Sean Dyche Sacked Amid Relegation Battle

Everton sacked Sean Dyche! The Toffees are parting ways with their manager, sitting just one point above relegation.

January 9, 2025
8:26 pm

Everton has let go of manager Sean Dyche after less than two years, as the club finds itself in yet another relegation fight. Dyche’s departure comes just hours before the Toffees are set to face League One side Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

The 53-year-old, who took over from Frank Lampard in January 2023, managed to keep Everton in the Premier League twice but leaves with the team sitting 16th in the table, just one point above the drop zone. This marks the first big managerial move by Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, who completed a £400m takeover last month.

A Disappointing Run

This season has been tough for Everton. While the team has shown some defensive strength with seven clean sheets, they’ve struggled to score, netting just 15 goals in 19 league matches—making them the second-lowest scorers in the league.

Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, where Everton didn’t manage a single shot on target, seems to have been the last straw. Dyche also saw four members of his backroom staff leave, including Ian Woan and Steve Stone.

Interim Leadership and Potential Successors

Club legends Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman have stepped in as interim managers for the FA Cup match. Baines, the U18s head coach, and Coleman, the club captain, bring a ton of experience with over 800 appearances between them.

Everton is reportedly on the lookout for a manager with Premier League experience to help them through the second half of the season. Former manager David Moyes has been mentioned as a possible return, though he’s recently shown hesitation about taking on a relegation battle. Meanwhile, sources close to José Mourinho have said he’s not in the running, despite his past ties with the Friedkin Group during his time at Roma.

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Dyche’s Legacy

Sean Dyche took the Everton job at a crucial time in January 2023, with the team in the relegation zone. He famously secured their Premier League survival with a thrilling 1-0 win over Bournemouth on the last day of the season. Last year, Dyche led the Toffees to a 15th-place finish, even with an eight-point deduction for financial issues.

Looking back on his time at Everton, Dyche had shared some optimism earlier this week, calling his talks with the new ownership “positive.” However, the sudden decision to part ways shows the urgency felt by the Friedkin Group to stabilize the club’s position in the league.

Everton’s Transition Period

This season is also a significant moment for Everton as they prepare to leave Goodison Park, their home for 132 years, for a shiny new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The move represents a fresh start for the club, but keeping Premier League football in their new home is now the top priority.

The search for Dyche’s successor is expected to heat up in the coming days as Everton aims to avoid what could be a disastrous relegation in their final year at Goodison Park.