Talk of potential £1bn new Everton buyer played down

Would £1 billion be enough?

Rubbish. Don't believe a word of it.

Well let's hope the premier league (don't laugh) do the right thing and refuse 777 the go ahead to buy the club.
It's pretty obvious, if even half of what's been reported about them is true, that they're not the owner we need or want.

I don't understand why — if this is true —- that despite all their shortcomings, scandals etc we have persisted with 777 rather than calling time on it as we did with that Kenyon consortium a couple of years ago? Or are these other buyers even bigger crooks with even sketchier finances?

And to think it's because of the world's greatest Evertonian in history we are in such a pit of shit now, with the entire future of the club at risk. Like many I never trusted him from the first time I heard him speak in the mid 90s.

To think many even applauded at his mush on the big screen.

Kieron- probably because they are offering more money? Moshiri has shown a lot of good faith towards 777 but it should be dawning on him that it isn't going to work!
Let's hope- Tony Abrahams has been saying for months that there is a viable alternative out there just waiting for the green light- the time is surely now!

So I was right. It is rubbish

Any savvy multi billionaire will wait for the disaster of 777 to play out. Unless a miracle occurs and 777 fund a return to the promised land irate supporters will chase them in 18 months.

The ensuing fire sale scenario, regardless of the division we're in, will result in a knock down price for an institution with an iconic new stadium.

Luvvly jublly, Rodders.

Brian Williams @ 3 -

Spot on. If the Premier League is doing what the Premier League is supposed to be doing, that is protecting the member clubs, there should be a point reduction AND 777 should be denied ownership.

If 777 take over Everton, I fear we are doomed. And that's not hyperbole. They are shady, they are a Ponzi scheme, and we will be bankrupt and down two divisions I'd wager if they are allowed to take us over.

777 is frightening.

This news is definitely not a load of rubbish Paul, and my great hope is that because even now, these people are keeping it out of the news, to a great degree, I'm just praying that we are finally going to be getting “sheer minded, bloody professionals”, back inside our football club……please god🤞

I've just watched our neighbours, and as much as it made my stomach churn watching their fans celebrate the goal, I will admit that I was admiring their “sheer bloody minded professionalism”, that allowed them to stay in the game, even before they scored a very late winning goal from a set-piece.

It's not going to be easy, but if we can instill “sheer bloody minded professionalism” into our football club, then I'm convinced that our great supporters, who have been kicked from pillar to post, will do the rest.

That's how I have always understood Everton, and Evertonians, until one of the biggest, phoney bastards, who has ever been connected to our football club, got involved.

777 Partners just have 'disaster' written all over them — even Moshiri must see that now.

Hard to believe there aren't other, better potential buyers out there, hopefully watching the situation closely.

There is a new name being mentioned on the internet with the owner of the New York Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner (even my predictive text got that name) so maybe they are starting to line up now?

We don't want Yanks, we want Arabs, but beggars can't be choosers, I know!!

Tony,

I remember some years ago some Everton fans contacted Steinbrenner's Dad — the previous Yankees owner — trying to entice him to buy Everton after the owners of his bitter rivals Boston Red Sox bought Liverpool.

I wonder if this rumour has legs or is wishful thinking?

Hal Steinbrenner. Come on doooown!

Who knows, Kieran, but it does seem that something has got to happen soon because I can't see 777 Partners continuing to plough money into Everton when it's starting to become obvious that they haven't got the credentials to pass the fit and proper ownership test?

The people who I have talked about for so long are still there and have definitely kept it very quiet on the outside, but we will probably learn soon why they have wanted to remain quiet all along, and hopefully it's because they believe Everton Football Club is a bargain, even if we are going to cost around $1.4 Billion

Paul #4. It's not rubbish. I am interested in buying Everton. Whether I have the money to do so is another thing completely! Just depends on how low I can negotiate the price to!!

It's just another kick in the teeth for us desperate blues whilst that clown Masters congratulates another clown.

Tony,

You keep hinting you know something the rest of us don't about a potential investor.

What's stopping you telling us what you've heard in more detail?

David,

see how Tony calls them "The people...". It's a smokescreen.

The interested outfit is Abraham's Sports Investors (Europe).

What a mess we've been in for 20-30 years

Basically the exact tenure of Billy Bullsh1tter

The absolute mess we're in because of the complete lack of corporate governance is ridiculous and was avoidable. Him and Moshiri have ruined our club and short term + medium term prospects

Tony
Is it the NY Yankees Owner by any chance? 😉

I've said it before...Moshiri's only crime is believing Billy Bullshits rhetoric and lies.
He was sought out by BB so as the world's greatest Evertonian could remain in charge.
BB wanted accolades and hero worship from the fans, he ran the club like Putin runs Russia, his way or the highway.
When it came on top, not only did he try to throw the fans under the bus, he tried to throw DBB under it as well, claiming he didn't run the club, she did.
Moshiri provided a fortune, BB fucked him and us over for the sake of his own ego.
The man had no moral compass, he was a narcissistic leech who sacked Everton dry for his own benefit.

I sincerely hope this has credence/credibility, I was one of the many hoping for change after the Kenwright /Moshiri Purgatory period, and through desperation would even have welcomed 777 as opposed to 666, but having more knowledge of them and their recent history of dodgy deals and failings I am certainly volte face.

Please let this have legs, as we as Fans deserve a lot more than the euphemistic ' shit circle ' we have had to endure for thirty years or so. I know Football has changed dramatically, and is centred around ridiculous amounts of money, and we will never get the game as most of us know, and loved back.

Some kid on Twitter/X just made-up the Yankee-Everton connection.

I have nothing to tell, David, other than what I've already disclosed mate.

He has no football background Tony.

He was on the England and Wales board. Oversaw the controversial Saudi take over of Newcastle but can't make a decision on Everton.

Laps up his privileged tickets and has his starstruck moment.

Tony,

Reading your post 16, it appeared that you had some inside knowledge of a particular group who were waiting in the wings to get involved in Everton.

Everton will end up being bought by Comedy Central as we've become a joke, a sick joke at that. Kenwright's legacy will live in infamy for eternity.

It would be fun though to have another Steinbrenner at the helm. We'd have a new manager every season but October would come too early for us.

777 Partners is more complicated than Masters ruling on the takeover. They've ploughed in operational cash-flow loans to keep the ship afloat.

I think the financial debacle at EFC is more thoroughly unsettling than it is all pronounced. Moshiri's ties to Usmanov, former manager's statements in writing who was pulling the strings. Kenwright having a say but really being a mouthpiece.

777 Partners won't get approved as it's clear they are not really an outfit to be trusted. Moshiri doesn't have the money, never did, it was all Usmanov and Putin regime cash…

Points deductions - maybe a reprieve in 1.0, not in 2.0 and, assuming no approval with 777 Partners, there is a likelihood of insolvency, which would mean? Further points deduction, and possibly even additional sanctions.

I'm pointing out that 777 Partners have loaned a lot of cash that, if their takeover is not sanctioned, they are going to call that back in – and Moshiri can't pay.

I'm also pointing out that the mainstream journalists aren't really doing their jobs (as in being journalists) – none of what I'm saying is conspiracy, it's basic dot connection with news that's already out there.

There is no conspiracy of Masters or Liverpool supporters in control of the media… it's simply Everton run appallingly since Carter. Since 1992 I'd say… since we let Colin Harvey go… we've been in a tailspin since then – with the respite of Joe Royle – who wasn't backed either…

I'm managing my expectations here.
I think we are getting relegated this season through points deduction, administration, and a woefully underperforming squad.

The silver lining is Dyche. He speaks plainly, works hard, doesn't get flustered.

Imagine if we didn't have him as a manager…

I just heard that it's the Dallas Cowboys buying us.

The oil tycoon, Jerry Jones, would only have to sell around 15% of the Dallas Cowboys to be able to purchase Everton and rid us of all of our debt, Bobby!

The Dallas Cowboys can buy us for a penny as long as they send us their cheerleaders.

Who'd be a cheerleader down at Bramley-Moore Dock in the winter, Colin, but you know what the cold does to certain parts of the body, so those front row seats would be full an hour before kick-off!

Ray#30

Moshiri doesn't have the money, never did,

if their takeover is not sanctioned, they are going to call that back in – and Moshiri can't pay.

Moshiri's net worth as of 25th of February, so Sunday just gone, was £2.4billion.

So unless he went to Primark on Monday and onto Wetherspoons in town had an absolute blowout, talk of him not being able to pay is errr........ shite!

That figure is from Forbes, by the way, not the fella who does the bins at Finch Farm.

Can't Debbie who did Dallas buy us?

I heard that a group linked to Hal Steinbrenner were given a tour around our new stadium yesterday.

If that was the case, you bet someone would have taken a pic and would be all over the internet

Forbes also say Hal Steinbrenner's net worth is only $1.3 billion, so less than half of our current owner.

Next!

Clive #36, If it was that 'Debbie' from Dallas, it would definitely prove we've been right royally screwed.

777 Partners sound like an under-performing, sub-standard betting company. And given their reputation, ailing portfolio and legal issues – they are.

I think even a Michael Knighton type might be preferable to this bunch of charlatans. They are 100% not what we need.

Given how Moshiri has run the club in such an amateur and foolishly spendthrift manner, with no apparent regard to financial rules, it's a mystery to me how he qualified as an accountant?

Aren't they normally painted as rather dull, studious numbe-crunchers who avoid any form of risk and plan ahead for a seamless financial future? Not our boy.

We got the high adrenaline, coked up, Evel Knievel version of an anti-accountant. "Buy him, my chauffeur's sister's cleaner said he's brill. No, no, no, treble that wage and give him an extra 2 years on that contract. And don't forget, I want Cenk, at any price. I know a winner when I see one!"

And when his shit hit our fan, he's off like the rat he is, selling the perceived sinking ship as quickly as he can, with no regard to our well-being. With no apology for his incompetence. With no shame for his legacy.

If there is a God, surely we've endured our purgatory for long enough? How about a bit of good fortune? Please.

"777 Partners signed an agreement with Moshiri to purchase his 94.1% stake in the Blues back in September last year."

So why do people, including Paul "The Esk" Quinn, say that there's no exclusivity?

The interested outfit is Abraham's Sports Investors (Europe).

I've just come into a small inheritance and would be prepared to put money into a fan ownership scheme.

On second thoughts, given the variety of views on TW, we'd be sacking managers after every loss and be in worse shit with a fan board than Chairman Bill's board.

Eric #41,

Is there a time limit on the agreement?

Get a keypad installed on every seat at the new stadium, show live training sessions to the season ticket holders and shareholders.

Let them pick the team and tactics, make substitutions etc. Saves millions on manager's wages and see how long it lasts.

Aren't they normally painted as rather dull, studious number crunchers who avoid any form of risk and plan ahead for a seemless financial future? (Accountants)

You've obviously never gone out on the piss with one!!! Your coked-up description is nearer the mark.

It would be just our luck for a viable and wealthy buyer to be in the wings but Moshiri has put his eggs in the basket of a corrupt and dodgy organisation.

Of course, I have no idea if this is true or if said buyer is credible and not a complete shithouse themselves but, my word, do I want shot of Moshiri — what a complete fucking melt he is. How he ever made his money is beyond me, intelligence was clearly not the driving force behind his previous success.

Eric #41,

According to a number of reports (including the recent one involving the lawyer who died after the completion of the EFC Sale), the club was sold to 777 Partners in September.

However, I suspect that may well be on condition that the ownership issue is agreed by the Premier League.

Yes please, Colin at #33,

As long as the Cheerleaders are of the male variety, well toned, tanned and skimpily attired. Preferably all Calvert-Lewin and Gomes lookalikes!!

I'd forego all of the above if we could get a buyer who wasn't an American involved in American football (where they never kick the ball???). Someone who could see the passion and loyalty of our fantastic fanbase, and give us a club, academy and squad we can be proud of!

Yep, I know. Not gonna happen in my lifetime!