Sean Dyche names Everton star who has been ‘different class’ this season and makes summer transfer admission

Sean Dyche, the Everton manager, has expressed his pride and relief after guiding the team to Premier League survival despite an eight-point deduction. The Toffees’ 1-0 win over Brentford secured their top-flight status for another season, and Dyche has hailed the achievement as his biggest in his managerial career.

Dyche admitted that the Everton job has not gone as planned, but he has pointed out the positives now that Premier League survival has been secured. He said that the job was not pitched to him in the way it has turned out, with the team facing significant challenges, including financial issues and a strict budget.

Despite these challenges, Dyche has managed to keep Everton up for the second season in a row, and he believes that this achievement is his biggest yet. He said, “It is my biggest [achievement] to lead a group from where it was to where it is. Last year was tough, but this was particularly tough. It feels very good coming off all the knocks we’ve had. I am super proud of everyone involved.”

Dyche also praised the players who have been instrumental in the team’s success, including Ashley Young, who he described as “different class.” He said, “You’ve got to win, that’s my job, and you win enough to change the culture, environment, and storyline, and we’ve managed to do that this season.”

Young, who joined Everton in the summer, has been a key player for the team, and Dyche has praised his professionalism and dedication. He said, “Ashley Young has been a different class. I said to all the young players, ‘Don’t look at anyone else but him.’ At his age, the way he trains, hardly ever injured, and never needs anything other than getting out and training. Whether you leave him in or out, absolutely solid as a rock [his response is], ‘No problem, gaffer, I’m ready’.”

Dyche also highlighted the development of young players like Jarrod Branthwaite, Jimmy Garner, and Nathan Patterson, who have all played important roles in the team’s success. He said, “You can point out the development of young players – Jarrod, Jimmy, and Patto. He’s had a bit of an indifferent year but has still developed and been unlucky with injuries.”

The Everton manager also praised the fans, who have been amazing throughout the season. He said, “The fans have been amazing. They’ve stuck with us through thick and thin, and we’re grateful for their support.”

In terms of the summer transfer window, Dyche has admitted that the club will need to be creative in terms of deals. He said, “By the summer, it was like, ‘Well, there isn’t a pot of gold, that’s for sure.’ Then trying to work with deals that are interesting in my world to get them to happen – backloaded deals rather than frontloaded deals.”

Overall, Dyche is proud of the team’s achievement and believes that they have managed to change the culture and environment at the club. He said, “We’ve managed to change the negativity that’s hung over the club for three years. It’s just beginning to lift and change a bit, and now, of course, you can point out the bright bits of the season – a club that has stayed connected, including fans who have been amazing.”

In addition to the team’s success, Dyche has also praised the development of the young players and the impact of experienced players like Ashley Young. He believes that the mix of youth and experience has been important in the team’s success and has helped to change the culture and environment at the club.

Dyche’s achievement in keeping Everton up for the second season in a row is all the more impressive given the challenges the team has faced. The eight-point deduction and financial issues have made it a difficult season, but Dyche has managed to navigate these challenges and secure Premier League survival.

The team’s success is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and staff. Dyche has praised the players for their professionalism and dedication, and the fans for their support throughout the season.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Dyche has admitted that the club will need to be creative in terms of deals. However, he is confident that the team can build on this season’s success and continue to improve in the future.

In conclusion, Sean Dyche has hailed Everton’s Premier League survival as his biggest achievement in his managerial career. Despite significant challenges, including an eight-point deduction, the team has managed to secure their top-flight status for another season. Dyche has praised the players, fans, and staff for their hard work and dedication, and believes that the team has managed to change the culture and environment at the club. The team’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, and provides a solid foundation for future success.