Everton have launched legal action against a farm shop over the use of their name despite the shop being based in a Nottinghamshire village which is also called Everton.
The owner Daniela Troop, 46, received a letter from the Merseyside club which objected to her trademark being used in the shop’s logo.
“When I was told about the objection, I cried. It was so upsetting and actually quite scary to be up against such a wealthy club,” Mrs Troop told the Yorkshire Evening Post.
“The Troop family has farmed Everton land for generations – we are very proud of our village and its name.”
Officials from Everton FC, who are currently ninth in the Premier League, have since told Mrs Troop that she can continue to use the name as long as she changes the size and font of her sign. However, she has yet to accept that offer and has since launched her own legal action.
“The only reason Everton has backed down is because we counter-actioned them,” she said.
“The name Everton, in terms of our village, is derived from Anglo Saxon and translates as Wild Boar Farm. We have begun farming organic pigs and I think it would be great for Everton FC to taste some real Everton.
“There is so much history in Idle Valley. I think Everton FC should come and take a look for themselves – I think they would like it.”
In a statement, a spokesman for Everton said: “There are trademark considerations and we are working with Mrs Troop to resolve these.
“We look forward to sampling some of her famous Yule Boar roast and we wish Everton Farm Shop every success.”
