Draped in blue scarves, representatives of The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton ’s new owners, saw out a landmark week in Goodison’s directors’ box, watching their new club’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea. At full time, the delegation, including new executive chairman Marc Watts, stayed to applaud a gritty, defensively resolute performance.

Everton’s new owner, the Friedkin Group, has warned “it will take time” to make them successful again after completing their long-awaited takeover. The deal will bring stability to the nine-time English champions following years of financial distress,

Everton's long-running ownership saga has ended after a takover from U.S. firm the Friedkin Group was completed on Thursday, the club has announced.

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Marc Watts, an attorney and member of the Friedkin Group, becomes the new executive chair of the club and will sit on the board, while Friedkin Group chief executive Dan Friedkin

Everton manager Sean Dyche has said he has "nothing but support" from The Friedkin Group following the U.S firm's takeover of the club.

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Everton earned a 0-0 draw against Chelsea in their first game since The Friedkin Group’s takeover. Sean Dyche saluted the steeliness Everton displayed in The Friedkin Group's (TFG) first game as owners.