Everton confirmed they had parted ways with Sean Dyche ahead of their FA Cup match against Peterborough United on Thursday.

Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are set to take charge of tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone. Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as the club’s manager. The Merseyside club announced the dismissal of the 53-year-old English manager in a statement on Thursday. Everton also dismissed Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer — members of Dyche’s crew.

The search begins to replace Sean Dyche as the former Toffees boss was shown the door just hours before Everton's FA Cup tie with Peterborough United

The statement read: "Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men's First Team Manager with immediate effect. "[Coaches] Ian Woa

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

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With the manager under increasing pressure a pivotal January awaits for Everton and their new owners. Neither can afford any false steps