September 13th 2024.
The pressure is on for Sean Dyche at Everton as the club has made a decision on his future. Rumors are swirling about potential replacements, including former Manchester United and Chelsea managers, who are being tipped to take over for Dyche. Along with United's Erik ten Hag, Dyche is currently the Premier League manager who is most likely to lose his job first this season. This comes after Everton's rough start to the season, losing all three of their opening games by a combined score of 2-10. And things won't get any easier this weekend as they face Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
The team's poor performance is further compounded by a long-running takeover saga, with multiple parties attempting to buy out majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri without success. The latest potential buyer, American businessman John Textor, has expressed interest in taking over the club. However, his plans are complicated as he first needs to sell his 45% stake in Crystal Palace. Despite this, Textor has not been shy about sharing his vision for the club, even suggesting a change in the dugout if he were to take over. Rumors have linked him to potential managers, including Palmeiras' Abel Ferreira and AC Milan's Paulo Fonseca.
However, Everton has publicly distanced themselves from Textor's comments. Nevertheless, the pressure on Dyche to turn things around for the team is mounting, fueling speculation about his potential replacement. One name that has emerged as a favorite is David Moyes, who spent 11 successful years at Everton before leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Moyes is currently without a job after parting ways with West Ham over the summer. Another possible candidate is Graham Potter, who has been linked to the England job but is currently a free agent after being sacked by Chelsea.
The odds for the next Premier League manager to leave also have Dyche and ten Hag as the top contenders, followed by Enzo Maresca and Julen Lopetegui. As for the next permanent Everton manager, Moyes and Potter are the frontrunners, with Rafael Benitez and Daniel Farke not far behind. However, reports suggest that Dyche still has the full support of Moshiri and the club's director of football Kevin Thelwell. They have no plans to dismiss him until the end of the season when his contract expires. They believe that the criticism directed at Dyche by some fans is unfair and will not consider renewing his contract until the takeover saga is resolved.
Despite the challenges facing the team, Dyche has a track record of success, having saved the club from relegation and guiding them to a 15th place finish last season despite a points deduction and financial constraints. Only time will tell what the future holds for Everton and their manager, but for now, Dyche remains at the helm with the full support of the club's leadership.
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