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Sean Dyche ‘drops and fines’ Everton player over ‘heated exchange’ as worrying details emerge
Tom Jenkins
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Sean Dyche ‘drops and fines’ Everton player over ‘heated exchange’ as worrying details emerge
Published 12:48 26 Mar 2025 GMT
One player felt the full wrath of the English coach.
Everton boss Sean Dyche was involved in an extremely heated exchange with one player after he arrived late to a pre-match team talk.
Since taking the job at Everton, Dyche has been a rather cool customer with the Englishman always looking composed on the sidelines.
Following games Dyche is often seen being extremely affectionate with his players by embracing them as they leave the field, however, behind the scenes he can be a very different character.
According to a recent report, Dyche is an extremely strict disciplinarian, demanding nothing less than full commitment from his squad.
English media outlet The Liverpool Echo have claimed Dyche’s high expectations have led to multiple altercations, with Michael Keane receiving his full wrath before the club’s clash with Aston Villa.
Keane had arrived late for a crucial pre-match team talk at the Everton training ground, prompting Dyche to wait at the entrance while the rest of the squad were sat inside.
The English coach reportedly slammed the door and shouted at the defender on arrival, and consequently dropped him from the starting 11 to stamp his authority on the squad.
The report also states the defender was likely fined for his lack of punctuality.
Michael Keane and Sean Dyche – Getty
This hasn’t been an isolated incident, with Keane also turning up late back in October and November which also resulted in the 26-year-old being dropped.
Speaking in November following the second incident, Dyche said: “When I say 13:30 hours, it is neither 13:29 hours nor 13:31 hours.
“Before the game, we have two or three meetings. It is very important that the players are there, and it is not difficult to arrive on time. It’s about respect for your colleagues.
“Arriving late, even by a minute, is a lack of respect for your teammates,” he added.
