RIGHT TIME FOR DYCHE TO LEAVE

...and for Moyes to make an emotional Goodison return

- By 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 own 'taxi' moment arrived 191 minutes before 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 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 that.

There will be complicated and conflicting explanations about why he left three hours before a big game with Peterborough.