Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has admitted he is worried about Everton and the recent news of the 777 Partners takeover.
The Guardian reported on 10 April that the Miami-based firm have put the takeover in doubt after asking for more time, while the debt of the club has now risen to £500million with opaque eight-figure payments also being made.
Liverpool Echo’s Tony Scott mentioned the “red flags” surrounding the 777 Partners takeover and asked Carragher if he’s worried about the future of the club.
He responded: “I do actually (worry about the club’s future). I know the points thing has caused uproar, I get all that. All of that falls on Everton and the way they’ve been run for the past few years.
“I do think what’s going on off the pitch and the ownership is bigger and more important and it needs more focus on than the Premier League and points deduction because that’s about this season.
“New owners coming in, the next five to 10 years, I think that’s a bigger worry for Everton and it should be getting more scrutiny.”
Jamie Carragher shares Everton fan scepticism over 777 Partners takeover
Carragher’s concerns, which are well-founded, extend beyond the immediate financial issues to the long-term implications of the takeover.
He rightly believes that the focus should be on the new owners and their plans for the next decade, rather than the current points deduction controversy.
The fans’ worry is that the takeover, if not scrutinised properly, could lead to further financial instability for the club, especially given the current situation.
Everton’s recent history of mismanagement and financial struggles has made the club’s supporters understandably anxious about the future.
The lack of transparency in the takeover process, coupled with the club’s significant debt, adds to the apprehension.
Carragher’s comments echo the concerns of the Goodison Park faithful, who are worried about the club’s ability to navigate these challenges and ensure a stable and prosperous future.
In other Everton news, the third-party debt has now risen to over £500million as the Toffees have had to shell out an eight-figure payment as chaos ensues.
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