SEAN THE DOOR

Dyche is booted out just hours ahead of kick-off

- ANDY DUNN

AS Everton managerial sackings go, the departure of Sean Dyche might just go down alongside the dismissal of Johnny Carey as one of the more unusual.

After taking the team to a fifth-placed finish in the 1960-61 season, owner John Moores told Carey his services were no longer required as they shared a ride in the back of a London taxi.

Dyche's 'taxi' moment arrived 191 minutes ahead of a third-round tie in the FA Cup, the last trophy won by Everton, 30 years ago.

Slightly bizarre? Yes.

But when The Friedkin Group (TFG) took control of the club three weeks ago -wiping away debts, promising stability and bringing optimism where there had only been pessimism - the fanbase wanted boldness from the new ownership.

And the timing of Dyche's exit was certainly bold.