'Cahill calm over owners unlikely to ease fan concern'

Tim Cahill has suggested Everton fans should not be concerned about the owners' lack of visibility and that supporters "have to be careful what you wish for". However the former midfielder's comments are unlikely to do much to ease the concerns of many. Most understood The Friedkin Group needed time to unpick the tangled financial web left behind by the Farhad Moshiri era. The early business deals, such as consolidating the club's high-interest debt and replacing it with a long-term financing deal with JPMorgan Chase, felt a healthy step forward. But it is the summer transfer window that has left fans questioning if they really are the owners to return the Toffees to a side capable of fighting it out for trophies and titles. At the end of 2024, chairman and chief executive officer of the group Dan Friedkin released a statement that read: "I take immense pride in welcoming one of England's most historic football clubs to our global family... Everton represents a proud legacy and we are honoured to become custodians of this great institution." However, it was these custodians who thought it would be good business to sell Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest . They seemingly failed to see the value and legacy in a talented 19-year-old Scouser who had come up through the club's academy. Friedkin called the deal off himself after fans voiced their anger during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth . But Cahill believes actions behind the scenes are more important than words in public. He told me: "I think you have to be careful what you wish for. You don't hear from them, but what does that mean? "Do you want a phone call to make sure everything is OK or do you want a beautiful stadium with a great running business?" But why can't it be both? Do Everton fans not deserve to hear from the people making the decisions about their beloved club - and an apology for almost selling a midfielder most believe is a future club captain? Coupled with claims The Friedkin Group are ready to sell, making a large profit in the process, it hasn't taken long for the relationship to sour somewhat. The lack of communication and bargain deals, leaving David Moyes with a squad of just 21 players, means the honeymoon period is now over. Listen to the part of the interview by hitting the play button at the top or listen to the full thing on BBC Sounds Listen to Total Sport Merseyside from 18:00 on weeknights and find details here of live Everton match commentaries on BBC Radio Merseyside Explore Everton content on BBC Sounds