Phil Brabbins

[John O'Connell @jdpoc]

Tories are still desperately trying to claim that they 'back our armed forces'.

Here's a reminder of 14 years of the Tories decimation of our military capability, shredding of numbers, equipment, resources and budgets.

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

The fourth official confirms there will only be three added minutes as Liverpool are defending a lead.

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@ianparkin71 @redhod99 Sir Alex certainly got into politics!

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Premier League execs are about to jet off on their summer holidays, but what are they doing about those Man City charges?

18+ GambleAware

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@Everton My Dad, versus Accrington in the cup in January 1975. We were both at the cup game versus Bournemouth earlier this year.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Decibels, drama and seismic transfers on the stairs. Goodison Park has had it all. #EFC

[Appleby Eden C.C @applebyedencc]

Busy week ahead for the senior teams…
Tuesday: 1st XI v Sedgwick (H) 6pm
Wednesday: Women & Girls v Penrith (A) 6pm
Saturday: 1st XI v Shireshead (H) 1pm
2nd XI v Ulverston 2s (A) 1pm
Sunday: 1st XI v Burscough (A) 1pm
3rd XI v Ingleton 2s (H) 1pm

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@ApplebyAFC Superb effort fellas!! Well done!! Enjoy the night 🍺🍺

[Appleby Eden C.C @applebyedencc]

🎥🏏 Appleby Eden CC now has a YouTube channel! 🚀 Subscribe and catch live streams of all home games from anywhere in the world! https://t.co/Cqfw2gHhrq

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

77 years after Dad’s first game at Goodison we had probably our last visit today. Have some fantastic memories of the place but now looking forward to hopefully happy times at BMD. Three generations of blues!

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@henrywinter Not sure it was all down to poor finishing Henry. The quality and scarcity of the chances created was the problem.

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@Everton DCL

[Appleby Eden C.C @applebyedencc]

@ElectricityNW, would you like to explain why our only access to our property has been blocked off and a hole dug on our land, all without any notice or permission?

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

For all their financial and footballing travails, Everton represent an attractive proposition for an intelligent investor because of the number of people who are so passionate about the club. Takeovers are all about the money but Everton are worth buying because they mean so much to so many people. The numbers to look at are not only financial but also those who live and breathe Everton.

If Dan Friedkin needed to do due diligence into the heart and soul of Everton Football Club he need only look at the number of staff and fans signing up for the Goodison Sleepout on October 11. They’re again fund-raising for local kids at risk of homelessness.

Or Friedkin could look at the 60+ other vital initiatives that Everton In The Community are involved in, including mental health projects, suicide prevention, education interventions and empowering disabled people. Just because the tenure of majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri descended into shambles, especially on recruitment at certain times, didn’t mean the club was inherently flawed. There is plenty right about Everton.

Clubs are so much more than a first team, even if footballing fortunes dominate 90% of headlines. Managers, players and owners come and go. A club’s heartbeat is maintained by the people who stay, by loyal supporters and selfless staff. Friedkin will learn why Everton are known as the People’s Club, a beacon of hope and force for good in local wards amongst the most deprived 1% of neighbourhoods nationally.

Friedkin will see the passion of the fanbase, and the number of good people who have fought for the club, whether protesting against points deductions, calling on Moshiri to show some accountability or backing the team. (Some fans did barrack players at London Euston last month but they’re very much a minority).

The sight of Julie Clarke, a member of the club’s Fan Advisory Board, sitting behind Premier League CEO Richard Masters during a DCMS hearing in January showed the lengths Everton supporters will go to protect their club and hold power to account.

Clarke, FAB chair Dave Kelly, a tireless presence at the match-day food bank outside Goodison and Anfield, and the countless others who share their passion are the lifeblood of Everton. Friedkin buys into a strong and often very vocal family. He buys a distressed asset but an asset with huge potential for recovery because of the people. He famously flew his own Spitfire in the film “Dunkirk” so he’s used to getting historic British institutions off the ground.

Everton fans have been down so many promising pathways that turned into cul de sacs that there will inevitably be an element of caution amidst celebrations. Friedkin has to pass assorted tests of the Premier League, FA and the Financial Conduct Authority.
Fans will also be looking at events at Friedkin’s other club, Roma, in turmoil after the controversial sacking of coach and legend Daniele De Rossi and resignation of CEO Lina Souloukou. But they will certainly be delighted to see the back of Moshiri.

There are many other attractions to Friedkin, including the historic nature of the club, one of the founding members of both the Football League and Premier League. Everton have a manager in Sean Dyche widely respected within football, despite recent criticism following poor results and performances (and the caveat here is that new owners often like new managers). They have good players like Jarrad Branthwaite, Jordan Pickford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Garner, Iliman Ndiaye, amongst others, although the squad still needs further strengthening in January.

Everton have a magnificent new stadium rising on the banks of the Mersey which will add to the city’s skyline, tourism traffic, employment market and businesses. Bramley-Moore Dock – the Blue Camp - will be a stunning home for Everton, a revenue stream by the river, and a symbol of a new era. And the stadium will be full. Even if dropping into the Championship, supporters of the People's Club will turn up in numbers. #EFC

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@ALANMYERSMEDIA As good as this one that Al!!

[Westmorland FA @WestmorlandFA]

FT: Kirkoswald 0-1 Appleby

It’s full time and Appleby are once again the Senior Challenge Cup winners! Josh Brabbins the hero with his first half goal!

🏆 🏆 🏆

[Appleby Eden C.C @applebyedencc]

With only 4 weeks to go until the start of the season, we are delighted to announce that Barbadian all-rounder Ethan Welch will be joining us for the 2024 season.

Welcome to Appleby Ethan 🇧🇧🏏

[edenvalleyeye @edenvalleyeye]

All Stars Cricket: for 5-8 year olds is 8 weeks of fun. The activity and game based programme, suitable for all skill levels, provides the foundations to begin a lifelong love of cricket. Fridays from 10th May to 28th June.

🗓️ 10th May 2024, 18:00
📌 Appleby Cricket Club
🎟️ £40

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@TacticallyMatt There will be the new manager bounce just in time for that when Roy gets sacked after the weekend!!

[Phil Brabbins @PhilBrabbins]

@WestmorlandFL @ApplebyAFC A very sad loss to Appleby FC and to Westmorland football. My thoughts are with Edna and the family at this sad time.