<a href="/football" class="sdc-site-localnav__header-title" data-role="nav-header" aria-controls="sdc-site-localnav-body" aria-expanded="false"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 34 34" class="sdc-site-localnav__icon"> <path d="M6.02 12.67c.01.194.087.362.247.525l.188.192L16.52 23.45c.188.19.44.294.706.294s.518-.104.707-.293l10.135-10.134.123-.126c.162-.163.24-.332.248-.53.006-.173-.155-.438-.442-.725-.187-.187-.386-.368-.59-.537-.05-.04-.096-.078-.138-.11l-.496.495-9.193 9.193-.355.354-.354-.354-9.197-9.198-.484-.484c-.043.033-.09.07-.14.112-.204.168-.402.348-.59.536-.285.288-.446.553-.44.727z" /> </svg>Football </a> <br>The Friedkin Group took over Everton 18 days ago and are now assessing the future of boss Sean Dyche; Everton one point above relegation zone after losing at Bournemouth on Saturday; Toffees currently on a run of one win in 11 and second-bottom for goals scored this term<br>Monday 6 January 2025 11:15, UK<br>The Everton owners are reviewing the work of head coach Sean Dyche and weighing up what steps to take next following the club's loss at Bournemouth on Saturday, Sky Sports News understands.<br>New owners, the Friedkin Group, have been making an assessment since the final whistle at the weekend, which left Everton with just one win from their past 11 matches and a point above the relegation zone in 16th.<br>It is 18 days since the Friedkin Group's takeover and while their initial plan was to bring stability to the club, results have forced them into a review of the current set-up.<br>Everton have scored the second-fewest goals in the Premier League this season, with their blank at Bournemouth the 11th game of the campaign in which they have failed to score, with the Toffees unable to even register a shot on target at the Vitality Stadium.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br><em>Sky Sports News' Alan Myers: </em><br>The long, snow-laden journey home from the south coast for bewildered Everton fans on Saturday evening was just another kick in the gut for the ever-suffering fan base as Sean Dyche's side continues to fall closer to the relegation zone.<br>Dyche's post-match comments had the fans even more worried about the future as the former Burnley boss suggested that his side's recent run of one win in 12 games "doesn't look bad on paper, if there had been a few wins".<br> Stream Sky Sports with NOW <br> Everton's fixtures <br> Get Sky Sports <br> Live Premier League table <br> Live football on Sky Sports this week <br> Watch Premier League highlights <br>Of course the Blues boss was referring to the number of draws in that run and maybe if some of those had been turned into wins. But right now the Everton fans don't want to hear that, they want results and they've had enough.<br>However, more importantly, new owners, the Friedkin Group, don't want to hear it. They took over the club just before Christmas and did not want to have to deal with this situation so quickly in their tenure. They had hoped for some stability, a rise up the table to relative safety, which would then allow a more measured evaluation at the end of the season.<br>My understanding is an assessment is now being made and has been ongoing since the final whistle at the Vitality Stadium, looking at the manager's performance, and what next steps to take.<br>TFG have shown at Roma that they will not shy away from making the big decisions, and how they deal with this situation will give a clear indication to the Everton fans on how they mean to go on.<br>The club has been in a state of paralysis over the last two years due to the whole takeover saga, and although much good work has been done behind the scenes there is a huge job still to do to begin the process of bringing that much.<br>Dyche himself has had a lot to deal with, more than most managers in the Premier League, with points deductions, huge financial restrictions, a change of board and numerous other factors and he's fronted every one of those issues.<br>However, he knows results ultimately dictate whether you sink or swim as a manager and frankly the results have not been good enough. Everton are facing a relegation battle once again and as they head to a new stadium next season going to the Championship is just not an option for the new owners.<br>So what is likely to happen should TFG decide to change the manager? I believe they will want somebody who is ready and waiting to take the job. They haven't got time for negotiations so I would see a short-term option for the FA Cup game against Peterborough on Thursday, with a more permanent solution being ready to face Aston Villa at Goodison Park for the next Premier League fixture.<br>Former manager <strong>David Moyes </strong>said last week that he would not be interested in going to a club in a relegation fight, so that looks a non-starter.<br><strong>Graham Potter </strong>is a name that has been muted for a while now, he's been strongly linked with the job and would fit the criteria. It certainly wouldn't surprise me if he was the front runner, if the Friedkin Group push the button on Dyche.<br>Whatever happens, the next few days are likely to be eventful at a club which has had more events than an 18-30's holiday over the last few years!<br>Everton's major problem this season has been goalscoring. They have the second-lowest total for goals scored in the Premier League this season, with their tally of 15 only more than that of rock-bottom Southampton.<br>Their shot-conversion rate is below seven per cent - but it's not just their finishing that's the issue. They also rank lowly for the number of shots they're having and quality of chances they are carving out.<br>Those issues have been particularly apparent over the past two months - since the start of November, Everton have scored just once from open play. They've also failed to score in eight of their 10 Premier League matches in that time.<br>In total, they've failed to score in 11 of their 19 matches this term, the worst record in the division.<br>Their defeat at Bournemouth was the second time this season they've failed to even have a shot on target - again, the worst record in the Premier League.<br>Alarmingly for Dyche, Everton's points return so far this season - with just three wins from 19 matches - is comparable with the starts made to the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons by his predecessors Rafa Benitez and Frank Lampard, who both went on to be sacked at around this stage of the campaign.<br>Tom from Southampton became a millionaire for free with Super 6! Could you be the next jackpot winner? 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