Friedkins accused of 'contempt' towards Everton that'll damage club's future: 'Ludicrous'
Everton fans are growing frustrated with The Friedkin Group after another underwhelming transfer window.
Supporters in L3 witnessed one of the worst deadline days in recent history after the Toffees sold Beto and Iliman Ndiaye and failed to sign Folarin Balogun.
David Moyes has been left with 18 senior outfield players.
It was evident coming into the summer that TFG needed to add quality and depth to the squad at Hill Dickinson Stadium, instead, they've done the opposite.
One of the biggest issues plaguing the Blues since last summer has been the right-back position, but the best they could do was sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on the final day of the transfer window.
While the American ownership have undoubtedly brought financial stability to the Merseyside outfit, fans have been met with silence.
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Moyes hasn't spoken with Dan Friedkin since taking over in January 2025.
Bizarrely, the Toffees' chairman has also never attended a game since the December 2024 takeover from Farhad Moshiri.
Paul Quinn, who famously went by the moniker The Esk, has blasted TFG for their absence at the Merseyside outfit.
In stark contrast, the chairman's son, Ryan Friedkin, is actively involved at Roma.
Writing on The Esk on 15 September, Quinn said, "The Friedkins told us they would show their commitment through actions, not words.
"Twenty-one months on, they have given us neither the words nor the sight of them. In Rome they write letters and take their seats. Here, they stay away. That is not stewardship. That is contempt.
"They could have left the club, sold to new owners, enhanced their global reputations, even made a profit financially. Instead, they’ve chosen to treat us all in a manner that can be summed up in one word. Contempt.
"It’s a ludicrous business strategy that damages Everton’s future competitiveness and equally the Friedkins’ reputation."
What could be in store at Hill Dickinson Stadium next year
TFG are looking for investors at Everton, with the feelers being put out to sell a minority stake in the club.
It looks like the American owners don't want to sign the cheques needed to make the Toffees competitive on their own and could have additional partners at Hill Dickinson Stadium soon.
In the last three transfer windows, Moyes hasn't been adequately backed, suggesting the hierarchy are planning for a future without him.
With the Scottish manager in the final year of his contract at the Blues, it wouldn't be surprising to see him leave at the end of the season.
The 63-year-old head coach deserves massive credit for bringing the best out of a squad without significant backing.
There could be major changes at the Merseyside outfit next year and one of them could involve replacing Moyes.