MSP Capital move back to the front of race to buy into Everton

MSP apparently want a deal agreed by Monday. And will still buy even if we're relegated.

Paul,

'And will still buy even if relegated.'

Really? Just one reason to stay well clear of them.

Peter, they probably see it as a long-term thing.

I just read that, Paul.

MSP Capital seem determined to do a deal at the right price, just like 777 Partners.

Just wondering now if there's a bit of concern creeping in with these interested parties. That we stay up, and a big hitter comes out of the woodwork with an offer.

It'll be Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse next. 🙄🤷💙

MSP only want to fund the building of the stadium. So could Moshiri still sell the club separately?

Just so long as any investment being contingent on a new Chairman and, preferably, a whole new Board!

Well said, Dennis, spot on!

I don't care, anyone will do, as long as they can give us a clean slate and a new professional and proven board and CEO.

I see Mr Moshiri is £70M poorer according to the Sunday Times Rich List published today.

Don't forget The Mail about 3 weeks ago proudly ran its headline “Send Them Down“!! regards Everton. So don't ever believe that rag and that episode confirmed that. Don't believe anything until it is done.

But I'd welcome The Mail doing a big expo of Billy Bullshit once this is over. It may be a crock of shite and lies… but… well… er…

Funnily enough, Chris, the Mail ran a story entitled "Everton are a Club of Soul; but attempts to hide Financial Failings, show there's a Charlatan in charge" that was on the 5th April.

The man who threw the "Send them down" article, I think it was Simon Jordan, who dearly loves us.

I was going to type "Yippee! A bidding war" – but it's not as simple as that. So I'm not going to attempt to 'out Esk' The Esk.

The basic premise for me is: The first offer Moshiri gets that he can live with, he's off. That's him sorted.

What about us, though? The club is (to my simple mind) not a single entity any more, it's divided into a few parts... maybe more than I think?

The share value (only worth at any given moment what anybody is prepared to pay on the day), any debt, stadium build expenses, month-to-month costs, wages etc. That's before we even look at any P&S inquiries and the dreaded 'R' word.

My worry is Moshiri will just take what cash he can, then run off clicking his heels - leaving existing debt, and a need for £200M - £300M to finish the new stadium behind.

Thus, the club acquire new owners, who must have some sort of Cunning Plan... which is a worry. Or are they just proving the 'Greater Fool' Theory in real time?

As always with The Ev – more questions than answers.

Not impressed with either of these bidders. I have the impression they are are both solely after a quick profit and are not really interested in the footballing side.

As I suspected, there are parties looking for a bargain. I would even include Kenwright amongst them. Moshiri is unlikely to want to sell out for a bargain price.

The world is awash with money for someone like Moshiri to source; if not him, someone similarly connected. If 777 or MSP don't come up with enough legit millions, it is not the end of the road.

If he fails in his bid at Old Trafford, well, who knows,Jim Ratcliffe may well turn his sights our way...

That'd be good David. We can but hope! Unfortunately, though, we've no say in who buys (or invests in the club) We're only able to sit onm the sidelines and watch...and hope!

Clive @ 14, exactly my thoughts. I'd expect minimum investment into the team and more of a sale for profit once the team is playing at BMD.

My first concern is they’re asset strippers. The fact that they’re still prepared to invest if Everton are relegated. My other concern is that they’re the preferred bidder because Blue Bill and his gang have crowbarred in a deal to keep them in place.

Paul O’Neil Bullshit Bill has beaten them to the assets 🤷💙