Sean Dyche future: Could it be the end of Everton manager’s tenure?
Friedkin Group in position after completing Everton takeover December and will evaluate all aspects of the club.
But the most pressing concern will be the position of manager Dyche, who now needs to make a decision – do they try to get through the season under him and hope they stick, or roll the dice and make a change?
Speculation is rife, and some Report, external – Not confirmed by BBC Sport – Everton are suggested to be in talks with unemployed Graham Potter.
Dyche said on Tuesday the boss “certainly didn’t tell me that” and BBC Sport have contacted Everton and Potter for comment.
Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) are ringing in Everton’s ears after being deducted points last season, Deitch says There are “parameters” for signing players this month, and it is generally “very difficult” to do transfer business in January.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said on MNC: “(The inability to spend money) has turned against Sean Dyche and I do feel that a large section of the fans have turned against him.
“Everton stay in the Premier League – now that the takeover has happened – move to a new stadium next season and move on. I suspect Dyche will be lucky to stay there next season because things have changed.”
Former Liverpool defender Carragher told Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football analysis that Dyche remains the best man for the job because his achievements at Burnley and Everton give the club a “huge chance” of survival.
“For me, I would keep Sean Dyche in the position because it’s almost a guarantee.
“The fact that they have a stadium coming up, they have to be at this level next season.”
A defiant Dyche said on Tuesday: “It’s very difficult here. There’s a huge demand on me, on the situation and that’s a constant – it’s part of life at Everton.”
“I’ve adapted, I’ve accepted it, I’ve been hit and then I’ve been hit again and it’s how you deal with it.
“The club was always bigger than me, I was a custodian and I’ve dealt with it well so far.”
