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Everton accounts show losses worse than anticipated

Everton have reported greater losses than anticipated in their 2022/23 accounts, increasing the likelihood of a further points deduction.

Since Farhad Moshiri bought Everton, the club has lost more money than any other in the Premier League, despite making a profit in the first year on the back of selling Romelu Lukaku, reports football finance guru Kieran Maguire.  Losses over last three seasons £255m

Losses up due to no longer having Usmanov sponsor deals, wage cut modest anf interest costs doubling.    Stadium build costs are excluded from losses.

Cash balance down as club dealing with significant monthly demands in terms of meeting payroll and new stadium costs. Total losses over the years now £550m

Revenue £172m up 5%.  Wages £159m down 2%.  Manager/coaching payoff £7m. Executive pay off £2.5m.  Loss pre player sales £130m.  Pre tax loss £89m.  Player signings £91m. Player sales £61m.

Everton was spending cash of more than £1m a week in terms of the day to day running of club. Player trading generated net cash of £13m during the year. New stadium and other infrastructure costs were £194m funded by £260m of borrowing in the year.

Broadcast and matchday income held up in 22/23 but sponsorship income nearly halved. Total player costs (wages + amortisation) £124 for every £100 of income (well over Uefa recommended limit of 70 per cent).

Accounts and audit report both refer to a material uncertainty over club’s ability to trade as a going concern. This is not the same as saying administration is probable.

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