The Friedkin Group (They're selling up)

[74Blue]

I think the outcome of the City case could lead to a shake up of the current rules anyway.

I don't think there is any "could" about it. The outcome of that case simply has to lead to a shake up of rhe current rules. The current status quo is completely unsustainable. The rich keep getting richer and the rest keep drifting farther and farther away from any realistic prospect of joining the top table. There has to come a point where the rest take a stand to demand that the playing field be levelled. This ruling and the final outcome is an opportunity that should not be wasted.

[MayorFarnham]

I don't think there is any "could" about it. The outcome of that case simply has to lead to a shake up of rhe current rules. The current status quo is completely unsustainable. The rich keep getting richer and the rest keep drifting farther and farther away from any realistic prospect of joining the top table. There has to come a point where the rest take a stand to demand that the playing field be levelled. This ruling and the final outcome is an opportunity that should not be wasted.

I think the opposite. It will just as likely lead to a tightening of the rules. Unfortunately, the top six, or five of them anyway, bring in the bulk of the TV contract and without it the rest of the clubs will go bust while the six move on to a European Superleague.
Both sets of clubs know this, it's why the six always get enough support to push through whatever changes they fancy.
City will be up and down in a year or two and things will carry on the way they are.

[Bumble]

I think the problem is tony bloom might be the best in the world. When thats the standard you need we are in trouble

I think probably the only reason our current owners want out is they've seen how easy its been at roma and how utterly impossible it is in england. Everton are probably a decade or 2 of almost impossible off field performance to get amongst the elite

Bloom was just an example.

Bill Foley at Bournemouth talks about making Bournemouth the team that good young internationals come and get the chance to play and earn their next big move. Whilst treating their fans to some exciting football while they are there.

Meanwhile we’re just treading water with a board, a manager and players that have no real plan. In a beautiful stadium with a fan base that deserve better.

[Paddockoldie]

I don't think there is any "could" about it. The outcome of that case simply has to lead to a shake up of rhe current rules. The current status quo is completely unsustainable. The rich keep getting richer and the rest keep drifting farther and farther away from any realistic prospect of joining the top table. There has to come a point where the rest take a stand to demand that the playing field be levelled. This ruling and the final outcome is an opportunity that should not be wasted.

Football reflecting society

[sam of the south]

I think the problem is tony bloom might be the best in the world. When thats the standard you need we are in trouble

I think probably the only reason our current owners want out is they've seen how easy its been at roma and how utterly impossible it is in england. Everton are probably a decade or 2 of almost impossible off field performance to get amongst the elite

Yeah, he’s adored down here

[Indiantoffee75]

I'm not sure we're getting sold off to a prospective that's any better than this lot.

There weren't a queue of buyers when Moshiri was looking to get rid for half the price.

[Cozzie]

I'm not sure we're getting sold off to a prospective that's any better than this lot.

There weren't a queue of buyers when Moshiri was looking to get rid for half the price.

Tbh, not many would want to buy a PL.club anyway due to the restrictions.

[Indiantoffee75]

Tbh, not many would want to buy a PL.club anyway due to the restrictions.

Likely to be a different version of TFG minimal outlay each season. Happy to keep us ticking over in mid table.

[Free Agent]

It doesn’t matter how rich the owner is, it’s worth nothing if they invest nothing.
The likes of Brighton & Bournemouth don’t seem to have unlimited funds - they just hire competent staff.

[Cods]

To be fair to TFG they did invest a packet already just to keep us afloat, that needs recognising more.

Tony Bloom and Brighton have had 15+ years at the helm and have only really more than survived in the Premier League the last 5...they have come a long way though.

It will probably take a decade and a lot of expectation management to turn it around here - with new owners if they sell.

Brighton were a tiny manoeuvrable ship, we were somewhere between the QE2 and the Titanic.

[Paddockoldie]

To be fair to TFG they did invest a packet already just to keep us afloat, that needs recognising more.

Tony Bloom and Brighton have had 15+ years at the helm and have only really more than survived in the Premier League the last 5...they have come a long way though.

It will probably take a decade and a lot of expectation management to turn it around here - with new owners if they sell.

Brighton were a tiny manoeuvrable ship, we were somewhere between the QE2 and the Titanic.

Don't mention the T word

[Lazarou II]

https://theesk.org/2026/10/25/the-analy ... the-price/

'My opinion of the value of the equity:
Given that Everton remains a loss making business (estimated at £1 million a week) and the debt levels detailed above I cannot see how the equity value of the club is greater than £250 million. The headline acquisition price maybe near £800 million but that will factor in the debt. As per my previous analysis, I believe Everton have significant future capital calls which I have previously estimated at £400 million when one considers squad investment, some debt repayment, and the currently cancelled capital repayment projects at the new stadium and at Finch Farm.

A further cautionary note is the still live Manchester City case – the impact that that has on future club valuations, and most importantly the potential future litigation that might arise from the case.

Furthermore, the outcome of the Burnley Appeal, due to be heard in the New Year (2027) places further conditionality on any sale, although a potential purchaser may reach a contingent agreement with the Friedkins prior to the appeal concluding.'



So the esk reckons we are still losing £1 Million a week, even after everything that has been put in place, the stadium and the fans getting nickel and dimed out of their tiny minds.

[sam of the south]

To be fair to TFG they did invest a packet already just to keep us afloat, that needs recognising more.

Tony Bloom and Brighton have had 15+ years at the helm and have only really more than survived in the Premier League the last 5...they have come a long way though.

It will probably take a decade and a lot of expectation management to turn it around here - with new owners if they sell.

Brighton were a tiny manoeuvrable ship, we were somewhere between the QE2 and the Titanic.

Oh yeah, people go on about “Titanic, Titanic!” ... Let me tell you something about the Titanic, people forget, that on the Titanic's maiden voyage there were over a thousand miles of uneventful, very pleasurable cruising before it hit the iceberg

[Deano Blue Boy]

Oh yeah, people go on about “Titanic, Titanic!” ... Let me tell you something about the Titanic, people forget, that on the Titanic's maiden voyage there were over a thousand miles of uneventful, very pleasurable cruising before it hit the iceberg

Reminds me of this

[sam of the south]

Reminds me of this

One of the best bits of all time