Dyche backed by Friedkin Group but accepts Everton results must improve
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Sean Dyche said he received the Friedkin Group’s backing in his first meeting with Everton’s new owners but admits he must deliver an improved second half of the season to remain part of their long-term plans. The Everton manager met the club’s new executive chairman, Marc Watts, on Friday following the completion of TFG’s takeover the previous day. Watts spent approximately 45 minutes with Dyche and addressed the entire playing squad while on a tour of the facilities at the club’s Finch Farm training ground. He will be among TFG’s representatives at Everton’s home game against Chelsea on Sunday.
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Dyche claimed Everton’s new owners recognise the difficulties he has faced during almost two years in charge and support him, although profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) mean there will be no lavish spending in January. But with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, the 53-year-old admitted only victories will convince TFG to retain his services for the move to Everton’s new stadium at Bramley Moore dock in 2025-26.
“You’ve got to win games, that doesn’t change and I’m well aware of that,” said Dyche. “They mentioned that during this period of buying the club they’ve done a lot of homework and they understand the challenges that I’ve been through and we’ve collectively been through. Apart from the obvious challenge of winning games they’ve got absolutely no reason to question it [Dyche’s job]. He [Watts] said you can go and tell them that. He said, ‘We’ve got no reason to question you. Every reason to support what you’ve been doing and hopefully support it further going forwards’.”.
