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Moyesy has backed failed pop stars Kevin Keegan's comments that the chasing pack in the Premiership are light years away from the top three, and season in season our Champions League football. The cash revenues coming in to the likes of manure, The Arse and Chelski are giving those teams an unfair advantage in the chase for Europe and Keegan infuriated his Chairman in saying that he needed serious cash himself to get anywhere near them. In agreeing with Keegan, Moyesy also added that he will not give up fighting for a Top Four slot, and we only have to go back to 2005 to prove it can be done. Moyesy says: "I think a lot of the things Kevin said aren't far off the mark. But from my point of view, I will never accept that we can't do it. We have done it once and pushed it close this year. I need to find the reasons why we couldn't keep going. I will try and look for that - it could be about having a few more players and better quality as well. We have said before - we don't spend fortunes. We have tried to find a good club and a good model. The team has done really well and there are many clubs who would love to be in the position we are in. But I am keen to be in a position the teams above us are in." (10/05/08) |
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Joleon Lescott capped a fine season for the Blues when he walked away with The Everton Player of The Year, and the Players Player Of The Year Award at Everton End of Season Awards Dinner. Big Vic scooped the Young Player of The Year Award, as the Blues celebrated a good season at The St. Georges Hall on Wednesday evening. For anyone attending Bluekipper's sell out Evening at The Olympia on Thursday night, the prized Balsa Wood fish will be up for grabs for the Player of The Season, and there is no real doubt that a certain player will be picking up more awards this season. Full List: Everton Player of The Year: Joleon Lescott Players Player: Joleon Lescott Young Player: Victor Anichebe Goal Of The Season: Leon Osman (v Larissa) Reserve Player of The Year: John Irving Academy Player of The Year: Jack Rodwell Ladies Player of The Year: Lindsay Johnson Disabilities Player Of The Season: Lance Cunliffe (Men) Lydia Johnston (Women) Everton Giant: Gordon West Peoples Club Award: Dave Hickson Shareholders Young Player of The Year: Victor Anichebe Howard Kendall Award: Everton Ladies Fan of The Year: Terry Parker Congratulations to all (08/05/08)
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Years ago League tables in football won you trophy's if you finished at the top of the tree. Nowadays League tables compare how rich you are and you are judged accordingly. Some fella' called Forbes (or he may run some posh rag) says the Blues are worth $197m, which pales into comparison when you gauge us against manure, Madrid and alike. In the table though we come in 21st in the Worlds richest clubs, and we are the sixth richest in England. I find this all ironic when we are told that normally we have not got a pot to piss in, but hey sixth in England, what do we win for that. Sod the financial league tables, let just win a trophy, as that would be priceless to most Blues fans. (01/05/08) |
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Everton's CEO Bully Beef is hoping like all Blues that we qualify for next season's UEFA Cup. Fans will want it for the potential silverware it could bring us, but Bully's reason's may be more financial though. With games against The Arse and The Skunks to go, it is still in the Blues hands to qualify for European football for the third time in four seasons. Bully says: "We’ve had a record points haul this season but it’s a crucial point in the season, everyone is so excited with the finish that we’re going to have and hopefully we can pull it through – it has been a season with a lot of activity and there’s a lot of talking points which is great. But (European qualification) is crucial in terms of raising the profile of the Club because you get talked about in the media if you’re in a certain bracket of clubs and I think that this season we have cemented our position within that group of clubs and I think that we now have that respect. Certainly around the world we have attracted attention. Every time the name of Everton is mentioned overseas and in the media and on television etc. it helps us. It is now up to us to capitalise on that success and move forward as a club." (30/04/08) |
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Knowsley North MP George Howarth has backed Tesco's plan for Kirkby, which as we know includes the Blue's proposed new stadium. In a letter to his constituents the MP says he is in favour of progress in the area in which an estimated 700 jobs will be created by the developmet. Last year Mr. Howarth said he would listen to the concerns of the local residents and that if certain issues regarding traffic and transport were not dealt with he would call for a Public Inquiry. Oh I would love to be at his next meeting with his constituents, it may be a bit lively. Georgey Boy says: "There are big divisions among residents, but over the last few weeks developments on issues like jobs and housing have tipped the balance in favour of it. I do not think everything is perfect, but there is a much stronger commitment from Tesco and a big reassurance was its decision to buy the existing town centre. They will not allow £60m of investment to rot. Kirkby now faces a choice. We can leave the town to stagnate with no realistic prospect of any major regeneration for the foreseeable future. Alternatively we can choose progress and a new, modern, successful town,. I choose progress.” (24/04/08) |
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Everton's proposed move to Kirkby became a step closer yesterday as Tesco Terry officially bought the land were the Blues Stadium will be sited if Knowsley Council give the Planning Application the green light. The move away from the City Boundaries has split Blues fans as Everton became the first club to give the fans a vote on the issue. A 60% / 40% vote in favour of moving to Kirkby was the result and today Everton took a step closer to leaving Goodison Park forever. Michael Kissman Tesco Corporate Affairs Manager says: "This deal ensures that the whole of Kirkby town centre can be included in the exciting regeneration plans of the 'Destination Kirkby' project. Our plans have always been about adding to the town centre, rather than replacing it, and this deals proves that point. A key priority will now be to meet the range of tenants on this site. We want to work with local traders to ensure this site benefits from the wider investment for new shops and an Everton stadium currently being considered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council." (22/04/08) |
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Today is the final day of the 'early-bird' window for season ticket renewals. Current season ticket holders must renew by 4pm on April 19 if they are applying in person at Goodison Park or by calling 0870 442 1878. The online renewal service is available until midnight and can be accessed HERE. Taking advantage of the 'early-bird' offer affords supporters a 10 per cent discount on the new season ticket prices for 2008/09. Supporters who renew online will also receive an additional £10 discount. (19/04/08) To renew: Ring
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With the Blues and Tesco making slight amendments to their original plans regarding the proposed development of the new Stadium in Kirkby, it has come to light that some of the small print in the revised Tesco planning application may hinder any other investment within Everton FC. Planning permission to Tesco and Everton will or will not be granted after the May Local Elections, but if any investors were to come forward to invest in the Blues regarding any other Stadium development or any re build of Goodison they would be turned away by the current board. The full paragraph is below to read: 6.10 A further point that is of relevance to any debate on the options that might be available to the Club to fund a new stadium, is the willingness and abilities of the Club’s directors to sell some or all of their interests in the Club in order to attract an investor who or which might have the ability in financial terms to fund a new stadium in its entirety or at the very least fund the shortfall that exists in the context of this proposals. As is pointed out in greater detail in the financial statement document 26), this is not an option as the current directors have no intention of selling any of their interests in the Club. (18/04/08) |
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In a week when we have seen protests over the Olympics being staged in Beijing, protests on the streets of Zimbabwe over the despot Robert Mugagbe, Chelsea fans will now be taking centre stage to vent their anger at Sky TV. A banner, yes a banner will be unfurled at Goodison on Thursday telling a certain Mr. Murdoch that he can stick his Sky TV up his arse, over his companies tinkering with the fixture list. Now Sky surely have never tinkered with the fixture list in the past, and all these Super Sunday's we see every season where the Big Three and the shite fight it out just coincidentally come out of the FA's computer as if by magic. Chelsea fans claim that the "the sporting integrity of the competition" is in danger. Mmmmmm, bit late with that one !! Chelsea fans though are worried that Everton officials will try and take down the said banner, but I for one hope they don't. Now I am all for free speech, and peoples right to protest, and I to am a bit miffed that Sky TV have decided to throw our match on this Thursday. If however Ashley and co. need their £120k a week to get pissed and then chuck up on some defenseless lady, then the fans from West London, like the rest of us need to know, that this is the price we pay. Some Chelski Bod says: "Sky Sports don't seem to care about the fans. I hope Everton recognise it's a legitimate protest and don't get heavy handed." Some Everton Bod says: "Its an unfortunate precedent." (13/04/08) |
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The Rozzers are now involved in the Derby Day shenanigans with the Blues and the shite both contesting that their players were abused in the heat of the battle. Claim and counter claim from both sides will be investigated by the Fuzz, and no doubt Rafa's interpreters will be working overtime to make the Fat Spanish Waiter sound audible. The Fat Spanish Waiter says: “I am sure some of the players will be very pleased because I do not like to hear some of the things I heard. It showed a lack of respect for some players. So I am really pleased, especially for some players." Ian Ross, Everton's Head of PR says: "Whilst we would never condone the singling out of individual players for vitriolic insults, it is a shame that Mr Benitez chose to ignore the actions of his own club's supporters. Not only was Joleon Lescott subjected to an afternoon-long barrage of quite disgusting and quite audible abuse, Phil Neville was seemingly spat at several times and was also punched in the back by a supporter as he took a throw-in. We have asked Merseyside Police and our Safety Officer to look into the matter. In calling for Everton supporters to respect his players, Mr Benitez should, perhaps, remember his comments of 12 months ago when he sought to belittle one of world sport's oldest and most respected institutions by describing us as a 'small club'. Respect is a two-way street." A
Merseyside Rozzer Spokesman says: "Police will be
speaking to the clubs involved today. We will examine the CCTV footage
available."
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Everton have been fined £2,500 by UEFA after fans invaded the pitch at the away game against SK Brann, while their Norwegian opponents have been fined £7,500. (21/03/08) |
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Fair play to the Blues as once again they hand out a 10% discount for existing season ticket holders who renew their new season tickets by April 19th. The average rise after this date will equate to around £2 a game, or the price of a warm can of Chang. Season ticket holders who may be a bit skint after paying for their Summer jollies will still have to May 11th to renew their own seat but at the increased price. Blues fans who then want to buy a first time season ticket will be allowed to apply from May 28th. Jesus is it that time of year again, better take the missus out for a meal soon to compensate. Bully says: "Once again during the planning process for this year’s campaign, we have been extremely mindful of ensuring Premier League football at Everton is as affordable as it can be. The early bird offers of the previous two years have been very successful and our remit from the outset was to reward those supporters who are ready to renew their tickets in the first four weeks of the campaign. Ten per cent is a significant discount and we are optimistic that many supporters will take up this and some of the other additional offers and promotions we will be running throughout the campaign." (20/03/08) |
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The Fat Spanish Waiter has worked out at last that Moyesy is using mind games as the battle for fourth place hot's up. The shite's own Spanish magician who I may add is doing an incredible job at the pinkies has at last worked out that Moyesy is using a bit of kidology in saying that they are favourites to land the prized fourth spot in the Premiership. In between his waiters job at La Tosca, Beneath Us is doing a fine job of working hand in hand with his Yankee friends in building the shite up to be a force to be reckoned with. I bet Havant and Waterlooville are shaking in their boots. When asked if Moyesy was playing mind games, Rafa thought long and hard before releasing this statement. Rafa said: 'Yes' (05/03/08) |
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Everton have sent an application to enter the Intertoto Cup for next season. With Spurs winning the Carling Cup and qualifying for the UEFA Cup, there is one less place to play for. So Everton are rightly covering all eventualities. Bully
Beef says, "Clearly European qualification through
our league position or via the UEFA Cup is our main priority. However
because of the deadline for Intertoto Cup applications, it would
be remiss of us not to put our name forward." (27/02/08) |
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As we all know it is the 80th Anniversary of Dixie Dean's never to be broken feat of scoring sixty League goals in one season come this May, and a host tributes will afforded to 'Sir' Dixie including a Stage Show at the Olympia about Dixie's life and career. Now Toxteth based Film Makers Tabacula have unveiled details in the making of a film charting the Great Man's amazing scoring feat. Tabacula are offering private investors the chance to be part of their project, and further details can be sought by calling Tabacula on 0151-709 8521, or by clicking on this link. Director Ian Lysaght says: "We can’t believe this hasn’t been done yet – if Dixie had been a Manchester United player this would probably be the ninth film about him. It’s the untold story of a sporting icon – Great Britain’s answer to ‘Babe’ Ruth, the greatest baseball player in American history. We’re about to start pre-production, including the shooting of a five-minute trailer, and hope to start filming in earnest in the summer. It will be an 18-month turnaround, although a lottery win would speed things up! If we don’t achieve the full budget, we just won’t be able to do the dramatic reconstructions or have a cinema release – and we’ll have to interview Alan Hansen rather than Pele! Anyone who puts in over £10,000 will be named as an ‘executive producer’ and be able to gain an experience of film-making." (19/02/08) |
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Gary Lineker is putting Everton's 1986 Title heartache down to his missing boots. The Blues striker was flying in front of goal that season, as Everton opened up what was thought to be an insurmountable gap on the shite. With a few games to go though, Links boots went for a a walk, and his form in front of goal suffered. The Blues lost out to the shite and the rest is history as they say. So if you find the turd who took Links boots, he is getting it !! Links says: "we should have won the League, we had it won with a few games to go. Then we went to Oxford and lost. I’d got these boots that I’d been wearing since about Christmas and I was averaging a goal a game with them but when we arrived in the dressing room they weren’t there and I had to borrow some. I missed chances that night. I’m always good at finding an excuse but this is true! My lucky boots, they actually carried me through to win the Golden Boot, were missing for that one game. We lost and the title was back in Liverpool’s (the shite's) hands.” (27/01/08) |
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So we fell at the final hurdle against Chelsea this week, and like most Blues of my age we remembered the great trips to Wembley with great fondness from twenty odd years ago. The 1980's had its moments, we had Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, love her or loathe her Maggie Thatcher, The Miners Strike, Rick Astley and Me in Magaluf with the boys and some lovely called Emma from Warrington (were is she now). Most of all though we had Two League Titles, one FA Cup, and that fantastic night in Rotterdam in 1985 to go down memory lane with. Moyesy does not find us older Blues tedious for talking about those superb years, in fact he is keen to let the next generation live them like we did. Just one point Davey though, Magaluf isn't a patch on what it was twenty odd years ago. Moyesy says: "We are working really hard to get a level here. We are not going to stop, we’ll keep going. And if we have to do the same thing again for the next six years to get there, then we’ll do it. I don’t find talking about the old days tedious as it’s an enormous part of the history of this club. For Everton, it was a big time for them as a football club (1980's). I’m really keen to bring those days back. It’s a different era now, different players and the game has moved on since then. I look back with respect and admire what happened in the old days. But we want to achieve something here. We want to finish high in the league, to win a cup, but it’s easy to say that. We were knocked out of the FA Cup by Oldham the other week, and did I want to win the FA Cup? Definitely." (25/01/08) |
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Rooney, Agent Johnson, Moyesy, Wembley & Me Blue Bill has opened his heart up over some of the major issues that have occurred under his Chairmanship of our Great Club. The sale of Wayne Rooney, the Peter Johnson years, Moyesy's appointment and hopefully a day at Wembley have all had the Blue Bill treatment. Last but not least, Blue Bill on being an Everton junkie. Love him or loathe him you cannot knock Bill's passion for Everton FC, that at least we all have in common with him. Blue Bill on Rooney says: "I had phone calls and death threats and people saying that Rooney didn’t want to leave the club. At the same time I’ve got Rooney – who is a smashing lad – on the phone to me crying and saying: ‘Please, I’ve got to leave Liverpool’. People were claiming I was lying but David Moyes and I had 15 meetings to try and keep Rooney. I’ve worked 15, 16 hours a day and I’ve never understood this thing called breakdown – but you can when you get in some of these situations. I was never in a position where I couldn’t take it but it did get close." Blue Bill on Agent Johnson says: "I bought into it because I thought it was a football club that needed help. It needed a sort of spiritual help. We went through bad times – we had a police cordon around the directors’ box and I was told I could come to the game in an armoured car." Blue Bill on Moyesy: "People talk about stability but it’s not that – it’s the fact that David Moyes is the best. The thing about David is he is a winner. When he sat on my sofa when we first met at 1am, he mentioned the word ‘win’ 17 times in 50 seconds. And I knew within three minutes that he was our man. I wouldn’t be surprised if he creates an Alex Ferguson-type dynasty. I know two things about him. I know he is totally committed to Everton and I know he wants to win and he doesn’t feel he has done that yet. But what he has done is extraordinary." Blue Bill On a Potential Wembley Date says: "If we beat Chelsea and get to the Carling Cup final at Wembley, it will be the biggest thing ever in my life. Bigger than any award, bigger than any first night. If I am sitting in that box at Wembley on February 24, my heart will be bursting out of my chest. I am scared stiff just thinking about it." Blue Bill on Blue Bill says: "I don’t think I’ve been a bad chairman. But have I thought about whether I can get through another season? Yes. But then how would I live without it? This club is a needle in my arm – I’m an Everton junkie." (22/01/08) |
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New Batch Of Tickets Available For Carling Cup Semi Final Everton have announced that a small number of tickets for Wednesday's game against Chelsea are now available. Chelsea have returned some of their allocation and these tickets will be available to Everton fans. Tickets will go straight on general sale, but due to the limited number, will be restricted to 1 ticket per person. Supporters may purchase up to 4 tickets per transaction - i.e. their own, plus a further 3 for named friends or family. Supporters are urged to have all client numbers available at the time tickets are purchased, to assist with a speedy service. You can purchase tickets by calling 0870 442 1878, or calling at the Park End Box Office. (21/01/08) SOLD
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Will The New £8m Chang Deal Mean The Bullens Road Will Now Get A Cold One? Everton
have announced a new shirt sponsorship deal with Chang Beer. The
new deal worth £8m over three years is the most lucrative
in the Club's history. Everton's Keith 'Bully' Wyness and his
deputy CEO Robert 'Bobby' Elstone were at a press conference in
Bangkok to announce the deal. The press conference, entitled “Chang-Everton:
A New Era of Co-operation”, was held at the Plaza Athenee Hotel
Bangkok. Somchai Suttikulpanich of the Thai Beverage Marketing
Company Limited, on behalf of Chang Beer, signed the contract
along with Everton's Bully. Part of the deal also means that 50
houses will be built for the tsunami victims. Also a new “Chang-Everton
Football Academy” will be centered at the ThaiBev Football Centre
in Bangkok. We are absolutely delighted to be able to capitalise and build upon our existing relationship with ChangThe scale of this new deal reflects Everton’s success on and off the field in recent years and also represents Chang’s faith in the Everton name. The strength and quality of our partnership, as shown by a nomination in the prestigious Hollis Sponsorship Awards in 2006, is of great value to us as a club. We will continue to work together to ensure we remain one of the Premier League’s finest partnerships.” Bobby
says: "The record-breaking deal reflects Everton's
increasing stature within the domestic and European game and our
determination to continue taking the Club forward as a business;
ambitions that are shared by Chang. Over
the past four years we have established a rewarding working relationship
with Chang but, more importantly, we have developed a great friendship
based upon trust and respect. We are proud to have such great
friends in Thailand and proud to be continuing our work with one
of the most recognisable names in south-east Asia."
Somchai Suttikulpanich says: “The close co-operation between Thai Beverage Marketing Co Ltd and Everton FC in the past four years going on fifth year is the basis for the creation of a number of worthwhile projects beneficial to the Thai society as a whole and to the Thai football community in particular that has benefited from the transfer of technical knowledge and international football tactics. In addition, Chang Beer and Everton have co-operated in worthwhile social contribution projects such as the donation to fund the construction of 50 houses for the 2004 tsunami victims and their families.” This is indeed a big deal, but to the fans in the Upper Bullens and the rest of the ground a bigger deal will be a nice cold Chang on matchdays, without a frothy head. Will the £8m stretch to a new fuck off fridge? We wait and see. (17/01/08) |
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The manager of the People's Club is in no rush to replace assistant manager, Alan Irvine, who left in November 2007. Moyesy
says:
“It’s highly unlikely that I will be making an appointment before
the end of the season. I have been really pleased with work done
by Jimmy Lumsden, Andy Holden and Chris Woods since Alan left and
at this present time I am keen to maintain the consistency at the
club. I don’t want to make a change at this stage of the season
and anyway our own schedule has been too busy for me to make any
enquiries regarding the post.” (17/01/08) |
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Liverpool the City opened its doors on its Capital of Culture Year this evening with thousand of fans turning up to St. Georges Hall to watch Ringo Star start the year long party off. The Blues of course, the top side in the City will be playing their part in the year long celebrations with the unveiling of the newly acquired Everton Collection, and in May we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Dixie Dean's never to be broken sixty goal in a season feat. Bully Beef says: "We have been working with the Capital of Culture over the last few years and we are sure Everton Football Club will play its role in what should be a memorable year for the region. We are a major part of the history of the area and, more importantly, a crucial part of the cultural fabric that loves football so much." (12/01/08) |
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The Blues and Tesco today submitted plans to Knowsley Council for their proposed 50,000 seater Stadium, and Retail Outlet in Kirkby. 'Destination Kirkby' as it been named will go before the Borough councillors over the coming months. Locals will be able to express their concerns over the proposed venture. It is believed that up to 80 homes may have to be demolished as well as a school and Care Home for the development to go ahead. The scheme is costing up to £400m, but lately local opposition has been growing to Everton's new ground proposal. A decision on the Scheme is due in mid to late March. Bully says: "This represents the next, key stage in what has been a complex and demanding process. We continue to work closely with our partners, Tesco and Knowsley Borough Council, and we remain very optimistic about what is hugely-ambitious and significant project." Tesco Spokesman says: "We have been working on the Destination Kirkby planning application for the past ten months and we believe that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a development of truly international significance in the heart of Kirkby. We hope that the planning committee will consider the application in the late Spring of 2008 and depending the outcome of that and subsequent feedback from the Government Office North West, we hope to be in a position to start construction work in 2008." (02/01/08) |
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Dave Hickson received a standing ovation at half time in the home win against Bolton when he came onto the Goodison turf to thank the fans for their support during his recent illness. Dave is still recovering after his Heart Attack and hopefully it won't be long till he is back at his beloved Goodison on a regular basis. Dave says: "I just wanted to come out here and say thank you to all of you have sent me get well cards and good wishes. It would be impossible for me to thank everyone personally, but it means ever so much to me. Thank you." (27/12/07) |
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Players Bring Some Christmas Cheer The Blues squad before flying out to Alkmaar dropped in on Alder Hey Children's Hospital to bring some Christmas cheer to the young patients blue and red. Mikky Arteta, Phil Neville, The Yak, Stubbsey, Roger and the Boys, bought and brought their own personal gifts which hopefully put a smile on some faces over the festive period. Well played lads. Skipper Phil says: "We do enjoy these visits but we do find them hard emotionally because we have all got children ourselves and at this time of year you want to be at home with your family and these children are sick. I think everybody was happy today when we took the presents and the toys – they all had a smile on their faces." (19/12/07) |
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Three hundred and fifty shareholders joined Blue Bill, Bully Beef and new boy Robert Earl in the Alex Young Suite to hear that the Blues made an operating loss in the last financial year on a decreased turnover. The lower turnover was explained away against the outsourcing of catering and merchandising, players wages have increased, but to us the fans we finished sixth and qualified for the UEFA Cup. All in all the Blues made a pre tax loss of just under £9.5m, or Mikky Arteta's right foot, yes I did say right, his left is worth three times that!! Blue Bill says: "With the significantly increased new TV deal starting in the 2007/08 season, it was imperative that Everton maintained its position in the top echelons of the Premier League in the 2006/07 season. To this end, significant investment in the playing squad was made to secure the services of Andrew Johnson, Joleon Lescott and Tim Howard as well as bringing in Manuel Fernandes on loan and resulted in a sixth place finish in the Premier League and qualification for the UEFA Cup for the 2007/08 season. In summary the club made a small operating loss before player trading of £0.5 million which reflects the increased investment in the playing squad and the fact that there was no income from European football in the year. The inclusion of the amortisation of players’ registrations of £10.4 million means that in the current year the club is reporting a total operating loss of £10.9 million. The Profit and Loss Account highlights that turnover this year stands at £51.4 million. Although this is a decrease from the 2006 figure of £58.1 million, the reduction reflects the outsourcing of the merchandising and catering operations where only the commissions received from the subcontractors are included in the turnover figure. Taking the operating loss of £10.9 million, which is primarily due to player amortisation, and adding the annual financing charge (net interest of £2.8 million), the profit on disposal of fixed assets (player registrations £4.0 million, other £0.3 million), the accounts show a pre tax loss of £9.4 million for the year. Group Borrowings of £29.2 million have increased from £28.0 million in 2006. This borrowing principally relates to the securitised loan. It should also be noted that £24.0 million is not due for repayment for more than five years." Robert Earl says: "I am 56 and reside principally in America. I have known Bill for a long time and always admired him and I felt there was fantastic potential here. I understand everything about the proposed ground move and all the work the Club has done to explore the available locations and I felt that Bill was taking the Club in the right direction. I have personally signed the guarantee to increase the overdraft facility for the Club and I am active everyday contributing time and effort to the people at the Club on things such as naming right, shirts and generally marketing opportunities. There is incredible potential here because of what is being done at the Club and what is happening on the pitch. I have every confidence in David Moyes and his work on the playing side." The predictable heated debate centred on the proposed ground move to Kirkby. One
shareholder said: "The move would be the "death"
of Everton and you (pointing to Blue Bill) will be the man who
murdered the soul of the club." I do listen to the fans, I don’t want to leave Goodison either. But we have had no confirmation of the cost of the Scotland Road site, and we have also been told that it is not big enough for a 50,000 seater stadium. If the Kirkby project does not happen, then the plan B will be to look again at Goodison Park. And I suppose that the Scotland Road site would have to become a plan C.” Chris Potts, Everton's planning consultant says: “I believe the Scotland Road site is too small and will be a complicated construction involving building over road. The cost of that, although we have had no figures, will be hugely more than the Kirkby project.” (05/12/07) |
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