I want to look at a series of ownership and funding structures across modern football, often including all of or a combination of private credit, private equity, insurance company funding. I’m going […]
Analysis Series: Federal Criminal and Regulatory Charges Against Joshua Wander & others in the New York Courts
For those familiar with this website, there is a dedicated page highlighting multiple reports, analysis and podcasts relating to Wander, 777 Partners and others. This can be found here – Everton & […]
Ungoverned, ungovernable? or both?
I’ve touched on this subject – governance – many times. It seems a dry, academic topic to write about whilst addressing an audience made predominantly of football fans, but in an era […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]