It’s been a common theme for many months on these pages and elsewhere, the total unsuitability of 777 Partners as funders of Everton and Moshiri’s chosen original suitors. Yet again, the actions […]
What the Friedkin Group are inheriting and the way forward for Everton
As the Friedkin Group proceed through their due diligence process at Everton, apart from what they inherit (which will shape the way they address Everton’s recovery going forwards) they will no doubt […]
An update on Everton’s finances – who owns what, who owes what, how is it secured & possible structure of Friedkin deal??
As described on multiple occasions, particularly on these pages, Everton’s finances particularly during the Moshiri years have become increasingly complex. Multiple additional lenders, the new stadium companies and prospective takeover parties have […]
Relative normality at Everton, potential due diligence issue (?) & how to deal with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
By the extraordinary, chaotic standards of the Moshiri-owned Everton era, particularly the last eighteen months or so, relative peace, normality and even thoughts of optimism have characterised the short period since it […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues podcast, early start to the transfer window, DCL, Branthwaite & the latest on Friedkin
Friedkin Voiceover: Success doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built day by day, decade after decade, by individuals dedicated to something greater than themselves. Working together to create a legacy, dedicated to fulfilling our […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – early start to the transfer window, DCL, Branthwaite & the latest on Friedkin
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look at the early start to the transfer window for Everton, DCL’s possible departure, talk a bit about […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Talking the Blues Podcast – Kevin Campbell R.I.P., the Friedkin takeover
Welcome to this week’s transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, recorded on Sunday 16th early evening, BST. Our transcripts are provided for those who have difficulty in listening to traditional podcasts […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]