‘I’ll make Everton SWEAT!’: Sean Dyche is unveiled as Toffees manager and vows to bring back ‘basic principles of the club’ to save them from relegation, after Marcelo Bielsa turned them down
Sean Dyche has promised to get Everton’s players leaving sweat on their shirts after accepting the ‘honour’ of becoming the club’s new manager.
Dyche took charge of his first training session yesterday, having spent the weekend getting familiar with the club’s Finch Farm training base.
The former Burnley boss has been joined by his coaching team from Turf Moor — trusted allies Ian Woan, Steve Stone and Mark Howard.
New Everton boss Sean Dyce appeared to enjoy putting his players through a gruelling training session as he bids to save them from the drop
The 51-year-old manager took charge of his first Everton training session on Monday afternoon
He has signed a deal that runs to June 2025 and recognises that he has joined Everton in a difficult moment, with the club in the relegation zone after losing six of their last seven Premier League games.
There will be no easy settling in period, either. Everton’s squad desperately needs bolstering today, with a striker a priority.
They have had no joy with a bid for Michail Antonio, as West Ham will not consider selling the 32-year-old after Danny Ings’ injury. Bologna’s Marko Arnautovic has also been discussed.
Dyche spoke enthusiastically to his new squad before they trained at 2pm yesterday and he has vowed there will be plenty of hard work ahead in Everton’s bid to get away from the bottom three.
Dyche had spent the weekend getting familiar with Finch Farm but was swiftly out on the grass
The former Burnley boss will be joined by his coaching team from Turf Moor, which includes Ian Woan (second right), Steve Stone (second left) and Mark Howard (left)
‘It’s an honour to become Everton manager,’ said Dyche, whose first game will be against league leaders Arsenal on Saturday. ‘My staff and I are ready and eager to help get this great club back on track.
‘I know about Everton’s passionate fan base and how precious this club is to them. We are ready to work and ready to give them what they want.
‘That starts with sweat on the shirt, effort and getting back…