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Dan Friedkin can learn from fellow American as he continues to play dangerous game at Everton

In this week's Royal Blue column, Christopher Beesley compares the approaches of Dan Friedkin and Dan Meis to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 4:00 AM
Dan Friedkin can learn from fellow American as he continues to play dangerous game at Everton
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Beesley argues Dan Friedkin's detached ownership approach poses a dangerous risk to Everton's long-term progress.
  • Dan Friedkin has reportedly never attended an Everton fixture or visited the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
  • Manager David Moyes revealed that chairman Friedkin has never spoken directly with him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chris Beesley argues that Everton chairman Dan Friedkin is playing a dangerous game by remaining detached from the club, contrasting his absence with the emotional investment of stadium architect Dan Meis. Friedkin has never attended an Everton match, nor has he set foot in the new 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium despite owning the club for over 650 days.

Beesley highlights that manager David Moyes has reportedly never spoken directly with Friedkin, despite entering the final year of his contract. The writer warns that Everton risk falling behind without stronger leadership, active engagement, and greater squad investment, particularly as The Friedkin Group continues to show visible hands-on attention to AS Roma.

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