Everton’s start to the season may have been a rocky one, but there is still so much cause for optimism around Goodison Park.
After all, last year they started their campaign in exactly the same way and still finished 14 points clear of the drop despite two points deductions.
It’s also worth noting that this campaign’s squad is far stronger than the one Sean Dyche had last year, which should inspire confidence that not only can they turn things around but they can actually thrive.
However, any progress made under the former Burnley boss would be sadly ripped away were they to make a rash call on sacking the 53-year-old after such a torrid run of form.
Sean Dyche’s Everton future in doubt
Sadly, that is what is being reported by a few outlets, with the Toffees supposedly on the lookout for a replacement for Dyche.
Naturally, a return to Everton for David Moyes is always going to be touted, as an easy link.
However, Everton’s interest in Abel Ferreira is a new one, and kind of pads out the ever-growing list of potential replacements.
This is not a good sign though.
There is often no smoke without fire, and if the Toffees’ board really are planning to cut Dyche loose mid-season, it could prove catastrophic for the club’s fortunes and shows they really have learnt nothing.
Everton have to stick with Sean Dyche
After all, the reasons why Everton should stick with their current head coach are innumerable.
Firstly, the risks that such a brash and knee-jerk decision could have are huge, with the reward unlikely to be much greater than anything that Dyche could just deliver himself.
Especially given the fact that he has already twice led them to safety through some of the most volatile and uncomfortable situations in the club’s history.
Navigating points deductions and takeover turmoil, he deserves so much credit, even if his decision-making left plenty to be desired in their most recent Premier League defeat.
A proven, reliable manager at this level, whose contract actually expires at the season’s end anyway, there is no outstanding upside to dismissing him, especially when there are new to no alternatives on the market either.
It would be supremely risky and incredibly rash, but Everton’s board have certainly showcased those traits before.
This new-look one though, appointed only for a brief period, will hopefully have learnt from those mistakes.
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