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LOL, I am not yet in my late 70s, and I have not written for the RS.rnrnAm in the media and was a journalist previously, I did write some articles for Total Football in my youth and do match reports for my son\'s team. Also cofounded Fantasy Football Scout and a few other bits and pieces.rnrnOh, we did do this, which is kind of cool if you\'re into FPL:rnhttps://www.evertonfc.com/news/2026/august/27/Top-Toffee-Tips-For-Your-FPL-Team/...
Chris James in All's well that ends well -
More likely to be at the Ipswich game. Andy will take him for a swift half in town before the match. Probably Spoons...
Alan McGuffog in Opposition report: Wolves head to Hill Dickinson for League Cup reunion -
Raymond @ 111rnrnI agree and I do refer to that cock up in one of my earlier posts. rnrnI think that was bad luck bad judgment and lack of safety net etc. rnrnThat could have been fixed by getting in young talent to back up Barry and Balo much earlier in the window. And showing Balo more love on deadline day. rnrnThe point about Balo was that we had the money, so it’s not an ownership thing but the recruitment team. rnrnI also feel it is not as disastrous as we are not far from the Jan window with these massive international breaks. rnrnAs with everyone I will have everything crossed for a fit Barry till then. ...
Steve Jones in Contempt: The Friedkin Group’s treatment of Everton Football Club and its supporters -
I had high hopes for this comp after the Preston line up, but then the transfer fiasco, Moyes can’t in all seriousness take this competition seriously now, as much as that irks me, we can’t afford unnecessary injuries. I’ll be there but expecting a reserve team lineup from both camps ...
Jon Atkinson in Opposition report: Wolves head to Hill Dickinson for League Cup reunion -
A minutes silence may be in order, as Ronald Koeman has announced, the death of his 65 year old wife, Bartina, after she battled cancer for several years. RIP....
Jack Convery in Opposition report: Wolves head to Hill Dickinson for League Cup reunion -
Mr Brown @ 107
Given you have spent the time reading and responding to an opinion of an opinion of a Quinn hatchet job, I owe you a response.
I won’t copy yours Mr Quinn’s and my prose but will just answer the critical point.
1. About TFG’s corporate style, comms, interviews etc.
I did a quick search of an expert that analysed their corporate communication style. Here it is.
“The official philosophy of The Friedkin Group, as can be found in its corporate materials and Dan Friedkin’s public statements, is based on a mission “to inspire best-in-class experiences”.
As mentioned earlier he is his business ventures, particularly in sports, he is committed to a “sustained, long-term investment approach rather than quick fixes of questionable durability” and a strategy of identifying and backing strong, existing management teams. (although this was not evident with his acquisition of Everton)
In practice, this philosophy is executed through a leadership style that i...
Steve Jones in Contempt: The Friedkin Group’s treatment of Everton Football Club and its supporters

