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Everton are a ‘bit of a mess’ and BBC Panorama programme may ‘spook’ Sean Dyche, believes Joey Barton

Everton may miss out on recruiting Sean Dyche as their new manager due to the club being ‘a bit of a mess’, according to ex-Burnley midfielder Joey Barton.

The Toffees are yet to replace Ronald Koeman, who was sacked two weeks ago, and Clarets boss Dyche is a frontrunner for the job.

But, with The Times reporting a two-part BBC Panorama programme about the club’s ownership is set to air, Barton believes he may be unwilling to put himself in a difficult situation and choose to sit tight instead.

Everton are a club in a bit of a mess at this moment in time,” he said on Matchday Live.