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Dyche Praises Iraola's “Lower-League” Tactics, Criticizes Everton

7/28/2026

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Former Everton manager Sean Dyche said Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s tactics resemble lower-league football at a high level.
Dyche made the comment on the Good, the Bad and the Football podcast, calling it a “big compliment.”
He noted Bournemouth first used possession before Iraola switched to high-energy pressing.
Dyche also slammed Everton’s transfer policy, calling the club’s environment a chaotic “f---ing s---show.”

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Former Everton manager Sean Dyche said Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s tactics resemble lower-league football at a high level.
Dyche made the comment on the Good, the Bad and the Football podcast, calling it a “big compliment.”
He noted Bournemouth first used possession before Iraola switched to high-energy pressing.
Dyche also slammed Everton’s transfer policy, calling the club’s environment a chaotic “f---ing s---show.”