Farhad Moshiri

[Norwegian Cow]

leicester have a very rich foreign owner, mate.

but they havent went out and bought them to success.

 

[Efcjake]

Immediate thought on the Moshiri Acquisition, by the esk

Firstly, not all the details are yet apparent, but let’s not disguise the fact that this is the best day for Evertonians since lifting the FA Cup in May 1995. Whatever has passed since will no longer continue in the future. The barriers to progress have been removed.

So Mr Moshiri acquires 49.9% for a reported £175 million valuation having bought I believe Bill Kenwright and Robert Earl’s blocks of shares. I’m sure there will be people commenting upon the return both of these shareholders have made on their ownership of Everton but that’s for another time.

Let’s look forward, instead of looking backwards.

We have a genuinely serious businessman in control of our club, one who knows how to run big business across many sectors but crucially has a wealth of experience from his time as an Arsenal shareholder. This is a huge change for us – we have a man who has put his own money into acquiring ownership, a man used to making investments pay over a reasonable term.

Additionally he knows how it feels to be left out in the cold as a shareholder (relating to Kroenke’s treatment of him and Usmanov), so perhaps there’ll be greater recognition of minority interests, and I hope critically fan engagement.

He’ll know the three key elements of investment success required, success on the pitch, the stadium issue resolved, and a huge uplift in our commercial and sponsorship performance. For the first time in years, we as fans have an alignment of interests with our major shareholder, in terms of the desire to progress as a club.

I’m sure with Bill’s continued involvement the positive aspects of the club will continue, and actually should flourish with success elsewhere. I’m certain Mr Moshiri will be aware of our values, sees the value in them both intrinsically and as part of our brand. The good we have done in the community can only continue to grow under stronger and better resourced management.

It’s the day we’ve all dreamed of, yet the story is not complete. There has to be huge change at Everton, significant investment and new talents brought into the business. I’m sure Mr Moshiri is up to the task of bringing that about.

He’ll no doubt have fans support along the way, and now he’s been touched by Everton, nothing can ever be the same for him.



Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, Mr Moshiri



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Sums up my feelings entirely. Onwards and upwards.

 

[summerisle]

We can now at last afford robot lawnmowers.

 

[snipellis11]

 

[AaronTheBlue]

but they havent went out and bought them to success.

theyve absolutely invested a lot of money mate. Just smartly.

We can do the same.

I feel it weird you're worried about 'losing our soul' i think this is more of us getting our soul back.

Weve stagnated and we allowed kenwrights board to become the underdogs, we lost our soul when we sold everything we owned. We were a shell.

Hopefully this can make us great again.

 

[TheFinnFan]

I shall call him Xerxes from now on.
"Xerxes sentenced the sea to 300 lashes for destroying two of his army's bridges"

 

[stretford blue]

I'm giving Kenwright no credit or praise whatsoever. Bought for a pittance, invested nothing, sold on for a profit. If he was a foreigner you'd all be furious - just because it's "Boys Pen" Bill doesn't give him a free pass.

Thank everything his toy set has been taken off him.

Could not agree more hope he comes in and wipes the lot out Kenwright. Earl.woods. Elstone

 

[paultheblue]

I'm giving Kenwright no credit or praise whatsoever. Bought for a pittance, invested nothing, sold on for a profit. If he was a foreigner you'd all be furious - just because it's "Boys Pen" Bill doesn't give him a free pass.

Thank everything his toy set has been taken off him.

Now is his time for him to put his money where his mouth is.He has had his big pay day so lets see what he does with it ,If he slots it without putting anything back in he will prove himself to be the charlatan many of us believe him to be.If he puts a chunk back in leaving a lasting legacy then I for one would be happy to admit I was wrong.

 

[The Mighty Quint]

The 49.9% may be because of the Prudential securitised loan. There may be a trigger if someone acquires majority ownership - that's the best reason I can think of. Will look at the Prudential documents when I have the time, but this seems most likely.

Earl and Bill's shares total 49%, it could be as simple as that.

 

[hibbo'sclass]

Peter Johnson a shareholder - not at all mate.

 

[Efcjake]

 

[The Equaliser]

I've worked out that I'm 49.98% happy with this.

 

[Matty_j1878]

 

[AndyC]

Can't find original message so just jumping into this one to say congratulations @zirc and I hope you, mother and baby are doing great.

Ditto - many congratulations on your new Blue arrival @zirc

 

[Elong]

Well now. Honestly after 11 years of kenwright and moyes and knowing precisely what we'd get every day. The excitement and mystery of genuinely seeing a different everton is pretty big.

Could be a huge game changer.

We're probably getting relegated mate.