BREAKING: Sean Dyche responds to Everton sack fears as new owners Friedkin Group hold crisis talks
Share:
Under-fire Everton manager Sean Dyche admits that he's been given no reassurances over his future amid claims that he could be sacked. Dyche, 53, is having his position assessed by the club's new owners, the Friedkin Group, who are claimed to have contacted potential replacements such as former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter. Nineteen days ago, Dan Friedkin and Co. purchased Farhad Moshiri's 98.8 per cent stake in a deal believed to be worth over £400million.
The Toffees are on a miserable run of just one win in 11 Premier League games. Thursday's FA Cup tie at home to League One side Peterborough gives Everton an opportunity to ease the pressure on Dyche, who's been in charge since January 2023. Sky Sports reported on Tuesday that after the Friedkin Group planned to begin their tenure with stability, results have forced them to U-turn and hold a review of the current setup. It was claimed that talks are underway between the new leadership group to discuss Dyche's future as manager.
Dyche said when asked about his future ahead of Thursday's third-round tie: "To be clear, it should be at the end of the day, if you are a business of this size then succession planning should be part of your diligence. We need to win more games... I know the industry I am in.".
The ex-Burnley boss added that he's previously sat down with the club's owners and has a clear understanding of the situation, knowing that results must improve. Dyche added that he's unsure whether his bosses have spoken to any candidates who might replace him, with Potter also tipped for the West Ham job.
