SEAN DYCHE has broken his silence on his Everton sacking. The 53-year-old was axed just hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup clash with Peterborough last Thursday. Everton have since confirmed

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At the time, Everton was teetering above the relegation zone, positioned 16th in the Premier League. David Moyes then swiftly took the reins for his second spell at the club within 48 hours, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal to succeed Dyche, who originally managed at Goodison Park between 2002 and 2013.

Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".

Sean Dyche was brutally sacked by Everton last week, with the Toffees choosing to re-appoint former boss David Moyes - and he has now spoken out on his departure

Sean Dyche says it was the right time to leave Everton amid "one of its toughest periods in its history". Dyche was sacked less than four hours before the FA Cup tie with Peterborough last Thursday by the club's new owners, The Friedkin Group, with Everton 16th in the Premier League and only one point above the relegation zone.

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says it was the right time to leave the club as it went through “one of its toughest periods in its history" | ITV News Granada

Chelsea continue to be linked with all manner of moves too. Manchester United ’s Alejandro Garnacho has been tipped as a Blues target and fresh reports claim the Blues have now made contact with the Premier League rivals, while United are said to be keen on Christopher Nkunku.

Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has spoken about David Moyes' appointment, the importance of beating Tottenham Hotspur and his hopes for the new stadium

Chelsea continue to be linked with all manner of moves too. Manchester United ’s Alejandro Garnacho has been tipped as a Blues target and fresh reports claim the Blues have now made contact with the Premier League rivals over a potential move for the Argentina international.

Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager, with his dismissal coming only hours before the club host Peterborough in an FA Cup third-round tie. The decision to wield the axe marks the first ...

The Scotsman, who returned to management exactly 27 years after his first match as the fresh-faced boss of Preston, has taken charge of 698 Premier League games.