With intentions to ‘robustly defend’ such a notion, Sean Dyche now faces the onerous challenge of leading his team into a campaign of immense uncertainty, where only a massive number of points can ensure their safety from whatever sanction is determined.
With that in mind, the prospective owners have obviously begun making arrangements, with their interest in acquiring the Toffees from Farhad Moshiri having progressed well beyond the early stages.
According to the Liverpool ECHO, ‘the findings of the independent commission and any potential punishment isn’t something that 777 Partners haven’t prepared for, with sources telling the ECHO that all possible permutations, including fines and potential points deductions, were declared during the period of due diligence and have been ‘priced in’ to deal to acquire the club.’
They go on to say that the ultimate price could vary depending on which division they wind up in, before concluding, ‘Whatever the outcome, insiders maintain that it is unlikely to ‘deter’ 777 Partners from moving forward with their aspirations to acquire the football club.’
What is the value of 777 Partners?
As an institution prepared to take on such a shambles of a football club despite the developing concerns, it would be easy to infer that a large financial backing will accompany their takeover of Everton.
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That is only reinforced by their financial wealth, which has been amassed through different enterprises, including their investment ventures in Miami and their multi-football club business strategy.
According to The Sporting News, 777 Partners is worth an estimated $12 billion (£9.63 billion), making them significantly wealthier than current owner Moshiri.
While that riches will not be entirely at Dyche and Kevin Thelwell’s disposal, it will go a long way toward paying off debts, pulling them out of holes, and hopefully returning them to the top of English football in a brand new stadium.
