Former Everton captain Alan Stubbs joined BBC Radio Merseyside to discuss the takeover of the club by The Friedkin Group:

“It’s a great Christmas present for Everton fans, one that’s been a long time coming. We can draw a line under the previous owners and move on to a brighter future, hopefully with the new stadium in the horizon.

“What they (the Friedkin Group) have already done is put some sort of structure in place, with Marc Watts as executive chairman, Daniel Friedkin as president and Ana Dunkel as CFO, while keeping Colin Chong as From the outset, you are dealing with people who have business sense and who move the club forward. That’s all we wanted.

“They did it impressively, they didn’t talk too much and, as we all know, actions speak louder than words. We are looking for action now.

“The only thing we can guarantee as fans is that we will be right behind them. There is no doubt about that. This club desperately needs a boost.”

Listen to the full interview now on BBC Sounds