Everton owner Farhad Moshiri publicly backs Frank Lampard as fans turn on board

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has broken his silence to give manager Frank Lampard his backing after a slump left his team in the relegation zone. Moshiri also gave his support to Everton’s executives after fans sang “sack the board” before and during the 3-1 FA Cup loss to Manchester United and after the Brighton game. This has meant we have seen turnover of managers, directors of football and several board members.” Fans have begun to turn on Everton manager Frank Lampard Moshiri also promised to engage with the club’s fan advisory board. It’s time for a better Everton.” Fans have also been critical of chairman Bill Kenwright and chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale and, before Moshiri’s letter, 21 official supporters’ clubs and 67 fan and social-media groups had announced plans for a sit-in protest after Saturday’s relegation six-pointer against Southampton, calling for Moshiri to make “sweeping” changes at board level.