Sean Dyche faces scrutiny as Everton struggles with just three wins this season

In recent months, Everton Football Club has found itself in a perilous position in the English Premier League, sitting just one point above the relegation zone. The club’s performance has dwindled significantly, with only one victory in their last eleven league matches. This lack of success culminated in a disappointing campaign, particularly highlighted by their recent match against Bournemouth, where they failed to register a shot on target, marking their eighth league defeat of the season. As a result of these poor performances and a clear lack of goals—having scored just fifteen times this season, which is one of the lowest in the league—Everton's new owners decided that a managerial change was imperative to salvage their Premier League status. Since Sean Dyche took charge in January 2023, he had managed to keep the club afloat in the top tier of English football, but with the mounting pressure from fans and ownership alike, his position came under scrutiny. The Friedkin Group, Everton’s new owners, conducted a review of Dyche’s performance following the discouraging results. Despite receiving initial support after the ownership transition, it became evident that the situation required immediate action to prevent relegation. The new owners are keen on restoring the club to its former glory, and a managerial shift seemed necessary to begin that process. In response to the firing of Dyche, various names have emerged as potential successors, including former manager David Moyes, who previously enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the club from 2002 until 2013. The search for a new manager must balance urgent needs with long-term prospects, as the anxiety of slipping into the second tier looms large. Everton fans are yearning for improvement and success and have grown frustrated with the club's inability to compete effectively. This managerial upheaval could provide the new coach with both challenges and opportunities, given the potential for financial stability and the promise of a new stadium on the horizon. The context of Everton's struggles reflects deeper issues within the club that transcend just a single managerial appointment and point to a broader need for change. By addressing the results on the pitch, the club hopes to reignite the spirit of one of English football's historical institutions and secure a brighter future in the Premier League.