I got together with the Costigans, Andy & George to discuss the transfer window, our new signings, Brands, DCL v Kean, who should start versus Crystal Palace, the new stadium and much […]
Talking the Blues – a look at the window and season ahead
Time for others to commit alongside Everton to Bramley-Moore & the regeneration of North Liverpool
On the latest #EvertonBusinessMatters podcast before the release of images and the start of the second public consultation I offered the thought that we would know a huge amount more about our […]
Goodison Park – plans for its future
This article just provides details supplied by the club – analysis to follow Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Everton’s CEO, issued the following comments on Goodison’s future: “Our plans for Goodison Park, although much more […]
Bramley Moore Dock – the stadium plans & images
🏟 | It's time to reveal proposed designs for our iconic new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey… 💙 #EFC pic.twitter.com/U2ZrOS9LCN — Everton (@Everton) July 25, 2019 ABOUT THE STADIUM […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same…..
Much has been spoken about Everton’s approach to this transfer window, the first full summer window for which Brands & Silva will have had the opportunity to plan well in advance. Whatever […]
World Heritage Status….time to say what we (all) mean and mean what we say
How long have UNESCO been threatening to remove World Heritage Status from the Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City? The answer is almost half the time we’ve “enjoyed” the status. Granted in 2004, […]
Club or corporation?
If you know your history…… So much of Everton’s media is caught up in our past. Not only media, not only fan generated content, but the ethos of the club and the […]
More fan engagement required above & beyond stage 2 of the public consultation
Stage 2 of public consultation re Bramley Moore and Goodison Legacy Project On 9th May, Everton Football Club announced plans for the second stage of the public consultation regarding the Bramley Moore […]
Bramley-Moore – latest consultation plans
Everton Football Club’s plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and a community-led legacy project at Goodison Park will take a major step forward with the launch of a second wide […]
Talking the Blues podcast – episode 4
After the woes of the Fulham game, Andy, George Costigan and Paul are back to celebrate the finest performance at Goodison in many a year with the 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United. […]
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 […]
Everton extend their existing relationship with Fanatics
Our long relationship with Fanatics (previously Kitbag) goes back 10 years, with our existing contract running out in May 2019. The original contracts were negotiated at a very different time for […]
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 […]
Diversification and our future growth strategy
Way back in 1992, the Premier League was created and built on the back of Sky’s desire to use football as their unique selling proposition as Sky strove to build a subscription-based […]
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 […]