Phil Jagielka claims ‘perfect’ Everton man has been absolutely ‘fantastic’ so far this season

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Phil Jagielka has been vocal in his support for Everton of late, as they continue to endure one of the toughest periods in the club’s history.

Having already questioned the validity of the Premier League’s PSR, the 41-year-old has since gone on to praise the club for its conduct throughout such a tumultuous past few years.

However, there is one man that stands out for him, as the key figure who has grabbed this faltering institution and led it to a position of hope that safety can once again be achieved.

For many clubs, a ten-point deduction would be a death sentence. But for Sean Dyche, he remains unphased.

It is that mentality, plus his efforts in galvanising a group of players who must be tired of receiving off-pitch punishments, that have earned Jagielka’s acclaim.

What Phil Jagielka said about Sean Dyche

Speaking live on talkSPORT, the former Everton captain was glowing in his praise for the 52-year-old, who joined the club just last year after Frank Lampard’s dismissal.

After all, it is hard to find fault in the former Burnley boss, who has revolutionised the weak mentality that shrouded Goodison Park before his arrival.

Jagielka does admit that he might not have been everyone’s first pick, but for the situation at hand, there is arguably nobody better.

He claimed: ‘When Sean Dyche got the job I was quite comfortable and happy, because he’s quite comfortable in his own skin, in his own environment, he’s got a backroom staff that he’s been with for a while.

‘Whether he’s the person that Evertonians wanted or want in charge in 5, 6, 10 years’ time and hopefully get them back winning silverware is irrelevant. The situation they’re in now is pretty dire.

‘For me, perfect, Sean Dyche. He’s conducted himself fantastic, he’s got a group of men that are going out there wearing the shirt, doing it proud. Will it be enough? I hope so, all Evertonians hope so, but it’s going to be really, really tough.’

Everton have finally found the right manager

Having cycled through so many different managers, it is refreshing to finally get one who understands the club and is willing to put aside his own personal ambitions for the greater good.

For so long under Farhad Moshiri, in a desperate scramble to progress as a club, they have chased high-profile managers with egos and grand plans.

This did not mesh well with a director of football approach, and in the end, someone was always left feeling unhappy.

Finally, with Kevin Thelwell and Dyche at last working in tandem without interruption from those above them, they are progressing towards a common goal with intelligence and competency.

All it took for Everton to finally start acting like a real club was to put their own ego aside and just hire the right man for the job: an unassuming 52-year-old Englishman who, as Jags mentions, is comfortable enough in his own skin to simply do what needs to be done.