Such is the global response to the appalling events being played out before us in Ukraine, that news and the consequences of that news shift with great speed. Looking through the world […]
Everton, USM, Moshiri and Bramley-Moore
Everton, the de-coupling of USM
Usmanov’s relationship with Everton Much has been written about the informal nature of Usmanov’s relationship with Everton, the various meetings allegedly held on yachts and elsewhere with several managerial candidates, directors of […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Manchester City (h), Ukraine, VAR and sanctions
A very full agenda tonight. We start with our and the club’s tribute and support for the people of Ukraine wishing them our thought, prayers and our admiration as they defend their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paradise Lost? – the Panorama story
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]