Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists he retains faith in manager Frank Lampard and the board of directors as he seeks to quell rising tensions among supporters ahead of a potentially season-defining home encounter with Southampton this weekend.
Lampard insisted last week he would never seek reassurances over his job as Everton boss after the 4-1 defeat to Brighton brought fresh speculation about his future.
There was a febrile atmosphere within Goodison Park after Everton conceded three goals in seven second-half minutes to slump to a dispiriting defeat which has left them 18th in the Premier League
The focus shifted to the FA Cup last weekend but the away tie at Manchester United resulted in a 3-1 loss and failed to alleviate the pressure that is firmly on Lampard as the Toffees face the prospect of another relegation scrap.
Supporters have banded together to prepare a sit-down protest in the Park Stand after this weekend's pivotal Premier League encounter with bottom-of-the-table Saints at Goodison Park.
Moshiri has now taken the opportunity to respond to the growing discontent in the fanbase by penning an open letter addressed to the fans' forum, who had pleaded for direct communication last week.
