Friedkin Group ‘has nothing but support for me’, says Dyche

Everton manager Sean Dyche said new Toffees executive chairman Marc Watts is his “full support” after a “very casual” meeting at the club’s training ground on Friday.

Watts, who was appointed following the completion of the Friedkin Group’s purchase of the club from Farhad Moshiri on Thursday, met Dyche and women’s team manager Brian Sorensen, as well as holding a meeting with other staff. .

“Other than winning games – which all managers want to do – they’ve made it pretty clear they have nothing but support for me,” Dyche said.

“It was about the format going forward. They fully support me, the staff and the team going forward… there is nothing but support and no second thoughts on anything else.

“I didn’t say too much about what I want. They were asking questions about what I learned in my time and the general feel of the club.”

▶️ Sean Dyche confirms that he met our new Executive Chairman Marc Watts today and talks about the positive feeling from yesterday’s takeover announcement 🔵 pic.twitter.com/gK7XcMGMP0

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Friedkin Group: Everton takeover ‘sorted’

Former Watford and Burnley boss Dyche has been part of a turbulent period at Everton since he was appointed in January 2023, starting by guiding the club away from relegation on the final day of the season. 2022/23.

Everton were deducted a total of eight points for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules last season but finished 14 points above the relegation zone.

They are currently three points clear of third-bottom Ipswich Town after winning three of their first 15 league matches, and Dyche will not dwell on whether he expects to be in charge when they move to their new stadium with a capacity of 52,888 at Bramley-Moore Dock. next season.

▶️ Dwight McNeil is touch and go for this weekend’s game at home to Chelsea after missing last weekend’s draw with a knee injury while James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam are out on the grass as they continue to build their fitness 🔵 pic.twitter.com/Im3X4iRVqI

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“It’s not an immediate change but it would be good if it was a little more stable than it was when I got here,” he said of the takeover.

“The possible change of owners is now decided. There is no magic wand but it would be nice to know that (my) hard work was for a good cause. I hope she brings a positive mood to the team.”

Dyche: Everton funding ‘very important’

“A lot of the stuff on the pitch, they’re supportive of… they’re not getting too involved in that side of things,” Dyche added.

“It was very casual, picking each other’s minds and clarifying the financial position of the club is very important going forward.”

Chelsea visit Goodison Park on Sunday (2pm BST), when Everton will look to improve on a run of one win in seven games by winning back-to-back home games.