We are an independent body for in-depth consultation with the
@Everton
hierarchy, focussing on long-term strategic issues.
๐ง FAB
@EFC
-FanAdvisoryBoard.com
Please find our statement below.
Ahead of our scheduled (separate) meetings with both Mr. Moshiri and EFC in the 3rd week of May, we have additionally requested an emergency meeting with the club to express our concerns and seek clarification for the benefit of our supporters.
We have developed a statement under the guidance of barrister,
@thepubliclawyer
.
It has been submitted to
@Everton
and the
@PremierLeague
, with a request that it is formally considered as part of the Clubโs appeal.
Full details on FAB website:
Please RT๐
We have issued a statement following yesterday's announcement by the Premier League.
The only consistency throughout has been the inconsistency.
The statement is also available on our website -
Please share ๐๐
#FootballWithoutFansIsNothing
Ahead of the upcoming PSR hearing, we have submitted a Fan Impact Statement via
@Everton
and the
@premierleague
that sets out the implications a further charge would have for supporters, the community, Club staff, and the broader football family.
Details:
What a day and what a week!
Huge props to
@The1878s
for creating scenes like this, and our fellow Evertonians for dragging this team over the line yet again in the face of all the enormous challenges that this unprecedented season has brought.
We. Shall. Not. Be. Moved.๐UTFT๐
We have written to the Chair of the
@premierleague
to highlight the lack of consideration of supporter views in the recent case against
#Everton
and to request involvement in the appeal process.
๐ตUpdate๐ต
We can confirm that the
@premierleague
have passed our statement & submissions to the Commission's Appeal Board.
While they have not yet agreed to consider it, we hope this moves us a step closer to having the fans' voice heard at the appeal.
Further updates to follow.
We have developed a statement under the guidance of barrister,
@thepubliclawyer
.
It has been submitted to
@Everton
and the
@PremierLeague
, with a request that it is formally considered as part of the Clubโs appeal.
Full details on FAB website:
Please RT๐
Find the attached correspondence that we have forwarded to
@DCMS
following today's Select Committee. I'm sure fellow
Blues will be delighted in the way the select Committee dealt
with the proceedings today.
Some say sport and Politics should mix, they are intrinsically
linked
As we await the appeal outcome (and we're in the dark like everyone else) it's worth noting the unity in our fanbase since the points deduction.
No matter the outcome we should be proud of the unity shown and maintain that sense of togetherness going forward.
#WeShallNotBeMoved
We would like to place on record the enormous help and support that
@henrywinter
has provided in promoting our work and encouraging fan engagement through his - often brave - writing.
We look forward to working with you again soon Henry - best wishes from us all ๐
Everton FAB
Some personal news: Iโm leaving
@thetimes
@TimesSport
โฉ. Been made redundant. Iโve loved my eight years there, great people, I thank them for the platform and I leave as current
@SportSJA
and
@WeAreTheFSA
Football Journalist of the Year ๐
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Last night we met with officials from EFC for a scheduled quarterly meeting.
We were informed at very short notice that there would be no Board representatives attending the meeting - contrary to the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding we have in place with EFC
It's not just about the Blues at Goodison today.
60+
#Everton
Supporter Groups from around the globe have spoken out: "We stand side by side with our fellow Evertonians in supporting all the efforts to challenge this excessive penalty."
#EFCUnity
#WeShallNotBeMoved
#EFCMUN
๐
The loss of Michael Jones, a lifelong Evertonian who followed the Blues home and away, has left us all devastated.
The thoughts of everyone at Everton remain with Michael's family, friends and colleagues.
We will now be working with Michael's family on an appropriate andโฆ
Today we bid farewell to a wonderful Evertonian and a great servant to our club - the amazing Lily Barnes.
Deepest condolences to all of her friends and family from everyone at the Everton FAB
RIP Lily ๐
More than 9,000 Blues will travel to our FA Cup fixture in January.
Theyโve had to pay 150% above what it would cost for the same match in the Premier League.
Thatโs not right.
Join us in calling for a cap on prices for Cup fixtures and put the interests of supporters first.
Thanks to everyone who attended or tuned into our online coverage of our Supporters Meeting and to our speakers
@AndyBurnhamGM
and
@MetroMayorSteve
.
As mentioned, please find attached the letter that has been sent to the PL from Dame Sue Owen, Sir Brendan Barber and Mark Carney.
Many thanks to our fellow Evertonians who have contacted us regarding SKYโs reporting ahead of our home fixture against Newcastle last night.
We share their concerns and have spoken to the club who have advised us that they have contacted SKY to discuss this issue.
We have today written to 3 stakeholders with a major impact on the next steps for our Club: Farhad Moshiri, the Premier League and 777 Partners.
๐ขFull Statement below
๐ฅ๏ธOnline Fan Engagement Meeting
๐ This Weds (27th) @ 7pm
โ๏ธRegister:
Please share๐๐
We share the concerns of fellow Evertonians on the back of tonightโs article about potential investment.
We have spoken to the Club within the last half hour and will follow this up with further discussions in the morning, with the aim of providing a fuller update then.
Big shoutout to our colleagues at the
@EFC_FansForum
who have supported our requests to try to combat poverty chanting by working with the club to have the
@SFoodbanks
logo shown whenever the chants started.
Well done to all involved ๐
#HungerDoesntWearClubColours
"Feed the Scousers " "Sign on sign'
A club and its fan base standing together as one. It's not big or smart to chant about poverty and food insecurity
Another massive collection today, thank you for your genorosity
#HungerDoesntWearClubColours
#RightToFood
@CBobblers1878
@EFC_FansForum
Weโre in a weaker position now that when we entered the transfer window.
Evertonians deserve an explanation as to why the commitments havenโt been delivered.
Weโve asked for that explanation to be provided as soon as possible.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in making tonight the success it was. The volunteers in the fan groups, the fans who attended, the press who covered it and
@TheWinslowHotel
for having us all.
A fanbase united once more.
We are Everton - and we will NOT be moved!
#UTFT
๐
9 weeks ago we wrote asking to meet Mr Moshiri to discuss the Clubโs future. ย
Weโre now told heโll meet in the 3rd week of May - 12 weeks after we first asked.
We are deeply disappointed by the delay and lack of urgency to address fan concerns and will continue to seek answers.
Katie from
@The1878s
spoke about their efforts at the Supporters Meeting on Wednesday and repeated the key message: Don't give the FA/PL any excuse to punish us more!
๐ตNo pyro in GP
๐ตStay off the pitch
๐ตDon't throw anything on the pitch
#WeShallNotBeMoved
#UTFT
#PleaseShare
If you aren't aware of James Rosales' story then click thru to his pinned post.
Mistakenly being tagged in Everton posts when we signed James Rodriguez instantly made him an Evertonian and he's travelled from Texas to be at Goodison today to cheer us on!
Enjoy your day
@jamesro
๐
Weโre aware of the comments made by a FAB member on Twitter today.
It was made in a personal capacity and does not represent the views of the FAB.
The individual has tendered his resignation, which has been accepted.
We will provide an update on a replacement in due course.
We took the opportunity to ask Farhad Moshiri the questions raised during our recent supporters meetings.
You can watch the discussion between our Chair and Mr Moshiri here.
The recording of our live Twitch stream of yesterday's Supporters Meeting is now available for viewing on our YouTube.
Thanks again to all who attended/supported and our guest speakers
@MetroMayorSteve
,
@AndyBurnhamGM
,
@The1878s
and
@EFC_FansForum
๐
FAB members will be in attendance when Richard Masters (Chief Executive at the
@premierleague
) gives evidence to the DCMS Select Committee at Portcullis House - "the new independent regulator and...profit and sustainability rules...could be discussed"
๐๐ฝ๏ธ
We urge all football fans to ask their MP to support
1) Find MPโs email @
2) Use our letter template (link in replies) or your own words
3) Email to your MP
4) Post it on here with
#EDM79
and tag your MP
Please share.
Thank you๐
Find the attached correspondence that we have forwarded to
@DCMS
following today's Select Committee. I'm sure fellow
Blues will be delighted in the way the select Committee dealt
with the proceedings today.
Some say sport and Politics should mix, they are intrinsically
linked
Safe travels to all Blues heading up to Newcastle for tonight's game - especially those who also made the long journey down to Bournemouth on Saturday - amazing support as ever from the travelling Toffees๐ช๐
Be loud and proud - and bring back 3 points!
UTFT!
#AllTogetherNow
๐
Following on from our initial statement regarding the findings of the PL Commission, we will be holding a Supporter Meeting at the Winslow this Wednesday November 22nd at 6.30pm.
To register attendance please email your name to Events
@efc
-fanadvisoryboard.com - all welcome ๐
FAO Travelling Toffees: Please be aware of this half-time tribute and pay your respects to Jude ๐๐
Deepest sympathies to his family from all of us on the Everton Fan Advisory Board ๐
At Chelsea - Everton there will be a half time message for our son Jude who was stillborn April 2nd.
Weโre in the West Lower and want to be โin the momentโ
Please could I ask someone to try and film the screen for us?A special moment and one we wish to keep. RT. Thank you ๐
We have received responses to 2 of the 3 letters we sent on Monday.
Our letter to the PL was delayed due to technical issues on our side. The PL has committed to replying next week.
We will comment on all 3 responses more fully once we have received and digested them all.
Our colleagues at
@EFC_FansForum
have our full support in writing to the head of the
@FA_PGMOL
Something needs to change.
Please read, share and support Blues ๐๐๐
Evertonians have had enough.
Today we have written to
@FA_PGMOL
head Howard Webb, to address the standard of officiating in Everton matches and the wider game. We await a response.
Link to our recent meeting with EFC ๐
Weโd like to thank the EFC officials who attended, but were disappointed that after rearranging the meeting twice at their request and the ongoing concerns about the running of the Club, a Board Member did not attend
Yesterday, FAB Chair
@DavefcKelly
attended a meeting between the
@premierleague
and
@WeAreTheFSA
along with several fellow fan representatives from other PL clubs.
We will provide more detail in the near future.
FAB Chair
@DavefcKelly
:
"Weโve now had three hearings, overseen by three different commissions, applying three different approaches and reaching three different conclusions...it looks like the Premier League is literally making this up as they go along."
Today, we remember Michael Jones.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him. He will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace Michael ๐
We can confirm that Dave Kelly has now been appointed as our permanent Chair, with Tony Sampson moving into the Vice Chair role.
Scott McAllister has also joined the team after narrowly missing out in this summerโs FAB election.
Massive thanks to
@evertonshirt
and family for taking time out of their busy matchday to come and visit our
@EFC_FanAdvisory
Drop-in at St Luke's - and for inspiring a victory! ๐
We hope you've had an amazing trip - safe travels home to HK and keep the faith! ๐
#AllTogetherNow
Following several requests from Blues who can't attend in person we will be attempting to broadcast tomorrow's Supporter Meeting live (unmanned) in 2 ways:
Audio: Twitter/X Space (here)
Video: FAB Twitch*
*no account needed - just click to view
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FAB members will be in attendance when Richard Masters (Chief Executive at the
@premierleague
) gives evidence to the DCMS Select Committee at Portcullis House - "the new independent regulator and...profit and sustainability rules...could be discussed"
๐๐ฝ๏ธ
Solidarity with
@NUFC
fans and
@nufctrust
The incoming football regulator needs to address the appalling way that matchgoing fans are treated by the powers-that-be. Clubs need more power and fans need more of a voice.
Something needs to change.
#FootballWithoutFansIsNothing
Our loyalty is taken for granted time and time again. Something needs to change!
This is an issue that needs to be addressed by the incoming football regulator.
@WeAreTheFSA
Our role is to ensure Evertonian views are represented at the highest levels of EFC.
Weโll be holding a series of meetings to meet fans, ensuring that current views are passed directly to the Club; details to be shared shortly.
Please get in touch if youโd like to be involved.
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We think the statement fails to acknowledge the true strength of feeling across the fanbase and fails to recognise our consistent calls for the Club hierarchy to find a way to bridge the divide between Club and fans.
Huge congratulations to top Toffee,
@EdsaEfc
member and wheelchair basketball star Charlie McIntyre who has made it onto the final three person shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year!
All the best for tonight's ceremony Charlie! ๐๐๐
Wheelchair basketball star Charlie McIntyre is on the final three person shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year
Previous winners include Andy Murray, Tom Daley and Wayne Rooney
Read Charlie's thoughts here:
We have joined other PL fan groups in opposing the recently announced changes to the football schedule over the Christmas period, which show little or no regard of the disruption caused to match-going supporters.
Several of our members representing the FAB and honouring our amazing captain Seamus Coleman at the
@EvertonHeritage
event at Goodison this evening ๐๐๐
#60Grand
We have now received a response from the Premier League to the letter we sent last week.
As previously stated, we will comment on all 3 responses more fully once we have digested them all.
We have received responses to 2 of the 3 letters we sent on Monday.
Our letter to the PL was delayed due to technical issues on our side. The PL has committed to replying next week.
We will comment on all 3 responses more fully once we have received and digested them all.
Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Thank you to all Blues who have had their say on the proposed takeover by 777.
We have collated and consolidated all feedback into a list of questions which was sent to 777 via EFC on Friday and can be viewed on our website.
Please share/RT ๐
Having reached out to our counterparts at
@WestHam
to invite them to our Drop-in on Saturday, we've had a great chat tonight sharing our experiences and challenges to try to assist them with setting up their FAB.
A rising tide raises all ships ๐๐ป๐ช๐ป
#FootballWithoutFansIsNothing
Great to meet the
@EFC_FanAdvisory
earlier. A really good bunch of people who have done a great job of building a truly independent fan advisory board. Something all fan advisory boards should be! May the best team win on Saturday!
๐ต SUPPORTER MEETING๐ต
๐ฃ๏ธThis Sunday, ahead of the Villa match we will be holding a Supporter Meeting with guest speakers
@MetroMayorSteve
and
@AndyBurnhamGM
๐งRegister your attendance by emailing your name to Events
@efc
-fanadvisoryboard.com
๐More to follow. Please share๐
As we mark the 35th anniversary, we unite with fellow football supporters to honour the memory of the 97 and stand in solidarity with all those affected by the Hillsborough tragedy.
#JusticeForThe97
๐ฏ๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
Our thoughts today, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 97 fans who will never be forgotten.
Youโll Never Walk Alone.
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As speculation builds about investment/ownership/strengthened leadership at EFC, we also urge any prospective investors/future leaders to prioritise engaging with and understanding the views of Evertonians - something the current board has decided not to do this year
Today weโre publishing the response from Everton to the questions raised by supporters in the open meetings held in January.
Weโd like to thank all those who attended the meetings in person and online for sharing their views and opinions.
Following his incredibly moving interview, we express our strongest support to our former forward
@richarlison97
and reinforce his important message about the need to take care of your mental health and seek help.
Every Evertonian is with you, Richy. ๐
A massive thankyou to Matt and his colleagues for all their assistance and hard work on this document - on behalf of all of the FAB and all our fellow Evertonians.
#WeShallNotBeMoved
๐ช๐
Very pleased to have been able to help with this. Brilliant work from the FAB in representing the fan base. The fansโ voices will be heard. More thoughts on this later.
Welcome to all our new followers on the back of our Secretary's star turn at the
@CommonsCMS
hearing today!
Please click the Linktree in our bio to follow us elsewhere and check out our website to learn more about what we do.
Please spread the word! ๐๐
Here is a short video to provide an update about our "meet and greet" with 777.
Any fan/fan group questions should be emailed to us [FAB
@efc
-fanadvisoryboard.com] in our capacity as the fan-elected body that liaises with EFC directly on strategic matters.
Today weโre publishing the questions raised by Evertonians during our open meetings.
Weโve shared these with the Club, as well as the ongoing concerns across the fanbase about the direction and running of the Club.
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We thank those Club officials that did attend and who engaged in constructive discussion/consultation on matters that are important to Evertonians, such as:
โข Transition to the new stadium
โข Governance
โข Investment
โข Fan engagement
โข Embracing the heritage of our Club
Ahead of this evening's (UK) Fan Engagement Meeting we have published copies of the correspondence we sent to the Premier League, 777 Partners and Farhad Moshiri on Monday March 25th.
The 3 letters can be read in full on the FAB website:
Tomorrow the campaign against the unfair treatment of
@everton
by the
@premierleague
goes up a gear.
The meeting will hear about a major development so is well worth attending. ๐๐ป
This is now not just Evertonโs fight.
Itโs everyoneโs.
Register here >
An update on the situation regarding the downstairs area at St Luke's.
#Everton
no longer provide refreshments there this season so
@HomebakedBakery
are there on a trial basis for 3 games.
Pop in to see them on Saturday and catch Pat Nevin with
@EvertonHeritage
as well ๐๐
Barrister Matt Stanbury
@thepubliclawyer
will be joining
@GiuliaBould
on
@bbcmerseysport
from 6pm this evening to discuss the
#Everton
appeal against the 10-point deduction.
Thanks again to Matt for his assistance with our statement ๐๐
Tune in here:
We have developed a statement under the guidance of barrister,
@thepubliclawyer
.
It has been submitted to
@Everton
and the
@PremierLeague
, with a request that it is formally considered as part of the Clubโs appeal.
Full details on FAB website:
Please RT๐
To all Evertonians far and wide,
To you and yours, from us and ours we wish you a happy and successful 2024 (especially for Everton!)
Thank you for all of your help and support throughout an extremely challenging and eventful year.
Happy Blue Year!
Your Fan Advisory Board ๐
The FAB held its quarterly Club meeting on 7 February.
The Club's summary can be found via the link below.
The FAB continues to seek clarity on the appeals process and ownership.
We would hate to see any Evertonians get a stadium ban. Or even worse, be subject to criminal prosecution
The FA will be enforcing tougher sanctions that could include partial/full stadium closures
Full statement๐
#StayInTheStands
#SupportFromTheStands
Solidarity with the Newcastle United Supporters Trust
@nufctrust
The lack of consideration for match-going fans goes on, and we will continue to fight against it alongside
@WeAreTheFSA
Something has to change - we're all in this together.
#FootballWithoutFansIsNothing
๐จ 7pm Kick off on a Saturday night for Fulham away in the FA Cup! Once again, our loyal fans have been shafted royally to satisfy broadcasters! Something has to change!! ๐จ
Here are our thoughts on the matter.
Thanks to all the Blues that stopped for a chat in St Luke's today - especially those with positive comments about our work and doubly especially to "Dr Everton" David France who also said hello! ๐๐๐๐
We will be at St Luke's from 11.30am tomorrow if anybody wants a chat about our work, or about all things Everton.
Thanks as ever to our colleagues in
@EvertonHeritage
for hosting us ๐๐๐
Huge congratulations to our fellow Toffee and all round superstar
@GiuliaBould
and her colleagues who made this brilliant series.
If you haven't listened to it yet Blues then you're missing a real treat - rectify that! ๐๐ป๐
/Pablo
Speechless.
EVERTON: Nothing Will Be The Same... Best podcast at the
#SJA2023
@SportSJA
This is a dream come true. Proper thank you's to follow plus Chappers on the pic. I'm in shock right now
Blues, it's coming home
#EFC
๐
Following Sunday's in-person Supporter Meeting, we are now inviting overseas Blues to have their say via Zoom sessions in 3 separate timezones this Thursday (18th):
Americas: 6pm (CST)
Europe: 7pm (CET)
Asia Pacific: 8.30pm (ACST)
Register here:
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Weโll continue working with the club, providing input into important and future decisions while also raising strategic matters as they emerge.
A summary of the meeting will be published over the coming days.
We have been updated by EFC that Board members, alongside members of the Executive Leadership Team are currently working their way through the approx 70 questions we asked on fansโ behalf.
We will continue to press for the responses and will publish them in full once received.
Today weโre publishing the questions raised by Evertonians during our open meetings.
Weโve shared these with the Club, as well as the ongoing concerns across the fanbase about the direction and running of the Club.
Richard Masters of the
@premierleague
at the
@CommonsCMS
Select Committee today...
"It is fans that matter - without fans we don't have a game"
FAB Secretary Julie Clarke keeping a close eye on proceedings ๐
Watch:
#FootballWithoutFansIsNothing
Safe travels to the 4000 Evertonians heading to our 3rd Round FA Cup tie at Selhurst Park tonight.
Incredible support as ever from our fellow Blues on a Thursday night just a few days into the new year and thanks again to
@CPFC
for keeping the ticket prices sensible ๐
UTFT! ๐
Massive thanks to the folks at
@FalconBluesTV
who have made a verbal recording of our 25-page witness statement in order to make it more accessible for fellow Blues.
Click through to listen. ๐๐ป๐
Well done ๐๐ป
With kind permission we have made a transcript of the
@EFC_FanAdvisory
25 page letter to the Appeal Board requesting that it is formally considered as part of the Clubโs appeal. You can listen below.
Documents available here.
Huge thanks to all those Blues who joined our open meetings over the last few days.
We appreciate all the views, thoughts & questions that have been raised.
It couldnโt be clearer that Evertonians want answers and action.
Summaries of the meetings will be published shortly.
Congratulations to Phil Jagielka on an outstanding career.
Enjoy your retirement
@PJags06
and thank you for your service to Everton - you will always get a warm welcome back ๐
As we requested, the FAB chair has been invited to an introductory meeting with 777 tomorrow morning.
(NB This is just an initial "meet and greet" and does not affect Thursday's Fan Engagement session where we will gather and collate fan questions to ask 777 at a later date)
Everton FC is far more than a football club, far more than numbers on a spreadsheet and far more important to the region that sporting rivalry.
I'll be meeting 777 Partners tomorrow to outline fan's concerns and get answers to the questions that I and many others have.