‘I am certain’ :’World class’ manager rules himself out of contention for everton job after recent link

Everton’s managerial future is one that has been up for debate for some time now, with Sean Dyche’s position constantly uncertain.

The former Burnley boss has been at the club since 2023, and done an admirable job in impossible circumstances.

Steadying a ship that seemed for all the world like it was destined to sink, twice he has achieved Premier League survival, and the hope is that he can accomplish it again this season despite a poor start.

And yet, despite this, he has constantly been linked with a dismissal, whether it be at Farhad Moshiri‘s hand or Dan Friedkin‘s following his takeover triumph.

Fortunately for him, one of those targets has now ruled himself out of contention.

Gareth Southgate will not return to management
Everton may have held talks with David Moyes over the post, and Dan Friedkin might favour Maurizio Sarri for the Everton job, but Dyche remains in office.

And deservedly so, even if his side lost their opening four Premier League matches.

He has earned a little bit of grace for all he has gone through, and hopefully will at the very least get to see out his contract, which expires this summer.

Another high-profile name linked is Gareth Southgate, who is freshly unemployed after leaving his England post in the summer.

However, the 54-year-old has now denied any plans to return to management: ‘I won’t coach in the next year, for sure. I’m certain of that. I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role you need to give your body time, you need to give your mind time.’

The Spectator branded Southgate a ‘world class’ manager after his England exit, and for re-energising national football across the country, he deserves plenty of credit.

Will Everton sack Sean Dyche?

Realistically, Everton are unlikely to sack Dyche unless extreme circumstances emerge.

After all, they have stuck with him through some impossibly tough times, and so only certain relegation would likely force their hand.

However, when the season concludes, that is a completely different story.

His exit then would not be a sacking, but instead a decision not to extend the Everton manager‘s expiring contract.

This offers a chance for both club and coach to part ways amicably, thanking one another for their services.

Friedkin has been gifted this position by some clever negotiating, which allows Everton the chance to start fresh.

It remains to be seen whether this new ownership will exercise that opportunity.