Everton FAB launches consultation on fan engagement plan

20 years ago the club knew exactly how the fans felt because they heard it in the stadium.

She also headed the Premier League review of Clubs in preparation for possible greater government regulation, that resulted in Everton being ultimately investigated by an independent commission.

She had not intended at the outset to achieve either of these outcomes, suddenly going quiet when the outcomes became apparent. She may surface claiming credit somewhere though.

I am not naive enough to believe it can make decisions. The board and owner will do that. But what it could do, is have a voice. Our voice. And try to influence on a range of issues. I am intrigued to see if a new start will allow it to influence more.

Regularly update on the supporters' feelings inside Goodison, at the away matches, in the streets and on the forums with contributions and views from supporters globally. As I've kept saying, we got accused, victimised and practically abandoned the hope to be soon previous regime. The relationship is fractured with the one constant in Everton Football Club. We are suspicious and hurting.

For the new owners, that needs repairing and the trust rebuilding. And it hasn't just been the last 2 years. It's been 30 years and more, with one constant thorn in our side holding us back.

With a new Chair of the FAB and likely new owners, I'm willing to give it a chance. Otherwise, we will just rant at each other on here and other places without having an effect.

With Moshiri and Kenwright gone, it may get a second crack at influencing the thought process of the board towards the supporters' concerns and wants.

Who knows, but I'm willing to give it a go. And by that, I mean I would gladly get involved if deemed suitable.

I have years of experience in influencing senior leadership (convince it that it's their idea). Most importantly, I have a lifetime experience of Everton from as early as I can remember (1976-ish). I've seen the full spectrum of underachievement to success to mediocrity to flirting with our proud heritage of remaining in the top flight of English football.

I didn't mean this to sound like a Danny party political broadcast, but I think I know enough about Everton and most importantly, the supporters. I mix with enough of them from all backgrounds.

A message to the new owners is that we need change. Real change at the top. Do not put up with and maintain what has failed for 30-plus years. It has to be a clean slate.

Wake this sleeping dog from its lazy slumber that has seen us rest on our laurels and almost walk off the cliff edge 4 times.

Change it and listen to your most important commodity, because they are constant. Your supporters. They are the ones who will be there no matter what.

The heart beat. The lifeblood. There will be many other descriptions. But we are Everton. Always have been, always will be.

Listen.

But, if we have a competent board that is honest and doesn't include Bill Kenwright and attends the games and reinstates the AGMs, I'm not sure we'd actually need one.

The 'Headlockgate' episode last season was an utter disgrace to this club and the subsequent behaviour of the board in condemning the fans and blaming them for the board's failure to attend games was nothing short of atrocious. Something must be done to make full and total amends for this egregious situation before there can be any meaningful fan engagement.

The eventual removal of part of that board of directors was not before time but the Chairman remains in place and appears to have escaped any sanctions as the rancour over his gross incompetence in leading Everton into a financial meltdown has been successfully muted by the club. He needs to be removed… immediately.

KENWRIGHT OUT!

Last season we had headlockgate and unfortunately that clearly showed the current level of fan engagement at Everton FC.

The Chairman and board of directors were clearly prepared to throw the supporters of this club under the bus for their own benefit.

The board has gone but the Owner and Chairman were again prepared to throw them under the bus for their own survival.
I do not see how the club and fans can move forward with the current Chairman still in place.

Bill Kenwright must resign as Chairman of Everton FC with immediate effect.

Then there needs to be a clear plan in place on how the club and fans move forward together.

I will comment separately on the Kenwright thread.

They treated us with contempt and disrespect and for a long time now, can't even look us in the eye.

But then, who needs directors ? They know fuck all.