Farhad Moshiri

Eggs · February 28, 2016

......hope this welcome outcome and the Howard negativity doesn't mean a loss of US posters on here.

smileychap · February 28, 2016

BiggyRat said:
So, your saying Everton is common? I thought it was a special club.

Anyway, as this is about the buyout, thank you for reiterating my point.

Haha, I definitely don't think we're common. The club isn't, our squad isn't. I don't think our fans are, so fingers crossed a wee bit of budget helps us gate crash top 4...

You'll notice I left the manager out of that.

The Cowboy · February 28, 2016

The Esk said:
Shameless self promotion but here's my clip from RADIO 5Live earlier:

https://soundcloud.com/the-esk/radio-5l-moshiri

Great piece Esk.

glorydaze · February 28, 2016

davek said:
It's called caution mate.

I think after all this time we have the perfect right to question every aspect of this deal that leaves pretty much everything in order for the foreseeable, dont you?

The problem is, technically you do not have a right to question. Morally I suppose he should let us know.

TheFinnFan · February 28, 2016

I hope our new Persian over Lord builds us a stadium made out of gold

KUEFC09U2 · February 28, 2016

The lack of media coverage of this is a joke, if it was one of the sky darlings they would have hour long specials about it

The Esk · February 28, 2016

The Cowboy said:
Great piece Esk.

Thank you.

The Esk · February 28, 2016

Toffeelover said:
On the subject of the 49.9% holding, I think but not entirely sure but if the holding had gone over 50% then Moshiri could perhaps have been required to buy more shares under I think certain financial rules. Esk may know more about this.

Hi mate, no, there is no legal reason for "only" holding 49.9% - it might have to do with the secured debt, as if he went over 50% it would effectively become a change of ownership and might trigger some clause in that agreement. I've not looked but will try later today.

I'm sure over the coming months as investment decisions are made his shareholding will rise.

Callum_efc · February 28, 2016

People with the usmanov shouts need to chill. Why would he openly say I'm staying at arsenal. Buy more shares for a bigger stake and then sell them all to come to Everton?

Chang Elephant · February 28, 2016

Hope Usmanov announces his plans to takeover on a Friday afternoon

LouReedwalkonthewildside · February 28, 2016

davek said:
It's called caution mate.

I think after all this time we have the perfect right to question every aspect of this deal that leaves pretty much everything in order for the foreseeable, dont you?

I know we have to be cautious Dave until we hear what he has in store for us, but surely after him spending that amount of money he will have some major plans on the table.

Onwards Evertonians · February 28, 2016

The lack of coverage has been a joke, are you sure that Everton account on twitter is legit?

deipnosophist · February 28, 2016

Prima facie, this is a very good outcome.

Goat · February 28, 2016

Onwards Evertonians said:
The lack of coverage has been a joke, are you sure that Everton account on twitter is legit?

Its the weekend mate, they also gotta wait for the League to say ok, you can bet next week we will know more.

Goat · February 28, 2016

davek said:
It's called caution mate.

I think after all this time we have the perfect right to question every aspect of this deal that leaves pretty much everything in order for the foreseeable, dont you?

Shut up Dave, we have a very successful businessman with friends who own nukes.

What can possibly go wrong?

Embrace it.