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Post by Everton News. on Jan 14, 2020 19:34:04 GMT
Board 'Unanimous' On Ancelotti Appointment Denise says the Board was unanimous in its assessment that Ancelotti was the best choice for Everton and "worked incredibly hard to secure his appointment."
She adds that the Italian's "distinguished record and experience at some of the greatest clubs in Europe, along with his impeccable character, calibre and stature in the sport completely embody the spirit of ‘Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.’"
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 14, 2020 19:34:23 GMT
CEO To Provide Stadium Update Denise Barrett-Baxendale confirms an update on the progress of the Club's work towards a new stadium will be provided during the course of the evening.
"We have met a number of critical milestones and our project continues to gather substantial momentum as we move into 2020," she says.
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 14, 2020 19:34:43 GMT
Response To Stadium Plans 'Overwhelming' Denise says stadium design team have created an "end-product that brought to life the vision set by our owner, our Board, our supporters and our city."
She adds the Board were "overwhelmed and truly humbled by the volume of support" for the project during last year's consultations.
"I would like to thank the people of the city and the city region for their incredible response and positivity towards our project, both Evertonians and non-Evertonians," she says.
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 14, 2020 19:35:05 GMT
Denise thanks Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham for their "continued and much valued support".
They have "not only been formidable advocates of this project but also provided tremendous support for the ongoing work of our Club," she says.
Everton's CEO reiterates that research has shown there will be a £1bn boost to the economy and 15,000 new jobs from the delivery of Bramley-Moore Dock.
She adds that internal timescales suggest building can begin this year should planning permission be granted.
"Should construction start this year it will signal a momentous moment for all of our supporters," she says.
"However, the first spade in the ground on Bramley-Moore Dock will also mark, with some poignancy, the opening of the final chapter of Goodison Park."
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 14, 2020 19:35:23 GMT
Farhad Moshiri 'Exploring' Stadium Funding Option Denise Barrett-Baxendale confirms Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri is absent from this evening's General Meeting as he is "in negotiation, exploring one of the long-term [stadium] funding options available to us."
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