New Everton Owners: The Friedkin Group

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Moomin said:
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.
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Yes, they’ve had five managers since taking over Roma. But let’s not confuse adaptability with incompetence. Football is not static, and circumstances often force changes. Friedkin didn’t inherit a perfect setup at Roma—they came into a club with structural issues and a fanbase demanding immediate results. Each managerial change reflected their willingness to course-correct and find the best fit for their vision. That’s not a failure; that’s pragmatism.

Take Mourinho as an example. He wasn’t just a random name—they identified someone who could deliver stability and trophies. And guess what? He delivered Roma’s first European trophy in decades. Not every manager works out long-term, but the fact that Friedkin keeps trying until they get it right is a sign of ambition, not failure. You might laugh at five managers, but I’d rather see that than an owner who sticks with a bad choice out of stubbornness or lack of vision.

Here’s the thing: spotting a good manager doesn’t mean they’ll stay forever. Football isn’t a one-size-fits-all sport. A manager who works for one phase of a project might not work for the next, and Friedkin has shown they’re not afraid to make those tough calls. That’s what good leadership looks like—adapting to the needs of the club, not clinging to outdated plans.

At Everton, where poor decisions have dragged us into this mess, we need owners who will take bold steps to fix things. Five managers at Roma might sound like a lot, but wouldn’t you rather have owners who are willing to learn and improve, instead of doubling down on bad decisions? If anything, their track record shows they’ll do what it takes to get it right—and that’s exactly what we need right now.
 
Ranieri is doing a great job actually. I can see the team do much better in the second half of the season. Perhaps the worst is behind our shoulders. I hope so.

I think he's much underestimated. He's extremely knowledgeable, a good leader. I was happy when they chose him - I wrote it on here too - and I wasn't wrong.

I can't stress enough TFG must fill the ranks with people who know football, people like Ranieri. They should focus on finance and marketing and leave football management to people who know what to do. American ownerships seem unable to grasp that football is a world of its own. You have to build an extremely competent sporting sector to maximise efficiency. I always look at Bayern Munich in this respect. Their board is almost entirely made up of football experts. And they're perhaps the best run club in Europe.

Anyway...lately they've changed manager at Cannes too and results are eventually coming over there.
 
Norwegian, that is a well thought-out post and I agree with you. Right now, Everton is stabilized with TFG replacing Moshiri. The next step might be one of many.

What’s the immediate problem staring TFG in the face? The manager. Problem #1 is plug the sinking ship. If it’s Moyes, fine. It’s temporary for sure. Next step is buy what you can during this window to have more pieces to move around. Then the third step is figure out the summer and long-term management situation.

They might go through two or three more managers before getting it right. But I believe they will. Stabilizing and nothing else means drifting and becoming idle. They don’t want that anymore than we do. I believe they’re plugging holes in the boat, giving us oars which is Moyes (maybe), and then adding a motor to move us forward.
 

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 appear to be living in the hope we don't get back into the relegation places. How much more a bad situation does anyone need than having to watch a professional football team, playing in the best league in the world, unable to create one shot on target in 90 minutes.

With every match that passes, I am wondering if these guys are no more than a wealthier Moshiri, clueless about football.

Should have had their regime in place the week after the completion of the takeover as a statement of intent. Now we are all awaiting to enter the bottom 3 places until they act, having procrastinated for 2 months.

Losing me by the day.
 
kithnou said:
They appear to be living in the hope we don't get back into the relegation places. How much more a bad situation does anyone need than having to watch a professional football team, playing in the best league in the world, unable to create one shot on target in 90 minutes.

With every match that passes, I am wondering if these guys are no more than a wealthier Moshiri, clueless about football.

Should have had their regime in place the week after the completion of the takeover as a statement of intent. Now we are all awaiting to enter the bottom 3 places until they act, having procrastinated for 2 months.

Losing me by the day.
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Where Moshiri has thrown money around without a plan, Friedkin’s track record shows they’re methodical and deliberate. Yes, it feels like they’ve taken their time, but sometimes rushing in and making knee-jerk decisions does more harm than good—look at some of our past appointments.

Would it have been great if they had their regime in place right after the takeover? Absolutely. But let’s not forget they’re inheriting a club in chaos, with financial issues, a poor squad balance, and a manager who’s been a stop-gap at best. They’ve been in for two months, not two years, and they likely want to assess things properly before making the changes we desperately need. If they act without a clear plan, we’d just end up in the same cycle we’ve been stuck in for years.

Patience is painful, especially with relegation looming, but I’d rather they take a bit of time to get it right than rush and add to the mess.
 

Norwegian Cow said:
Where Moshiri has thrown money around without a plan, Friedkin’s track record shows they’re methodical and deliberate. Yes, it feels like they’ve taken their time, but sometimes rushing in and making knee-jerk decisions does more harm than good—look at some of our past appointments.

Would it have been great if they had their regime in place right after the takeover? Absolutely. But let’s not forget they’re inheriting a club in chaos, with financial issues, a poor squad balance, and a manager who’s been a stop-gap at best. They’ve been in for two months, not two years, and they likely want to assess things properly before making the changes we desperately need. If they act without a clear plan, we’d just end up in the same cycle we’ve been stuck in for years.

Patience is painful, especially with relegation looming, but I’d rather they take a bit of time to get it right than rush and add to the mess.
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They've done well with the finances. No doubt. And I believe they'll be bringing in some big investment as we enter the new stadium.

@AS Roma_fan said it best I feel..
AS Roma_fan said:
I can't stress enough TFG must fill the ranks with people who know football, people like Ranieri. They should focus on finance and marketing and leave football management to people who know what to do.
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Clearly they have not come in prepared for the footballing side at Everton. It's another looming mess on the field that will eventually lead to the sacking of another poor Manager when we enter the bottom 3.

I expected better.
 
kithnou said:
They've done well with the finances. No doubt. And I believe they'll be bringing in some big investment as we enter the new stadium.

@AS Roma_fan said it best I feel..

Clearly they have not come in prepared for the footballing side at Everton. It's another looming mess on the field that will eventually lead to the sacking of another poor Manager when we enter the bottom 3.

I expected better.
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Don't worry, everything will be ok. Got to sleep now
 
chicoazul said:
These new owners are failing us.
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