David Moyes confirms zero contact with Dan Friedkin during Everton tenure
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Everton manager David Moyes revealed on September 4, 2026, that he has not spoken to owner Dan Friedkin since taking the job 20 months ago. Moyes, who replaced Sean Dyche in January 2025, addressed the lack of communication amid heightened scrutiny regarding The Friedkin Group’s long-term commitment to the club. The manager expressed defiance following a difficult end to the transfer window, suggesting the squad changes might serve as a rallying point for players and fans. While TFG president Marc Watts and representative Rishi Majithia handle day-to-day operations, the absence of direct dialogue between the owner and the manager fuels uncertainty about the club's direction. Moyes stated he remains focused on achieving notable results with the current group of players despite the recent departures.
- •David Moyes has held no conversations with Dan Friedkin since his hiring in January 2025.
- •Marc Watts serves as the executive chair while Rishi Majithia oversees day-to-day club management.
- •Everton faces scrutiny regarding potential plans for new investment or a club sale.
- •Moyes believes the current squad and fan base can produce significant results this season.
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner but is defiant after transfer blows
"Friedkin Group under scrutiny after summer of sales Moyes hopes for ‘something special’ with weaker squad David Moyes has not spoken to the Everton owner and chair, Dan Friedkin, in the 20 months since he returned to the club as manager. Moyes also issued a defiant response on Friday to Everton’s calamitous end to the transfer window, claiming it could galvanise players and fans to achieve “something special” this season. Moyes exposed an astonishing disconnect at the club when confirming he has had no contact with Friedkin, founder and chief executive of The Friedkin Group, since replacing Sean Dyche as manager in January 2025. TFG president, Marc Watts, is Everton’s executive chair and Rishi Majithia, Friedkin’s son-in-law, is the owner’s day-to-day representative at the club. But with TFG’s ambition for Everton under scrutiny after the transfer window, and amid claims they are looking for fresh investment or even to sell the club, Moyes’s revelation raises further questions over the company’s commitment. Continue reading...
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