Bill Kenwright

[Blue peter]

lol Of course he was. I linked one such report in my post.

Everton's board also "left" or "resigned" according to some reports. You'll likely read the same with Kenwright soon enough.

Well there are conflicting and contradictory reports then. What I would say is that it would have been as equally, if not more important to say that they sacked their DoF as it would be for Brands to say he left.

 

[Hendi]

I've speculated in the past in an attempt to try and understand what Moshiri was playing at that maybe Kenwright had some sort of agreement about remaining in place until new stadium etc but it's all been proven as nonsense.

The reality is, Moshiri can have any board he wants.

My opinion is, Moshiri is chaotic and I doubt whether he'd allow whatever board he has to run the club.

He said he has learned from mistakes, whether that allows him to now allow competent professionals who understand football to run the club is another matter.

There's no mistaking the fact that under Kenwright as owner, Everton were better ran, and more competitive than under Moshiri.

That's not a defence of Kenwright, he/the last board can be a big part of the problem but my worry is replacing the board doesn't solve our problem if Moshiri doesn't hire a strong board (they dont have to be local and Evertonians ffs) and allow the new board to run the club.

It only appears we were better ran under Kenwright due to Moyes' abilities. I don't think that's the case at all. It's been a straight 30 years of mis- management. Moyes period was the only grace.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Well there are conflicting and contradictory reports then. What I would say is that it would have been as equally, if not more important to say that they sacked their DoF as it would be for Brands to say he left.

You can say the exact same about the board.

Everton's official site said the board left. Times etc report they decided to leave. Others that they resigned due to fan pressure.

 

[Blue peter]

It only appears we were better ran under Kenwright due to Moyes' abilities. I don't think that's the case at all. It's been a straight 30 years of mis- management. Moyes period was the only grace.

How we were under Moyes is very similar (without the success and the trophies of course) to that of how Man Utd were under Ferguson in that beyond the top guy, there was no real infrastructure and planning to ensure ongoing success. This in my opinion was one of the club’s failings but you’re correct - any success was not down to Kenwright.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

It only appears we were better ran under Kenwright due to Moyes' abilities. I don't think that's the case at all. It's been a straight 30 years of mis- management. Moyes period was the only grace.

What do they say about auntie, uncle and testicles? Kenwright hired him as a relative no mark from Preston. Kenwright kept him when we finished 17th.

My small point was it can't be disputed that we were more competitive under Kenwright as owner, than Moshiri. That's not promoting Kenwright, that's damning Moshiri.

Moshiri is getting off lightly with the attention on Kenwright - and too many are forgetting that Moshiri can and should have removed Kenwright a long time ago.

 

[blueboy72]

I think also ( as many others have mentioned ) that Kenwright has his own built in security , maybe as part of the deal he cannot be removed until a certain date , again as many suspect when Bramley Moore opens.

Or it could be the sinister theory that Kenwright knows far too much about the inner workings of Moshiri and his associate friend.

Either way this has to be sorted out right now , it's the Club that's suffering in a big way.

But when bill was owner and got rid of people or people left because of the going’s on behind the scenes like Trevor Birch after 6 weeks or when Kieth Wyness left he can include confidentiality agreements.

And I’m only asking the question, but why can’t moshiri get rid of Bill and do the same?

 

[blueboy72]

What do they say about auntie, uncle and testicles? Kenwright hired him as a relative no mark from Preston. Kenwright kept him when we finished 17th.

My small point was it can't be disputed that we were more competitive under Kenwright as owner, than Moshiri. That's not promoting Kenwright, that's damning Moshiri.

Moshiri is getting off lightly with the attention on Kenwright - and too many are forgetting that Moshiri can and should have removed Kenwright a long time ago.

I don’t think moshiri is, but he’s a lot harder to remove than the board.

 

[Leylo]

What do they say about auntie, uncle and testicles? Kenwright hired him as a relative no mark from Preston. Kenwright kept him when we finished 17th.

My small point was it can't be disputed that we were more competitive under Kenwright as owner, than Moshiri. That's not promoting Kenwright, that's damning Moshiri.

Moshiri is getting off lightly with the attention on Kenwright - and too many are forgetting that Moshiri can and should have removed Kenwright a long time ago.

We should of ran moshri out of town when he gave the waiter the job and practically put two fingers up to us the supporters

 

[Blue peter]

It’s clear (at least to me) that Moshiri and Kenwright had a power struggle at the club. Board vs Owner as judging by their body language/seating positions they appeared to not be on speaking terms in contrast to previous attendances by Moshiri where they were constantly photographed in close proximity and communicating regularly. Thats why I think there must be a contractual reason he can’t get rid of him. Even todays article says his time will only be up AFTER the MSP investment.

 

[Bedfordblue]

It’s clear (at least to me) that Moshiri and Kenwright had a power struggle at the club. Board vs Owner as judging by their body language/seating positions they appeared to not be on speaking terms in contrast to previous attendances by Moshiri where they were constantly photographed in close proximity and communicating regularly. Thats why I think there must be a contractual reason he can’t get rid of him. Even todays article says his time will only be up AFTER the MSP investment.

Doubt it, there’s only one person with power at Everton since mosh became majority shareholder.
Kenwright has simply been a meddling, incompetent stooge for Mosh ever since.
As previously suggested I agree there’s some behind the doors stuff Kenwright can probably use as a bit of leverage but ultimately he’s not got any real power there.

 

[Liam-EFC]

He’s the absolute worst thing to happen to this football club. I absolutely hate him.

 

[MikeH72]

My take on this is that Bill was supposed leave at the same time as the other 3 board members, but Bill refused at the final hour.
An emergency meeting was then arranged in London between Farhad and Bill to resolve his exit, and the situation would be resolved after that meeting, hence the 48 hours later statement.
I have a feeling that Bill has refused to leave and things are now in limbo.
Kenwright is a vindictive man. He would rather EFC go up in flames than see anyone else in his seat.

Moshiri can just remove him as chairman whenever he wants. He can’t force him to sell his few remaining shares, but he can take the title of chairman off him and he won’t do it. Moshiri clearly doesn’t want him to leave.

 

[DavidH]

He's like a bum nut you can't reach

 

[Exeter_Gently]

@MikeH72 have you slept yet?

 

[Exeter_Gently]

He's like a bum nut you can't reach

How short are your arms mate????