Chairman of Everton Fan Advisory Board provides update on 777 acquisition after further discussions
777 Partners chief executive Don Dransfield is said to have held groundbreaking talks with Dave Kelly, chairman of Everton’s fan advisory board, ahead of the club’s proposed takeover.
Kelly suggests that, if communication between the potential new owners and fans continues at the level they have so far, it could be a game changer in the eyes of uncertain fans about 777.
Although he was quick to point out that the discussions couldn’t get too deep as they weren’t allowed to discuss Everton specifically, Kelly was impressed by Dransfeild’s football experience as a fan of Barnsley.
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Speaking to the Everton Fan Advisory Board YouTube channel, Kelly shared the news:
“What’s great about this early stage is they’ve been reaching out and talking to different groups over the last few days.
“Even though it’s extremely difficult and they can only respond informally if they continue to engage the fans and the level they intend to achieve, I think it will be a game changer for the vast majority of Evertonians. Looking back at the seven years Farhad Moshiri has been here, he has never held meetings of this scale or nature.
“We are talking about football in general, their model and their other clubs. I’m very impressed with him. I have been to the Finch Farm CEO’s office many times over the years and it was refreshing to go there and talk to someone with a football background.
“We have empathy for each other – me as a patient Evertonian and him as a heartbroken Barnsley supporter. He is extremely intelligent and articulate.
“His background, as he was CEO of Man City Football Group and before that he held the same role at Red Bull Football Group. He has an impressive CV.
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Positive steps towards building trust
There has been a lot of speculation and doubt surrounding the possibility of 777 Partners taking over Everton, with a new story seemingly putting new pressure on the group every day, from legal issues to fan discontent. grave elsewhere.
However, they have now taken steps to allay fan concerns, with Dransfield personally meeting with fans to explain the band’s position. Even when discussions failed to delve deep into the club, he still tried to calm nerves by sharing his and the group’s vision of football in general.
777 Partners already has a portfolio of different clubs around the world, including Seville in Spain, Genoa in Italy, Hertha Berlin in Germany and as far afield as Melbourne Victory in Australia.
These are the clubs that Dransfield could be talking about in a bid to allay concerns and the discussions certainly seem positive enough to impress the supporters’ advisory committee.
In other Everton news, Jack Harrison admitted six words after the Luton game.
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