'Moshiri exit celebrated more than Friedkin Group arrival'

Farhad Moshiri's departure is "being celebrated a lot more than the new owners coming in", says Everton fan David Downie.

The British-Iranian businessman's chaotic tenure in charge of the Toffees came to an end on Thursday after he sold his stake in the club to The Friedkin Group in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m.

"It has been a long time coming," Downie told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"I think Moshiri leaving is being celebrated a lot more than the new owners coming in. This man was not for Everton no matter how much money he had.

"It's been eight years with him in charge which is why I have some caution. I remember when he arrived we all thought he had taken us to the promised land.

"They will not make as much of a disaster out of it as Moshiri did. He did not look like he had any interest in Everton for the past two or three years. He spent some ridiculous money on ridiculous players which led to points deductions and charges.

"Everton have dodged a bullet here with with him going and 777 not taking over. We have come to an agreement with a gang of lads who actually like football. They look like the real deal from that regard.

"These guys have come in when Everton are in a seriously difficult financial situation and they are going to wipe all that off."

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