September 18th 2024.
The start of the season has been nothing short of a nightmare for Sean Dyche. As Everton continues to struggle, the pressure on their manager is mounting. Many are now speculating that former boss David Moyes could be brought in as a replacement.
Despite putting up a competitive front, Everton has suffered four straight defeats in the Premier League, leaving them at the bottom of the table. In their last two league matches, Dyche's team had a 2-0 lead, but ultimately lost both games 3-2. Their only victory so far was in the Carabao Cup against Doncaster Rovers, but their run in that competition came to an end on Tuesday in a penalty shootout loss to Southampton.
It's no surprise that Dyche is now the bookmakers' favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. He's even listed at a shorter price than Manchester United's Erik ten Hag and Southampton's Russell Martin. And if Dyche does end up leaving, Moyes is a strong contender to take over. After all, he's quite familiar with the club, having managed Everton from 2002 to 2013 before moving on to Manchester United.
Currently, Moyes is out of work after leaving West Ham at the end of last season. However, former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker believes he could be the perfect fit for Everton. In an interview with the BBC's Premier League Review, Reo-Coker said, "I'm not putting words out there, I'm not putting it out there, but there is a certain David Moyes, who knows that club very well, inside out, who currently isn't managing anyone." He also added that the pressure is mounting on Dyche and Everton might be looking for a change in management for new ideas or a fresh start.
But for now, it seems like Everton is sticking with Dyche, even after their Carabao Cup exit. Of course, things can always change quickly in the world of football. The team is facing a tough match against Leicester City on Saturday, followed by a home game against Crystal Palace a week later.
On Tuesday, there were loud boos at Goodison Park, especially when Dyche made the decision to replace striker Beto with full-back Ashley Young while the score was at 1-1. When asked about the crowd's reaction, Dyche said, "The crowds have opinions about varying players and that is one of them things. He is certainly a tough customer mentally. I totally understand it, Young is old and wise enough to know this is the way the industry is. He is a fantastic professional but the fans have a right to say what they want to say and I am never going to question that."
Despite the challenges, Dyche remains determined and proud of his team's efforts. He mentioned that they had to piece together a team at the last minute due to three players falling ill overnight. And with only 12 outfield players currently fit, they gave it their all on the field.
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