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Most people around me were very confused by the decision to take Gueye off as he was comfortably our best player up to that point
 Can only assume Dyche said get Garner off and amid the confusion they got the wrong Gana 

I’ve obviously somewhere along the line suffered a bump on the head, I went with Gana until his substitution he was by far our best player on the pitch. Less said about his shooting ability, well lack of. 

I thought he made a huge difference for us and should’ve come on at half time. 

And what division will we be playing in by the time he dose rediscover his scoring ability

When the deduction first dropped I wasn't really arsed because we were playing well and scoring freely, I just saw it as a false position in the table as we did not look like a bottom 3 side
But then because the squad is wafer thin a few injuries combined with a tough set of fixtures has completely derailed us
Suddenly we do look like a side that is fighting relegation . There is a very anxious atmosphere in the ground and it's clearly effecting the players
Nobody wants the ball and we are snatching at chances
I think the appeal verdict will dictate whether or not we are a Premier League side next season

And what division will we be playing in by the time he dose rediscover his scoring ability

Totally agree with all of that but thought it was a typical DCL performance. His all round game was very good but he can’t finish. Those two headers he missed were both sitters
 

Totally agree with all of that but thought it was a typical DCL performance. His all round game was very good but he can’t finish. Those two headers he missed were both sitters
 

I’m convinced there is an agenda for precisely the reasons you have just stated, we are big enough to make an example of but not big enough to damage the brand if they kick us out

Indeed but if they are scared of a backlash the same applies, issue the news Friday evening when it’s too late for the Friday papered and by the weekend all the actual sports reports will be occupying the back pages and by Monday it will be old news 

From The Athletic today
 
Listen closely and you might just be able to hear the sound of a can being kicked down the road again.
It is five months since 777 Partners agreed a takeover deal for Everton and still we await clarity on whether their bid will gain approval. In a statement announcing the agreement in September, the club said that they expected closure before the end of 2023, with a guideline of 12 weeks cited.
We are now in week 22 and there is still no word. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to purchase 25 per cent of Manchester United, agreed just before Christmas, has already been given the go-ahead.
  Those close to the process on all sides are quick to point out that these are two vastly different deals. One is for a smaller shareholding and involves a well-known businessman; the other concerns the takeover of a whole club by what some would argue is a relatively opaque American group – one that has had its fair share of negative publicity at that.
While there may be disagreement on the above categorisation of 777 and its affiliates, nobody – certainly not Evertonor those working on behalf of the Miami-based organisation – disputes that basic difference when it comes to the two cases.
But patience is, nevertheless, wearing thin – and has been for some time.
777 gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in December, while assent from the Football Association has long been considered a formality. All that remains for the group is to pass the league’s recently beefed up owners’ and directors’ test (OADT), ran by lawyer Peter McCormick — a final, but considerable, hurdle.
Since FCA sign-off before Christmas, though, there has been little evidence of progress.
Initial soundings from 777 suggested they expected a takeover to be wrapped up by mid-January. When that did not happen, focus shifted again to the end of January. Pressed on Everton’s situation by the Culture, Media and Sport select committee in Westminster last month, Premier League CEO Richard Masters said the 777 approvals process would be a matter of “weeks, hopefully”.
“Unfortunately, some processes take a matter of weeks; some, if we haven’t had satisfactory answers to the questions we have asked, it takes a lot longer,” he added.
Now the feeling — perhaps, hope — is that clarity is likely to come before the month is out.
It is already long overdue.
With the takeover ongoing, monthly losses to cover, a costly stadium project to fund and Farhad Moshiri no longer footing the bill, Everton have been left on life support. Loans from 777, supplied as junior debt with the intention of being turned to equity on completion of the takeover, will soon total £190million. The money is for working capital to meet everyday needs, and new stadium bills.
 
The longer this drags out, the higher the bill will be. There is risk for 777, too, as it would be behind other creditors in the queue should their deal not gain approval.
It is becoming increasingly hard for anyone involved to understand the league’s delay in making a decision. There has also been confusion over the process and how it works.
  More prevarication only makes the situation worse and there was frustration when the league appeared to shut down for around two weeks over Christmas, leading to a further, unwanted delay.
777 maintains that the relevant paperwork was submitted before Christmas, but there has been something of an infrequent back and forth since, with the league occasionally asking them for clarity and responses duly provided.
Those queries are understood to centre on the nature of its business and how it makes money, with the OADT also assessing 777’s three-year plan for the club. 777 is yet to be summoned to officials, usually one of the final steps before a decision is made but is expecting more clarity on timelines in the next week.
Following a swift OADT, the Premier League’s board approved Manchester United’s investment last week. As will happen with Everton’s case, it was then up to an independent oversight panel to review the decision. That part of the process took less than a week for Ratcliffe, but has raised eyebrows elsewhere.
There is a suspicion that with the league strained elsewhere (PSR cases, anyone?) and increasingly under the microscope, officials have been keen to show they have done due diligence and will not allow situations like the one that saw Portsmouth enter into administration in 2010.
They would point out, no doubt, that this is an early challenge for the new OADT and that the 12-week guideline could only ever be a loose estimate. Takeovers are judged on a case-by-case basis, with the Newcastle process taking around 18 months in total.
Perhaps part of their reticence is the fact that 777 has been the subject of sustained negative publicity. There have been stories about other clubs in their stable being late on payments to players and peers, temporary transfer bans and a series of high-profile lawsuits filed against them in the US. These are understandable concerns.
 
On the flip side, some at Everton point to 777’s commitment to keeping the club afloat while the process runs its course. It has honoured promises over funds and provided money when it is needed.
In truth, the more pressing issue is less about whether 777 should be approved and more about the need for a speedy resolution whichever way it goes.
  Fans and club staff deserve answers, particularly those whose livelihoods are tied to Everton’s fortunes. The January transfer window, which could have been an opportunity either to strengthen post-takeover or bring in funds in the event of 777 being rejected, has already come and gone.
The delay risks a situation where Everton are up the creek without a paddle.
Yes, the upcoming PSR appeal verdict is important for Everton. But this is arguably even more vital when it comes to the club’s long-term future.
It’s time for answers, Mr Masters.

https://www.semafor.com/article/02/16/2024/777s-cfo-resigns-with-everton-bid-pending

From The Athletic today
 
Listen closely and you might just be able to hear the sound of a can being kicked down the road again.
It is five months since 777 Partners agreed a takeover deal for Everton and still we await clarity on whether their bid will gain approval. In a statement announcing the agreement in September, the club said that they expected closure before the end of 2023, with a guideline of 12 weeks cited.
We are now in week 22 and there is still no word. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to purchase 25 per cent of Manchester United, agreed just before Christmas, has already been given the go-ahead.
  Those close to the process on all sides are quick to point out that these are two vastly different deals. One is for a smaller shareholding and involves a well-known businessman; the other concerns the takeover of a whole club by what some would argue is a relatively opaque American group – one that has had its fair share of negative publicity at that.
While there may be disagreement on the above categorisation of 777 and its affiliates, nobody – certainly not Evertonor those working on behalf of the Miami-based organisation – disputes that basic difference when it comes to the two cases.
But patience is, nevertheless, wearing thin – and has been for some time.
777 gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in December, while assent from the Football Association has long been considered a formality. All that remains for the group is to pass the league’s recently beefed up owners’ and directors’ test (OADT), ran by lawyer Peter McCormick — a final, but considerable, hurdle.
Since FCA sign-off before Christmas, though, there has been little evidence of progress.
Initial soundings from 777 suggested they expected a takeover to be wrapped up by mid-January. When that did not happen, focus shifted again to the end of January. Pressed on Everton’s situation by the Culture, Media and Sport select committee in Westminster last month, Premier League CEO Richard Masters said the 777 approvals process would be a matter of “weeks, hopefully”.
“Unfortunately, some processes take a matter of weeks; some, if we haven’t had satisfactory answers to the questions we have asked, it takes a lot longer,” he added.
Now the feeling — perhaps, hope — is that clarity is likely to come before the month is out.
It is already long overdue.
With the takeover ongoing, monthly losses to cover, a costly stadium project to fund and Farhad Moshiri no longer footing the bill, Everton have been left on life support. Loans from 777, supplied as junior debt with the intention of being turned to equity on completion of the takeover, will soon total £190million. The money is for working capital to meet everyday needs, and new stadium bills.
 
The longer this drags out, the higher the bill will be. There is risk for 777, too, as it would be behind other creditors in the queue should their deal not gain approval.
It is becoming increasingly hard for anyone involved to understand the league’s delay in making a decision. There has also been confusion over the process and how it works.
  More prevarication only makes the situation worse and there was frustration when the league appeared to shut down for around two weeks over Christmas, leading to a further, unwanted delay.
777 maintains that the relevant paperwork was submitted before Christmas, but there has been something of an infrequent back and forth since, with the league occasionally asking them for clarity and responses duly provided.
Those queries are understood to centre on the nature of its business and how it makes money, with the OADT also assessing 777’s three-year plan for the club. 777 is yet to be summoned to officials, usually one of the final steps before a decision is made but is expecting more clarity on timelines in the next week.
Following a swift OADT, the Premier League’s board approved Manchester United’s investment last week. As will happen with Everton’s case, it was then up to an independent oversight panel to review the decision. That part of the process took less than a week for Ratcliffe, but has raised eyebrows elsewhere.
There is a suspicion that with the league strained elsewhere (PSR cases, anyone?) and increasingly under the microscope, officials have been keen to show they have done due diligence and will not allow situations like the one that saw Portsmouth enter into administration in 2010.
They would point out, no doubt, that this is an early challenge for the new OADT and that the 12-week guideline could only ever be a loose estimate. Takeovers are judged on a case-by-case basis, with the Newcastle process taking around 18 months in total.
Perhaps part of their reticence is the fact that 777 has been the subject of sustained negative publicity. There have been stories about other clubs in their stable being late on payments to players and peers, temporary transfer bans and a series of high-profile lawsuits filed against them in the US. These are understandable concerns.
 
On the flip side, some at Everton point to 777’s commitment to keeping the club afloat while the process runs its course. It has honoured promises over funds and provided money when it is needed.
In truth, the more pressing issue is less about whether 777 should be approved and more about the need for a speedy resolution whichever way it goes.
  Fans and club staff deserve answers, particularly those whose livelihoods are tied to Everton’s fortunes. The January transfer window, which could have been an opportunity either to strengthen post-takeover or bring in funds in the event of 777 being rejected, has already come and gone.
The delay risks a situation where Everton are up the creek without a paddle.
Yes, the upcoming PSR appeal verdict is important for Everton. But this is arguably even more vital when it comes to the club’s long-term future.
It’s time for answers, Mr Masters.

When I renew my season ticket I'll be adding this on for sure.
 

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3895375/everton-commercial-update

I like him and think he is very underrated. He has 6 goal contributions in 18 games, so 1 in 3, which is pretty good for a player in this Everton side on the run were on
 Not to mention he is also been playing out of position for a chunk of those games
He also puts a shift in every game and is very much a Dyche type player
Personally for the reported £20m fee I will be very disappointed if we don’t sign him permanently

I like him and think he is very underrated. He has 6 goal contributions in 18 games, so 1 in 3, which is pretty good for a player in this Everton side on the run were on
 Not to mention he is also been playing out of position for a chunk of those games
He also puts a shift in every game and is very much a Dyche type player
Personally for the reported £20m fee I will be very disappointed if we don’t sign him permanently

Not seen it on the box but thought there were a lot of positives to take from a very resolute performance 

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The extent of my ambitions/expectations for this game is just hoping we don’t get spanked, in fact tbh I would take a 1-0 defeat if you offered me it right now

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