Who's your money on in the takeover 'battle'?

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ForeverBlue92 said:
What hypocrisy ?

Dan Friedkin, the Qatari Shiekhs & Russian Oligarch's do not promote their bids with media propaganda of being "one of us".

A local Evertonian from the city donating to the Tory party whilst being heralded as a saviour that working class toffees can unite behind is a shamefully bad take.

I have no personal interest in his poltiics, I am however distressed that B&D simply do not possess the funds to own and adequately run a club of our stature without the need of loans from third parties.
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Friedkin's grandfather was a Russian Jew. Do we know if Friedkin is pro Israel or pro Palestine. These things are important.🤔
 
It's about time there was some actual Evertonians interested. Tenth-richest man in world gets behind Everton bidders
Michael Dell is backing attempt by businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing, both lifelong fans, to buy Premier League club

Paul Joyce
, Northern Football Correspondent |
Ian Whittell
Friday June 07 2024, 6.45pm, The Times
Dell is the founder of Dell Technologies and is worth £120billion

Dell is the founder of Dell Technologies and is worth £120billion
JANA ASENBRENNEROVA/REUTERS
One of the richest families in the world is backing the bid by two lifelong Everton supporters to purchase the club from Farhad Moshiri.
Michael Saul Dell, the founder of Dell Technologies who is worth about £120billion, is using his “family office” to support a takeover offer by businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing.
Family offices are established by wealthy families to manage their finances and Dell’s MSD Partners is on board should Moshiri grant Bell and Downing a period of exclusivity to seal a deal.
The duo have already put £50million of their personal fortunes into Everton and were among the creditors whom 777 Partners could not pay back before the expiry of a May 31 deadline which led to their own takeover collapsing.
MSP Sports Capital were the other creditors and have made a rival bid, but the Bell-Downing axis is hoping to steal a march on them and the support of Dell adds to the credibility of their proposal.
There have been numerous false dawns in Moshiri’s long-running attempt to sell Everton over the past two years, but Bell and Downing are hoping to become the Premier League’s latest fan owners with negotiations at an advanced stage.
The offer tabled would provide short-term funding for Everton during the exclusivity period. This month the deferred transfer payments from last summer of Beto and Youssef Chermiti kick in, raising the amount of money that must be found to cover all costs.
A deal has the potential to create a brighter future for Everton, who are due to move into a 52,000 all-seater stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock at the start of the 2025-26 season.
The club’s financial outlook would also be stabilised. 777 Partners had loaned Everton about £200million since last September as working capital and costs towards the completion of the new ground before Moshiri terminated a sales agreement with the Miami-based company.
That opened the door for stockbroker entrepreneur Bell, who founded broker AJ Bell, and property magnate Downing to reappraise the level of their involvement at the club and prompted them to come up with the proposal.
MSD Partners has previously provided loans to Burnley, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Southampton and Derby County.
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www.thetimes.com

Tenth-richest man in world gets behind Everton bidders

Michael Dell is backing attempt by businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing, both lifelong fans, to buy Premier League club
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Tenth Richest man sounds promising also "One of the richest families in the world is backing the bid by two lifelong Everton supporters to purchase the club from Farhad Moshiri."
 

ForeverBlue92 said:
Unfortunately we have too many luvvys in the fanbase who care more about what colour baubles are on the owners Christmas tree than of their credentials in turning the club into one that can actually "compete" in the "relative" sense.

I heard today about Dan Friedkin's interest in the club, a name I wasn't familiar with. So I took the time out to read into this character and I have to say I was plunged somewhat into a state of arousal.

This is a man worth around £5 billion pound. A man with extensive business experience in numerous industries. A man who owns a similiar sized football club in AS Roma who have won silverware under his short tenure.

This is a fella who even runs a conservation fund, investing to protect endangered wildlife. In comparison to a Tory Donor needing to loan money to buy the club, its no contest in my eyes.

Friedkin takes my vote at present time.
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Go to bed to Farhad you 🔔end
 
GoldenToffee said:
Farhad Moshiri, desperate to offload Everton Football Club, finally finds a buyer. Not just any buyer, but Mr. Chuckles McGiggle, the world's most eccentric clown and entrepreneur.

Mr. McGiggle, known for his wacky inventions and slapstick humor, offers £20m and a Curly Wurly, which Moshiri, exhausted from years of turmoil, bizarrely accepts.

In his first act as owner, Mr. McGiggle announces a series of changes to the club that leave fans and players alike scratching their heads:
  1. Stadium Overhaul: Goodison Park is renamed "Giggle Park" and is redesigned to include slides instead of stairs, and a bouncy castle VIP section.
  2. New Mascot: Swoosh the Toffee, a life-sized toffee with googly eyes, becomes the new mascot, replacing the traditional blue liver bird.
  3. Team Uniforms: The team's kits are now neon green with purple polka dots, ensuring they are the most 'visible' team in the Premier League.
  4. Half-time Shows: Each match features a half-time circus performance with juggling, unicycles, and a pie-throwing contest involving the substitutes.
Despite these chaotic changes, Mr. McGiggle's unorthodox methods lead to some unexpected successes:

Year 1: The first season is a whirlwind. The team's new kits are impossible to miss, leading to an uptick in merchandise sales. Although performances on the pitch are erratic, the sheer unpredictability confounds opponents, leading to a mid-table finish. Everton becomes known as the 'entertainment capital' of the Premier League, with fans flocking to Giggle Park for the spectacle as much as the football.

Year 2: Mr. McGiggle's investment in a revolutionary new training program involving trampolines and laughter therapy starts to pay off. The players, more relaxed and fit than ever, begin to gel. Everton surprises everyone by securing a Europa League spot, largely thanks to their home record, where teams struggle to take the clown-themed atmosphere seriously.

Year 3: By the third year, the novelty begins to wear off, and Mr. McGiggle, inspired by his success, decides to focus more on footballing matters. He hires a top-tier manager who balances the fun with tactical acumen. This results in a stunning run that sees Everton finish in the top four, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in decades. In the end, Mr. Chuckles McGiggle's tenure, which started as a joke, becomes a case study in sports management, proving that a little humor and a lot of heart can go a long way in the beautiful game.

ChatGPT via the prompt: Everton Football Club is up for sale by its own Farhad Moshiri. Please come up with a humorous situation whereby a truly comical new owner purchases the club for something like '£20m and a Curly Wurly' and then predict the club's success over the next three years ​
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In a word?
 

ForeverBlue92 said:
Unfortunately we have too many luvvys in the fanbase who care more about what colour baubles are on the owners Christmas tree than of their credentials in turning the club into one that can actually "compete" in the "relative" sense.

I heard today about Dan Friedkin's interest in the club, a name I wasn't familiar with. So I took the time out to read into this character and I have to say I was plunged somewhat into a state of arousal.

This is a man worth around £5 billion pound. A man with extensive business experience in numerous industries. A man who owns a similiar sized football club in AS Roma who have won silverware under his short tenure.

This is a fella who even runs a conservation fund, investing to protect endangered wildlife. In comparison to a Tory Donor needing to loan money to buy the club, its no contest in my eyes.

Friedkin takes my vote at present time.
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The esk is yet to speak,hold your water.
 

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