Everton Owner Farhad Moshiri Backs Underfire Manager Ronald Koeman

Everton’s major shareholder Farhad Moshiri has given underfire manager Ronald Koeman his support after Burnley’s 1-0 victory at Goodison Park on Sunday.

It’s what is seen as the dreaded vote of confidence, with the Sun reporting that the Dutchman is on the verge of being sacked, while the Mirror claim his future is out of his hands.

Everton have just seven points from as many games in the 2017/18 season and the pressure is increasing on Ronald Koeman and his expensively assembled squad.

“We’re in a bad moment – but these are early days and Koeman has my total support,” billionaire Moshiri told Sky Sports News presenter Jim White.

Asked why results did not reflect the £142million spent this summer, Koeman snapped: “It is not in my hands but I try to get the best out of the players.

“If there is no commitment and no aggression that is maybe a reason to think about my future but I thank the players for their commitment today.

“I can’t complain about my players today, they did everything. Maybe we could create more but it is not so easy against Burnley.”

The Toffees were booed off by their fans at half-time and at the end of the game, which was won by Jeff Hendrick’s 21st-minute strike.

That leaves Everton two points and two places above the bottom three.

Koeman added: “It’s difficult to take for the players because they gave everything and it’s difficult to take for the fans. I understand whistles by half-time.”

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