The People's Club soar 4 points clear of Manchester United [The PLC Club]; Premiership final score: Manchester City 0:1 Everton.

A 60 minute headed 1st goal from Tim Cahill [from a Hibbert cross] gave us a well-deserved 3 pts. at Man City. We dominated most of the match and with a little more luck, could easily have reversed last season's hammering.

Amazingly, Cahill was then immediately sent off by the man in black, apparently it was for a 2nd bookable offence, for smiling too broadly and pulling his shirt up [although he didn't take it off]. What is the game coming to?

Turning to the pre-match poll, results as follows:
Man City win: top banana, madferrit, everybody doing a Liam Gallagher swagger with tattoos on show and ear-rings in etc 63%
Everton win: Man City have had this coming since last May 38%
0:0 Bore draw 0%
Score draw 0%
Congratulations to the optimistic 38% of voters.

By the way, we're now 4 pts. clear of Man. U. Not bad eh Wayne?

Premiership Preview: Away to Manchester City.

Bill is still gushing for Gulag Gold. The Russians have taken a longer look at our well-oiled machine and are beginning to flap though.

The break is nearly over, and so it's time for the usual match preview. This week sees us making the trip towards the dark interior [aka Rooney-land].

Man City v Everton [Saturday 11th September at 15.00]

Last season: Erm, we never played in the corresponding fixture last season.

A link to preview articles: here, here and here.

P2P betting exchange Betfair has the following odds for this weekend's game.

Man City to win
Back at 1.98
Lay at 2.02

The Draw
Back at 3.5
Lay at 3.6

Everton to win [huge, have we really sunk this low?]
Back at 4.5
Lay at 4.6

Don't forget to cast your match prediction, in the poll on the right hand side of this page.

On the same site, Man City's prices to go down are:
Back at 7.4, Lay at 7.6

Everton, to go down, are 6.6 and 7.2 to Back and Lay respectively.

The Handicap Premier League Champions betting is:

Man City [+44.5 pts]:
Back at 16.5, Lay at 17

Everton [+46.5 pts]:
Back at 10, Lay at 10.5

Latest [further to tonight's EGM]: Wyness in ... no news of any departures [yet].

Toffeeweb have prepared an initial summary report.

So, Keith Wyness has, at last, joined Everton. The following interview was published a couple of years ago. Read here, to learn more of what makes him tick.

No sign of JR Ewing. Maybe next year.

It was no surprise that Moyes took the spotlight in order to comment on the Rooney saga.

Independence Day? Shareholders of Everton Football Club: Proposed Agenda for Tonight's EGM.

Everton are the best Club in the world, it's just that we haven't got either the board, or the players to match. Tantalisingly and heartbreakingly, we were on our way back to Nirvana [no, not that Nirvana] with Rooney...

We stumble from one disaster to another and have become a laughing stock for some. Hence, tonight's little get together. Here's what shall be on the table.

As Meatloaf once sang, "You took the words right out of my mouth."

19:00 - THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2004
Joe Mercer Suite - Goodison Park

The SA have now compiled and presented to the board of Everton FC the following proposed agenda and guidelines for the EGM. Anyone wishing for further information or wishing to liase over specific question areas please contact our Hon. Secretary, Nick Williams on 07970 516546, who will put you in contact with the right person.

EVERTON FC COMPANY LTD SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION
PROPOSED AGENDA AND GUIDELINES
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY

1. Chairman: Open meeting, welcome, introduction, motion.

2. Steve Allinson (SA Chairman): Introduction on behalf of petitioners
- Background
- Expected standards of conduct

3. Professor Tom Cannon (Motion author): [Motion Item 1]
“The shareholders of the Company express their deep concern at the current state of affairs in the Company – in particular the failure of the Board to realise the resources to ensure that a club, which is one of the five most successful (in terms of trophies and other achievements) and one of the half dozen best supported (in terms of average gates and wider support) in England, can compete at the highest level and match the achievements of previous generations”.

4. Chairman: [Motion Item 1] Response.

5. Board of Directors: [Motion Item 2.1]
Provide a full account of the past expenditure and revenue issues which have led to the current situation in which:

(a) the manager is alleged to say that we cannot compete for salaries with the likes of Bolton Wanderers

(b) it is alleged that the Company cannot have any significant funds for signing players, and

(c) the stadium no longer lives up to its history as a world class venue or the ambitions of its supporters.

6. The Floor: [Motion Item 2.1] Questions in response, including:

- Clive Lucas: [Q 2.1.1] Investment

- Julia Sykes (SA Hon Treasurer): [Q.2.1.2] Performance

- Colm Kavanagh (SA Exec Member): [Q2.1.3] Interests

- Phil Pellow: [Q.2.1.4] Kings Dock

- Gareth Jones: [Q.2.1.5] Transparency

7. Board of Directors: [Motion Item 2.2]

Present to the EGM a strategic plan and related, achievable short, medium, and long term policies that will restore the Company’s finances and provide resources for team building, stadium development, and other related issues.

8. The Floor: [Motion Item 2.2] Questions in response, including:

- Mike Owen: [Q.2.2.1] Resources

- John Shearon: [Q2.2.2] Stadium Development

- Tony Dove: [Q.2.2.3] Training Ground

9. Board of Directors: [Motion Item 2.3]

(Calls on) all those in leadership positions at the Company, notably each individual Director, to commit themselves to use all means at their disposal to deliver these plans and related changes.

10. The Floor: [Motion Item 2.3] Questions in response, including:

- Jeremy Wyke: [Q.2.3.1] Credibility

11. Board of Directors: [Motion Item 2.4]

Demands that the members of True Blue (Holdings) Limited clarify the nature of their relationship with the Company – in particular the extent to which proper checks and balances have been set up to ensure that the interests of Everton FC are protected and conflicts of interest between the Company’s interests and those of “True Blue” and its members avoided.

12. The Floor: [Motion Item 2.4] Questions in response, including:

- Nick Williams (SA Hon Sec): [Q.2.4.1] True Blue Holdings

- Norman Jones [Q.2.4.2] Conflicts of Interest

13. Steve Allinson (SA Chairman): Closing comments on behalf of petitioners.

14. Chairman: [Motion Item 3] Meeting votes on motion.


“Failing that calls on the current board to stand aside for a new Board and related appointments able to win the full support of the total membership of the Company and the wider support base”.

NOTE: The motion calls for the current board to step aside IF and ONLY IF they have not addressed the previous motion items to the satisfaction of the members.

Since True Blue (Holdings) Ltd have exclusive Board presence and a majority shareholding we would expect the Chairman and Board to extend the courtesy of a vote by show of hands to the meeting prior to exercising, should they consider it necessary, their right to a poll and the guaranteed majority they enjoy.

15. Chairman: Declare result of vote.


16. Chairman: Close Meeting.

Whilst Souey is in the news...

Nobody really calls him 'Souey' do they? Remember these corkers? I've primarily published this list for the absolute beauty, that you'll find at the foot of the list.

SOUEY'S SAYINGS

..ON OLD FIRM CLASHES

I don't miss Rangers-Celtic games. They are rarely truly memorable.

The players go into that rarefied atmosphere terrified of making a mistake. It's not conducive to bringing out the best in any individual.

These games start at 100 miles per hour and just keep going.

..ON OLD FIRM FANS My idea of fun is not sitting in an arena where a huge proportion of the 50,000 to 60,000 fans hurl and spit abuse at each other.

People sing songs glorifying murderers. It's an unhealthy atmosphere and not one I miss.

..ON SCOTLAND JOB I've no thoughts at all on that front. I thoroughly enjoy the day-to-day running of a club side and you don't get that sort of involvement at international level.

..ON RETURNING TO SCOTLAND Having been with Rangers, I could never manage another Scottish club. Not a chance.

..ON SCOTLAND/ENGLAND RIVALRY Scotland's population is only around 5.5million. Any idiot could work it out that it cannot possibly be as competitive as a nation with 50 million.'

..ON THE MERSEY RIVALRY I believe Everton are a bigger club than Liverpool. I really mean that. Everywhere you go on Merseyside you bump into Everton supporters. That club's potential is awesome.

Li Tie, Shame Academy, Youri move? and Rooney in danger.

The site has experienced some technical difficulties over the last couple of days, but the vaccine is being developed as I type!

Part 1:

Shame Academy, simply not good enough.

Li Tie is nearing his return, he's been out since Feb. and will probably come back with a Tommy Grav. 'hair-style.' He could be forgiven for pulling clumps of hair out, with the sheer frustration of the last 7 months at Everton; I pity him for not having the distraction of being able to play.

Rooney's SAS SOS. Rooney, who now talks just like an agent, strange that, has recently asked for Everton fans to be more understanding about his move to Man U. He has received 'credible threats' due to the ill-feeling associated with the move and some gambling losses. He said that he would only have left Everton for three teams. Man U, Man U reserves and the ManU Youth Team are apparently the three in question.

What price the following comment from a pro-Proactive-crony-pundit before Christmas?
"Rooney's game has come on a long way since joining Manchester United."
I wish I could place a bet on it! Furthermore, have you ever noticed how the pundits and commentators nearly always give Man U their full 'Manchester United' title? Hardly anybody in the real world calls them that.

Youri move? A good un, if it comes off.

In keeping wih ours and BK's theatrical style, JR Ewing [or similar] may yet be unveiled tomorrow. At the EGM tomorrow's, expect the Academy to be discussed. Besides much spin, posturing and a food-fight, there is a very good chance that discussion of a share issue will also feature at the meeting.

Part 2:

Rooney & Radzinski: life, love and the influence of dirty cash.

Et tu Buté?

Radzinski is trying to kick us whilst we're down; here's hoping he blasts wide. The diminutive and often wayward shootist, is still angry with Everton over the fine placed on him.

Money may not be everything, but it's at least 19/20ths.

Rooney is forgiven by fiancee's parents over callgirls.

And the girl's family's torment became even worse during Rooney's transfer from Everton to the Mancs. I wonder why the family have forgiven, multi millionaire, Wayne for his dabbles with the ladies from the wrong side of the tracks?

Master blasters and EGM info.

A tournament that we were in, The 'British Masters' was tonight won by the old boys of the Premiership's flashest outfit. Chelsea beat Wolves 2:1 in the final. First of perhaps 2 or 3 trophies for the Chelsea project/brand this year? We lost to the RS in the same competition.

Now, here's a little information regarding the EGM this week. The day is Thursday, the time 19.30, venue: Joe Mercer Suite. The general public are not allowed in but expect a few fans to gather around the ground and in the nearest alehouses, handing out sheets and the like...

Click here to visit the Shareholders website. Click the ...Website... link to the centre left of that page to get to their front page.

You can e-mail your suggested questions for the Board [for the EGM] to the Everton shareholders at this address: info@efcsa.org

Next week's EGM at Everton Football Club, Goodison Park, info. request please

Next week's circus, sorry EGM. If anybody knows, for definite:

[1] The time that the EGM will [a] start and [b] the approx. time that it is expected to finish and
[2] The agreed [if any] meeting place for Blues who want to be outside Goodison at the time, in order to talk about recent events and distribute sheets and the like. The car park at the Park Stand/End perhaps?

Please e-mail me with any information re: '1' and '2' [above] [other URL's/web addresses, that refer to the information would do nicely], in order for me to be able to post some guidance for viewers here.

Wonderful Bluekipper:

Nothing of note to report so how about a poll?

Firstly, some of you, in particular, those clued-up individuals who use [the rather good] NewsNow.co.uk to scan for news and views may have thought things a little quiet in terms of posts, over the last couple of days. There appears to have been some sort of glitch, but I see that we're back in with the in-crowd once more. So, welcome back. In order to help with navigation, I'd be grateful if you add this site to your favourites, assuming that it is one[!] Then, any further disappearance[s] from the news wire ticker won't make much of a difference to us.

Whilst some of you have been away, you may have missed one or more of the following posts:

[1] They're back! Trimm Trabb, the King Kong of the training shoe world, is making a long-awaited come back.

[2] Parry

[3] A very belated post-Man U league position etc round up.

Besides the ridiculous graffiti [sigh] on the gantry over the M62, just before you come off at the Rocket, there is nothing much going on. A request for removal has been logged.

So, bearing in mind the relative calm and tranquility, how about a poll? The subject matter has been debated several times on the message board at Bluekipper, but has not been touched upon here yet. The question is, for those of you who go and watch the Blues, do you prefer the 'away day' experiences or the 'home match days?'

The poll is on the right hand side of this page.

See the little envelope image at the foot of each post? Clicking that allows to to send your Great Aunt Mildred a copy of any profane posts, via e-mail.