Board/Owners Related Stuff

[c1982]

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/450444/Everton-in-the-safe-hands-of-old-school-Bill-Kenwright

 

14th anniversary apparently

I remember the day well - brilliant atmosphere and a great win (I remember there being a bit of turmoil in the Sunderland camp with some of their players enjoying the festive period a bit too much!)

 

A repeat today would be perfect - COYB!!!

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

I remember the day well - brilliant atmosphere and a great win (I remember there being a bit of turmoil in the Sunderland camp with some of their players enjoying the festive period a bit too much!)

 

A repeat today would be perfect - COYB!!!

 

 

Yeah me too, I had a couple of my Navy mates whe were Mackems come down to stay at mine and watch the game so it was even more enjoyable for me!

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2535468/Roberto-Martinez-insists-Everton-not-losing-clubs-performers-transfer-window.html

 

Another good piece of PR by the club, they certainly seem ti have taken it onboard when they were getting criticised for not communicating with the supporters enough

 

Appointing Alan Myers has been a masterstroke by BK and the board

[Romey 1878]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2535468/Roberto-Martinez-insists-Everton-not-losing-clubs-performers-transfer-window.html

 

Appointing Alan Myers has been a masterstroke by BK and the board

We should always have had a blue in that role. Appointing Tyrell and the complete dick head before him were disastrous. Myers has been brilliant and long may it continue.

[Bailey]

It has certainly been much better this season Dunc. I think Martinez coming in has probably made the little things like this easier because he is so personable and comfortable in the public eye. It really is good to see.

[johnh]

Being new to Toffeetalk one of the things that surprised me was reading some elements of criticism directed at Bill Kenwright. I mentioned in my introduction post that I also supported Leeds United. Leeds had Ken Bates to put up with, now that is something to grumble about.

I don't know the in's and out's of Kenwrights tenure but it seems to me that Everton were, for several seasons 'punching above their weight' and hanging in there. Now, they have one of the best teams in the Premiership. Some of this must surely be down to the stewardship of Bill Kenwright? It would be nice to have a multi-billionaire to come in and compete with the Man Cities and Chelsea's of this world, but be careful what you wish for, just look at this guy Tan at Cardiff. Would we want to play in red!

Maybe I am missing something?

[Blue 250]

Being new to Toffeetalk one of the things that surprised me was reading some elements of criticism directed at Bill Kenwright. I mentioned in my introduction post that I also supported Leeds United. Leeds had Ken Bates to put up with, now that is something to grumble about.

I don't know the in's and out's of Kenwrights tenure but it seems to me that Everton were, for several seasons 'punching above their weight' and hanging in there. Now, they have one of the best teams in the Premiership. Some of this must surely be down to the stewardship of Bill Kenwright? It would be nice to have a multi-billionaire to come in and compete with the Man Cities and Chelsea's of this world, but be careful what you wish for, just look at this guy Tan at Cardiff. Would we want to play in red!

Maybe I am missing something?

 

At the end of the season, let's just see how far behind the Man Cities, Chelseas' etc we are! If we finish 12 points or more behind all the teams with big wallets, then maybe the only way forward is the multi-billionair route.

 

Lverpool have way more money than us, we've finished above them the last two seasons and but for Saurez would undoubtebly finish above them again, United, Newcastle and Southampton all have plenty of money, but I can see us finishing above them.

 

Let's hope for the sake of football, that Everton can prove that with an excellent manager, good youth structure, talented players willing to loan to us and passsion and pride, that we can finish above these £200,000 a week glory hunters.

 

Personally, I want players to come to Everton because we are a special club, not because we pay £200,000 a week.For me if Kenwright/Martinez and co can win the prem, then that would be an achievement.......if Man City win it, then to be honest they will have bought it.

 

Sorry but I don't want to see Everton buy a title, I want to see us win it.

[Lowensda]

Haf, look away now buddy.

 

 

 

Message From The Chairman
Wednesday 15th January 2014 15:11
A message from Chairman Bill Kenwright.

As most of you will know, I like to keep my statements as a Chairman to a minimum, as I am extraordinarily happy to let our inestimable manager represent the Club.

However, on last week’s long Saturday night drive back home from Goodison, I felt that I had to say a word or two of thanks…as an Evertonian, not particularly as a Chairman.

Like all of you, I find it difficult at times to adequately sum up my devotion to our Football Club. But a few recent events have reiterated to me just where this love affair comes from…

And that’s quite aside from the wonderful football we have been blessed with this season!

On Saturday I was ushered away from the usual Directors’ car park, and was subsequently knocked out to see literally dozens of youngsters holding their own “action packed” matchday programmes.

I eventually walked through the Directors’ car park to see even more youngsters preparing for their own kickabout before the match!

As I arrived pitch side I was introduced to our young “stand in match-day appointees!” all champing at the bit to make their special mark on another glorious Saturday at Goodison Park. I read the “kids programme” as if I was in the boys pen all of those decades ago. Seamus on the front cover was today’s “Roy Race” and the memories of Roy of the Rovers, Dave Hickson, and my Everton youth came flooding back…

Our history, my history; soon to be handed over to the young Evertonians who will take our Club forward.

The previous Saturday, Goodison had opened its doors and its heart to the Missing People Campaign. We have subsequently had several letters since from the organisation itself, and from Kate and Gerry McCann, telling us what we already know. Everton is a special Club.Goodison is a special place. Evertonians are special people.

Finally, (but by no means finally!) just before Christmas, we kept the Goodison lights on after a game, and opened our doors to some of the community who are less privileged than others, and enjoyed, once again, an Everton People’s Picnic, where we ate, laughed, and sang our way to Christmas.

And that’s the reason I am writing today. We are a great Football Club. The best. But we are more than that - we are a family that looks out for, cares for, and ultimately celebrates the unique privilege of being what we are: Evertonians.

Now I obviously know that all of this wonderful activity we see at Goodison is based on a clear plan, and is motivated by a relentless pursuit of excellence that can only be brought to life by long hours, hard work, and great commitment – but it still makes me proud to be Blue!

And I still want to say thank you not only to our tireless CEO Robert, his deputy, Denise, and her awesome Community team, but also to everyone who contributes at times like this. Whether it is to write that kids programme, organise that Missing People campaign day, or simply switch off the lights after another special Goodison day – you are Nil Satis.

Chairman Bill

 

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/01/15/message-from-the-chairman?

[Romey 1878]

EVERTON! EVERTON! EVERTON!

[StevO]

Nice words there from the Chairman. I agree with him.

 

But, Chairman Bill?? haha

[Hafnia]

Haf, look away now buddy.

 

 

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/01/15/message-from-the-chairman?

Good old bill doing his smashy and nicey impression...."I do a lot of work for charity, but just don't wanna talk about it"

[rubecula]

Haf, serious question mate, but did you try to mind BK's car as a little lad?

 

I was just wondering, as I am not sure he would still be driving if you had.

[Hafnia]

Haf, serious question mate, but did you try to mind BK's car as a little lad?

 

I was just wondering, as I am not sure he would still be driving if you had.

Ha ha, he didn't drive a car he flew in on a pig!

[pete0]

Good old bill doing his smashy and nicey impression...."I do a lot of work for charity, but just don't wanna talk about it"

TBF it's not charity if you brag about it.

[Blue 250]

TBF it's not charity if you brag about it.

 

How will the word spread that "Everton are a special club, Goodison a special place and Evertonians special people" unless someone actually makes the statement.

 

I didn't know some of those things were going on, I'm proud of what Everton are doing, I'm glad our chairman is telling people.

 

If West Ham's chairman released details about what their club do for the community, what would be the problem with that?

 

I think it's what the chairman of a 'special' club should do.

[GoldfishMemory]

I've got nothing against it. TBH Blue Bill has wound me up over the past few years but really, if he had any cash would anyone be complaining about him?

 

I've got dirty kopite mates who have praised our community and charity work in the past few weeks, the kids at Goodison and the pic of Bobby leading the old dear out of her house for the Everton street party were 2 that got everyone talking.

 

I'm proud of our club, Bill is proud of our club and after listening to The Everton Podcast with Martinez the other week I have a new found respect for Mr Kenwright. There has to be something about him that successive managers keep praising!

 

Shout it from the rooftops, we are Everton FC and we are cut from a different cloth than the majority of Premier League teams these days.

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

http://dispatchesfromafootballsofa.com/2014/01/20/everton-still-a-decent-club-in-an-indecent-league/

[shakey1961]

This is my first post, and the first time I've been a member of any Everton forum.

 

I'd like to ask a question, which may have been asked elsewhere, so I'm sorry if I've repeated myself.

 

Why have Everton not been bought by some Billionaire? Surely we are big enough to be bought by someone. What's holding people back? We could be so great with an injection of a lot of money.

 

Tired of being in the shadow of the other club across Stanley Park.

[Hafnia]

This is my first post, and the first time I've been a member of any Everton forum.

 

I'd like to ask a question, which may have been asked elsewhere, so I'm sorry if I've repeated myself.

 

Why have Everton not been bought by some Billionaire? Surely we are big enough to be bought by someone. What's holding people back? We could be so great with an injection of a lot of money.

 

Tired of being in the shadow of the other club across Stanley Park.

Not in their shadow, they are the junior creation of our history... They wish they had our authenticity, you can't buy that.

 

We may get sold and buy big players etc but we will never lose our identity like them.

[Romey 1878]

http://www.efcsa.org/2014/02/13/letter-chairman-everton-fc/?

[Cork Evertonian]

We have a good thing going here.Martinez is trying to make us a team that plays attractive football but we don't really have the players to implement that style effectively and as results have shown we are still a few players short of being a top 4 team.The board seem to be happy enough with finishing in the top 10 every year.It's time for the self proclaimed biggest Evertonian ever to provide Martinez this summer with the resources he needs to turn us into a top 4 team.

[MC11]

what the hell does this Jon Woods fella do anyway. Kenwright and Earl get the brunt of the shit whilst this fella sits on near 20% and hides in the shadows. Another leech

[Matt]

what the hell does this Jon Woods fella do anyway. Kenwright and Earl get the brunt of the shit whilst this fella sits on near 20% and hides in the shadows. Another leech

leech? How so?

[MC11]

Sitting on his percentage until a big figure comes in.

 

Sell up FFS if you're not going to put a penny in.

[Matt]

Sitting on his percentage until a big figure comes in.

Sell up FFS if you're not going to put a penny in.

not taking a penny out, so how is he a leech?

[MC11]

He'll be taking more than a penny when they eventually go.

 

My point is he sits in the shadows whilst Kenwright and Earl get the brunt. This fella has 19% and gets no mention. He's a leech like the rest of them. Waiting for his big pay day.

[Brett Angel]

I'm really hoping BK and RM have a masterplan and an abundance of signings under there sleeves cause I'm getting really fucked off now year on year making money and not spending it, being linked with free transfers and loan players. Bar one player, every player we signed last year was from Wigan.

We seriously have no ambition as a club.

The shite start picking off the best nice and early, so do the mancs and we are left wondering if anyone of any significance is going to sign.

I get this feeling that the five or six players they were talking about were Coleman re-signing, RM new contract a barca player on loan and perminant signings for Rom and Barry.

Proper fucked off at present. If anyone dears to defend this policy I will come around your house and go evil on your face.

[MikeO]

I'm really hoping BK and RM have a masterplan and an abundance of signings under there sleeves cause I'm getting really fucked off now year on year making money and not spending it, being linked with free transfers and loan players. Bar one player, every player we signed last year was from Wigan.

We seriously have no ambition as a club.

The shite start picking off the best nice and early, so do the mancs and we are left wondering if anyone of any significance is going to sign.

I get this feeling that the five or six players they were talking about were Coleman re-signing, RM new contract a barca player on loan and perminant signings for Rom and Barry.

Proper fucked off at present. If anyone dears to defend this policy I will come around your house and go evil on your face.

 

Was pretty successful last season no?

[Brett Angel]

Efc should not just be turned I to hope and exsistance year upon year. Ambition breeds success. Isn't that what football's about?

[MikeO]

Efc should not just be turned I to hope and exsistance year upon year. Ambition breeds success. Isn't that what football's about?

 

No. But you need to accept that we're not competing in the same league financially as United, Liverpool etc There's no point getting upset about it because it's just how it is. The fact that we are still competing with them all on the pitch despite being paupers in comparison is something that makes me very proud.