Everton make late press conference announcement after Sean Dyche sack news
Everton have delayed Sean Dyche’s press conference on Tuesday by 30 minutes amid the latest speculation regarding his future.
According to Sky Sports’ live blog [7 January, 11:20am], the pre-match press conference for the FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough United will now occur at 4:30pm GMT rather than the originally scheduled 4pm slot.
It is currently unclear whether the current conditions in Merseyside are to blame or whether the emerging news that The Friedkin Group are considering Dyche’s future has led to the delay [Sky Sports] – or indeed something else.
Sean Dyche could be on his way out of Everton
Despite the ongoing speculation, the Everton boss is expected to attend the press conference on Tuesday (7 January).
The 53-year-old will likely endure a tough line of questioning from the media as his future at Goodison Park becomes the latest hot topic in the Premier League.
While TFG is against enforcing a managerial change at the Blues until mid-March [TEAMtalk], recent results could alter the stance.
West Ham United have reportedly named Graham Potter as the potential successor to Julen Lopetegui, who is expected to be dismissed imminently, which could see the Toffees’ hand forced in regards to Dyche.
The former Brighton and Chelsea boss has been a name consistently linked with Goodison Park while Dyche has been under the cosh, and it could be now-or-never for Everton, should he be viewed as the number one target.
Regardless, the Toffees are one point clear of the relegation zone and will face another fight this year to retain their Premier League status – West Ham are not in a more flattering position in London.
Potter is expected to decide on his managerial return soon, and Evertonians will keep a keen eye on developments as they emerge.
In other Everton news, the Blues are readying a permanent transfer to sign an Aston Villa star.
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