Robert Earl (businessman)
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Robert Ian Earl is the founder of the Planet Hollywood
chain of fast-food restaurants and an Everton F.C.
director.
, they resigned from the board following the sale. The deal was brokered by Philip Green
. Earl underwrote bank loans to help sign players and extend existing borrowings at Everton.
He indicated that he has no intention of taking over the club:
"It's an endorsement of Bill Kenwright, an endorsement of David Moyes - it is not a takeover. Anything that helps the economic model, and in turn gives David a better pool of talent, is something we want to do."
His most high profile involvement with the club has been inviting his friend and business partner Sylvester Stallone
to Goodison Park
.
. It owns 23% of Everton Football Club.
Planet Hollywood
Planet Hollywood, a restaurant inspired by the popular portrayal of Hollywood, was launched in New York on October 22, 1991, with the backing of Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.-History:...
chain of fast-food restaurants and an Everton F.C.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
director.
Everton Football Club
On October 20 2006 Earl the sandwich king bought shares in Everton from major shareholders Paul and Anita GreggPaul Gregg
Paul Gregg is an English multi-millionaire businessman and entertainment impresario, who built Apollo Leisure Group into the UK's biggest theatre owner....
, they resigned from the board following the sale. The deal was brokered by Philip Green
Philip Green
Sir Philip Green is a British businessman. Green was born into a Jewish family in 1952, beginning as a businessman at the age of 15. The first and last quoted company Green took lead of was "Amber Day", from which he stepped down as CEO and Chairman in 1992...
. Earl underwrote bank loans to help sign players and extend existing borrowings at Everton.
He indicated that he has no intention of taking over the club:
"It's an endorsement of Bill Kenwright, an endorsement of David Moyes - it is not a takeover. Anything that helps the economic model, and in turn gives David a better pool of talent, is something we want to do."
His most high profile involvement with the club has been inviting his friend and business partner Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
to Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
.
BCR Sports
BCR Sports is an investment vehicle for Robert Earl. The company is registered in the British Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands, often called the British Virgin Islands , is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago, the remaining islands constituting the U.S...
. It owns 23% of Everton Football Club.