David Moyes wants The Friedkin Group to know exactly what it means to be an Evertonian.
There has been a considerable amount of progress since The Friedkin Group were handed the keys to Everton.
Moyes has admitted he is disappointed with Everton’s academy not producing enough local lads to impact his first team.
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And the 62-year-old manager believes that is something he wants the owners to understand.
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David Moyes sends Everton academy message to The Friedkin Group
Moyes has not been able to place a great deal of trust in youth since his return to Merseyside last year.
Harrison Armstrong has impressed Moyes, but there are no other youngsters to make an impact on his first team.
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“It’s also important to show the owners what it means to be an Evertonian and what is expected here,” Moyes told The Telegraph.
“We’ve made quite a big jump in 12 months, but if you don’t look to progress again it can quite easily slip back. We need to keep pushing and demanding to keep Everton competitive. I’m very hopeful we will. And I tell you this, if we do get to Europe there will be full houses here whoever we play.”
The Friedkins were backing Everton in the winter window, but a lack of opportunities left them with only Tyrique George joining on loan.
This means there can be no excuses when the summer market opens for business.
There is also the recent development of Everton increasing their season ticket prices ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Given the current climate, fans will likely have very little sympathy towards the owners if the club does not spend some considerable money this summer.
Having individuals like Moyes and Seamus Coleman at the club are priceless as they offer a lot to the football side of things, as well as keeping a clear ethos of what it means to be Everton.
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