Now that Premier League safety has been assured for Everton, the focus of supporters has quickly turned to the takeover situation.
The ECHO understands that Farhad Moshiri has held face-to-face talks with potential owners 777 Partners in London this week after fresh doubt was cast on the deal being done. While the club’s Fan Advisory Board has called for the Premier League to dismiss the 777 takeover bid.
The Miami-based investment firm agreed to buy Moshiri's 94% stake in Everton in September, but there has been growing uncertainty around the deal. And with that pressing matter, and the draw with Luton Town and the final home game of the season against Sheffield United in mind, our Blues jury members have had their say...
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James O'Brien - I was pleasantly surprised by the willingness to fight
I still don’t think I’m over April, if I’m honest. After that rollercoaster of a month, starting with the embarrassing 6-0 defeat to Chelsea but ending with three back-to-back wins, including a Goodison derby victory, even I felt mentally done in. I couldn’t even imagine what the players and management were feeling, so I almost expected us to lose against Luton.
However, I was pleasantly surprised by the willingness to fight. I think everyone knew it was going to be a hard game, with Luton fighting for their lives and Everton being safe and dry, but the manner in which Everton played was something I was particularly happy with.
The passion shown by Jarrad Branthwaite at the end when he blocked Luton’s final chance was great and showed the eagerness to win. While unlikely,
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