Sean Dyche Denies 'Match-Day Sacking' Claim Before Everton Reunion

Overview

• The Nottingham Forest manager called reports he was dismissed on the day of a match "absolutely fabricated" and said he knew his fate in advance.
• Everton announced Dyche's exit hours before an FA Cup tie against Peterborough United, a timing he attributes to legal processes rather than a same-day decision.
• Dyche reflected on his final months at Everton by citing low investment and a relatively small squad as limiting factors.
• David Moyes praised Dyche's tenure, crediting him with keeping Everton in the Premier League through a difficult spell that included an eight-point PSR deduction.
• Since taking charge in October, Dyche has lifted Forest's form with three wins in their last four league matches ahead of his first game back against Everton.