Sean Dyche was sacked as Everton manager just three hours before their FA Cup third round match against Peterborough United. The decision comes amid a relegation battle, with the club positioned just above the relegation zone, collecting only 17 points from 19 games. Interim management will be handled by club legend Leighton Baines and captain Seamus Coleman. Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, are now searching for a replacement, with names like former manager David Moyes and Jose Mourinho reportedly in consideration. Dyche’s tenure ended following a disappointing loss to Bournemouth, highlighting the club’s ongoing struggles.
- Sean Dyche was sacked as Everton manager at 4.25pm on Thursday.
- The Toffees will face Peterborough United in the FA Cup third round at 7.45pm.
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Everton sacked manager Sean Dyche three hours before Thursday night’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough United.
The timing of his sacking will raise eyebrows as kick-off at Goodison Park approaches, with the Toffees fighting for relegation once again. The Toffees have a match at 7.45pm, with breaking news at 4.25pm.
Club legend Leighton Baines and current captain Seamus Coleman will take on first-team duties against The Posh.
“Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect,” the Merseyside team said in a short statement.
Ian Warne, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer also left the club.
“The process to appoint a new manager is underway and an update will be provided shortly.”
Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager, leaving the club facing another relegation battle.
The timing of the dismissal will raise eyebrows – it comes just three hours before the match.
The 53-year-old was sacked ahead of Thursday’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough United.
Club icon Leighton Baines (left) and captain Seamus Coleman (right) take on first-team duties.
“Under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman will take care of first-team duties on an interim basis.”
The club’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, will now begin searching for Dyche’s successor, with former manager David Moyes and former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho also already involved. It is believed that there are.
Dyche will leave the club, which sit just one point above the relegation zone at the halfway point of the Premier League season.
The Merseyside side have collected 17 points from 19 games so far this season, but the club have won just three of those games.
The 53-year-old had only a few months left on his contract at Everton, but management have now decided to end his term.
Dyche’s last game for the Goodison Park team was a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon..
Speaking on Tuesday ahead of the FA Cup third round draw, Dyche was under no illusions that the club might have a succession plan for him.
“Let me be clear: at the end of the day, in a company of this size, succession planning should be part of your diligence,” he said.
David Moyes (left) and Jose Mourinho (right) are rumored as potential successors.
“We need to win more games…I know the industry I’m in.
“I have worn this badge with all the pride I can and will continue to do so.
“I’ve never asked the fans here. If they choose to support me, that obviously helps.”
