Million Dollar Man

In Bill Kenwright we undoubtedly have one of the most passionate chairmen in the Premier League, one who loves the club he is at the head of. Unfortunately, as everyone knows, that just isn?t enough.

In the summer, Kenwright provided us with £21.5 million (not including loan signings). That money was spent on Yakubu, Jagielka and Baines. This was a significant investment from Everton by far outweighing any previous transfer investment. For that money, we have got a lazy lacklustre striker, a lost midfielder and a shining light in Leighton Baines as he looks like he could be a very good player. Hopefully Yakubu and Jagielka will prove their worth.

To have made this significant outlay, Everton must have borrowed from the bank. They must have been able to prove to the bank that upon being given this money they could then pay it back in instalments over the next few years. So, for the next few years, we are now paying back £21.5 million and that doesn?t include past loans. I believe we are still paying the bank for Per Krøldrup as we only recovered some of the money we paid for him upon his sale to Fiorentina. So do we not need investment???

It has recently been stated in the news that a South African has been sniffing around Everton with regards to potential investment. This is not a new thing as many investors have been linked with Everton over the past few years. Kenwright has spoke out to rubbish the rumours whilst citing that he is continually looking for potential investment. If this is true, then where is it???

The likes of Liverpool, West Ham, Birmingham and Man City have all received investment in the last year. What makes these clubs so appealing???

I do believe Everton need some sort of big investment in the none-too-distant future if we are to consistently become a top-six team or break into the top four again. The investment must be from a multi millionaire though or even a billionaire as a millionaire will not get us where we want to be.

A new stadium is a must as this would provide us with increased revenue if it is done the correct way. Wherever this stadium ends up, it must be the best of the best. We can?t afford to settle for a Reebok Stadium or a JJB Stadium with no character. We must be aiming for something more similar to the Emirates. A stadium like this could be used for concerts and other events that would provide even more revenue away from the football side. Whether it is Kirkby or somewhere else, we must get this one right; if we don?t it will have a very adverse effect.

I do believe that Keith Wyness is pushing for the stadium to be in Kirkby because he wants to get it built and then jump ship. The talk is that he wants to build the stadium and impress the Olympic Council as he wants to become involved with the London 2012 as football is not where his true passion lies.

For this season, I do believe we can have a good Uefa Cup run and achieve another top six finish. For this to happen though we need all our best players back fit. With Cahill, Vaughan and Johnson back I believe we have a very strong team that could challenge anyone on their day.

NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM

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