Shareholders Meeting on Wednesday Evening

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Over 100 proxies approved for attendance
Arrangements have been finalized by Everton Football Club for the Emergency General Meeting requisitioned by the Shareholders Association, who have outlined their expectations for what will happen at the meeting. The meeting will take place at the Royal Philharmonic Hall and starts at 6pm with registration from 4:30pm with a list of over 100 proxies approved to attend, along with invited members of the media.

The General Meeting will be held at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. The General Meeting will commence at 6pm, with doors open from 5pm for shareholders to take their seats in the auditorium. There will be no admittance to the auditorium once the meeting has commenced.

Registration will be open from 4:30pm. Refreshments and food are available to be purchased from the venue in advance of 6pm. Wheelchair access is available at the venue.

A summary of the Agenda

1. The Company to explain why Annual General Meetings were stopped and none have taken place in the last 5-years.

This is expected to be addressed by a Statement from the Chairman of the Company.

2. The Company to provide a review of Financial Performance of the Company since the last General Meeting, plans for the future and answer questions from the floor.

This is expected to take the form of a Presentation from the Chief Executive supported by his Board colleagues and staff.

The Q & A is expected to be proactively managed by the Chair of the Meeting and / or a Facilitator with the objective being to ensure that all valid questions are asked and answered with the minimum of repetition.

3. A show of hands to take place to show the mood of the room and the general appetite for the reinstatement of Annual General Meetings.

The Chair of the Meeting and / or a Facilitator will call for a Show of Hands and deal with any call for a Poll as defined by the Articles of Association.

The Shareholders Association believes that a huge majority of Shareholders want the AGM to be reinstated. However the ultimate decision is carried by the Majority Shareholding — not the majority of Shareholders. Thus, if the Majority Shareholding (Mr Kenwright, Mr Earl and Mr Woods own almost 70% of the shares) do not agree with what the show of hands indicates, they have the right to call for a Poll. The Poll will be a paper exercise and will be taken and concluded on the night.

The meeting is expected to last for between 2 and 3 hours although could take longer if a Poll is called.

Quotes or other material sourced from EFC Shareholders Association



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Carl Sanderson
1 Posted 25/06/2013 at 15:47:41
A hundred proxies? Either Kenwright will be shitting himself about that or he'll be hoping that one of them does something stupid and so hands a PR victory to him.

This is an opportunity to asking searching questions of this moribund Board. I hope they don't get away with fobbing off the shareholders; in particular I wish to hear that Kenwright and Elstone receive a grilling.

Andrew Ellams
2 Posted 25/06/2013 at 15:55:11
I fear this will be a huge anti climax with the dumb and dumber walking off into the night to carry on their reign of bullshit.

No matter how fierce and uncomfortable the questions might be, they will lie their way through it.

Dan McKie
4 Posted 25/06/2013 at 16:13:11
Answers to questions will no doubt include:

"Nobody is buying football clubs"
"Kenwright is the best salesman for Everton"
"Boys Pen"
"85p in the pound"
"I'm bored of that question"

I hope the meeting ends with us fans having a few more answers to the questions that we all ask, but sadly, all I can see is an outcome of farce and spin. Fingers crossed I am wrong.

Brian Alexander
5 Posted 25/06/2013 at 16:39:44
A sensible meeting, asking sensible questions BUT, requiring sensible answers, that's what is needed.
Paul Melarange
6 Posted 25/06/2013 at 16:57:17
Maybe someone can ask him if the cheque's arrived yet from the Fortress Sports Fund? — I was reading in one of the papers recently that someone received a Christmas Card years later and the Post Office have only just delivered it to them, so you never know!

It will be interesting to hear and read about this AGM though, to see what answers are given to some serious questions, so I'm looking forward to that!

I hope some of the people lucky enough to be there ask all the relevant questions. I wish I was a fly on the wall to hear what goes on though!

Dave Kelly
7 Posted 25/06/2013 at 16:41:17
I have a number of concerns regarding tomorrow nights meeting. I would urge those lucky enough to be attending the meeting to a turn up with plenty of time to spare, given that the registration for these type of meetings can be both time consuming and frustrating.

I'm sure all parties would agree that we need to be focussed and disciplined and project Evertonians in a positive light. For questions to be measured, considered and respectful.

The media will be out in force to report on proceedings, we need to ensure that our detractors have no ammunition to fire at us, or to propel urban myths, like they have in the past of unruly behaviour.

However, my major concern would be on how our Club continues to operate a BLACKLIST against its own FANS. I won't embarrass any individuals at this moment in time but the Club's behaviour leaves a bitter taste when two Proxies that I had a direct involvement in submitting have been denied their and the Shareholders' legal right to be in attendance.

Now I'm no conspiracy theorists, but for two of my fellow Evertonians to be denied the opportunity to attend this General Meeting is unfortunate... or is it?

Maybe there are far more sinister motives at work here. As well has being passionate Evertonians, my two brothers in arms also shared another trait, they BOTH have held office within KEIOC.

I say shame on them; rather than plotting and scheming against Fans and Fan groups, maybe the people responsible for operating this BLACKLIST would be far better served using their energies to attract business, sponsorship and investment.

Standing Together... don't make me laugh.

Michael Kenrick
8 Posted 25/06/2013 at 17:09:15
The Club have a great opportunity to mend some bridges here with a key group of loyal fans who have been treated with increasing disdain over the years. Hopefully, the recent benefits for Shareholders indicates a reversal of that dismal trend.

The difficulty, however, seems to me to be the intransigence with which they have handled this whole business of General Meetings. Rather than responding to the gentle pressure being applied by the incredibly patient Executive of the Shareholders Association over the last few years, that group were in effect forced to mobilze their members in demonstrating the clear desire for the annual meetings to be reinstated, and to get this meeting – clearly against the wishes of the Club – with the risk of creating an unwanted adversarial atmosphere to the entire proceedings.

Doing away with the AGMs in a fit of pique over the pushback they were getting on Destination Kirkby was really very immature. Surely they have an opportunity to listen to a good section of "The People", through a show of hands, and to let that pass, rather than calling for the Poll that they know they could win hands down if they so decide.

Kevin Tully
9 Posted 25/06/2013 at 17:22:57
Every reply will include the word 'talking.'

They are 'talking' to interested parties.

They are 'talking' to fans groups to foster a more open relationship.

They are 'talking' to the Council, looking for new sites for a stadium.

They are 'talking' to the banks as regards funding for transfers.

A lot of talking, but no fecking doing. I really don't know how they can keep a straight face when speaking to fans these days, I am sure the rehearsed replies are an embarrassment to many politicians. Even Paxman would walk away defeated with these slippery fuckers.

Peter Laing
10 Posted 25/06/2013 at 17:40:49
Kevin, my sentiments mate, the new motto on the shirt next season should be "Can't do, Won't Do" to reflect the approach of the board of directors.
Phil Walling
11 Posted 25/06/2013 at 17:21:14
The cheque did arrive-last year-Paul. But it was sent to the wrong address and Reading FC are now enjoying the benefit of Mr Samuelson`s Russian investor.
Some of their fans, who are business colleagues of mine, tell me we had a lucky escape!
Thomas Windsor
12 Posted 25/06/2013 at 17:59:04
Liverpool FC doing a £260 million Anfield regeneration, while we just slowly plod on. It is a shame what is happening to our club. I hope we have some good news to speak of after this meeting but I fear not.
Alan Williams
13 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:02:13
I think EFC are mad to agree proxies invites I would say shareholders only, after all it’s a shareholders meeting isn’t it? I’m sorry Dave they are 100% correct to decline your proxies, why invite people who have openly questioned every step you take to a shareholders meeting when they don’t even own shares its naïve for you to think otherwise. At the end of the day it’s totally irrelevant as the controlling shares are held at the top table and they can control the questions or meeting pretty much as they wish, it’s a window dressing exercise these events.
Paul Andrews
14 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:16:17
Alan Williams: "It's totally irrelevant".

That describes what the chairman and his board think of Everton fans in general.

James Asquith
15 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:21:33
Alan Williams,

It is not up to the directors or anyone else at the club whether or not proxies in general, or any nominated person in particular, may be granted entrance to the meeting. If a shareholder submits the form to the club (more than 48 hours prior to the notified start time of the meeting) the named proxy has a legal right to attend. There may be exceptions (e.g. if the named person is subject to some kind of restraining order?), but the law and the club's own articles of association are quite clear: a shareholder has both the right to attend in person, and the right to send a proxy in his/her place.

Incidentally, most of Bill Kenwright's shares and ALL of Robert Earl's are owned not by those named individuals, but by limited companies, trusts or in nominee accounts. Were your "no proxies" rule imposed, Robert Earl would not be allowed in (and nobody else could vote using the shares he owns) and Bill's voting power would be hugely diminished.

Come to think of it, I think under those rules Jon Woods would own more than 50% of all shares able to vote at any general meeting and could thus do whatever the f*** he liked despite only owning around 20% of the company. So, you know, there may be a flaw in your thinking somewhere.

Dan Brierley
16 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:40:37
Wouldn't it be great if the 100 proxies could meet up first, so that we get a consolidated list of topical questions, also being asked by balanced people without hidden agenda's?

But instead it will probably end up a farce with militant groups and the board both just trying to score points on each other ending in all sides blaming each other for the lack of substance in the meeting. You can see the positioning already, started by the mythical Mr Tolman's battle cry earlier on this week.

Until we get a buyer who's interest is genuine AND leaks into the public domain so that we can support it, I don't see anything changing any time soon.

Paul Andrews
17 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:51:28
Dan,
I consider your continued use of the term "militant" for anyone who does not agree with the way the chairman,his board and CEO run the club is uncalled for.
A lot of our fans are not happy with the way the club is run.
Are they all militants?
Paul Jamieson
18 Posted 25/06/2013 at 18:49:50
Astonished that anyone could condone what has happening here. First of all they are not restricting the use of proxies it is of course in the constitution that proxies are acceptable as the great explanation from James explains. What people are concerned with here is the possibility that they are targeting individuals who have been outspoken about the activities of the board of directors. We all know who one of them is, he’s a regular contributor on tw.

If you ban all proxies, it would be against the club's constitution but at least everyone would be getting treated equally, they are not doing this, they are targeting certain individuals which I don't know about anybody else, it makes me believe them even more. Some people will accept and condone this type of behaviour, it speaks volumes about their own character as I can't believe they think it's acceptable it's just that they will take the club's side at every opportunity whilst attempting to disguise it.

Disgraceful that decent Evertonians who have only ever acted in the best interests of the club, are being victimised and blacklisted. Disgraceful, disgusting, spineless yet laughable that the board backers have once again come out on the wrong side.
Dan Brierley
19 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:09:05
Paul, what continued use? Its the first time I have bloody said it!!

And where have I said that it represents anyone that does not agree with the way the club is run? I specifically used the words 'groups', not individuals. Why always the need to twist things to suit your agenda? I have called you out on this before, can you not just be honest? No need to make things up.

FInally, the word 'militant' was used as a direct reference to someone using 'brothers in arms' which you obviously don't know is military reference. Unless of course it was a reference to fellow Dire Straits fans of course.

Paul Andrews
20 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:21:31
You have used it before,and before you ask I am not going to trawl through searching for where and when.
Look up the definition of militant.It may enlighten you.
I don't have any agenda,do you?

The term "militant was used as a direct reference to someone using brothers in arms." As if.

Paul Andrews
21 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:25:52
The board and Mr Kenwright are fans of Dire Strights.
Apparently Money for Nothing is a favourite of theirs.
Lenny Kingman
22 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:23:00
Moyes out, Martinez in. Good times coming maybe.. Lets see what happens this season before we break out the AK47s.
Patrick Murphy
23 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:37:32
Dire Straits is where Everton FC will end up if the current regime is allowed to continue to do as they please without people questioning them. I think the first team during the 80s insisted that they had Dire Straits music on the coach for match-days.

Any chance that the new Emir of Qatar has a soft spot for the Blues?


Tom Hughes
24 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:39:20
I cannot attend as I will be out of the country. My proxy form was duly hand delivered and has mysteriously been misplaced. My form wasn't even sent to my proper address in the first place. Now I have no representation at the EGM that I helped to call as a member of the shareholders association executive. Farcical.
Tom Hughes
25 Posted 25/06/2013 at 20:04:10
I'm assuming the list of over 100 proxies refers to the number of shares represented by proxies.... because there's significantly less than 100 people named. Of course now my proxy probably automatically defaults to the chairman.... unless he has to have that signed sealed and delivered personally by me.
Dan Brierley
26 Posted 25/06/2013 at 19:54:43
Paul, I will help you. Type 'Brierley militant toffeeWeb' into google, and show me this continued use of the the word.

Unless of course you believe I also work for Google on top of my job with Everton and am able to doctor search results.

Peter Mills
27 Posted 25/06/2013 at 20:08:37
I hope the meeting is productive, and disciplined. The word "militant" has been used in comments on this thread - I would class myself as a "moderate" long-standing season ticket holder. I attended the recent meeting at the Casa and did not see anyone I felt uneasy about as a fellow Evertonian, just a group of passionate Blues. Some of them are clearly frustrated by how long it has taken for the message to get through to the likes of me, probably rightly so.
Keep pressing that message, firmly, politely, consistently. Good luck.
Paul Andrews
28 Posted 25/06/2013 at 20:55:55
Dan,

Your losing it big time.

Peter,
Exactly.

Colin Wainwright
29 Posted 25/06/2013 at 20:55:48
Shocking treatment Tom. Good post Peter Mills.
Peter Foy
30 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:11:32
It will be interesting to see how the media report on the proceedings.

I don't mean the Echo. They don't count. It may be telling, depending on which stance they take.

Ross Edwards
31 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:19:15
I hope BK trips up on one of his numerous lies. I want him to get an absolute hammering tommorow.
Patrick Murphy
32 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:14:10
Don't fall for the tricks that the club are playing on you, it's a pity that Tom and people like him are being treated like this, but don't forget the club doesn't really want this meeting and they will hope it's another five years before they hold another one.

Be smart, play the game by the rules as laid down, be patient and ask them pertinent questions in a polite manner - even if your blood might be boiling - most of all don't let them off the hook by using abusive language - I'm not suggesting for one minute that those attending would do that at any time - but the people who own the club would be very happy to see the meeting become a slanging match then they can slink off without giving any answers to legitimate questions.

You as shareholders may only number in the hundreds but you represent thousands as do those people who have been entrusted as representatives of those who can't be there, act with class and dignity like you usually do and watch as those in the hot seat squirm.

Brian Waring
33 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:29:47
Do BK and Co have the say on who from the media gets to attend?
Patrick Murphy
34 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:32:48
Perhaps we could ask Mr Elstone to approach UEFA to find out if we can replace one of the Turkish teams that have been banned from competing in next seasons competitions, it won't be CL though as the Dark Side have already said that as they are part of a historic night in Instanbul they could represent both England and Turkey in that competition.

Carl Sanderson
35 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:24:38
Dave 230:

I read that no-one will be admitted once the meeting has commenced. Given that registration is, as you say, time-consuming and laborious, would it be paranoid to suggest that there is scope for people to be barred from attendance on the grounds of not having registered on time?

Ross Edwards
36 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:44:14
Patrick, I assume they would give the place to the team below in that country. Of all the teams Monsiour Platini would give a European place to, I doubt we would be high on his list to be honest.
Ian Robert
37 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:30:08
Michael, "a key group of loyal fans"? It will be interesting to note the number of shareholders attending versus the proxy people, I would question whether a hundred of my fellow shareholders cannot attend but are desperate for a proxy to attend on their behalf!

James makes a valid point re the Law, however. perhaps it would be better if just the shareholders attend.... if others are keen to be involved then become one.

I have no liking for this board but it was possibly the attendance of so many proxies that brought about the divide between board and the key group of loyal fans.

Colin Wainwright
38 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:57:18
Hoping that there will be a question regarding our reluctance to join LCC and the RS in the apparently imminent Stanley Park FQ. Are they incapable of learning from past mistakes or is something else preventing them from attempting to increase our matchday revenue at Goodison?
Danny Hughes
39 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:03:36
Does anyone know if the planned Blue Union protest is still going ahead?
Peter Foy
40 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:05:43
Colin,

What makes it worse, is that the whole idea and subsequent research and development came from Keioc. It was an idea that would be for the benefit of the region and both clubs. Remember the prospectus, shouted down by many on this very site.

Low and behold, the shite have adopted a great idea, while that fat headed gobshite and his tax avoiding 'friends of the club' do fuck all. Just as expected.

Peter Laing
41 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:13:30
Prepared statement from Kenwright, therefore I don't reckon he will be there on the night and those present will be subject to Bobby Elstone's lame PowerPoint presentation.
James Asquith
42 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:57:08
Ian (306),

I hear what you're saying, but I think maybe you've got the whole proxies thing a little back to front.

The concept wasn't invented so that people who couldn't afford to buy shares in a company could nonetheless geg into meetings like this and listen to blokes in suits discuss EBITDA and price/earnings ratios for a couple of hours. Honestly, it's not a benefit or right accorded to the appointed proxy, it's for the benefit of the shareholder who appoints him/her.

Take Tom above, he works away and can't make it tomorrow night. Should he lose his right to vote on any resolutions put to the meeting because of that? Or Mr Kenrick of this parish, he lives in the US. Should he be denied the exercise of his shareholder rights because he moved away? He's already suffering by surrounding himself with yanks! ;-)

Even some local shareholders are in their eighties or nineties and don't get out much at all. Maybe there are some in care homes or perhaps they've just had triple bypass surgery or are battling cancer.

There are any number of reasons why a shareholder may not be able to attend the meeting in person, none of which means they've forfeited their right to be represented at the meeting. As shareholders, they have the right to have their voice heard and their vote counted.

The law gives them the option of exercising those rights through a designated person who acts on their behalf. And I think if you consider the cases and hypotheticals I've outlined above, you'll agree that's the way it should be.

Dave Kelly
43 Posted 25/06/2013 at 21:47:06
Alan Williams 251;"I think EFC are mad to agree proxies invites I would say shareholders only, after all it’s a shareholders meeting isn't it?" you ask. It matters not what you think. What matters is what the Law says. Its clear, proxys are Legally entitled to be in attendance. I have, along with others exercised my legal rights to submit proxies on behalf of my fellow Shareholders.

It may well be the case that in this instance you are just been plain mischievous, I'm sure that your comments aren't down to ignorance. However for clarity, Proxy's are mechanism that have been used from "militants" from both sides of the great divide. The 100 or so that have been declared on the O/S pale into insignificance when the Chairman can call on 1000s, by default by the way of Shareholders who do not nominate a proxy or attend the meeting.

Carl Sanderson 301; In a word YES, I would advise all Shareholders ( or their proxy ) to be in the Philharmonic Hall with plenty of time to spare or face the prospect of facing a lock out.The only thing I think we can guarantee is the Bill, the Board and Robert will be bullish and provocative. They have ignored all overtures to convene a General Meeting and reinstate them rather than be forced into it via the requestion.

If our beloved Club spent as much time on looking for sponsorship, investment and delivering a business plan that moved the Club forward rather than plotting and scheming against Fans and Fan Groups. Maybe we would also be working in partnership with Liverpool City Council on projects worth £260 million and promoting The Football Quarter for the benefit of the Club and the Community that has served us so well for over 120 years

Ian Robert
44 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:35:36
James 317, As I said " I would question whether a hundred of my fellow shareholders cannot attend but are desperate for a proxy to attend on their behalf!
Some cannot attend and would like a voice...enter the proxy.....but are you telling us that in the past the committee hasnt sort out permission from non attendees to use their right of proxy??
Ste Traverse
45 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:23:22
I want to hear that Kenwright and Elstone got an absolute hammering tomorrow. Hope these two pillocks are bricking it right now and utterly dreading the meeting.

They don't deserve respect as they show none.

Eugene Ruane
46 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:53:09
Hope someone asks the question that will drop them in the shite whether they answer 'yes' or 'no'.

"Has the board any plans to stop treating supporters like fucking idiots?"

Mark Knight
47 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:13:52
Rational,pertinant questions,then take them to the fuckin cleaners...
Mark Knight
48 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:19:05
Pertinent soz...
James Asquith
49 Posted 25/06/2013 at 22:49:53
Ian 325,

"are you telling us that in the past the committee hasnt sort out permission from non attendees to use their right of proxy??"

If you're referring to the Executive Committee of the Shareholders' Association, first of all hardly anyone currently on the committee was on it last time the club had a General Meeting, so this committee certainly hasn't. Previous Chairmen and Secretaries have at times been nominated as proxies by shareholders (members and non-members of the Association) who were unable to attend.

To my knowledge there has never been any kind of organised effort on the part of the Association to match up shareholders who can't attend with a long list of non-shareholders wanting to stand as proxies. But then the SA goes back to 1938 which is just a little before my time. So I suppose anything is possible.

As to how many people genuinely can't attend, I'd point out that the meeting has been scheduled for 6PM on a weekday. A quick check of the register shows there are 944 entries with a post code other than "L" (Liverpool) or "CH" (which includes the Wirral). Some of those are duplicates and some are actually local address but nobody's bothered to put the postcode in (the register REALLY needs some data cleaning!). There'll be a few in Wigan, Southport, Warrington, etc outside those post code areas too and there's a couple dozen with no known address at all.

But there's nearly 100 outside the UK alone, and more than twice that just in London and the surrounding area. Add in other areas of the UK more than an hour's drive away and and there's probably 500 or more who can't come if they work 9-5.

Many of those non-locals are people who've moved away but still have family in the city. Is it really so unreasonable to suppose that 100 people have independently nominated a parent/sibling/cousin/mate/etc?

Seriously, don't go looking for conspiracies where none exist.

Mark Knight
50 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:26:12
I'm back home for a week end of July,wouid love have a bevvie with any of my fellow toffeeWebers,just a thought..
Paul Jamieson
51 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:31:00
A couple of things, maybe James could answer the first: why have Everton printed a list of shareholders and their nominated proxies? Isn't this subject to the Data Protection Act as the club have been supplied by this and I'm guessing that the shareholders names and addresses aren't just published?

I just read an article on KEIOC, nothing new there, we all know their position but following the link at the bottom there are a few bombshells with regard to claims Everton have had people dressed as press photographers taking pictures of fans??? Outrageous if true. http://www.scribd.com/doc/149869298/It-s-Complicated

Bobby Thomas
52 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:45:02
To paraphrase Malcolm X.........

We have a common enemy.

We have this in common: we have a common oppressor, a common exploiter, and a common discriminator.

But once we all realise that we have this common enemy, then we unite on the basis of what we have in common.

And what we have foremost in common is that enemy: the board.

They're an enemy to all of us......

Mark Knight
53 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:57:03
@347,Fight the power...
James Asquith
54 Posted 25/06/2013 at 23:43:42
Paul,

"Maybe James could answer the first: Why have Everton printed a list of shareholders and their nominated proxies? Isn't this subject to the Data Protection Act as the club have been supplied by this and I'm guessing that the shareholders' names and addresses aren't just published?"

I don't know why they've published the list of proxies. It has given us (slightly) advance notice that some proxy forms (at least some of them hand delivered prior to the deadline) have not been properly recorded. See Tom Hughes's and Dave Kelly's comments above for just a couple of examples.

I doubt that was the intention though.

Interesting question on the DPA though. I'm no expert on data protection, but the names of shareholders in any UK company are available to the public via the registrar unless you conceal your ownership through a nominee account or in some other way (just as a random example, you could own shares through a company registered in an offshore tax haven with a less open regulatory regime than the UK).

On the other hand, I think the DPA says you can only use collected data for the the specific purpose(s) for which it was collected. In the case of proxies, the club collected their names so that they could be identified on entry to the meeting. There's no indication on the stuff I got from the club that any proxy I named would have his/her name published on the web.

I don't think it's much of an issue though. It's first and last name only - no addresses, phone numbers or other similar information. Frankly even if it is an issue for a few of those listed, I suspect those who should be listed and aren't have a bigger gripe.

Ian Smitham
55 Posted 26/06/2013 at 00:47:44
I do not know the area around the venue at all. Is anyone on here going? Are they having a quick pint before they go in? And where? Might be nice for a few to put a face to a name.

Is anyone planning on doing a report for the site on what happens?


Thomas Williams
56 Posted 26/06/2013 at 01:56:54
Will someone who is going please ask the white elephant question again.

What in full breakdown is in "Other operating costs"? How have we gone from £2.5M under Johnson to £23-24M under BK?

Finch Farm is £1.5M and loan allegedly now £4M, – where is the rest going to?

An answer to this question in my opinion will reveal all ills at our club.

Thanks

Paul Andrews
57 Posted 26/06/2013 at 07:25:40
Paul Jamieson 345,

Thanks for the link to the Keioc article.
Anyone not sure or indecisive about the carry on at our club should read this report.
It's there in black and white.
How this chairman and his board get away with it is beyond me.

It takes a very naive person to be fooled by the lies and phoney boys pen,holes in my shoes tales.Or a sycophant,of which there are one or two on ToffeeWeb.
No names mentioned,you know who you are.

Ged Alexander
58 Posted 26/06/2013 at 07:40:01
Men, this is all a sorry waste of time. Board has 84% voting rights on all issues tonight. As fles to boys, are we to wanton gods, as Hibbo might say.
Kevin Jones
59 Posted 26/06/2013 at 08:18:38
100 Proxies invited, sounds like a Berlusconi get together
Paul Andrews
60 Posted 26/06/2013 at 09:11:16
Bill is providing the bunga bunga
Kevin Tully
61 Posted 26/06/2013 at 11:03:52
Not a sniff of this story on the Echo website. You've got to give it to the club, they can control the local media as they wish.

That's one area of expertise where they always excel.

Patrick Murphy
62 Posted 26/06/2013 at 11:10:34
Kevin I think it is more a case of the local media laughing up their sleeve as EFC self-implode and the DS steal a march - yet again - and leave us further behind than we were even 20 years ago. PJ was seen as the red under the bed but even if he was he could not have done a better job of destroying Everton FC the business than the current board has and continues to do.

We would have been better off if that bloke from Carlisle who had wanted to buy MUFC in the 80s had taken over rather than True Blue Bill.

Tony Fearns
63 Posted 26/06/2013 at 13:03:00
Whilst I wouldn't want the meeting to deteriorate into a slanging match. There are too many questions to be answered by these two pricks and I fear it turn into one.
Derek Thomas
64 Posted 26/06/2013 at 13:26:48
I believe that there will only be questions that are pre-submitted. Do we have a list of these questions or do we have to wait?

My question would be along the lines of... Show me the money, specifically what is in the annual £20M+ other operating costs?

Will ToffeeWeb have people there to give us all chapter and verse of the Q & A?

Brian Waring
65 Posted 26/06/2013 at 17:25:15
This is how sceptical I am, I wouldn't put it past BK and Co to have a few plants at the meeting and when things get a bit rough for them, these plants start kicking off so the club can put an end to the meeting.
Ian Smitham
66 Posted 26/06/2013 at 17:32:51
I am in. About 100 in the bar. Sat near G Sharpe . A photographer lurking. Peroni cold its the only draught lager
Kevin Tully
67 Posted 26/06/2013 at 17:40:35
BU just tweeted Wyness is there!!
Ian Smitham
68 Posted 26/06/2013 at 17:35:47
I think I am sat next to Wyness...
Kevin Tully
69 Posted 26/06/2013 at 17:55:44
Baldy chubby lad Ian, can't miss him!

There to see he is not implicated in his absence no doubt!

Paul Andrews
70 Posted 26/06/2013 at 18:00:19
Hopefully Keith will reveal all about the Kirby shenanigans.
Gavin Ramejkis
71 Posted 26/06/2013 at 18:06:03
Be funny if Joe Anderson was sat at the back...

Calamity Kenshite says "We was talking and working with LCC on new sites"
a prophetic "Oh no you aren't you lying bastard" from the back,
"Who is that?" from Bobby Elstone,
"I'm the Mayor" followed by silence

Almost as funny as when he tried the same lie with Warren Bradley...


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