Sean Dyche sacked by Everton as new owners act after dismal run
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Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are set to take charge of tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough. Sean Dyche has been sacked by Everton with the club’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, acting after a dismal run of form left the Toffees in a relegation battle.
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Dyche departs after less than two years in charge with the club just one point above the Premier League’s drop zone following a run of just one win in 11 games. The decision to terminate his contract with immediate effect comes just hours before tonight’s FA Cup third round match against Peterborough.
Captain Seamus Coleman and former left back Leighton Baines set to take charge of the tie at Goodison Park. After completing a takeover in December, the Friedkin Group has acted in the aftermath of their defeat to Bournemouth. Dyche’s side have scored the second-fewest goals in the league this season and former manager David Moyes has been linked with a move to Goodison Park.
Graham Potter had also been linked to the Toffees, but the former Chelsea and Brighton boss has now replaced the sacked Julen Lopetegui at West Ham. Dyche took charge of Everton in January 2023, replacing Frank Lampard, and guided the team to safety on the final day of the season.
