The Friedkin Group - Dan & Ryan Friedkin

[LinekersLegs]

We definitely don't refer to ourselves as "yanks"

That said, if someone called me that, even in a somewhat derogatory fashion, it'd never cross my mind that it might be "xenophobic."

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Might be different in some of the Southern states though.

Anyhow Friedkin - they sound like a tasty Southern dish tbh.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Moshiri has stripped us of our identity so I’m not sure what people are concerned about losing.

Don’t forget the identity Bill left us with. We have little to be proud of in recent memory

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Might be different in some of the Southern states though.

Anyhow Friedkin - they sound like a tasty Southern dish tbh.

sounds like something Jeffrey dahmer did tbh

 

[Frenk]

Have to say in the over 25 years I’ve lived in the US I haven’t heard any American refer to themselves as Yank.

Me neither, it’s a term definitely used by Brits, Aussies etc. Derogatory, probably a bit.

 

[Kevsleftpeg]

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Might be different in some of the Southern states though.

Anyhow Friedkin - they sound like a tasty Southern dish tbh.

That homely familiar taste of deep fried relatives.

 

[sdk]

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Just goes to show how diluted the Yank identity has become through association with the rest of the Union.

But to get back on topic, footy!

 

[Pettifogger]

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Might be different in some of the Southern states though.

Anyhow Friedkin - they sound like a tasty Southern dish tbh.

Yeah - as a southerner we'll occasionally refer to someone derogatorily as a "yankee" but it's not particularly vicious and not too common anymore. More often, someone will just say "northern" in derogatory fashion (ex. - my wife will occasionally refer to someone who is uptight/unfriendly as "they just seem very northern."). I'm sure northerners will occasionally note regional differences about us in similar fashion.

 

[Goat]

Yeah I don’t think many round here in Califrornia would be particularly offended if I used it, more confused really!

Might be different in some of the Southern states though.

Anyhow Friedkin - they sound like a tasty Southern dish tbh.

To be fair ive used Yank a lot and I never realised it was considered an insult.

In most contexts I still dont use it as an insult, but the context it was used in, it was defo an insult.




TOUCHDOWN Friedkin.

 

[matty1878]

Anymore on this lads?

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Lads can we stop saying "yank" am getting offended on behalf of our American brethren.

 

[matty1878]

Lads can we stop saying "yank" am getting offended on behalf of our American brethren.

Some reason it’s not letting me see your response ?

 

[kev]

Anymore on this lads?

Good job you asked @matty1878.
People might have loads of info but have just been waiting until somebody asks

 

[Jamiednm]

Can someone take the time and effort to explain the state of play? Are they buying us or is it just rumours?

Thanks, I CBA reading through this thread or doing my own research x

 

[MikeH72]

Can someone take the time and effort to explain the state of play? Are they buying us or is it just rumours?

Thanks, I CBA reading through this thread or doing my own research x

It’s not just rumours no.

 

[Goat]

Can someone take the time and effort to explain the state of play? Are they buying us or is it just rumours?

Thanks, I CBA reading through this thread or doing my own research x

Everton: Friedkin Group agrees deal for takeover of Premier League club

The Friedkin Group agrees a deal in principle to complete a takeover of Everton, BBC Sport understands.

www.bbc.co.uk

This is the state of play.

Its currently only VERY strong rumours.