777 Partners sent clear message as potential Everton mess set to grow
Standard Liege fans have hit out at investors, 777 Partners, in the last 48 hours, amid rumours of a renewed Everton takeover attempt.
The fans are unhappy with the way the club has been run since they were taken over in 2022, after a sixth-placed finish last season, with Sacha Tavolieri sharing their protests on Twitter.
After the failed takeover of Everton by MSP Sports Capital, Farhad Moshiri re-entered talks with 777 Partners over a potential investment agreement [The Athletic].
The protest banner part read: “Your galaxy shouldn’t be damaging our future.”
Concerns continue to grow around the ownership situation
Everton fans have been rightfully concerned surrounding the situation with investment into the club, after the reported deal for MSP Capital to invest in the club fell through, leaving Moshiri to scramble around in search of new investment, as the risk of financial issues grows.
When there are active protests against the ownership of a team by a company that now wants to invest in Everton, there are sure to be concerns raised over the eligibility of any bid. Regardless of the funds involved, fans will want reassurance that they are the right people to have in charge.
Solace can be taken in the fact that a full takeover seems unlikely at present [Alan Myers, 24 August], which would likely limit the influence 777 Partners have over the daily running of the club.
All of the financial questions around Everton are underlined by a Premier League investigation over profit and sustainability regulations and a £430million loss over the last five years, which has been described as bizarre [Sunday People, 20 August], with the threat of points being wiped.
This is just yet more potential mess emerging in the background.
In other Everton news, the board are set to respond to a new transfer development in the coming hours.