Sean Dyche has released a statement through the League Managers Association after leaving Everton
Sean Dyche has spoken for the first time since his sacking by Everton. The 53-year-old was relieved of his duties by the club’s new owners, The Friedkin Group, on a dramatic day last Thursday.
Dyche was appointed as Everton manager on January 30, 2023, and led the club to Premier League survival. He did the same again in the 2023-24 season despite an unprecedented double points deduction after the Blues were found guilty of breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.
But he has lost his job after a difficult second full campaign in charge and, with Everton one point and two places above the relegation places, he has been replaced by David Moyes.
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And now Dyche has released a statement through the League Managers Association in which he expressed his honour at managing the club and wished his successor the best for the future.
It reads: “It was an honour to manage Everton, a football club with a significant heritage and an enormous following in Liverpool and all over the world, through one of its toughest periods in its history. Despite the challenges we faced, I wanted to ensure that the club’s narrative was focused on the positive direction it will take in the future and that the team could focus on competing in the Premier League in the present.
“I thank my staff, the players and all involved who played their part, as it simply wasn’t possible without their support and expertise. I also thank the fans who came through for us many times when we all needed their support.
“The right time has come to leave the club, with the team in good shape. David is a manager who I have great respect for and I believe he and his staff will help to push the club forward again and build on the stable footing we have implemented in the past two years.
“I wish everyone well going forwards including the new owners, who I hope will take the club to the next level and deliver the success which every Evertonian wants.
“My part as a custodian has been played and I will forever take great pride in that. After going through some extremely difficult situations, I never lost faith in everyone around me and we did everything we could to protect the badge, safeguarding it and the name of Everton Football Club.”
Moyes’ first game back in charge of the Blues takes place tonight, against Aston Villa at Goodison Park (7.30pm kick-off).
