Paradise Lost? This evening the BBC investigative programme “Panorama” ran the first of two episodes looking at offshore finance, in particular the so-called “Paradise Papers”. The programme spends a considerable amount of […]
Wanted: Leadership and Communication
There’s been much talk about Everton since Moshiri acquired his 49.9% stake in February 2016, yet communications from Everton have been inconsistent and incomplete, especially in recent times. The question must be […]
The valuing of football clubs
Going to attempt the impossible here. Make an article on the valuation methods of football clubs interesting. It’s good background before looking at the value of Moshiri’s partial acquisition of Everton. I […]
The enormity of the next Everton manager appointment.
Far from reducing the tension around Finch Farm, or the executive offices at Goodison Park, plus of course, offices in London and Monaco, the decision to fire Ronald Koeman less than half […]
The commercial challenges facing Everton (part 1)
In our most recent #EvertonBusinessMatters podcast we looked at the commercial performance of Everton relative to the 6 clubs (our peer group) currently dominating the financial and footballing tables. In the podcast we […]
Turning the tables on the Premier League “big 6”
Much has been written and spoken about recently on the attempt by the “big 6” to grab more of the seemingly ever increasing broadcasting revenues paid to the Premier league clubs. […]
My latest thoughts on Usmanov, Arsenal and Everton
On 29th September Arseblog ran a story claiming that Kroenke (the 67% shareholder of Arsenal) had made a bid to acquire Usmanov’s 30.04%. Given I’ve consistently held the view that Usmanov will […]
Next round of football broadcasting rights may bring great change
By FootballBusinessMatters I guess one of the effects of having 3 year cycles for broadcasting rights contracts is that no sooner is one cycle in place then the games start for the next. […]
Is a lack of communication causing a crisis of confidence ?
We’re 19 months into the Moshiri era. In that time, we’ve seen him buy 49.9% of the club’s shares, have an option to buy another 23-24%, he’s repaired the balance sheet, […]
Everton, the board and shareholders
I suppose this could have been written at any time over the last 20 years, but I’d like to examine the relationship between the club, the board and shareholders. The reason for […]
Updated thoughts on stadium financing, the ICBC deal and potential funders of Bramley Moore
Who will be financing the Bramley Moore Stadium development? Bear with me on this article. It’s a little technical, but hopefully written in an understandable manner – it draws conclusions from what […]
Analysis of Everton’s £60m, 3 year facility with ICBC – updated 7th July to include charge information
This evening the Liverpool Echo broke news that Everton under the direction no doubt of Moshiri and Ryazanstev, have negotiated a £60 million credit facility for three years with ICBC Bank. ICBC […]
Football shirt manufacturer deals – a barometer of a club’s appeal
Shirt manufacturer deals are big business, and highly topical with the new Chelsea Nike deal starting today, as indeed is the new Spurs’ Nike deal. Everton are contracted to Umbro until […]
Everton – the brand and the opportunities
On The Blue Room we recently published Episode 5 of #EvertonBusinessMatters. The subject was Everton- the brand, and the discussion has created a huge amount of comment. I thought therefore I’d […]
Do we have a transfer “war chest” this summer?
It’s the first day of Everton’s new financial year, and still I read that some supporters don’t believe we have any cash with which to buy the players Koeman and Walsh have […]
Outsourcing is costing Everton dear
The recent kit launch highlights the cost to Everton of their outsourcing arrangements
Usmanov bid does not make move to Everton more likely, in fact the reverse
There seems to be as much interest in Alisha Usmanov and his activities by Everton fans as there are by Arsenal fans these days. Perhaps given the link between Moshiri and Usmanov, […]
60K, 60K I say….. the case for a 60,000 capacity
Putting it in simple terms, we can sell 8,000 fewer season tickets than West Ham, 3,000 fewer executive seats than Spurs, and have 8,000 fewer “walk up” supporters than Liverpool and still fill a 60,000 seat stadium every home game.
But he doesn’t run enough……….
There’s a body of opinion among some Everton supporters that Lukaku doesn’t run enough, remains uninterested in games for long periods of times, can’t control the ball etc etc etc. For the […]
New investment in Everton by Chinese investors or sponsors?
Speculation has arisen that Everton will award naming rights to our new stadium on Bramley Moore Dock to a “a wealthy Chinese consortium”. I’m highly sceptical that such a deal could be put in […]