'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes addresses Everton fans' anger
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Everton manager David Moyes acknowledged that supporters voicing anger toward the club's ownership have a point, suggesting fan frustrations are not without merit.
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Attributed to original sourceDavid Moyes says "supporters aren't always wrong" after Everton fans voice their opposition to the potential sale of teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
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What happened
Everton manager David Moyes publicly aligned himself with sections of the fanbase who have expressed anger at the club's ownership, stating that supporters are not always wrong in their criticism. The comments come amid ongoing tension between Everton's fans and the Friedkin Group, who completed their takeover in late 2024. Moyes, who returned to manage Everton after the takeover, suggested the relationship between the club and its supporters needs attention and acknowledged the legitimate nature of some grievances.
Chance analysis
Moyes publicly backing disgruntled supporters marks a notable moment in the uneasy relationship between Everton fans and the Friedkin Group ownership. For a manager recently appointed by those same owners, siding with fan anger — even cautiously — signals the depth of the disconnect at Goodison Park. It raises questions about the club's direction and the patience being demanded of a fanbase that has already endured years of instability.
Moyes's public backing of fan anger increases pressure on Everton's ownership and highlights potential dressing room and supporter tension, but has no direct effect on team availability or tactics.