The Merseyside outfit clinched a narrow 1-0 win courtesy of Idrissa Gueye’s decisive strike in the 60th minute, which saw them avoid the drop to the Championship despite a season marred by two points deductions. While lauding his squad for hitting the 36-point mark tally beyond the reach of Luton Town and Burnley, Dyche was not overly exuberant and seemed irked by a particular query during his post-match interview.
As the BBC interview was wrapping up, the suggestion that Everton were effectively safe prior to their clash with Brentford prompted a sharp retort from Dyche. “Of course, that old chestnut,” he remarked.
“‘You were safe really’ and all that, of course, You’re all desperate for Luton to win and for us to lose. It ain’t my first rodeo to be fair.”
“Incredibly pleased and incredibly proud of a group of players who have had knocks all season,” Dyche expressed following the triumph over Brentford. “Some in our control some out of it obviously.
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Read our Privacy Policy. “To put in four out of five clean sheets, to put in four out five wins at this stage of the season with the mounting noise after the Chelsea games is incredible.
“I think the mentality of the players has been fantastic, We’re stretched at the minute with injuries and you could see the clear-mindedness to get the job done. Super pleased and proud.”