Sean Dyche facing ‘very difficult circumstances’, admits Everton chief
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell has lept to the defence of manager Sean Dyche, saying the Toffees boss “is working under very difficult circumstances” after the club’s worst start to a league season since 1958. Remarkably, the 3-0 opening day defeat to Brighton and follow-up 4-0 loss to Tottenham barely rank amongst the drama of Everton’s next two Premier League results, as Dyche’s men threw away two-goal leads to succumb to 3-2 in back-to-back matches against Bournemouth and Aston Villa. The Everton Shareholders’ Association called the potential deal a “farce” and urged the club to find a solution to a situation that isn’t making Dyche’s work any easier, reported by BBC Sport. Thelwell’s support comes at an important time–solidarity was key to pushing on last year–but the manner of Everton’s defeats are making calls for Dyche’s exit louder than ever.