Everton’s Fan Advisory Board is pressing for clarity from the club’s owner, potential buyers, and the Premier League regarding the delayed approval of the proposed Goodison takeover.
The supporters’ group has issued open letters to all concerned parties, expressing their concerns about the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the completion of the purchase from Farhad Moshiri by 777 Partners. They assert that Everton has been left in a state of limbo, unable to proceed due to the uncertainty surrounding whether 777 Partners possesses the requisite resources to finalize the transaction.
The Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, has been specifically addressed in the letters, with fans highlighting how the ongoing indecision has contributed to the team’s struggle to escape the relegation battle, exacerbated by controversial points deductions for spending rule violations.
The letter to Masters emphasizes the fans’ frustration over the lack of clarity and the negative impact it has had on the team’s performance, given the prevailing atmosphere of anxiety and anger among supporters.
Farhad Moshiri, the current owner, has maintained silence since the announcement of the sale to 777 last September. Concerns have been raised regarding the financial stability of the club if the Premier League were to block the deal with the American investment firm.
Public statements from Farhad Moshiri have been conspicuously absent since the announcement of the sale six months ago, raising further apprehension among supporters.
Here are the key facts and figures before Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Everton. Bournemouth are unbeaten in their six Premier League home games against Everton, winning the past two while scoring three goals both times However, the Blues have won their past two Premier League games against the Cherries, though both were at Goodison Park. Everton are on the longest winless run in the Premier League, and failure to win at Bournemouth would mean equaling their record such run of 12 games from August to October 1994.The Toffees have scored just one goal in their past five league away games, despite having 65 shots, seven big chances, and an xG of 4.8. In their most recent away fixture, they had 23 shots against Manchester United – their most without a goal in an away league match since August 2010 at Aston Villa.
Antoine Semenya has scored four goals in his past five league appearances, as many as his first 30.
Dominic Solanke has scored 15 Premier League goals this season, with only Josh King (16 in 2016-17) ever netting more for Bournemouth in a campaign. Nine of those goals have given the Cherries the lead – the most of a player for any side in the competition in 2023-24, and an all-time Bournemouth record in a season in the division.
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