The Swamp

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:37 am Just needed to get Conte out.

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:53 am That goal absolutely should have been called back.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:20 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:53 am That goal absolutely should have been called back.

Totally! What game?

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:59 pm Berkeley Heights U7.

Then, to wake up this morning, and read Everton’s announcement they have signed an agreement to be sold to a Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners is the ultimate darkness. 777 began as an “investment firm” which chased litigation settlement claims. To be clear – signing an agreement is not the same as being sold – the Premier League have to approve the deal, but this is who we are now. 777 are not serious pedigreed owners who arrive with a blueprint and vision to restore the club to its traditional perch O’glory. These are bargain hunters looking to acquire and exploit distressed assets. With losses of over $534M over the past 5 years, and the Premier League about to rule on the club for breaches of Financial Fair Play, that could pretty well be Everton’s club nickname right now. The ultimate footballing distressed asset. Read this grim interview, in which the new owners – who yes, have cocaine convictions, allegations of fraud, illegal loans and failure to pay bills littered across their past – predict football is going to enter a period of “Hyper Commercialization.” Turns out, all this time, I have been cheering for a club that was already dead, with accounts so toxic, they scared off serious buyers. All that is left is for footballing buzzards to come in and pick the bones. We Everton fans have yearned for new ownership for so long. Now we live out every dark adage – “be careful what you wish for, it could come true” and “It could always be worse.” Cue Fast Car on Repeat.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:14 pm From the Men In Blazers newsletter this morning:

Then, to wake up this morning, and read Everton’s announcement they have signed an agreement to be sold to a Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners is the ultimate darkness. 777 began as an “investment firm” which chased litigation settlement claims. To be clear – signing an agreement is not the same as being sold – the Premier League have to approve the deal, but this is who we are now. 777 are not serious pedigreed owners who arrive with a blueprint and vision to restore the club to its traditional perch O’glory. These are bargain hunters looking to acquire and exploit distressed assets. With losses of over $534M over the past 5 years, and the Premier League about to rule on the club for breaches of Financial Fair Play, that could pretty well be Everton’s club nickname right now. The ultimate footballing distressed asset. Read this grim interview, in which the new owners – who yes, have cocaine convictions, allegations of fraud, illegal loans and failure to pay bills littered across their past – predict football is going to enter a period of “Hyper Commercialization.” Turns out, all this time, I have been cheering for a club that was already dead, with accounts so toxic, they scared off serious buyers. All that is left is for footballing buzzards to come in and pick the bones. We Everton fans have yearned for new ownership for so long. Now we live out every dark adage – “be careful what you wish for, it could come true” and “It could always be worse.” Cue Fast Car on Repeat.

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:43 am I don’t mind it other than the collars. I’m sure this further exposes me as a newbie but collars always look stupid.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:47 am

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:43 am I don’t mind it other than the collars. I’m sure this further exposes me as a newbie but collars always look stupid.

Hard disagree

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:14 pm From the Men In Blazers newsletter this morning:

Then, to wake up this morning, and read Everton’s announcement they have signed an agreement to be sold to a Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners is the ultimate darkness. 777 began as an “investment firm” which chased litigation settlement claims. To be clear – signing an agreement is not the same as being sold – the Premier League have to approve the deal, but this is who we are now. 777 are not serious pedigreed owners who arrive with a blueprint and vision to restore the club to its traditional perch O’glory. These are bargain hunters looking to acquire and exploit distressed assets. With losses of over $534M over the past 5 years, and the Premier League about to rule on the club for breaches of Financial Fair Play, that could pretty well be Everton’s club nickname right now. The ultimate footballing distressed asset. Read this grim interview, in which the new owners – who yes, have cocaine convictions, allegations of fraud, illegal loans and failure to pay bills littered across their past – predict football is going to enter a period of “Hyper Commercialization.” Turns out, all this time, I have been cheering for a club that was already dead, with accounts so toxic, they scared off serious buyers. All that is left is for footballing buzzards to come in and pick the bones. We Everton fans have yearned for new ownership for so long. Now we live out every dark adage – “be careful what you wish for, it could come true” and “It could always be worse.” Cue Fast Car on Repeat.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:17 am North London Derby goes bonkers!

[+] spoiler

Spurs win 2-2!

Rex wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:54 am Sheffield United finding out what happens when you *don’t* have unlimited money

Baloney wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:20 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:54 am Sheffield United finding out what happens when you *don’t* have unlimited money

Currently the 3 relegations spots are occupied by last seasons promotions

Shirley wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:35 pm

Baloney wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:20 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:54 am Sheffield United finding out what happens when you *don’t* have unlimited money

Currently the 3 relegations spots are occupied by last seasons promotions

I like to think that Chelsea still has a shot at relegation.

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:58 am Someone in Sheffield came to the game prepared.