There has been ongoing speculation about Sean Dyche’s future as Everton manager, especially given his mixed home record and the club’s longest-ever winless streak in the Premier League last season. However, with ownership issues still unresolved, it seems unlikely that any changes will be made soon, as adding more uncertainty could be detrimental.
We need to trust Dyche to turn things around with the current squad. Upcoming fixtures will be challenging, and the takeover process will take time. Only after it concludes will we be able to reassess the club’s situation.
Recently, Dyche seems to have distanced himself from the team again. Last season, he made an effort to be part of the squad by appearing in his tracksuit, signaling solidarity with the players. Regardless of whether he wears a suit or tracksuit, it’s crucial that the players feel supported rather than blamed for mistakes. Football is about setting up the team correctly and helping each other out, not placing blame.
Dyche needs to be less predictable and introduce some tactical surprises to keep opponents guessing. The current strategy feels repetitive—relying on set-pieces and scrappy goals without a dynamic approach. If the team concedes, heads drop, and Dyche must address this issue to ensure players consistently demonstrate the resilience required at Everton.
One standout moment recently was Alex Iwobi’s impressive effort, which lifted both the players’ and fans’ spirits. Similarly, Dwight McNeil’s efforts last year showed the impact of individual players stepping up. The team needs to avoid aimless running and instead have someone take control of the game.
Despite recent frustrations, Everton showed promise against Bournemouth. Maintaining that performance level and playing confidently will be key to accumulating points and winning back the fans.
Looking at Aston Villa’s recent turnaround under new management after a challenging period under Steven Gerrard, it’s clear that improvement is possible with the right changes. This gives hope that Everton can also climb up the table.
Regarding player performances, I’m interested in the matchup between Tim Iroegbunam and Amadou Onana. Although Onana is a talented player, he didn’t quite fit at Everton and struggled at times. Iroegbunam, despite being less experienced, has already shown more impact at Everton than Onana did. Onana’s strengths and weaknesses are well known, and it will be intriguing to see how Iroegbunam performs against him.
While Onana has started well at Aston Villa and is becoming a fan favorite, his time at Everton was underwhelming. It seems he might have expected a move to a higher-profile club but ended up at Villa instead. Meanwhile, Iroegbunam has impressed with his maturity on the pitch and has been one of our best performers this season, which has been a significant positive.
