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Am I alone in finding it odd that he was not included in the Gold Cup squad, instead he's named in the Confederations Cup? I'm not complaining, just seems odd that they aren't taking their #1 goalkeeper to a continental competition.

I've just read that. It still doesn't make sense to me why Everton are happy with the situation. I understand that not owning it allows for an increased cash flow. But what I don't understand is why that's preferred over taking on a mortgage to pay for it. Liverpool City Council have said they have borrowed to buy it and the BBC reported that they will make "tens of millions" from the deal. Kopites are whining that it's Evertonian and season ticket holder Joe Anderson (Mayor of Liverpool) showing favouritism, reducing rent payments for Everton. There's probably an element of that. Anderson has already used it in a soundbite to say that the Council do things for Everton. It's a good deal for the City Council, it just shouldn't have become an opportunity. The way I see it is Everton are renting a house for the next 46 years instead of buying it outright with a mortgage and paying it off within 10-15 years.

Joe Anderson spoke to Liverpool Echo. He says it's win-win for Everton and the Council. BBC North West tonight are saying the council will make "tens of millions" out of Everton through the agreement.

Av', you are such a pedant! It looks like it'll be a controversial story. Liverpool City Council were told to make cuts and have made redundancies, yet spend millions on a football training ground. Okay, it's an investment that'll see them make their money plus profit back after a few years, but people won't take kindly to it. I personally think it's a good fit but it won't be without its detractors.

Liverpool City Council bought it last month for £13m.

It's a summer of change, new badge, new manager and new staff. I wish David Weir well.

I've decided against doing it too. The actual line-up and non-present talent they've chosen isn't for me, I'm afraid. Rio Ferdinand, Danny Baker, Danny Kelly and Tim Lovejoy. I'll give it a miss.

Part one: http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/everton/id/1031?&cc=5739 Part two: http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/everton/id/1036?cc=5739

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/60518/notices/1831673/all=05798738 They're (the company, not Everton, Everton don't own Finch Farm) four months behind with accounts and a fortnight behind with the Annual Return. Either the company is going to be closed/wound up or they'll file accounts. If it's being wound up, it probably means that Finch Farm has been sold.

I was looking up the club on Wikipedia, I don't know much about the Saudi League other than there are some big wages to certain players. I found out that there was a guy who played for us in the late 40s who managed Al Ahli too. His name is Oscar Hold.

Ian is making me jealous, he's posting pictures from the exhibition in Belfast on Twitter.

I noticed that the official site does not contain the same text as on the EFCSA petition: http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/06/07/notice-for-club-shareholders This is from the EFCSA petition: This is from the official site: The official site does not mention a show of hands. That's quite a big difference, either it's a show of hands vote at the Philharmonic Hall or it comes down to shareholding. i.e. the board who own most of shares can outvote everyone even if they are the only four people to want to prevent AGMS.

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/8766071/Neville-hangs-up-his-boots He has offers to become a coach and another from the BBC.

That's the source stream so no, it'll probably be available on demand after the event has finished.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/yellow-house1 It starts at 1:30pm. I think it could be quite interesting.

E-mail the EFCSA (communications.officer@efcsa.org) and ask if he knows of anyone willing to sell. Then be prepared to pay up to £1,500 for one share.

Although not F1, there's a documentary on tonight about a crash in 1955 during Le Mans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sfptx

I don't mind where it is to be honest, if Av' wants it moving back. I'm happy to do so.

Former Man City player Kevin Reeves is the new Chief Scout.

Scheduled for 26 June. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/06/07/notice-for-club-shareholders It's to take place at the Philharmonic Hall as too many people are interesting in attending for it to fit in the lounges at Goodison.

Moved as requested.

The Premier League list of players released: http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/other/Premier-League-released-player-list-2012-13.pdf

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article3784741.ece

It is now. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/06/05/three-deals-to-expire

He signed for Parma earlier today. Interesting.