Category: Opinion

The Impossible Dream

The Impossible Dream     So sang Frank Sinatra. There are times when supporting Everton, being interested in their business approach and questioning how on earth we will compete on the pitch, […]

3 years into the Moshiri era, belatedly, it’s time to act…

  In an interview with Ronald Koeman in November 2016 on the BBC, Gary Lineker asked Koeman to describe the “project” as it was fondly referred to in those days. His answer […]

The Bramley-Moore business model will stretch “affordable” ticketing policies

“Our most expensive adult Season Ticket is £565 in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand, less than £30 per game. In real terms, when you allow for the impact of inflation, our […]

Bramley-Moore formal consultation results published – very positive, time now to discuss sensitive fan issues

Everton Football Club released the press release below this afternoon, summarising the findings of the “People’s Project” consultation, late last year. Unsurprisingly but nevertheless pleasingly, the consultation finds the vast majority in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Turning the tables on the Premier League “big 6”

Much has been written and spoken about recently on the attempt by the “big 6” to grab more of the seemingly ever increasing broadcasting revenues paid to the Premier league clubs.   […]

Liverpool Echo – view from the Gwladys Street

This article first appeared in the Liverpool Echo on 28th December 2016. 1 – How do you judge our season so far? It’s been a difficult season to date, and despite the […]

Review of the book “For the Boys in the Royal Blue Jersey” written by Steve Zocek

This review first appeared on Grandoldteam on 14th November 2016. I don’t know Steve personally but I’ve seen him at plenty of away games over the years, and as Joe Royle says […]