Everton fans embrace hope after TFG takeover

Everton fans pose for a photo outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brentford FC at Goodison Park on November 23, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Everton fans say they can look forward with "hope and optimism" after the club's takeover by the Friedkin Group (TFG) was completed on Thursday.

The Merseyside club's supporters have had to endure the collapse of an earlier takeover attempt by American investors 777 Partners and the shock of being docked eight points last season for breaches of Premier League financial rules.