He has won multiple promotions and led Burnley to the Europa League, steered Everton to safety in the Premier League at the end of last season, but December 2023 is shaping up to be the best month of Sean Dyche’s illustrious managerial career.
They started the Christmas period in the relegation places, still reeling with fury at a 10-point deduction which they described as ‘disproportionate’. But after just four games, they have put daylight between themselves and the drop zone, nearly claiming those 10 points back already.