Sean Dyche overwhelming favourite to become next Everton boss after Ronald Koeman was sacked as Burnley boss refuses to rule out move: 'It's very flattering... I'm just doing what I do'

Sean Dyche is the overwhelming favourite to be Everton manager after Ronald Koeman was sacked on Monday.

After overseeing a disastrous run of two wins in 13 matches, Koeman was told in person by chairman Bill Kenwright that his 16-month reign at Goodison was over. The Dutchman had spent £140million on nine players in the summer.


The final straw was Sunday's 5-2 drubbing by Arsenal that dropped Everton into the relegation zone, with the board acting on Monday morning.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is overwhelming favourite to become the next Everton manager 

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is overwhelming favourite to become the next Everton manager 

Koeman was pictured driving out of Everton's Finch Farm HQ after being sacked

Ronald Koeman pictured driving out of Everton's Finch Farm HQ after being sacked

Koeman looked glum behind the wheel of his Bentley after being given the boot on Monday

Koeman looked glum behind the wheel of his Bentley after being given the boot on Monday

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Dyche, who was attending last night's Fifa awards ceremony at the London Palladium, said of the speculation: 'It's very flattering, I've been linked with other situations before. 

'I just keep getting on with my job until things change. It's out of my hands, I'm just getting on with what I do.'

David Unsworth, an Everton stalwart and current Under-23 manager, will take charge for Wednesday's trip to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League game at Leicester on Sunday.

It is Dyche, though, who heads the bookmakers' lists. He has worked wonders to establish Burnley in the Premier League on a shoestring and left a lasting impression at Goodison earlier this month after his side won 1-0. 

Dyche, 46, was interested in the Crystal Palace job earlier this year and he would have much to think about if Everton approach Burnley.

Everton, though, will take their time before making their next move as they will have other candidates in mind, not least Watford boss Marco Silva and Thomas Tuchel, who is currently out of work after leaving Borussia Dortmund.

Wayne Rooney looks dejected after Everton lost 5-2 to Arsenal which cost Koeman his job

Wayne Rooney shows the strain of another defeat as Everton crumbled against the Gunners

Alexis Sanchez rubbed salt into Everton's wounds with the final goal on Sunday afternoon

Alexis Sanchez rubbed salt into Everton's wounds with the final goal on Sunday afternoon

Last week also saw a dramatic, bad-tempered Europa League defeat by Lyon

Last week also saw a dramatic, bad-tempered Europa League defeat by Lyon

Carlo Ancelotti is keen to work in the Premier League, having left Bayern Munich earlier this month. Phil Neville, the former Everton captain, is understood to be eager to be considered, while Ryan Giggs has already gone on record and expressed his interest.

Manchester United legend Giggs told Sky Sports: 'I think you look at those two teams, Leicester being champions two seasons ago, Everton being a fantastic club with a fantastic history, for me these are clubs I would be interested in. '

Another aspect Everton will have to consider is whether Steve Walsh will remain as director of football, given that many of the candidates linked with the job would have concerns about working in that managerial structure.

Koeman flashed a smile as he walked to San Carlo restaurant in central Manchester on Sunday

Koeman flashed a smile as he walked to San Carlo restaurant in central Manchester on Sunday

Koeman appeared in good spirits as he dined out with a group of friends

Koeman appeared in good spirits as he dined out with a group of friends

Koeman strolled alongside his wife Bartina just hours after Everton were beaten  by Arsenal

Koeman strolled alongside his wife Bartina just hours after Everton were beaten by Arsenal

Walsh is under pressure, having failed to land a striker to replace Romelu Lukaku during the last transfer window. Missing out on Arsenal's Olivier Giroud has taken on ever greater significance as Everton's plight has worsened.

Koeman, who had 20 months remaining on his contract, was not the only departure. His brother Erwin, who was his assistant, has left as have fitness coach Jan Kluitenberg and Patrick Lodewijks, the goalkeeping coach.

Duncan Ferguson's position as first team coach is yet to be decided.

Koeman is believed to have taken the news with dignity.

An Everton statement read: 'Chairman Bill Kenwright, the board of directors and major shareholder Farhad Moshiri would all like to express their gratitude to Ronald for the service he has given to the club over the past 16 months.' 

Watford manager Marco Silva is also in contention to succeed Koeman at Goodison Park 

Watford manager Marco Silva is also in contention to succeed Koeman at Goodison Park 

Koeman looked weary as he arrived at Finch Farm at 7am on Monday morning

Koeman looked weary as he arrived at Finch Farm at 7am on Monday morning

KOEMAN BY NUMBERS

18 - the Toffees occupy the Premier League's final relegation place.

£149million - the total spent on summer signings including Gylfi Sigurdsson, Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane and Davy Klaassen. Around half of that total was funded by the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United.

8 - their points total after nine games.

5 - Everton are winless in their last five games - defeats by Burnley and Arsenal in the Premier League and Lyon in the Europa League, and draws with Brighton domestically and Apollon Limassol on the continent.

5 - the number of goals conceded by Everton in his last game in charge, at home to Arsenal on Sunday.

41 - Koeman's winning percentage as Everton boss, with 24 victories from 58 games in charge. His side lost 20 and drew 14.

3 - Koeman is the third managerial departure in the Premier League this season, following Frank de Boer (Crystal Palace) and Craig Shakespeare (Leicester).

9 - clubs managed by Koeman in his career, with Everton his second Premier League job after Southampton. 

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