Although Sean Dyche insisted that Everton did not require fresh motivation to cultivate a “siege mentality,” he emphasized the significance of preventing that mindset from taking hold among his players.
The majority of the Blues manager’s pre-West Ham United press conference was devoted to answering queries regarding rumors that Everton would lose up to 12 points if it is discovered that the team violated Premier League financial rules.
In addition, he expressed his ongoing dissatisfaction with the disputed refereeing calls made during last week’s Merseyside derby loss, stating that he had shared his thoughts with referee body chairman Howard Webb.
A sense of annoyance was heightened by both events in a club that is still in mourning over the passing of chairman Bill Kenwright.
In response to questions about whether the decision by referee Craig Pawson to spare Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate from the derby with the score tied, as well as suggestions that Everton’s season would be jeopardized by losing points, Dyche chuckled, saying, “I don’t think it needs much fostering.” It’s more of a continuous issue.
He has made a point of pointing out that the majority of his nine months as Everton’s manager have passed with the team mired in rumors and controversy off the field. When questioned, Dyche has consistently stated that it doesn’t permeate the environment at the team’s training facility in Finch Farm.
But he insisted that more needed to be done to keep Everton’s players from being swayed by that outside “noise.” Winning games was essential to this, he continued, adding, “The players are aware that there have been a variety of ups and downs and sounds surrounding the club for a variety of reasons.
“We want to change the narrative, you want to change the vibe, and you don’t want them to grow accustomed to it in the sense that it’s okay since it frequently begins with the pitch. That portion is within our power to alter and control.
“There have been some indications of it, but ultimately, I believe the league table fails to highlight the most significant indications. There are indications of what appears to be a developing and improving group.
