Farhad Moshiri

[degsy]

In the way of his take over, the Koeman and Walsh, not quite sagas, but getting his men in the end, He seems to operate on 'softly softly catchee monkey' basis...not the worst thing in the world, as he gets results

 

[Nymzee]

Ok mate to put it into perspective.

1. Manager is really a mercenary. Great if he does well for us sure, but considering how often he moves clubs it is hardly a coup to get him here. Plus i'm sure all this money promised convinced him. So yeah, fantastic manager to get in for us but clearly money motivated.

2. DOF poached is a good aquisition sure. If he comes in and really benefits the team then only positive things can come from it. could well be our most important recruitment for a long time.

3. We are always improving FF mate. The sleep pod things were pending before Moshiri arrived.

4. Great he has cleared debts, but ther eis no benefit of that just yet.

5. Talks about a ground ? sure i have heard that one before.......


Point i'm making is as much as we can gush over this has happened, until there is clear progression made for the club then it means nothing now. I'm not expecting anything more to be done, but what if all of this leads to nothing? that is the point i'm generalising, get excited when things actually start happening not in advance. Other clubs have followed similar immediate resurgences like ours and it has led to nowhere, i'm sure villa being bankrolled almost to the top 4 looked great from the outside back then!

Right, okay, but how can any of that be a realised benefit in July... I see what you're saying but you're coming across unnecessarily skeptical so early into his tenure.

 

[Ashtonian]

Right, okay, but how can any of that be a realised benefit in July... I see what you're saying but you're coming across unnecessarily skeptical so early into his tenure.

See i'm not deliberately being skeptical, just not being overly positive until there is reason to be. don't get me wrong, if the team starts doing well i will be buzzing like anyone else but seen far too many false dawns over the past 20 years to make me super excited just because we have a new owner. Not just yet anyway.

 

[Bud McBlokeski]

See i'm not deliberately being skeptical, just not being overly positive until there is reason to be. don't get me wrong, if the team starts doing well i will be buzzing like anyone else but seen far too many false dawns over the past 20 years to make me super excited just because we have a new owner. Not just yet anyway.

I thought your points were pretty fair and balanced. Koeman is a mercenary until he proves he isn't.

 

[Nymzee]

See i'm not deliberately being skeptical, just not being overly positive until there is reason to be. don't get me wrong, if the team starts doing well i will be buzzing like anyone else but seen far too many false dawns over the past 20 years to make me super excited just because we have a new owner. Not just yet anyway.

Yep I totally get that mate but like I said it's July and he's seemingly done everything right so far from what we've seen publicly. Will it all end in tears? Maybe but that's all hypothetical now.

 

[madden95]

Really happy with how its started got really the best manager available to us and we got someone who helped massively guide leicster to the top them signings where all class and he was assistant manager, so clearly has a good idea on clubs are run, we have plenty of time to sign players we are clearly busy and all these big signings are unknown territory for us it will not be easy to make everyone believe our vision to 11th place finishes is what most players will see, I think we should be really excited are mayor ( everton supporter ) clearly is.

 

[turner]

I keep reading in here that moshiri us changing the club etc but it strikes me currently as all fur no knickers to use a phrase. On the outside it all looks better sure but until we start seeing the effects of it then it leaves me hesitant to get my hopes up so to speak.

I mean, surely it's entirely the opposite? Surely the definition of "fur coat and no knickers" is signing some flashy winger (fur coat) for serious wedge without having a good manager, scout/ DOF, debt clearance, board structure improvement, stadium plans in place? Moshi has been nothing but knickers all along, he's the Victoria's Secret of investors. Most people here are moaning about not yet having their fur coats when their undercarriages are woefully unprotected, their FIFA flanges exposed for all to see.

 

[billytoffee]

I mean, surely it's entirely the opposite? Surely the definition of "fur coat and no knickers" is signing some flashy winger (fur coat) for serious wedge without having a good manager, scout/ DOF, debt clearance, board structure improvement, stadium plans in place? Moshi has been nothing but knickers all along, he's the Victoria's Secret of investors. Most people here are moaning about not yet having their fur coats when their undercarriages are woefully unprotected, their FIFA flanges exposed for all to see.

A small but strangely erotic read!

When I got to flanges exposed that sent me over the edge.

Nurse !

Nurse !

Some new trollies please.

 

[Connor]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Meet Farhad Moshiri: The Iranian billionaire who shuns the limelight but has grand plans for Everton... including Champions League football and a new state-of-the-art stadium


Farhad Moshiri has spoken only 396 words in public since becoming Everton's majority shareholder, introducing himself with a message in the matchday programme for the visit of Chelsea in March before a brief chat to camera alongside chairman Bill Kenwright following the 2-0 FA Cup win.

The Iranian billionaire is not one for the limelight and is yet to give an in-depth interview since purchasing 49.9 per cent of the club nearly four-and-a-half months ago, instead choosing to go about his business with an efficiency as quiet as it has been impressive.

During that time, Everton have dispensed with the services of underperforming manager Roberto Martinez, lured Ronald Koeman from Southampton and created a new football structure with the appointment of highly-rated talent-spotter Steve Walsh as the club's first director of football.

Moshiri may not have said much since his investment was officially approved by the Premier League, but the ambition he has shown in such a short space of time means he is already being spoken about in glowing terms by supporters. Optimism is not in short supply at Goodison Park, despite veteran goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg being the only summer signing so far.

The club are confident that will not be the case for much longer, with upwards of £100million set aside for new players should Koeman wish to strengthen a squad which finished 11th for the second season in a row. Unsurprisingly, the Dutchman hopes to improve in a number of areas, with a first-choice goalkeeper, a dynamic central midfielder and some genuine competition for Romelu Lukaku high on his list of priorities.

The arrival of Walsh - an experienced scout who has been credited with the signings of Leicester's title-winning trio Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante for just £7m - will help the new manager shape his squad over the next six weeks, but it is Moshiri's money which will ensure deals are done in what is proving to be the most competitive transfer window ever.
The 61-year-old promised to give the club 'everything I have' in the aftermath of that memorable quarter-final victory over Chelsea, and while fans shouldn't expect him to splurge his entire £1.5billion worth, Moshiri's commitment to improving Everton's standing both at home and abroad is absolute.

Born in Iran, Moshiri now holds British citizenship after moving to England before the revolution of 1979 to study at University College London. He trained as a chartered certified accountant, going on to work for Ernst and Young, Pannell Kerr Forster and Deloitte Touche.

The son of an army doctor, Moshiri made his fortune after meeting and working with Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. The pair soon developed a close relationship, with Usmanov granting Moshiri a 10 percent stake in Gallagher Holding Limited, through which he controls mining and steel manufacturing giant Metalloinvest.

Moshiri had been a personal adviser to Usmanov for years, but they are now business partners and good friends. Together, they hold stakes in Russian mobile phone operator Megafon and Russian internet company Mail.ru.

Up until earlier this year, Moshiri and Usmanov were also co-owners of Red and White Holdings, which bought 14.65 per cent of the shares in Arsenal in August 2007. The duo increased their stake to 30.04 per cent, but could not earn a place on the board and had struggled to push through plans for a complete takeover.

It was perhaps the lack of progress in north London which prompted Moshiri to sell his shares to Usmanov for around £200m earlier this year and move his attention to Merseyside. At Everton, he knows he has the freedom and influence to create his own legacy.

Moshiri first met Kenwright towards the end of 2014 and expressed an interest in buying a stake in the club. After 18 months of discussions and due diligence, a deal was struck which includes the option for Moshiri to increase his stake in the months to come. It seems a natural move.

He and his team have spent months analysing every element of the club, from player recruitment and the youth academy, to sponsorship deals and look and feel of Goodison Park.

Moshiri's right-hand man, Alexander Ryazantsev, was appointed to the club's board in March. The pair have worked together in a number of previous roles and he has now been handed the chance to be involved at the club on a day-to-day basis, working alongside Kenwright and chief executive Robert Elstone.

Sasha, as he is commonly known, has made a good impression on those already at the club, despite having not worked in football before. He has sound business principles and was involved in the deals for Koeman and Walsh, as well as ongoing transfer negotiations.

Ryazantsev and Moshiri are focusing on improving commercial deals and making the club a global power by taking advantage of emerging markets and increasing the strong support which already exists in the US and around the world.

They are also keen to ensure that a bumper transfer kitty does not mean the club's famed academy is not utilised as it should be, with the development of young players - particularly from the local area - remaining a top priority.

Tom Davies and Kieran Dowell are two of the youngsters who will be given a chance to impress during pre-season, with Ryazantsev working alongside Koeman and academy director Dr Peter Vint - a former senior director with the US Olympic Committee - to ensure there is a clear pathway towards the first-team.

Although not present at the club every day, Moshiri has been hands-on when it comes to the issue of a new stadium, most recently meeting with the mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, and Kenwright to discuss options in London.

Anderson took to Twitter to say that a state-of-the-art ground could be built within two years after a promising discussion, but it's understood that between three to five years is a more realistic target.

Two sites - at the docks and at Stonebridge Cross - are being talked about, with Liverpool City Council keen to explore ways in which they can be involved after plans for a stadium at Walton Hall Park fell through earlier this year.

Everton have been looking at sites for 25 years and have always been reliant on council funding or the financial input of a retail partner, but the arrival of Moshiri has been described as a 'game-changer' by those close to the negotiations.

After three failed moves in 13 years, a new stadium with a bigger capacity, more hospitality areas and a cutting-edge design is finally in view. Moshiri is not the sort of man who is willing to let an opportunity like this pass him by.

Speaking after his meeting with Moshiri, Anderson told The Liverpool Echo: 'From that meeting as both the mayor of Liverpool and an Evertonian I was absolutely filled with more optimism than ever and a sense the future is very bright for the club.

'I was blown away by his passion and commitment.

'Mr Moshiri understands how much investment Everton require both on and off the pitch. The scope of his ambition is vast.

'Make no mistake about it - he is here to make Everton a success story. His vision is not just about new players and a new stadium it's fundamentally transforming the club at every level. He wants to make Everton a global player but also realises the importance of its role in the community and this city.'

Retaining the heart and soul of Everton - and the values and traditions which have shaped the club over its 138-year history - remain incredibly important to Moshiri, Kenwright and the board. They want to grow and improve on and off the pitch, but will not sacrifice their morals or disrespect a fiercely loyal fanbase in order to do so.

The Goodison faithful have already reacted to Moshiri's influence, with the club managing record-breaking season ticket sales of over 32,000 and improved hospitality sales despite poor form and disappointing results over the previous two seasons.

There is a feeling that something very special could be just around the corner with Moshiri at the helm, but, as always, he will continue to let his actions do the talking.

 

[D410]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

I wonder if this is a club sanctioned article to get the club on the front foot to support our image in the transfer window then again it could be just click bait.

The Esk...your thoughts?

 

[The Esk]

I wonder if this is a club sanctioned article to get the club on the front foot to support our image in the transfer window then again it could be just click bait.

The Esk...your thoughts?

Agree it looks a perfect piece of club/journalist collaboration. I do think our profile suffers from the lack of positive comment in the media, something that's always confused me given Kenyon's background.

 

[brieverton]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Well written, particularly for The Mail. Reading that was a great antidote to waiting for signings.

I think we have a great structure in place now. Dr. Peter Vint is due a mention as well, from the US Olympic Committee no less.

Don't mind a bit of club propaganda at times.

 

[beautifulthing]

Agree it looks a perfect piece of club/journalist collaboration. I do think our profile suffers from the lack of positive comment in the media, something that's always confused me given Kenyon's background.

Well, he was a poor replacement for Labby.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I keep reading in here that moshiri us changing the club etc but it strikes me currently as all fur no knickers to use a phrase. On the outside it all looks better sure but until we start seeing the effects of it then it leaves me hesitant to get my hopes up so to speak.

I know what you mean but all the behind the scenes changes are showing that we really must have been in a hell of a state compared to our rivals.

I think Joe Anderson's comments are very revealing as well. I know that with elections ahead he is trying to get associated with a good thing, but by the same token, no way would he link himself so publically to something he had any doubts over.

To echo a few comments on here, it's better to get the house in order before we splurge the dough.

 

[Bazlar]

Well, he was a poor replacement for Labby.

Who could ever replace Labby though