Opinion: Sean Dyche has clearly explained why Everton is likely to part ways with him after the takeover, as stated on Sky Sports.
Sean Dyche has expressed why his tenure at Everton is likely to conclude following the completion of the takeover.
The Friedkin Group has finalized a buyout agreement with Farhad Moshiri, and the entire process is expected to conclude within the next few months【Giulia Bould, 26 September】.
With Sean Dyche’s position increasingly under scrutiny due to a dismal run of results in the Premier League, it’s natural that his future would come into question, especially with the impending departure of the man who appointed him.
Dyche has publicly expressed his desire to remain in charge once the American owners take over at Merseyside【Daily Mail, 26 September】.
However, according to Paul Joyce in The Times on 26 September, he is aware that he faces a significant challenge in convincing the new owners that he is the right choice for the long term.
Change on the Horizon for Everton
In an interview with Vinny O’Connor for Sky Sports on 5 October, Dyche spoke candidly about his situation, revealing why Dan Friedkin and his associates are likely to pursue a different direction.
He stated, “I don’t think it’s about dreams; dreams are for a different time. I was brought in here for reality.
They didn’t say that explicitly, but reading between the lines, I was brought in for the reality of the situation and its ongoing challenges.”
Reflecting on his tenure, Dyche admitted, “When I look back, obviously it was a lot worse than I thought, but I think I was brought in for reality.
Dreams are for another day, but at this stage, it’s still reality.
In anyone’s time at a football club, the idea is to leave your mark. We don’t know what’s going to come next.
If the Friedkin Group comes in, that might change things, but we won’t know until it happens in its entirety, so we’ll have to wait and see.”
While Dyche may be defending himself against criticisms regarding his tactics and results over the past 18 months, he makes a valid point: he has been managing in a challenging environment at Goodison Park.
However, after enduring years of turmoil during the latter part of the Moshiri era, fans are yearning for hope and positivity as the club prepares for a change in ownership.
The Friedkin Group will likely want to tap into that optimism.
The new owners are not acquiring the club to engage in continual relegation battles; they aim to cultivate a successful Premier League club.
For both owners and supporters, this takeover is expected to usher in a new era of promise.
Given this context, the current manager, who has already frustrated supporters with his style of play, is unlikely to retain his position when ownership changes present a significant opportunity for a fresh start—at least by the end of the season.
Dyche’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and potential replacements, such as Maurizio Sarri, have already been mentioned in connection with Everton as they prepare to move to the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season【Corriere dello Sport, 25 September】.
Although Dyche has demonstrated his capabilities in the Premier League, he acknowledges that he was hired to navigate a particularly difficult situation, not to lead a new wave of optimism.
As a result, it’s challenging to ignore the likelihood that, once this transitional period concludes, he will be moved on.
While he deserves recognition for keeping the club afloat during turbulent times, it appears that if the Friedkin Group’s takeover is finalized, he will likely be thanked for his service and subsequently released.
Dyche himself seems to understand this reality.
The coming months will be critical for both him and Everton as the club embarks on a new chapter.
