approval to design and build Bramley-Moore with an initial capacity of 52,000. I’ve plenty […]

Further consultation required on the initial Everton proposal regarding Bramley-Moore capacity

This evening Everton Football Club made a major announcement in regards to the proposed capacity of the new Bramley-Moore stadium: Everton Football Club has announced it is proposing a capacity of 52,000 […]

Everton Business Matters exclusive interview with Sasha Ryazantsev

Following the release of Everton’s 2017/18 Report & Accounts which is analysed in depth here, our podcast Everton Business Matters,  produced by The Blue Room, was given exclusive access to Sasha Ryazantsev, Everton’s […]

Investment in squad & exceptional expenses return Everton FC to losses – Report & Analysis of 2017/18 Accounts

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…. Genuinely, I feel Christmas is upon us when the Everton Annual Report & Accounts slip into the inbox – time for mince pies and […]

Where is the growth coming from?

Where is the growth coming from?     Revenue growth is so important to any business regardless of whether they’re at the top of their particular industry or market, or as I […]

Longevity, and how to remain winners

I tweeted a few days ago that longevity at the top of business can be a rare event or concept. Businesses, organisations and sporting competitions rarely stay constant enough for such longevity […]

Growing commercial revenues?

In a recent tweet I highlighted the difference in levels of non-broadcasting income growth between Everton, Manchester United and Liverpool. I highlighted the fact that Liverpool FC have increased non-broadcasting income by […]

The “complexities” of financing a stadium build?

One of the things that strikes me throughout the period that Bramley-Moore has been our proposed new home is the language various officers within the club have used to describe the process […]

Moshiri gains majority control, an ideal time to bring clarity to our future

After much speculation throughout the summer of further Board changes, and perhaps a right issue in the offering, Everton released the news this morning that Farhad Moshiri had increased his shareholding from […]

Guest Article: Theo Walcott “Renaissance Man” and the winger situation at Everton

  Guest article – written by Everton_Damon aka ‘Damo’ Marco Silva: favours wingers who can support the striker Walcott is a proven international whom it could be argued did not match the potential […]

Usmanov speculation?

I suppose you never get to being a multi-billionaire without being unconventional, and having the ability to surprise along the way. Alisher Usmanov has certainly demonstrated those abilities in the two and […]

So where did all the money come from?

So where did all the money come from?   The surprising answer to this question is that we (Everton) are likely to have financed the summer by using our existing resources.  Financially, […]

Usmanov sells Arsenal shares to Kroenke

In an unexpected move Alisher Usmanov has agreed to sell Red & White Securities  30.04% stake in Arsenal to his arch rival Stan Kroenke. The deal was announced by the Nex Stock […]

The case for 60,000

Sometimes an argument is so compelling it is worth repeating more than once. It’s the argument for, and justification of a capacity of 60,000 at the new Bramley-Moore stadium. From my perspective […]

Time for patience – on the pitch, at least

It’s the 15th July, the World Cup Final has just finished, and undoubtedly for many Evertonians attention will return to the fact we’ve not signed anyone to date, in this window. Frustration, […]

Financing options for Bramley-Moore

Here and on EvertonBusinessMatters we have discussed many times the various funding possibilities for the new Bramley Moore Stadium. I thought it useful therefore to update previous articles, based on the most […]

Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.

One of the world’s greatest investors, Warren Buffett was once asked to define risk. There are a multitude of definitions, strategies and papers written on the subject, every Business School in the […]

Stadium financing, cashflow and transfers

Two comments, one from the new Director of Football Marcel Brands, the other from Mayor Joe Anderson have given those with an interest in Everton’s finance plenty to talk about since June […]