The Everton Board Thread (Inc. Bill Kenwright / Blue Union)

[Dell Boy]

Steve, even you must realise that if after the massive increase in television money, and yet another big profit from player sales, there is not a substantial transfer kitty available for the manager in tgis window or the next - then something is going very badly wrong with the way the club is being run.

I know that post wasn't meant for me - but as one of Kenwright's main defenders on here I'm happy to answer.

I agree with what you've said. There should definitely be a pot of cash around the place now. If there isn't then there needs to be a very good explanation.

 

[Bluesnapper]

I know that post wasn't meant for me - but as one of Kenwright's main defenders on here I'm happy to answer.

I agree with what you've said. There should definitely be a pot of cash around the place now. If there isn't then there needs to be a very good explanation.

Right then, what does this pot of cash contain that will allow Bungling Bill not to offer you an explanation?

 

[Steve Wigan]

Steve, even you must realise that if after the massive increase in television money, and yet another big profit from player sales, there is not a substantial transfer kitty available for the manager in tgis window or the next - then something is going very badly wrong with the way the club is being run.

You are making the mistake , like many, of thinking that the accounting for a fooball club can be done on the back of a cigarette packet. Even more so in the coming seasons, we are going to need to balance the books...we should of course spend were neccessary to improve the team/squad but going down the road of spectacularly spending every penny that supporters think is available, just to apease those supporters, would be financial suicide. Everton needs to be sold, and the incoming majority shareholders need to have the financial clout to improve the club in every way, including stadium-wise, and playing wise, to the extent that Martinez requires. He knows what he's doing.

 

[Goat]

IF only they released the accounts every year, then we could maybe work them out on a ciggy packet easier.

Other Operating Costs.

 

[Bluesnapper]

Even more so in the coming seasons, we are going to need to balance the books...

Pulls up a chair and awaits the carnage Bungling Bill will heap on us when that happens.

 

[Big Doug]

I cant stand Kenwright but its only 4th January and no premier league club has spent anything yet, lets give it atleast another week before asking questions we could be in talks with potential signings right now as we are not ones to draw attention to ourselves to whip up a media frenzy like your Spur's/Liverpool's do when they go about signing players

 

[Dell Boy]

Right then, what does this pot of cash contain that will allow Bungling Bill not to offer you an explanation?

Whilst noting Steve's slightly rambling reply I think Martinez should be able to enjoy a net spend of £20m for me not to feel an explanation is necessary.

Steve - it's not about spending for the sake of spending. I'm not asking for £40m+. Key areas such as a decent striker are an absolute priority. With the net receipts from recent sales plus the lack of spend in recent years - never mind the TV money - there should be a half reasonable pot for Martinez. This isn't about questioning Martinez's ability.

 

[Steve Wigan]

Pulls up a chair and awaits the carnage Bungling Bill will heap on us when that happens.

I'm worried about you. You used to be able to argue your point very well, and were one of the more interesting of the usual suspects platoon (soon to be demoted to a patrol), but all you seem to do these days is heckle pointlessly. I hope you're OK.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

 

[Steve Wigan]

Whilst noting Steve's slightly rambling reply I think Martinez should be able to enjoy a net spend of £20m for me not to feel an explanation is necessary.

Steve - it's not about spending for the sake of spending. I'm not asking for £40m+. Key areas such as a decent striker are an absolute priority. With the net receipts from recent sales plus the lack of spend in recent years - never mind the TV money - there should be a half reasonable pot for Martinez. This isn't about questioning Martinez's ability.

So if Bill says to Martinez..here you go, you've got up to £20 million to spend....and Martinez doesn't spend it...is Martinez letting the fans/club down?

 

[Dell Boy]

So if Bill says to Martinez..here you go, you've got up to £20 million to spend....and Martinez doesn't spend it...is Martinez letting the fans/club down?

No not at all Steve. But the fact is Martinez can see as well as anyone that we HAVE to spend something approaching that to get a decent striker in when the Lukaku loan deal expires. I appreciate nobody can ever quote what budget is actually available but the proof is in the pudding - we need to spend soon.

 

[Bluesnapper]

I'm worried about you. You used to be able to argue your point very well, and were one of the more interesting of the usual suspects platoon (soon to be demoted to a patrol), but all you seem to do these days is heckle pointlessly. I hope you're OK.

Nowt wrong with me old timer.

However I have been reading you posts for years now and the theme never changes its always been 'wait and see what happens'.

We wait and then we are dished up the same ingredients we got the year (x14) before.

 

[Bluesnapper]

So if Bill says to Martinez..here you go, you've got up to £20 million to spend....and Martinez doesn't spend it...is Martinez letting the fans/club down?

We have three loan signings, two who are long term injured and another two wanting to jump so that they can go to the WC and all you want to do is save Kenwrights neck/face.

 

[billy bluestar]

There has to be money available now!! Simple as that.

 

[Steve Wigan]

Nowt wrong with me old timer.

However I have been reading you posts for years now and the theme never changes its always been 'wait and see what happens'.

We wait and then we are dished up the same ingredients we got the year (x14) before.

Yep..we've been waiting for Administration for at least 7 years to my knowledge...and good ol' Swervy also told us that there were 'ten different parties' 'waiting in the wings' to buy Everton when that happened. And as the song goes(almost) we're still waiting.............oh...and we're still waiting for 'relegation next season', and 'no one will want to play for us'.....etc etc.