Last night saw a preview of an exhibition at @EvertonStadium celebrating the Toffees’ first 11 Black male footballers. Thanks to @Everton & @SRTRC_England for organising this. Here’s our report on the event: efcheritagesociety.com/show-…

I wonder if there are any Football Administrators closer to home who may be similarly compromised 🤔

NEW: Man City verdict - Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan raises how they have "powers to assess the suitability of owners, directors and executives and we will use these powers where appropriate", saying the case "raises serious issues." Full statement

With no Premier League football this weekend we have the ideal opportunity to visit our friends in Southport for today's big game between @southport_fc v @SpennymoorTown We will be in situ from 1.00pm, any of the listed items greatly appreciated @patrick_hurley #RightToFood

The danger. Per my second to last tweet on Premier League clubs ( Manchester United already named elsewhere), wargaming action against the Premier League and guilty clubs... An old gnarly hack could be forgiven for thinking this could then give perfect cover for several traditionally very very big clubs to say.. Premier League aren't fit for purpose, haven't acted, haven't compensated us, did shit about punishing City, so... Let's get the Super League band together again. Watch this space.

One of our greatest kits

We return to Southport for tomorrow's collection at Haig Avenue. Our iconic purple van will be in situ from 1.00pm. All food donated at tomorrow's collection will be distributed to local families. @patrick_hurley #HungerDoesntWearClubColours #RightToFood

Everything you need to know about the concerns of loyal, traditional fans and then there’s Sean Dyche

The overwhelming majority of fans believe that “stadium, match-day traditions and fan engagement” are more important to their club’s heritage than on-field success, according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by the Independent Football Regulator. 32% of fans surveyed said they would experience “a high level of distress” should their club be dissolved or cease to exist. (Surprised it’s not more tbh). 56% would consider taking “some action” if their club faced the threat of being dissolved. 87% said “the location of their stadium is important to them as part of their club’s heritage - higher than on-field success (83%)”. 82% said their club’s main home shirt colours were important to them personally, with 78% “valuing” their club crest. In the nuanced trophies-v-tradition debate about what defines a club’s heritage, the 1,904 English and Welsh fans polled put club history (91%), engagement with fans (87%) and team name (86%) as “more important” to club heritage than on-field success. The IFR was established in the wake of threats to the national game by certain owners, the prospect of breakaway leagues, concerns over sustainability of some clubs and attacks on club heritage (changes to crests etc) without fan consultation. The survey, to be included in the IFR’s forthcoming State of the Game report, is followed by a social media campaign “What Happens When Saturday Doesn’t Come?” around protecting club heritage, improving fan engagement and clubs’ financial sustainability also “for the benefit of local communities”. The campaign features local businesses closely linked to clubs including Leeds United, Liverpool, Leyton Orient, Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday. youtu.be/pnaboP2eFVo?si=6wRs…

If you’re looking for the foodbank van (and why wouldn’t you?) it’s here! And we’ve got a QR code if you haven’t got food…. Or cash!

Everton fans at Wembley in 1966

Please @Everton could you let all your Stewards and know that the Foodbank is adjacent to the ticket office at the South end of the stadium. Likewise @MerseyPolice could you let your officers know. RTs welcome

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has been appointed to the Court of the Bank of England. This follows in the footsteps of many trade unionists appointed by both Labour & Conservatives. Paul will be donating all his fees to the Bank Workers Charity & Everton in the Community.

Allies, friends, football fans. ⚽️

Love this! God how I wish we had a leader I could be excited to see at one of my stadiums.

Truly nail on head by Paul

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Carney and Burnham at the Wolves game? I’d definitely by up for “O Canada” after Z Cars and a Trump Epstein Files Tifo from the 1878’s

At the very least, Everton owe their frustrated fans some form of explanation for that chaotic, embarrassing and deeply disappointing transfer window. Yes, Jack’s back and Maitland-Niles is in (and earlier Hackney+). But The Friedkin Group, the club’s CEO Angus Kinnear and the recruitment committee owe it to fans - the lifeblood of the club - to justify/clarify/apologise for a situation which saw Balogun not sign, a star like Ndiaye leave, Beto go, Armstrong almost sold, and failed late attempts for Kirkzee, Abraham and Tete (nb also reluctance from their clubs). Were they hoping for the Armstrong money to get players in? Or was it simply poor organisation, leaving things late? Everton look incredibly short of quality and numbers in attack and at full-back. So much to admire about Everton - manager, fanbase, stadium, academy, players like Pickford, Branthwaite, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Armstrong etc. But that was a poorly-handled transfer window and Everton fans have every right to be frustrated. #EFC

The PL is not “too big to fail” despite record-breaking £7+ billion revenue, combined pre-tax losses were £948 million. Even with TV and comm money pouring in, many clubs are living month to-month. Meanwhile the PL/6 continue to circle the wagons to protect themselves.