Friedkin Group’s Message to Sean Dyche in Everton Meeting Revealed
Sean Dyche Receives Backing from The Friedkin Group Following Takeover, Reports The Daily Mirror
Former Burnley manager Sean Dyche is out of contract this summer and has faced significant pressure this season at Goodison Park.
Rumors suggested the club’s new owners would replace him upon taking over, but that is not the case.
According to Mirror Football [print edition, page 4, 21 December], new CEO Mark Watts assured Dyche of his immediate future during a meeting on Friday, 19 December.
Will Dyche remain Everton’s manager long-term? It’s no surprise the Friedkin Group intends to keep him for now.
They followed a similar approach at Roma, retaining Paulo Fonseca until the end of their first season before replacing him with José Mourinho.
A similar strategy could unfold at Everton: keeping Dyche short-term to secure survival before appointing a more experienced manager.
For some Everton fans who want Dyche out, this decision will come as a disappointment.
However, it’s a pragmatic move that provides stability and allows focus on key matters like transfers, contracts, and backroom arrangements.
Dyche’s dismissal is only likely if Everton appear set for relegation as the season draws to a close.
For now, his position seems secure, reflecting the owners’ priority to maintain stability and avoid upheaval during a crucial period for the club.
