Ex-Everton CEO: I would have rebelled against this new behind-the-scenes role TFG want

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(Credit: Imago) Keith Wyness: I would’ve rebelled against Everton’s new behind‑the‑scenes role Tue 17 March 2026 17:15, UK Everton may not have needed to have appointed Chris Chiang as their new Head of Football Planning.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who states that he may have “rebelled” against the hire.Chiang has spent the last eight years at Manchester United and will join Everton as they continue to drive their vision to climb the Premier League table since their move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.Everton want to increase revenue at Hill Dickinson Stadium and bolster their squad in the summer to push for European football next season. 💰 Everton Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, stadium news, and boardroom developments at Hill Dickinson Stadium. VISIT THE EVERTON FINANCE HUBEverton move questioned by former club CEOEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes the club want to improve their valuation in the long term.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Chiang’s appointment could “complicate” things at the club.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “There’s obviously, you know, the Friedkins obviously believe there’s a need for that. “And if it’s about improving the valuation of the club longer term, then I hope that’s the case.

“But it’s part of the modern game, and it’s one that maybe I would have rebelled against a little bit. Injury Hub Out: Jack Grealish (Foot)Doubt: S.