Everton are a good couple of months on now from sacking Sean Dyche who is now beginning to speak to the media about his time on Merseyside.
David Moyes could not have asked for much more, with the Toffees currently on a nine-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.
That could certainly come to an end over the coming weeks with a daunting run of fixtures to come in April.
Everton have put themselves in a strong position to retain their Premier League status ahead of the move to Bramley-Moore Dock.
Dyche has praised Moyes and the work he has since done at Goodison Park following his exit in January.
In his latest media appearance, the 53-year-old has now shared what he told the Scotsman before he was replaced two months ago.
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Sean Dyche spoke to David Moyes before Everton sacking
Dyche recently slammed Dominic Calvert-Lewin for cutting holes in his socks during their time together at Everton.
And Dyche has admitted this is one of the things he told Moyes the players would like to see the rules relaxed on if he did get the job.
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Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Dyche provided an insight on the conversation he had with his successor back in January.
“He’s someone I admire as well. I think his career, he’s taken some nods, but I think overall he’s been brilliant,” said Dyche.
“I spoke to him in the process of the changeover and I assured him, I said: ‘Moysey, they’re in good shape mate, I said. But the weight of it’s got too much and they’re dwindling. A new face, a new voice, a new feel, a new change, whatever you need to change.’
“Most managers do the opposite of what I was doing. So, you know, they can wear snoods and they can wear white socks and no shin pads and all that.”
Everton players have already worn snoods since Dyche departed, with some of his rules being thrown out along with him.
Whether or not that makes a difference to the results is another matter, but it will certainly have changed the mood around Finch Farm.
Dyche feels he has been harshly criticised after Everton exit
It became apparent Dyche was unable to turn things around on Merseyside, with the players flourishing under a new voice.
Dyche thinks Everton’s players couldn’t handle the pressure of playing for a club the size of the Toffees.
“And the one thing I stand by, if you remember me leaving when I put my statement out, I did put they’re in good shape and I got battered for it,” added Dyche.
Everton News understands Dyche is expected to manage in the Championship next season, with the likes of Leicester City set to make a managerial change over the summer.
Perhaps taking the step down could hand him the fresh start he needs after what was undoubtedly a difficult ending on Merseyside.