Everton confirmed the sacking of coach Sean Dyche a few hours before their match against Peterborough.
The decision came after their 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend as their poor season continues to see them sit 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.
Everton sacks Sean Dyche hours before the FA Cup match
The Toffees have issued a very clear statement to confirm their decision to let the manager go. Statement on Read the club's official website:
“Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Manager of the Men's First Team with immediate effect.
“Ian Wan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer have also left the club.”
“The process of appointing a new director is ongoing and an update will be provided in due course.
He added: “Under-18s coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman will take charge of first team affairs on an interim basis.”
Sean Dyche failed to improve Everton's form during his two years at the club
Dyche took over struggling Everton in January 2023 and did well to keep them above the relegation zone with a final day win over Bournemouth.
However, he failed to bring any significant improvement to the team last season, as Everton finished 15th.
They continue to suffer this season, as the club has won only 3 out of 19 league matches so far, losing 8 and drawing 8.
There will be plenty of names to be linked with the position, including Jose Mourinho.
David Ornstein makes Jose Mourinho claim amid links with Everton
The Portuguese, who joined Fenerbahce in the summer, has not enjoyed his time in Türkiye, and has already had public criticism about corruption in the league.
He is expected to leave and has been linked with a job at Everton. However, The Athletic's David Ornstein claims Mourinho is in contention for the job despite his links to the Fenerbahce coach.
Take to X To share an update on the rumour:
“Jose Mourinho is not in contention to take over as Everton's next manager following the departure of Sean Dyche today. There is no consideration for the 61-year-old Portuguese coach or the new owners of #EFC, the Friedkin Group – having worked together at Roma.
? Jose Mourinho is not in contention to take over as Everton's next manager following the departure of Sean Dyche today. The Portuguese coach is never seen as 61-year-old or new #EFC Owners of the Friedkin Group – having worked together at the Club of Roma @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/CFwGQh44mI
– David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 9, 2025
