Overview

• Sean Dyche admitted he quickly realized Everton faced deeper issues than anticipated upon his arrival in January 2023, with fitness tests revealing glaring deficiencies.
• Dyche ranked guiding Everton through two points deductions while maintaining Premier League status as his greatest achievement, though it raised unrealistic expectations for future seasons.
• The club faced deductions of 10 and 2 points during the 2023-24 season under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations, compounding existing challenges.
• Dyche stated that while he left Everton in January 2025 during a relegation battle, he believed the squad was in decent shape—a sentiment later echoed by successor David Moyes.
• Moyes's return sparked an immediate improvement, with Everton climbing clear of relegation and securing a stronger finish to the 2024-25 season.