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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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9 October 2026 Off

Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club

By Total Football News

Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

The American group completed a takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m.

In a statement, TFG said after prioritising stability, investment and the opening of Everton‘s new stadium last year, the time is right “to consider the next chapter”.

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9 October 2026 Off

Everton up for sale? Friedkin Group considering new investment options including the potential sale of controlling stake | Football News

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group are considering the potential sale of Everton Football Club – saying “the time is right” for the next chapter.

The group, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, completed their full takeover of Everton in December 2024 – ending Farhad Moshiri’s long spell at the helm.

The Friedkin Group (TFG) have said they will only entertain interest from parties who they feel are the “right stewards to

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19 September 2026 Off

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Man Utd co-owner ‘must go’ says Muslim fan group

By Total Football News

The Manchester United Muslim Supporters group says club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe “must go” after he spoke out against immigration levels and said the country was “on the slide”.

Billionaire Ratcliffe, who is one of Britain’s richest people and founder of petrochemical giant Ineos, made the comments in an interview with the BBC on Saturday.

Ratcliffe said the UK was in decline because of a combination of high taxes and

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18 November 2025 Off

Watford FC: Short-term Hornets need long-term vision to bring best out of group

By Total Football News

Watford are really close to being a decent Championship team. But the nagging feeling remains this young group under progressive head coach Javi Gracia probably need another 12-18 months together before we see the best of them.

The problem with that is some of the talent may not still be at the club and the other problem is nor may the head coach.

That’s not to say Gracia’s done much

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21 June 2025 Off

Everton transfer news: Lessons the Toffees must learn in pivotal summer for David Moyes & Friedkin Group

By Total Football News

Osman, who was given his Everton debut by Moyes in 2003, believes that Everton must retain key players such as Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski and Jordan Pickford, while recruiting more leaders to bolster a rapidly thinning squad.

“A Moyes dressing room is hard, demanding,” he said. “Having spoke to a couple of the squad, they love the clarity and what he’s asking of them.

“A manager has to ask for

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24 April 2025 Off

Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group: Former NBA player is coach of Dallas Mavericks

By Total Football News

NBA great Jason Kidd has joined Everton’s American ownership group.

The double Olympic champion and 10-time NBA All-Star, who is currently head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is part of The Friedkin Group.

The Texas-based group completed its takeover of Everton in December 2024.

Kidd, who also won the 2011 NBA Championship as a player with the Mavericks, becomes the latest high-profile American to

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9 April 2025 Off

Manchester City freeze ticket prices for 2025-26 following fan group talks

By Total Football News

“The club would like to thank City Matters representatives for the feedback they provide on a range of topics relating to ticketing, and for sharing a broad range of perspectives from the fans they represent,” said City.

The announcement follows further fan criticism for agreeing a global partnership with third-party ticket resale site Viagogo – their ninth partnership with a ticket resale platform.

City were accused of being “tone deaf”

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23 December 2024 Off

Sheffield United takeover completed by US-based COH Sports group

By Total Football News

The deal sees COH Sports take 100% control of both the men’s and women’s football teams, the hotel at Bramall Lane and all real estate.

In a statement, the consortium said the new owners were fully supportive of Wilder and the club’s CEO Stephen Bettis and were confident of providing the right structure for the club to flourish.

Rosen and Eltoukhy, who describe themselves as “honoured and humbled” to have

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20 December 2024 Off

Everton: Sean Dyche says new owners Friedkin Group ‘fully supportive’ of him

By Total Football News

Financial issues and uncertainty around the takeover have left Everton battling at the wrong end of the Premier League table in recent years and it is a similar story this campaign.

The club sit in 16th place and are just three points above the relegation zone.

Dyche’s contract expires at the end of the season and, asked about his future, he said: “Winning games always stands you in good stead.

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