Dyche 'harshly undervalued for his efforts'

Sean Dyche and Julen Lopetegui losing their jobs maybe weren't great surprises, even if the former Everton manager had personally saved the club last season and Lopetegui scarcely had enough time to stamp his authority at West Ham.

It is all because of the fear that grips clubs when the owners, and indeed the fans, start looking down instead of up in the Premier League.

Like David Moyes, who was dismissed by West Ham only to be lured back by his old club to get them out of another fine mess, Dyche will soon be wanted again by clubs finding themselves in trouble.

I am not sure if there has been a recent manager who has been more harshly undervalued for his efforts.

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