The Everton Board Thread 2015/16 [ Not takeover related ]

[krea]

For a start we need someone to come in who will take us forward, not just take us over, there is a huge difference.

This I agree with 100%

 

[MickA]

I want rid of the Board as much as the next person, but what do people think happens if Bill actually steps down, if he does Robert Earl probably steps in and then he would bring new meaning to the word firesale.

His little head would explode knowing he could make 100m+ in 5minutes by selling Lukaku, Stones, Coleman and Barkley.

But the self styled biggest Evertonian in the world wouldn't sell up to somebody without the clubs interests in heart would he? Would he?

 

[Goat]

If Bill and Man With No Voice sell their shares, Earl will become a minority shareholder with no say in any of the financials such as our policy on repeat loans from Vibrac, or how the escalation of other operating costs is managed.

Cant say I know business, but surely if the 2 biggest shareholders stepped down Earl would be the only option for chairman?

 

[Timak]

Cant say I know business, but surely if the 2 biggest shareholders stepped down Earl would be the only option for chairman?

No, business owners generally appoint a board of directors, one of who is the chairman.

For example Bruce Buck is the Chelsea chairman and Chips Kenwick of Arsenal despite only owning a handful (or no) shares.

I expect when Bill is unable to continue we'll be sold on to the highest bidder.

 

[Goat]

TIL theres somebody called Chips Kenwick.

 

[marty mcfly]

The board need to go. I'm all on board now.

 

[Keith Putnam]

Radical suggestion: let's become the Barcelona of the EPL and make the team owned by the supporters, who in turn elect a president.

I can contribute a few bucks... Shares go for, what, £1,500 or so?

 

[marty mcfly]

I want rid of the Board as much as the next person, but what do people think happens if Bill actually steps down, if he does Robert Earl probably steps in and then he would bring new meaning to the word firesale.

His little head would explode knowing he could make 100m+ in 5minutes by selling Lukaku, Stones, Coleman and Barkley.

Liverpool were close to administration but it brought the club down to a price that someone with ambition could move in.

I've been against this for a long time because I recognized the dangers but the fact remains we are suffering a slow death. Something has to change.

 

[marty mcfly]

Radical suggestion: let's become the Barcelona of the EPL and make the team owned by the supporters, who in turn elect a president.

I can contribute a few bucks... Shares go for, what, £1,500 or so?

I read an article on that. It would require everyone who goes to the game to buy shares worth £3,000. Pretty tough ask in this climate.

 

[Tramps_mate]

Radical suggestion: let's become the Barcelona of the EPL and make the team owned by the supporters, who in turn elect a president.

I can contribute a few bucks... Shares go for, what, £1,500 or so?

We'd need 15,000 people with £10k each just to buy the club. Or similar multiples. Any way£150m to buy. Then much more to work with. I don't think it's possible.

 

[marty mcfly]

Who is going to buy?
If I'm a rich sheik or oligarch I'd be looking at west ham with their free stadium for investment to be honest.

Anyone right now is better.

 

[Tubey]

TIL theres somebody called Chips Kenwick.

I just got a notification to my email thanks to you - I had completely forgotten I even had a Twitter.

 

[Keith Putnam]

I don't think it's possible.

I did say it was a radical suggestion.

 

[Tramps_mate]

I did say it was a radical suggestion.

I suggested it a few weeks a go too.. I think @the esk might have shot me down.. Haha

 

[The Esk]

I suggested it a few weeks a go too.. I think @the esk might have shot me down.. Haha

Don't recall shooting you down to be honest lol

The idea has meritsexcept the amount that needs raising is so huge - as I have said before probably £500 million to buy clib, pay off debt, new stadium and invest in team/pay wages.