"It's not often that Everton can take you totally by surprise given some of the antics in recent years, but sacking a manager couple of hours before a game is a new one even for them," McNulty told BBC Radio 5 Live.

Sean Dyche has left his Everton manager on the eve of their game with Peterborough United on Thursday night and after less than 12 months in charge. The 53-year-old’s exit comes less than a month after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their takeover of the Merseyside club,

Everton has fired manager Sean Dyche in the first big call by its new American owners. The team is two spots above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Everton announced the move just hours before hosting third-tier Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

Under-18 team head coach Leighton Baines along with captain Seamus Coleman to take charge of first-team affairs on interim basis - Anadolu Ajansı

Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are set to take charge of tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as the club’s manager. The Merseyside club announced the dismissal of the 53-year-old English manager in a statement on Thursday. Everton also dismissed Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer — members of Dyche’s crew.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone. Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

Relegation-threatened Everton have departed with Sean Dyche on the same day they are due to play their FA Cup tie.

The statement read: "Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men's First Team Manager with immediate effect. "[Coaches] Ian Woa

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.