"It's not often that Everton can take you totally by surprise given some of the antics in recent years, but sacking a manager couple of hours before a game is a new one even for them," McNulty told BBC Radio 5 Live.

Everton has fired manager Sean Dyche in the first big call by its new American owners. The team is two spots above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Everton announced the move just hours before hosting third-tier Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

The Toffees are considering bringing their former manager David Moyes back after new owners, The Friedkin Group, decided to sack Sean Dyche and talks will take place on Friday

Everton sacking Sean Dyche has seen Jose Mourinho installed as one of the early favourites to become their new manager months after speaking about a hypothetical Premier League return

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone. Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

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The statement read: "Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men's First Team Manager with immediate effect. "[Coaches] Ian Woa

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

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