44 THE SANDMAN COMETH NOW

SEAN DYCHE believes he will still be “juggling sand” at Everton even if they secure safety.

The Toffees can survive the drop if they beat Brentford today and Luton slip up against Wolves.

It would be a nice reprieve after a season of points deductions and off-the-field bedlam, with new potential owners 777 Partners yet to complete their takeover.

Everton have survived in the final week of the campaign in the past two seasons.

So Dyche (inset) was asked if securing safety early may give them a head start on planning for next season.

Worrying

But the Toffees boss admits the uncertainty over the ownership and their worrying financial situation means that would not be the case.

He said: “I am waiting to see the realities of what we can and can’t do.

“There’s always something going on here, it is like juggling sand – how do you master that?

“It’s like putting your fingers in the dam. It’s the same with players at the moment.

“Because the club is in this flux we can’t guarantee one way or the other so we are shifting, moving and moulding things.

“Usually the earlier you get things done, the quicker you can plan your next step.

“But we’re planning anyway – myself and (director of football) Kev (Thelwell) and scouts – what if this happens? What if that happens? “And then trying to keep an open mind but then still go to your staples, who is going to be here?” However, Wednesday’s win over Liverpool has lifted spirits on the back of a victory against Nottingham Forest.

Now they can secure safety with victory today should the

Hatters fail to beat Wolves.

Dyche said: “It’s easier with two wins. It has made everyone feel better. That’s what we’ve been trying to do.

“Every time we just change the narrative, we get another knock.

“And then we change it again, we get another knock. Go on then, let’s change it and keep it going.

“We keep nearly getting there and getting bashed again.”