The Friedkin Group reaches agreement to buy Everton

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No, he found someone desperate who could have ruined the club completely. I don't think he should get any credit for that, even if it had worked out. In fact, just the opposite.

Giving him any sort of credit is just rationalizing after the fact.

Id be far from giving him credit - but he got the right side of the negotiation, his motivation was his self interest - im not saying otherwise and he was happy to sell us to 777 - i also haven't suggested otherwise. But that deal in turn has influenced protecting both his position and us - even if after the fact and a potential positive outcome for the club and been influential with what happening presently at the club - which was the core point being debated.

I think we are overall agreeing on the same thing.