Sean Dyche has claimed it was the right time to leave Everton and revealed the “extremely difficult situations” he faced at the club following his sacking last week.
The former Burnley boss was sacked by the Toffees’ new owners after less than two years at the helm. Dyche left Goodison Park with Everton sitting 16th in the table, after leading them to 17th and 15th in his first two campaigns.
Everton did not waste any time in appointing his successor, having hired former boss David Moyes. He will take control of his first game of his second spell on Merseyside on Wednesday evening against Aston Villa.
And now Dyche has broken his silence on his exit with a heartfelt message, while he has wished the best to his successor. In a statement released by the League Manager’s Association, Dyche said: “It was an honour to manage Everton, a football club with a significant heritage and an enormous following in Liverpool and all over the world, through one of its toughest periods in its history.
“Despite the challenges we faced, I wanted to ensure that the club’s narrative was focused on the positive direction it will take in the future and that the team could focus on competing in the Premier League in the present.
“I thank my staff, the players and all involved who played their part, as it simply wasn’t possible without their support and expertise. I also thank the fans who came through for us many times when we all needed their support.
“The right time has come to leave the club, with the team in good shape. David is a manager who I have great respect for and I believe he and his staff will help to push the club forward again and build on the stable footing we have implemented in the past two years.
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“I wish everyone well going forwards including the new owners, who I hope will take the club to the next level and deliver the success which every Evertonian wants. My part as a custodian has been played and I will forever take great pride in that.
“After going through some extremely difficult situations, I never lost faith in everyone around me and we did everything we could to protect the badge, safeguarding it and the name of Everton Football Club.”
Dyche has already been linked with a new job after his Everton exit. Championship side West Brom are apparently eyeing a move for him as they continue their search for Carlos Corberan’s long-term successor.
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