777 Partners fail to provide one shred of evidence as new Everton takeover twist emerges
Neither Farhad Moshiri nor 777 Partners have provided a “shred of evidence” that the Miami-based group are fit and proper future owners of Everton, according to The Esk.
Journalist and podcaster Paul Quinn reported via his Twitter account on 15 November that even though it’s been two months since a deal was confirmed to be agreed between Moshiri and 777, the potential future owners at Goodison are still failing to provide proof of being worthy of being in control of the Premier League club.
On 4 November, The Times reported that The FA have given approval for Josh Wander and Steve Pasko to become club directors should the takeover be completed.
It was also reported that documents have been submitted to the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority as they continue their checks on the American investment firm.
No proof, no deal?
How long is this going to go on for now?
Sure, takeovers take a long time to complete but if Everton’s prospective new owners cannot provide proof that they can be fit and proper owners after two months, isn’t that a sign in itself that they are not?
We’ve all heard the horror stories about 777 and doubts still swirl around their ability to run Everton on a financial level.
Moshiri has done a lot of bad in his time at Goodison Park but at least he’s been able to stump up the money for what he’s been able to so far.
Yes, he needs help to finish paying for the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock but we’d much rather see investment deals sought out or minority ownership sold instead.
Moshiri was just a loose cannon and didn’t take the word of those who knew what was best for Everton.
But we never doubted his ability to stump up funds for Everton.
In other Everton news, Amadou Onana could leave Goodison amid news about Manchester United.