After the woes of the Fulham game, Andy, George Costigan and Paul are back to celebrate the finest performance at Goodison in many a year with the 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United. […]
Talking the Blues podcast – episode 4
3 years into the Moshiri era, belatedly, it’s time to act…
In an interview with Ronald Koeman in November 2016 on the BBC, Gary Lineker asked Koeman to describe the “project” as it was fondly referred to in those days. His answer […]
The Bramley-Moore business model will stretch “affordable” ticketing policies
“Our most expensive adult Season Ticket is £565 in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand, less than £30 per game. In real terms, when you allow for the impact of inflation, our […]
Diversification and our future growth strategy
Way back in 1992, the Premier League was created and built on the back of Sky’s desire to use football as their unique selling proposition as Sky strove to build a subscription-based […]
Everton’s January transfer window driven by regulations or pure financial sense?
There has been much talk in the media both locally and nationally regarding Everton’s ability or willingness to acquire new players during this January window. Brands commented at the Annual General […]
Bramley-Moore demand and how to grow it further
When I have put the case for a higher capacity stadium one of the first objections put forward are on the grounds that “thousands of empty seats will destroy atmosphere”. Firstly I […]
Analysis of the proposed 52,000 capacity for Bramley-Moore, including season ticket pricing
On the 20th December 2018, Everton put forward a proposal (not decision) subject to further consultation and planning approval to design and build Bramley-Moore with an initial capacity of 52,000. I’ve plenty […]
Further consultation required on the initial Everton proposal regarding Bramley-Moore capacity
This evening Everton Football Club made a major announcement in regards to the proposed capacity of the new Bramley-Moore stadium: Everton Football Club has announced it is proposing a capacity of 52,000 […]
Investment in squad & exceptional expenses return Everton FC to losses – Report & Analysis of 2017/18 Accounts
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…. Genuinely, I feel Christmas is upon us when the Everton Annual Report & Accounts slip into the inbox – time for mince pies and […]
Where is the growth coming from?
Where is the growth coming from? Revenue growth is so important to any business regardless of whether they’re at the top of their particular industry or market, or as I […]
Growing commercial revenues?
In a recent tweet I highlighted the difference in levels of non-broadcasting income growth between Everton, Manchester United and Liverpool. I highlighted the fact that Liverpool FC have increased non-broadcasting income by […]
The “complexities” of financing a stadium build?
One of the things that strikes me throughout the period that Bramley-Moore has been our proposed new home is the language various officers within the club have used to describe the process […]
Moshiri gains majority control, an ideal time to bring clarity to our future
After much speculation throughout the summer of further Board changes, and perhaps a right issue in the offering, Everton released the news this morning that Farhad Moshiri had increased his shareholding from […]
Usmanov speculation?
I suppose you never get to being a multi-billionaire without being unconventional, and having the ability to surprise along the way. Alisher Usmanov has certainly demonstrated those abilities in the two and […]
So where did all the money come from?
So where did all the money come from? The surprising answer to this question is that we (Everton) are likely to have financed the summer by using our existing resources. Financially, […]
Usmanov sells Arsenal shares to Kroenke
In an unexpected move Alisher Usmanov has agreed to sell Red & White Securities 30.04% stake in Arsenal to his arch rival Stan Kroenke. The deal was announced by the Nex Stock […]
Financing options for Bramley-Moore
Here and on EvertonBusinessMatters we have discussed many times the various funding possibilities for the new Bramley Moore Stadium. I thought it useful therefore to update previous articles, based on the most […]
Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.
One of the world’s greatest investors, Warren Buffett was once asked to define risk. There are a multitude of definitions, strategies and papers written on the subject, every Business School in the […]
If all of this was easy, it wouldn’t be worth doing
The truth is that nothing in life that’s worth achieving is achieved easily. It’s difficult from wherever you start. A year ago we had a significant financial base from which to start; […]
Time for boldness
Whilst attention understandably has switched to the final games of the most disappointing season imaginable and particularly the leaving date of the soon to be departed Allardyce and CEO Robert Elstone, it’s […]