Everton may have to defeat Sean Dyche on the final day of the season to qualify for European football.
The former Toffees boss is being linked with a move to Tottenham as the north Londoners hover one point above the relegation zone under Igor Tudor, with only seven games to go – the last of which being a clash against Everton in N17.
David Ornstein has now shared what he is hearing about Sean Dyche as the 54-year-old finds himself in contention for a shock role.
Does Sean Dyche get enough credit for his spell at Everton? 🤔
He worked under difficult financial circumstances 😫
David Ornstein says it is “not clear” whether Sean Dyche would even accept the Tottenham job
Speaking on the Back Pages podcast for Sky Sports about Dyche – who Crystal Palace are also considering – the reliable journalist said: “Well, it’s an emergency at Spurs, and desperate times call for desperate measures. I’m not saying that in a derogatory way towards Sean Dyche as well, he’s an excellent coach and has proved as a manager with his record in the Premier League and in football full stop.
“But, you wouldn’t immediately have him down as a candidate to manage Tottenham Hotspur in terms of style and in terms of the clubs that he’s managed so far, and where Tottenham traditionally see themselves. But he’s available. Whether he would take it or not, it’s not clear.”
Dyche – who James Garner aimed a dig at after his England call – was only recently sacked by Nottingham Forest in February, winning just six of his 18 Premier League games in charge, so the man from Kettering may prefer a period of reflection before jumping straight into another difficult job.
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It would be quite some story if the former Everton boss did end up at Tottenham, only for David Moyes to potentially relegate him and secure European football for the Toffees on the final day.
Seven games left and on 46 points – how many points do you expect Everton to finish on? 🤔
After years fighting relegation, fans would even be overjoyed with a spot in the UEFA Conference League, but with Everton sitting just three points off fifth right now – which will be enough for UEFA Champions League football this term – the 2025/26 campaign could prove to be a truly memorable one.