“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 […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Nottingham Forest (h) survival & the state of football
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. In a critical week we look back on the first hurdle that is over come, Nottingham Forest at home, […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Chelsea (a) and the 777 Partner “extension”
Welcome to the transcript of our most recent Podcast. The audio version can be found here. Paul: Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending upon where in the world you are […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Chelsea (a), and the 777 Partner “extension”
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on Monday evening’s debacle at Stamford Bridge before reflecting on the news that Moshiri and MSP […]
In the cold light of day – Everton’s position, the absence of leadership & aligned interests
If there’s been one constant in Farhad Moshiri’s chaotic, ruinous tenure at Everton since February 2016 it is that parties who have pursued an interest in Everton have inevitably and ultimately put […]
Part III – Everton Football Club Company Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23 – Everton Stadium Development Limited
To complete the analysis of Everton Football Club Company Limited Report and Accounts for 2022/23, Everton Stadium Development Limited warrants its own analysis, particularly in the context of the treatment of interest […]
The inescapable reality for Everton’s Directors
Directors of limited companies have a number of duties, their primary duty of course, being to look after the interests of the shareholders (members) through the wellbeing (promote the success of) of […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast 8 April 2024, Burnley (h), the Commission, The Accounts, George’s sausage recipe
Paul: Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending upon where in the world you are and what time of the day you’re listening to this episode of Talking the Blues. Andy’s […]
Summary of the Premier League Commission hearing, Everton v Premier League, 25-27 March 2024
As with the previous Commission hearing and subsequent Appeal, I have tried to break down the Commission hearing, decision and sanctions of the Commission held on 25-27th March 2024 between the Premier […]
Part II – Everton Football Club Company Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23
Part II of the review and analysis of Everton Football Club Company Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23 released and published on 31st March 2024 For a more general overview of the […]
Part I – Everton Football Club Company Limited Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23
Part I – Everton Football Club Company Limited Annual Report and Accounts The cynicism and lack of respect for shareholders, fans and all other interested parties in Everton, including commercial partners, it […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Bournemouth (a), the ownership struggles (pre-accounts release)
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan, recorded just prior to the release of Everton’s 2022/23 accounts. We look in detail at the ownership issues still […]
Moshiri is about to lose control of Everton – the question is to whom?
If you recall as a child of perhaps the 60’s or 70’s many an hour would be spent putting together jigsaws. Occasionally pieces from different sets might get mixed up. Sometimes, the […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Simms, shirts, and you’ve guessed it, 777 Partners latest
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. Another week without the Blues playing so we turn our attention to Simms, shirt sales and yes, the ongoing […]
The reality of the “conditional minded to approve” requirements
Forgive me for yet another article about Everton’s finances and in particular, the attempted takeover by 777 Partners. Whether you are pro-777, anti-777, or just want what’s best for our club, objective […]
Bloomberg report of conditional approval for 777 Partners crystalises minds
Late Friday, David Hellier of Bloomberg reported that a letter from the Premier League Board had been issued*. The Premier League Board comprises of three individuals, Chief Executive Officer Richard Masters, Chair […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – No match, the Premier League & a lot of other stuff about modern football
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. No Everton on the pitch this week, but plenty to consider off it. We look at the regulatory position […]
Accountability and role of Moshiri and we, the fans – Everton’s last defence
“All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is constant pressure to make people feel that they are helpless, that the only role they can have is […]
The crisis created by Moshiri deepens – is administration an option?
Warren Buffet once said “Time is the friend of the wonderful company, the enemy of the mediocre.” Time is certainly running out for Everton. Hamstrung by the indifference and intransigence of […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Manchester United (a) and club updates
When there are more Salfordians hosting an Everton podcast than there are inside Old Trafford on a matchday you know it says a great deal about modern football. We look back with […]