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, […]

Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, 28th April, Brentford (h)

Music – David Bowie  I wish you could swim, Black dolphins, Black dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing  will keep us together, You can be them Forever and ever Oh, we can […]

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 […]

“Not the job that was pitched to me”

“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 […]

Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool (h) – joy, oh deep joy!

Welcome to the transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool Home broadcast on April 25th 2024: Music: Baby, baby, she’s in need of a kiss I said, hey, what’s your name, […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool (h), the joy……

Welcome to this week’s joyous, oh so joyous Talking the Blues Podcast. George, Andy and myself look back on a fabulous and famous evening at Goodison. Enjoy! The Talking the Blues Podcast […]

Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast – Nottingham Forest (h), survival & the state of football

Welcome to the Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, broadcast on Monday 22 April 2024. Thanks to everyone who reads the transcripts – we are delighted to hear from people for […]

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 […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Burnley (h), the Commission, the accounts, George’s sausage recipe

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George & Andy where we cram in the Burnley game, the just announced Commission findings, look at the account’s and finish off with […]

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 […]

Transcript: Talking the Blues Podcast, Bournemouth (a), the ownership struggles (pre-accounts release)

Talking the Blues Podcast Sunday 31st March 2024 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 […]