Sean was born to lead Toffees
SEAN DYCHE heads into a crunch Merseyside derby at Anfield claiming he is the perfect fit for the Premier League strugglers.
Everton’s new boss admits he would never have landed the job if the club had been in the top six and predecessor Frank Lampard had been poached by a top side.
Dyche was sacked by Burnley last April with the Clarets heading for Premier League relegation in his 10th by season in charge. Many believed his star had waned and he may have missed the chance of a managerial upgrade by staying too long at Turf Moor.
But despite being out of the game for nine months, Dyche always believed in his credentials. He was never tempted to panic and take a job outside the top flight. “No, never. I think I afforded myself a window after so many seasons in the Premier League,” said Dyche.
“Everton have thought that I’m right for this moment in its history to manage it and I’m proud to do so. “On another day they might not feel that. Would I have got the chance if they were sixth and Frank Lampard went abroad or wherever to manage? Possibly not.
“It’s not like there are 100 Premier League jobs. You have to be patient sometimes. “I certainly think I fit here, that’s for sure.” Dyche gave Everton the famed new manager “bounce effect” with victory over league leaders Arsenal in his first match. But he has warned they must deliver the same against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in another eye-catching fixture.
“It’s a derby, it’s another big game and Liverpool still have good players,” he added. “Our players are definitely not looking at it being naive. We have to perform again.”