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Everton have been taken over by the Friedkin Group

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The Friedkin Group has completed its takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.
The deal for 99.5% of the club is believed to be worth in excess of £400m and the Toffees become the 10th club in the Premier League under majority American control.
The group reached an agreement with Moshiri on 23 September and were awaiting regulatory approval, with the Premier League having the final say on the deal, and this has now been granted.
The Texas-based group is led by chairman Dan Friedkin and also owns Italian Serie A club Roma. Friedkin has a net worth of £6.16bn, according to Forbes., external
Friedkin has been proposed as the chairman of Everton's board, with Marc Watts serving as executive chairman.
Watts, the president of the Friedkin Group, will be responsible for the management of the club.
Friedkin said in an open letter: "I take immense pride in welcoming one of England's most historic football clubs to our global family, the Friedkin Group. Everton represents a proud legacy, and we are honoured to become custodians of this great institution.
"Whilst we are new to the club, we fully understand the vital role Everton plays in local culture, history, and the lives of Evertonians here and around the world.
"We are deeply committed to honouring this legacy while contributing positively to the community, economy, and people of this remarkable city."
British-Iranian businessman Moshiri first bought a 49.9% stake in Everton in 2016, before increasing his holding to 94.1% in 2022.
Everton, who have not played outside the top flight since 1953–54, have been in the bottom half of the Premier League for the past three seasons - finishing 16th, 17th and 15th - and are at the wrong end again in 16th.
Sean Dyche's team play second-placed Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday (14:00 GMT) and representatives of the Friedkin Group are expected to be at the game.

Everton fans, how do you feel about this?
 
Another blood-sucking corporation sucking all the profits from football out of the local community and the country.

Has the Friedkin Group done a Glazer-style takeover, ie not bought it with their own money but by loading the club with £millions of debt?

It's another say day for football, which used to be about the game and the fans, but now it's just big business and all about the merchandise and the profits.
 
Another blood-sucking corporation sucking all the profits from football out of the local community and the country.

Has the Friedkin Group done a Glazer-style takeover, ie not bought it with their own money but by loading the club with £millions of debt?

It's another say day for football, which used to be about the game and the fans, but now it's just big business and all about the merchandise and the profits.

Blood-sucking profiteers are better, ultimately, than sportswashers who were quite genuinely blood-soaked to start with.
 
Another blood-sucking corporation sucking all the profits from football out of the local community and the country.

Has the Friedkin Group done a Glazer-style takeover, ie not bought it with their own money but by loading the club with £millions of debt?

It's another say day for football, which used to be about the game and the fans, but now it's just big business and all about the merchandise and the profits.
They own Roma too
 
What's your opinion?
I hope it'll work out for them because I've got family who are bluenoses, but there are so many bad American owners out there. The 777 group sounded dodgy as fuck.

I guess at least it's not Saudis. And it's an improvement on Alisher Usmanov. He was sanctioned and he'd been pumping money into Everton, Moshiri was basically a front.
 
Another blood-sucking corporation sucking all the profits from football out of the local community and the country.

Has the Friedkin Group done a Glazer-style takeover, ie not bought it with their own money but by loading the club with £millions of debt?

It's another say day for football, which used to be about the game and the fans, but now it's just big business and all about the merchandise and the profits.
It's why I only ever go to non league football now. No one gets paid for their work (including myself, as club photographer) and they're all doing it because they love the sport.
 
It's why I only ever go to non league football now. No one gets paid for their work (including myself, as club photographer) and they're all doing it because they love the sport.
It's why I defected to FC United of Manchester, was at the first protest outside Old Trafford against the Glazer takeover, was at the big public meeting in the city centre methodist hall when the break-away club was effectively agreed upon, bought shares in my name and my grandfather's name (because as an avid fan and former season-ticket holder, I reckoned he would've been turning in his grave). Having said that, I haven't been to any matches for 3-4 years now, must rectify sometime soon, now I'm currently jobless and not working stupidly knackering jobs.

Fan-owned football is the best.
 
It's why I defected to FC United of Manchester, was at the first protest outside Old Trafford against the Glazer takeover, was at the big public meeting in the city centre methodist hall when the break-away club was effectively agreed upon, bought shares in my name and my grandfather's name (because as an avid fan and former season-ticket holder, I reckoned he would've been turning in his grave). Having said that, I haven't been to any matches for 3-4 years now, must rectify sometime soon, now I'm currently jobless and not working stupidly knackering jobs.

Fan-owned football is the best.
How much do they charge at FC United?

Some of the teams that Peckham play don't have their own ground so there's no charge at all!
 
It's why I only ever go to non league football now. No one gets paid for their work (including myself, as club photographer) and they're all doing it because they love the sport.
I genuinely enjoyed going to Gainsborough Trinity even if they lost both times. I have a bit of a soft spot for them because of Kevin Pressman being there (it was a bit surreal seeing him on TV in the run-up). It was funny seeing all the Premier League fans on the BBC HYS complaining about the quality of the football - it's non-league, what did you expect? Gainsborough need the money and getting that far was a huge deal to them. The squad also have day jobs and have to train on top of that (Lewis Butroid is an ex-pro, as is another player who now fits fireplaces), and their fixtures are congested because of the cup stuff. Tickets were about £12, I think? Same for FC United the one time I went.

I'm surprised City fans hate FC United tbh, and it goes both ways. I'd have thought they'd like them because of being anti-Man United but no, the Bluemoon lot certainly hate them.
 
I genuinely enjoyed going to Gainsborough Trinity even if they lost both times. I have a bit of a soft spot for them because of Kevin Pressman being there (it was a bit surreal seeing him on TV in the run-up). It was funny seeing all the Premier League fans on the BBC HYS complaining about the quality of the football - it's non-league, what did you expect? Gainsborough need the money and getting that far was a huge deal to them. The squad also have day jobs and have to train on top of that (Lewis Butroid is an ex-pro, as is another player who now fits fireplaces), and their fixtures are congested because of the cup stuff. Tickets were about £12, I think? Same for FC United the one time I went.

I'm surprised City fans hate FC United tbh, and it goes both ways. I'd have thought they'd like them because of being anti-Man United but no, the Bluemoon lot certainly hate them.
Peckham Town admission is a thrifty £5 and that includes a free matchday programme. Further up the leagues, Dulwich Hamlet charge £13.
 
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