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 manager Sean Dyche says the club's new owners are "fully supportive" of him, his staff and the team. The Friedkin Group completed its purchase of the Toffees on Thursday, bringing to an end Farhad Moshiri's tumultuous tenure.

(Watts) made it clear, other than the obvious challenge of all managers of winning games, they are fully supportive of me, the staff and the team going forwards. “From the ch