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

Everton's takeover by the Texas-based Friedkin Group has been completed with Farhad Moshiri's Blue Heaven Holdings selling its majority stake, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The Friedkin Group,

Everton’s takeover by the Friedkin Group has been confirmed. A statement issued by the club on Thursday morning said the Toffees had been acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, an entity within the Friedkin Group.

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.