As the Friedkin Group proceed through their due diligence process at Everton, apart from what they inherit (which will shape the way they address Everton’s recovery going forwards) they will no doubt […]
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 […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Talking the Blues Podcast – Kevin Campbell R.I.P., the Friedkin takeover
Welcome to this week’s transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, recorded on Sunday 16th early evening, BST. Our transcripts are provided for those who have difficulty in listening to traditional podcasts […]
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 […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, Branthwaite, England, latest on the ownership position
Welcome to this week’s transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, recorded on Saturday 8 June early evening, BST. Our transcripts are provided for those who have difficulty in listening to traditional […]
Where does Moshiri go from here re ownership? His difficulties? The legitimacy of Moshiri’s custodianship?
Back in September 2023 just after Farhad Moshiri had announced the proposed sale of his 94.1% holding in Everton Football Club to 777 Partners, Simon Goodley of the Guardian wrote a comprehensive […]
Everton – a five step recovery plan that has to start now
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.“ Churchill’s famous speech, made to the House of […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast 30 May, post 777 truth, Textor, Public funding?
For those who find listening to our regular Talking the Blues Podcast difficult or prefer to read the transcript, here’s the latest Talking the Blues, recorded and published on 30th May 2024. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Accountability and role of Moshiri and we, the fans – Everton’s last defence
“All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is constant pressure to make people feel that they are helpless, that the only role they can have is […]
The crisis created by Moshiri deepens – is administration an option?
Warren Buffet once said “Time is the friend of the wonderful company, the enemy of the mediocre.” Time is certainly running out for Everton. Hamstrung by the indifference and intransigence of […]
Everton, the Senior club in the City, the importance of ownership
A few years back, around the start of the Moshiri era, I promoted the phrase ”Everton, the Senior club in the City”. I put it to the people who ran our marketing, […]