D-day for beleaguered Kenwright
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Bill Kenwright faces a fans' demonstration before today's emergency board meeting at Everton as his battle for power with Paul Gregg seems to be turning more unpleasant.
Kenwright has called for clear-the-air talks with his rival director, but it is suspected that unhappy followers of the troubled club are being encouraged to come along and criticise the chairman.
Kenwright and Gregg are now at loggerheads, with their fight being carried out in the boardroom, the media and now, possibly, the streets. Gregg is also looking to use a local PR company to advise him and help on his strategy to oust Kenwright, while the chairman's camp is convinced he is also stoking up unrest among the fans.
Kenwright has been trying to find new backers to end the club's financial crisis, but there is the chance that he will walk away if a takeover group comes forward. The millionaire mobile phone businessman Mike McComb and the builder David McLean, along with the wealthy Lord Grantchester, are potential buyers but have yet to make a move.
Kenwright would prefer not to hand power over to Gregg and the board meeting today is unlikely to see him standing down, although it is sure to be a bitter fight. Gregg knows that Kenwright's big weakness is his need to be loved by supporters who saw him as a hero, many of whom, however, now hold him responsible for the club's troubles.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments