Sean Mark Dyche is an English professional football manager and former footballer who has had a distinguished career in both playing and managing football clubs. Born on 28 June 1971, Dyche has managed several clubs including Watford, Burnley, and Everton, achieving significant milestones and earning recognition for his tactical acumen and charismatic leadership.
Main Milestones
Birth
28 June 1971
Sean Mark Dyche was born in Kettering, England, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Professional Debut
1990
Dyche made his professional debut as a centre-back for Chesterfield, starting a career that would see him play for several clubs including Bristol City, Luton Town, Millwall, Watford, and Northampton Town.
FA Cup Semi-Final
1997
Dyche scored in Chesterfield's famous FA Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough, a highlight of his playing career.
Retirement and Coaching Start
2007
After retiring as a player, Dyche began his coaching career with Watford's youth team, quickly moving up to become assistant manager under Malky Mackay.
Watford Manager
June 2011
Dyche was promoted to manager of Watford, a position he held until July 2012, when he was dismissed due to a change in club ownership.
Burnley Manager
October 2012
Dyche joined Burnley as manager, guiding the club to two promotions to the Premier League, in 2013-14 and 2015-16, and achieving a seventh-place finish in 2017-18, which led to European qualification.
European Qualification
2017-18 Season
Dyche led Burnley to their first European campaign since 1967, following a seventh-place league finish, and became the longest-serving manager in the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Dismissal from Burnley
15 April 2022
Dyche was dismissed by Burnley after nine and a half years, a decision that was widely criticized, especially given the club's subsequent relegation.
Everton Manager
30 January 2023
Dyche was appointed manager of Everton on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Frank Lampard. He successfully retained the club's Premier League status in his first season.
Dismissal from Everton
9 January 2025
Dyche was sacked by Everton following a run of poor results, leaving the club just one point above the relegation zone.
