Farhad Moshiri

[The Esk]

What time roughly want to see if I can listen on catchup!

About 7.35 pm

 

[OneTrueLegend]

I'm kind of in a daze, not sure what it really means. I will hold off on judgement until we have signed a couple of major superstar players!

 

[AndyC]

Wow. So much we could all write today and want to say.

Its 9am here in Alaska, I just woke up after a quite peaceful (my two young sons were good last night) but optimistic nights sleep. I say optimistic because when I went to be 7 hours ago, there were, just like the last 20 years or so, rumors flying around that something great was about to happen to mine/our beloved football club. Now we had all heard it before, the false reports, idle promises etc etc. Then came the recent USA rumors - very strong ones as well, and we were all very optimistic, albeit cautiously. Was that a smoke screen? Who knows. Like transfer rumors, they can spring up from nowhere, have so many believing in them and then only to pan out as absolute tosh.

Well its true this time. Quite true. There are still questions, and of course the proof of whether or not this is what we have been looking for to take us to the next level, but EFC have money behind them. A lot of money. What is done with that money remains to be seen and we can all hope and dream of an improved Goodison or new stadium, the ability to attract the worlds best players to add to our already great team (yeah we are really, be honest folks, we are just a little rough around the edges).

It took time, but does anyone else feel REALLY proud? Just think about the deal - and of course we do not, and may never know the full details, to me thogh I feel like we have played a blinder here. Only 49.9% sold? Kenwright still around - love him or hate him he is an Evertonian who freakin LOVES the club, no denying that. So the loyalty, heart and soul remain, BUT WITH MONEY to go along with it? It took so long, but Bill kept saying he wanted to find the ABSOLUTE best deal for Everton. Maybe, just maybe this time that was not bullshit.

Did I cry, am I emotional when it comes to the Blues? You are damn right I did/am, I have been an Evertonian for the full 47 years of my life, no questions asked. I have seen glories that are hard to describe to Blues fans who unfortunately missed them. I cried at Highbury and Wembley in 1984 (gushed actually), I cried so many times during the 1984-1987 seasons I cant even remember, mostly joyous ones, some utter despair. Dont even go there v Wimbledon and Coventry. I cried again this morning at the news. Thats who I am, I care deeply for the fortunes of my beloved Everton.

Filled up myself reading that - well said my friend !!!
Its difficult supporting a team from afar. Am I still loyal? Don't anyone ever insult me by asking me that. If work and family had not forced me away from Crosby (in a good way I may add) in 1995 I would be holding my 33rd straight season ticket. If I ever move back to the UK, it would be the first thing I would buy.

So, over to you Bill, Farhad, lets see what you can do now. Love him or hate him, Blue Bill has kept this club afloat through some desperately difficult times. He has delivered on a promise he made a long time ago, I truly believe that.

Welcome, Farhard Moshiri, to the single most fantastical sports club on the planet. We are ace, friendly, ambitious, frustrated and deluded at times too, but myself and every other Evertonian around the world would like to welcome you. Please, PLEASE take care of our club, and do not turn us into a Man City, Chlesea, Liverpool etc. We care more than their fans do.

COYB.

 

[dj21lv]

Interesting to see if our wage structure will now massively change or not? Arsenal, though paying big wages to top performers, if memory serves, are not right up there in terms of that?

I read somewhere its Because that American jew is major shareholder for them and only wants to profit.. Usmanov wants to become one and spend more money on team, but the yank is not selling

 

[mezzrow]

@Dutch Toffee is the Alpha Mod Male, never forget that.

True dat. We all look up to him.

 

[n01efc]

It's all a bit crazy this, what do we moan about now?

 

[GraemeS1980]

I'm 35 and feel a bit emotional at the min, Not even messing

This feels like a new era for the club, We have been stuck in a rut for so long I never seen a way out for us, Feels like we have waited a life time for something to happen

I'm sat on the couch with my 3 year old and I'm looking at him thinking that he might just grow up seeing Everton being boss again

Lets all get on the lemo

Here here, in fact I've got two daughters and I'm 35 so saw trophies and all this is making me consider getting back on board to try and knock out a son this time thats interested in the game!

 

[blulouie]

Delighted with this news , its everything we as fans have wanted for a very long time.
This guy is very successful in and around the world of finance with a working knowledge of the Premier league.
One thing that we all should be grateful of is this is no "leaverage buyout" I must admit I was dreading a takeover of this type.
There are a few with concerns that he has only purchased 49.9% shares , I'm sure there is a plausible reason for this. Maybe its Bills terms to make sure the new man fulfills his commiment to the club before giving him total control.There has to be a transition period and I'm sure this is why Bill is staying on a while longer.
Ive read Moshiri's wealth to be anything from 1.3 billion to close on 2 billion this coupled with his accumen puts us in very safe hands.
This really is a momentous day for us and the club , really looking forward to see this guy put this club back on the Top Table...its been a long time coming.

 

[Zezti]

It's all a bit crazy this, what do we moan about now?

Well, we're now below Chelsea in the table, so there's that.

 

[Darth Vader]

Here here, in fact I've got two daughters and I'm 35 so saw trophies and all this is making me consider getting back on board to try and knock out a son this time thats interested in the game!

Hahaha get goosing lad

 

[GwladysBlue]

It's all a bit crazy this, what do we moan about now?

Kenwright is still there.

 

[Darth Vader]

We have more money than the RS then????

 

[Paulie]

He comes from Tehran, he's an Evertonian......Farhad Moshiri woooooooo!

 

[Goat]

We have more money than the RS then????

Yep.

By around 500m, thats enough for 38547555959 Colemans or 15 Bentekes.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Delighted with this news , its everything we as fans have wanted for a very long time.
This guy is very successful in and around the world of finance with a working knowledge of the Premier league.
One thing that we all should be grateful of is this is no "leaverage buyout" I must admit I was dreading a takeover of this type.
There are a few with concerns that he has only purchased 49.9% shares , I'm sure there is a plausible reason for this. Maybe its Bills terms to make sure the new man fulfills his commiment to the club before giving him total control.There has to be a transition period and I'm sure this is why Bill is staying on a while longer.
Ive read Moshiri's wealth to be anything from 1.3 billion to close on 2 billion this coupled with his accumen puts us in very safe hands.
This really is a momentous day for us and the club , really looking forward to see this guy put this club back on the Top Table...its been a long time coming.

Nicely put mate and I make you right