According to Phil McNulty, Everton is likely to seek a managerial change under new ownership in the future. The BBC journalist suggests that the new owners might prefer to appoint their own manager to lead the club.
Currently, Sean Dyche retains the board’s support and is not facing immediate dismissal, but there are no indications of a new contract being offered as his current deal expires at the season’s end.
McNulty wrote on September 16: “Everton have assured that Sean Dyche continues to have backing from the club’s hierarchy. At present, no one seems to have the authority or inclination to make a managerial change, especially considering the financial implications. Despite Dyche’s efforts to stabilize the team after a poor start last season, this season has been even worse, and he must find solutions quickly. The new stadium’s upcoming launch makes relegation untenable, and there is an expectation that new owners will want their own manager eventually.
Dyche is in the final year of his contract, and without indications of a new deal, a change seems likely, potentially at the start of the next season. The new owners will likely evaluate whether the team’s direction aligns with their vision, especially with the move to the new stadium on the horizon. Dyche’s pragmatic style, while effective in survival, might not match the new owners’ aspirations for a more progressive and attractive style of play that could enhance the club’s Premier League standing.
The new ownership will need to invest significantly to attract top-tier managers, and it remains to be seen if they can meet these financial demands.
In other Everton-related news, a financial expert has delivered a “criminal” verdict following the club’s involvement in a multi-million-pound controversy.
