EVERTONEverton players had grown increasingly weary of Sean Dyche, his recent criticism of Jarrad Branthwaite caused ripples in the dressing room

Dyche referenced his surprise that the 22-year-old had come up short in the build-up to David Brooks’ decisive goal, and the players were far from pleased with what he said.

 

They had grown increasingly weary of their boss and there was a sense of disengagement from several players.

 

It became clear to insiders at Everton on Wednesday that Dyche had come to the end of the road, with an official announcement made to that effect on Thursday, a few hours before their FA Cup third-round game against Peterborough.

 

Earlier that day, Toffees director of football, Kevin Thelwell, went to the team hotel where the squad were preparing for Peterborough, to break the news that Dyche had gone and Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman would take charge of the game.

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EVERTONEverton players had grown increasingly weary of Sean Dyche, his recent criticism of Jarrad Branthwaite caused ripples in the dressing roomby Ben Moore11 January 2025

 

Everton parted with Sean Dyche as their manager during the week after the new owners decided he was not the man to take the Goodison Park club forward following discussions between both parties.

 

His shock criticism of Toffees defender Jarrad Branthwaite after the 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday caused ripples in the Everton dressing room, according to the Daily Mail.

 

Dyche referenced his surprise that the 22-year-old had come up short in the build-up to David Brooks’ decisive goal, and the players were far from pleased with what he said.

 

They had grown increasingly weary of their boss and there was a sense of disengagement from several players.

 

It became clear to insiders at Everton on Wednesday that Dyche had come to the end of the road, with an official announcement made to that effect on Thursday, a few hours before their FA Cup third-round game against Peterborough.

 

Earlier that day, Toffees director of football, Kevin Thelwell, went to the team hotel where the squad were preparing for Peterborough, to break the news that Dyche had gone and Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman would take charge of the game.

 

 

 

 

 

There was a noticeable uplift in the atmosphere after the news was broken, and while there were no celebrations, no tears were shed, indicating how relieved the majority of the team was to see his back.

 

David Moyes is expected to be announced as the next Everton manager after the club missed out on the chance to land Graham Potter, who joined West Ham United on Thursday morning.

 

The Merseyside club are currently 16th in the Premier League table after 19 games, a point above safety, and Moyes will be hoping to hit the ground running following the return to his old club.

 

His first game in charge of his second stint at Everton will be on Wednesday when Aston Villa visit Goodison Park, and picking up all three points will be the best way to begin the journey.