It’s something that shouldn’t need to be commented on. At one level, perhaps the level of corporate away days, the level certainly of much of the broadcast media who are “partners” in […]
Letter to Everton shareholders re the treatment of Bluesky Capital’s shareholder loan & the takeover, what happens next?
On Saturday 30 November 2024, shareholders of Everton Football Club Company Limited received the following correspondence from Colin Chong, Chief Executive Officer of Everton. It concerned the future treatment of the shareholder […]
New ownership, and the opportunity for renewal & future excellence at Everton
The opportunity for change: Whilst recognising the challenges, we should never underestimate the opportunity for change that new ownership can offer, particularly if well resourced, competent and with a clear vision. Incoming […]
A buyers’ market for Premier League clubs & Moshiri’s weaknesses adds to the difficulties of selling Everton
The complexities around the sale of Everton appear to show no signs of reducing. During the international break, there was of course, considerable excitement of a prospective bid by John Textor, the […]
Why Everton’s ownership needs sorting urgently, and why Textor is not the answer to the problem
The complacency around Everton’s debt position is staggering and worrying in equal measures. Commentators, even many fans and smaller shareholders with some interest in the club’s finances almost glibly talk of external […]
Leadership required urgently by Moshiri
On 27th February 2023, the seventh anniversary of Farhad Moshiri’s initial acquisition of 49.9% of Everton’s shares will pass. Seven bewildering years of missed opportunities, appalling recruitment, huge financial losses culminating in […]
Survival strategy
In December 2021 I wrote the fifth article in this series, now it is time sadly for the sixth. One theme – survival strategy. Such is the continued demise, the continued mismanagement […]
The season is over, the future role of fans and the involvement of Farhad Moshiri
There is a thought process that says there is never a good time to ask difficult questions. There’s always a reason to postpone addressing the issues causing a particular problem. Yet, just […]
Part V, Everton’s ownership and leadership: A winning strategy
In this 5th part of a look at Everton’s ownership and leadership, I’m going to look at strategy. In particular a winning strategy, what is it and what’s required to achieve it. […]
Part IV, Everton’s ownership and leadership, finance and funding
So far in this series, I’ve examined the impact of governance, the cost of poor recruitment and the role of the director of football. Now I’d like to turn the attention to […]