Driven by people with an inability to accept the evidence before them, there appears to be a great desire in society to promote a new normal (which in itself is surely an oxymoron?) The pretence that we’ve gone back to… Read More ›
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Everton Business Matters – Series 3 Episode 13….. Of Meis and men….
John and Paul, operating without a host, confront the challenges our new stadium may face with planning approval being the least demanding. Effectively managing public relations as we enter the build phase could be difficult as they debate the recent… Read More ›
Talking the Blues Podcast – Close contact, telling the truth, George & Kylie Minogue
Welcome to our latest Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy, George and myself. Unbelievably we’ve got through three months without talking about football, the wait is nearly over. So this week we try to define close contact, we ask why… Read More ›
Everton Business Matters Podcast Series 3 Episode 12, Cash flow, wage deferral, Cazoo & sponsorship
With regular host Tom Martin unavailable as his NHS role takes precedence, Liverpool Echo journalist and life-long Evertonian Phil Kirkbride steps in to the breach and leads the debate around the state of Everton’s finances with the added impact… Read More ›
Football Shorts part III – Cash Flow
Michael Dell set up the Dell Computer Corporation the day after Everton featured in a 4th round FA Cup replay at Prestfield Stadium, drawing 0-0 on a bitterly cold night in the winter of 1984. I mention him because he… Read More ›
Talking the Blues Podcast – Boots, Hummel, Glazers & their dividends plus a bit of Spring Watch
Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy and George Costigan where we rabbit on for over an hour about Hummel, boots, Manchester United and other things. Thanks as ever for listening All podcasts are available on… Read More ›
Covid-19 Episode II an update from a scientific, economic & political perspective
Once more, we are joined by Rodger Armstrong and Neil Wolstenhome (talking in a personal capacity) in the second podcast exploring the latest scientific, economic and political views relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. We had an incredible response to our… Read More ›
Talking the Blues podcast – just how ludicrous are the PL re-start plans & the Colin Harvey banner
I’m joined yet again by Andy Costigan and his brother George as we examine the latest news and views on the potential re-start of the Premier League. Some frank views exchanged on those in charge of the game and whether… Read More ›
Everton Business Matters podcast – 3rd birthday special! Project Restart, finances & 3 year report on the Moshiri years
The first episode of Everton Business Matters was hosted by Paul on May 4th, 2017, since then a lot of change has happened in and around our football club. Hosted by Tom this episode, along with John explores the club’s… Read More ›
Little to gain, lots to lose
At what point will the powers that be, those with a (financial) interest in the game wake up and realise that the vast majority of the population have no interest in an artificial crammed, behind closed doors, end to a… Read More ›
A Covid-19 podcast special – discussing the science, the economics & the social considerations plus a bit about football
In a totally new direction, I called upon my old co-presenter, Rodger Armstrong to host a discussion with a fellow blue and friend Neil Wolstenholme. Neil as you will hear, has a strong scientific background and a career that includes… Read More ›
Everton Business Matters, Series 3 Episode 10 – with John and Tom……
John and Tom explain Paul’s absence and why this podcast is a week later than when the original ‘recording’ was done. Despite that they engage in candid debate around furloughing, how can owners get it so wrong, the C-19 impact… Read More ›
Talking the Blues podcast; a world of football with much less income?
Andy, George and myself get together for our weekly chat. As the Covid-19 virus continues we discuss what a world of football with much less income might look like. *apologies for the less than perfect sound quality on my responses… Read More ›
Everton Business Matters, Series 3 Episode 9, UEFA, the Premier League, furloughing, football finance & Bramley-Moore
With Tom Martin away doing his bit with the wonderful people in the NHS, John and Paul make do with a double act as they discuss the challenges of the moment and the possible future impact on football of the C-19… Read More ›
Mounting financial uncertainties
It’s been said before and will continue to be said, that for most there are far more pressing concerns, be it their own health, the well-being of loved ones and friends, their own finances and if in the health and… Read More ›
Talking the Blues – football re-start dates, what can we do to help each other & Alex Young
Andy, George and I chat from our respective corners of the world on the difficulties of a re-start date, the longer term implications for football, what we might do to help each other and a nice tale to finish from… Read More ›
Talking the Blues – the possible impact of Covid-19 on Everton & football
Whilst football is perhaps a very minor problem in the context of what’s happening around the world, Andy Costigan, George and myself talking through some of the issues our club and game will face in the coming months. Thanks for listening… Read More ›
Unchartered territory
How things can change and change quickly. A few weeks ago we were contemplating a strong finish to the season and the prospects of European football…. Clearly there are far more important matters than football at present, however such is… Read More ›