Sean Dyche has been fired by Everton just hours before their FA Cup match.
Everton’s new owner, The Friedkin Group (TFG), had wanted a period of stability after completing its takeover on December 19th.
Tension in Dyche’s relationship with director of football, Kevin Thelwell, may have contributed to the timing. Everton’s under-18s coach Leighton Baines will take charge of the FA Cup tie, assisted by the captain, Seamus Coleman.