“Journalist Warns: ‘Do Not Be Surprised’ if Everton Sack Dyche Before Next Game Due to ‘Broken’ Squad”

A CBS journalist reported on September 2 that Everton manager Sean Dyche could be dismissed soon, as speculation about his job security grows amid the team’s poor start to the season.

Everton has suffered three consecutive league defeats, leaving the players appearing “broken” and sparking rumors about Dyche’s future.

The Toffees began the season with heavy losses to Brighton and Tottenham.

Dyche then infuriated fans and pundits with his post-match comments following a dramatic loss to Bournemouth, who overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final minutes to win at Goodison Park [Michael Ball, 2 September].

Johnson wrote, “The early signs are not good at all, and that is only on the field, with Goodison Park life in limbo due to the ownership situation and speculation over Sean Dyche’s future before a ball was even kicked.

“These rumors might have been well-founded given this poor early form and years of just about keeping their heads above water.

Don’t be surprised if we see our first managerial casualty this international break, given how broken the players appear to be again.”

Could Farhad Moshiri Sack the Everton Boss Before the Aston Villa Clash?

Football has become a world of extremes, particularly at Everton, where fans have seen their club fall from near the top flight to struggling for survival.

Dyche faced calls for his departure last season after a long winless stretch from December 16 to April 6 [i News, 17 April].

However, a subsequent run of five wins in seven matches, including a victory in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool, significantly improved the atmosphere, and Everton avoided relegation despite two points deductions.

While early defeats this season amid an injury crisis aren’t necessarily grounds for dismissal, squandering three points against Bournemouth and Dyche’s apparent lack of control in his post-game comments have increased pressure on him.

The old Farhad Moshiri would likely have taken action, but it’s uncertain if the majority shareholder has the financial means or desire to make managerial changes amid ongoing takeover attempts by John Textor.

Kevin Thelwell, the club’s director of football, is not believed to have the authority to recommend a managerial change to Moshiri and is also rumored to be on shaky ground at Goodison Park [The Esk, 1 September].

David Moyes, who has a strong emotional connection to the club and is currently available, has been mentioned as a possible replacement [Richard Keys, 26 August].

However, West Ham fans were unhappy with Moyes last year for similar reasons that Everton supporters are currently frustrated with Dyche.

While Dyche could indeed be sacked, finding and implementing a successful replacement strategy may prove challenging.