David Moyes looks on.
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There is uncertainty about the future once again at Everton, after The Friedkin Group placed the club up for sale last week.
Weeks on from reports that the owners were looking for new investment, it has now been confirmed that the owners are exploring a full sale of the club after just two years at the helm.
The development has been welcomed by many Evertonians, who feel TFG have not lived up to expectations in the time they have been in charge. Fan group The 1878s are planning a flag display against Newcastle United later this month in light of TFG’s decision, having previously said they would be stepping back from organising such things.
Fans are now awaiting potential bidders to come forward and the hope for many is that a sale can be made as quickly as possible.
Inevitably there’s been a lot of talk about David Moyes’ future, but regardless of who comes in, there’s every chance he could be sticking around.
What is your message to The Friedkin Group as they put the club up for sale? 😳
Well said Terry how's the golf Going
The problem is if you are the owners of a football club you have to keep a eye on your bank account
Just wonder if any of them could break into one of the top spots this season. Would really love to see that. 👍
David Moyes’ contract is running down, but takeover could lead to contract extension
One of the biggest suggestions about Moyes following the news that The Friedkin Group are trying to sell is that new owners would mean a fresh start. And that’s a fair point.
With new owners there is often a new vision, and there is then always speculation about the person who is currently in the dugout. As everyone knows, Moyes’ contract with Everton expires at the end of the season, so that has pointed to the current campaign potentially being his last.
But there is also the other side of the argument to consider.
A takeover brings about transition, and also uncertainty. There is often upheaval with these kinds of things and there is an element of risk in making a managerial change.
Not every Everton fan is pro-Moyes, but few would disagree with the notion that he is a great stabiliser, and his pragmatic approach gets results. Maybe the ceiling is capped with the Scot, but Everton have not been looking over their shoulder since he took charge for a second time back in January 2025. New owners may place real importance on that.
David Moyes’ record at Everton in second spell
Games managed – 69
Wins – 26
Draws – 21
Losses – 22
Goals scored – 90
Goals conceded – 82
Points per match – 1.43
There is a very reasonable possibility that, if a takeover is completed in the coming months and before the season ends, the new owners will want Moyes’ safe pair of hands at the wheel.
Unless Everton are acquired by someone, or a consortium who aren’t so risk-averse, there is surely a pretty good chance that Moyes extends his contract.