New Everton Owners: The Friedkin Group

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Toffeeslam said:
They sacked a club legend because he was becoming difficult to work with and made a bum appointment with his replacement.

Ranieri was bought in to placate the fans over there as they get overly attached to club legends.

We just ran a panda fiddling club legend out of town, it’s really two different things let’s be honest.
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It was pure panda-monium
 

Moomin said:
If they can spot a manager how come they are on there 3rd one of the season for Roma.

Plus, if they picked Ranieri as our manager the majority of our fans would pee their beds.
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Fair points, mate, but let me break it down for you.

First off, the reason Roma is on their third manager this season is because Friedkin Group acts. They’re not the type to sit on their hands when things aren’t working. If a manager isn’t delivering, they’ll pull the trigger rather than dragging out a bad situation. Compare that to how Everton’s board has clung to failing managers in the past. Wouldn’t you rather have owners who make tough calls to fix things rather than stick with someone who’s not up to it?

Now, about Ranieri – yeah, I get what you’re saying, but let’s not lump Friedkin into a lazy “they’ll pick anyone” narrative. They picked Mourinho for Roma, which was a huge statement of intent. The Friedkin Group doesn’t just look at a manager’s name; they consider whether that person fits the club’s needs at the time. Ranieri might have been brought in during tough times to stabilize things temporarily, but that doesn’t mean he’s their blueprint for every job.

If anything, it shows they’re adaptable. Everton needs stability now, but that doesn’t mean they’d settle for a short-term fix like Ranieri. They’ve got the resources and ambition to find someone who fits our specific situation, whether that’s an experienced name or a fresh thinker.

So yeah, maybe Roma’s had a revolving door of managers, but it’s been about finding the right fit. And considering how they’ve progressed in Europe and stayed competitive in Serie A, I’d say they’re doing alright. Friedkin’s not perfect, but they’ve got more vision and decisiveness than what we’ve had running the show at Goodison for years. Surely that’s an upgrade, no?
 
Bally1989 said:
We might not turn up to your gaff and threaten your family but we will email you into submission.

Us and Roma getting them from every angle, there will be no letting up, no surrender.
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They had to close the comment section on TFG X profile because there were only Roma fans replying to their posts.

"We proudly present killers of the flower moon by Martin Scorsese"

Replies:

"Friedkin buy X", "Friedkin buy Y", "Friedkin sack Z".

It was hilarious.
 
Norwegian Cow said:
Fair points, mate, but let me break it down for you.

First off, the reason Roma is on their third manager this season is because Friedkin Group acts. They’re not the type to sit on their hands when things aren’t working. If a manager isn’t delivering, they’ll pull the trigger rather than dragging out a bad situation. Compare that to how Everton’s board has clung to failing managers in the past. Wouldn’t you rather have owners who make tough calls to fix things rather than stick with someone who’s not up to it?

Now, about Ranieri – yeah, I get what you’re saying, but let’s not lump Friedkin into a lazy “they’ll pick anyone” narrative. They picked Mourinho for Roma, which was a huge statement of intent. The Friedkin Group doesn’t just look at a manager’s name; they consider whether that person fits the club’s needs at the time. Ranieri might have been brought in during tough times to stabilize things temporarily, but that doesn’t mean he’s their blueprint for every job.

If anything, it shows they’re adaptable. Everton needs stability now, but that doesn’t mean they’d settle for a short-term fix like Ranieri. They’ve got the resources and ambition to find someone who fits our specific situation, whether that’s an experienced name or a fresh thinker.

So yeah, maybe Roma’s had a revolving door of managers, but it’s been about finding the right fit. And considering how they’ve progressed in Europe and stayed competitive in Serie A, I’d say they’re doing alright. Friedkin’s not perfect, but they’ve got more vision and decisiveness than what we’ve had running the show at Goodison for years. Surely that’s an upgrade, no?
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They are having there worst season in decades and will probably finish outside the top 10 for the first time in over 30 years.
 

Moomin said:
They are having there worst season in decades and will probably finish outside the top 10 for the first time in over 30 years.
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Fair enough, they’re struggling in Serie A this season, but let’s dig a bit deeper instead of just looking at the table.

Roma’s current issues aren’t all down to the Friedkin Group’s leadership. Serie A is more competitive now than it’s been in years. Friedkin can’t control everything that happens on the pitch, but what they have done is give the club the resources to compete—investing heavily in players and infrastructure. Sometimes, even the best-laid plans can hit a rough patch.

Also, finishing outside the top 10 once in 30 years isn’t the end of the world if it’s part of a rebuild. Let’s not forget, under Friedkin, Roma have reached two European finals in the past two seasons, winning one. That’s not a fluke—it’s proof of a long-term strategy. If we’re judging owners, wouldn’t you rather have someone who has a proven record of bouncing back and delivering silverware than owners who have overseen steady decline with no trophies in decades?

As for Everton, we’re not asking Friedkin to win the league in their first season. Right now, we’re staring relegation in the face. Would you honestly rather stick with the status quo than give the reins to someone who has shown they can stabilize and eventually succeed, even after a rough season? One bad year doesn’t define them—it’s how they respond that mat
ters.
 

Norwegian Cow said:
Fair enough, they’re struggling in Serie A this season, but let’s dig a bit deeper instead of just looking at the table.

Roma’s current issues aren’t all down to the Friedkin Group’s leadership. Serie A is more competitive now than it’s been in years. Friedkin can’t control everything that happens on the pitch, but what they have done is give the club the resources to compete—investing heavily in players and infrastructure. Sometimes, even the best-laid plans can hit a rough patch.

Also, finishing outside the top 10 once in 30 years isn’t the end of the world if it’s part of a rebuild. Let’s not forget, under Friedkin, Roma have reached two European finals in the past two seasons, winning one. That’s not a fluke—it’s proof of a long-term strategy. If we’re judging owners, wouldn’t you rather have someone who has a proven record of bouncing back and delivering silverware than owners who have overseen steady decline with no trophies in decades?

As for Everton, we’re not asking Friedkin to win the league in their first season. Right now, we’re staring relegation in the face. Would you honestly rather stick with the status quo than give the reins to someone who has shown they can stabilize and eventually succeed, even after a rough season? One bad year doesn’t define them—it’s how they respond that mat
ters.
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You said they can spot a good manager and yet they have had 5 different ones so far.

You said they have stayed competitive in Serie A but compared to recent seasons they are struggling.

Would hate to see if they couldn't spot a good manager for us.
 
Norwegian Cow said:
Fair points, mate, but let me break it down for you.

First off, the reason Roma is on their third manager this season is because Friedkin Group acts. They’re not the type to sit on their hands when things aren’t working. If a manager isn’t delivering, they’ll pull the trigger rather than dragging out a bad situation. Compare that to how Everton’s board has clung to failing managers in the past. Wouldn’t you rather have owners who make tough calls to fix things rather than stick with someone who’s not up to it?

Now, about Ranieri – yeah, I get what you’re saying, but let’s not lump Friedkin into a lazy “they’ll pick anyone” narrative. They picked Mourinho for Roma, which was a huge statement of intent. The Friedkin Group doesn’t just look at a manager’s name; they consider whether that person fits the club’s needs at the time. Ranieri might have been brought in during tough times to stabilize things temporarily, but that doesn’t mean he’s their blueprint for every job.

If anything, it shows they’re adaptable. Everton needs stability now, but that doesn’t mean they’d settle for a short-term fix like Ranieri. They’ve got the resources and ambition to find someone who fits our specific situation, whether that’s an experienced name or a fresh thinker.

So yeah, maybe Roma’s had a revolving door of managers, but it’s been about finding the right fit. And considering how they’ve progressed in Europe and stayed competitive in Serie A, I’d say they’re doing alright. Friedkin’s not perfect, but they’ve got more vision and decisiveness than what we’ve had running the show at Goodison for years. Surely that’s an upgrade, no?
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Clung to those managers and then basically paid a full transfer fee to each one to sack them
 

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