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David Moyes: Everton manager admits surprise at seeing the club being put up for sale by The Friedkin Group | Football News
9 October 2026 Off

David Moyes: Everton manager admits surprise at seeing the club being put up for sale by The Friedkin Group | Football News

By Total Football News

David Moyes has admitted his surprise at Everton being put up for sale by owners The Friedkin Group – even claiming he only found out on Friday morning when the statement was released to the supporters.

The Friedkin Group (TFG) announced they are open to new investment into the club – including the “potential sale of a controlling interest”.

The group, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, only completed

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David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale
30 August 2026 Off

David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton‘s American owners, will be risking the fury of their own fanbase should they agree to the sale of Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.

The notion that Everton could even consider parting with Armstrong sparked an instant reaction of disbelief and anger among supporters, with the teenager regarded as their brightest home-grown prospect for years and a big hope for the future.

As yet, there

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David Sullivan expected to attend West Ham’s EFL Cup tie v Portsmouth despite advice not to
7 August 2026 Off

David Sullivan expected to attend West Ham’s EFL Cup tie v Portsmouth despite advice not to

By Total Football News

West Ham are expecting David Sullivan to attend Saturday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite him being advised to stay away from home matches at London Stadium.

Sullivan, 77, resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times revealed that seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.

He has categorically denied the allegations.

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David Sullivan advised to stay away from West Ham home matches
3 August 2026 Off

David Sullivan advised to stay away from West Ham home matches

By Total Football News

The recommendation from London Stadium comes after a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times revealed that seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour. He has categorically denied the allegations.

He stood down as joint chairman of the club shortly before the investigation was broadcast, saying he wanted to focus on fighting what he called “factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my

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West Ham shareholders address David Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
13 June 2026 Off

West Ham shareholders address David Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

By Total Football News

Kretinsky, who bought his initial stake in West Ham in November 2021, and Gold, whose late father David was Sullivan’s long-term business partner, said their vision for West Ham’s future is being backed by fellow shareholders Tripp Smith, Daniel Harris and Terry Brown.

“We are taking these steps because West Ham needs to be truly united at this moment in its history,” they said.

“We expect to finalise this transaction

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David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams since 2023
9 June 2026 Off

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams since 2023

By Total Football News

The allegations span decades when Sullivan made a fortune from pornography, newspapers and football.

All come from women who were in their late teens or early twenties and were young models seeking work at Sullivan’s Daily and Sunday Sport newspapers.

The BBC and Times investigation also revealed that eight women, including one who was part of the investigation, have gone to the police with disclosures about Sullivan’s conduct. None

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David Sullivan: What next for West Ham United ownership?
9 June 2026 Off

David Sullivan: What next for West Ham United ownership?

By Total Football News

When David Sullivan and long-time business partner David Gold bought into West Ham United in January 2010, Sullivan described the club as being in a “serious mess”.

Many fans may look at West Ham in its current state and ask, ‘what’s changed?’.

Confirmation the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is “in contact” with West Ham and seeking “urgent information” from Sullivan “relating to his suitability” under its owners, directors and senior

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Billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex
8 June 2026 Off

Billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex

By Total Football News

Throughout his career, Sullivan has boasted of his prolific sex life. He once claimed to have slept with nearly 1,000 women in a year and has also admitted hiring sex workers.

Beneath his public persona, there have long been hints at more sinister, predatory behaviour. In the 1990s, Sullivan was given the nickname “No job/blow job” – a reference to his reputation for asking models to carry out oral sex

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