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With Dyche gone, the club has announced that Leighton Baines, the under-18’s head coach, and club captain Séamus Coleman will take charge on an interim basis while the search for a new manager begins. Interestingly, Dyche conducted training ahead of the Cup tie and participated in a pre-match news conference, where he faced probing questions about his future and the evolving situation concerning the club's ownership.
The shockwaves from Dyche's departure have led to questions about the club's direction moving forward. Former Everton forward James McFadden expressed surprise at the timing of the sacking but acknowledged that the decision was coming as pressure mounted due to ongoing poor results.