Leighton Baines praised Everton's players for their response on a "difficult" day after he and Seamus Coleman oversaw the 2-0 FA Cup win against Peterborough following Sean Dyche's sacking a few hours earlier.
Stand-in Everton manager Leighton Baines has ruled himself out of the vacant manager’s job. The former Blues star, and current Under-18s boss, oversaw the club’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough United on Thursday night, assisted by club captain Seamus Coleman.
Everton have moved quickly to replace Dyche, with the appointment of David Moyes being confirmed on Saturday morning. The Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues and will take charge of his first game against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
Leighton Baines insists everyone at Everton has to just get on with their own job after being handed the reins on an interim basis following the sacking of manager Sean Dyche. Everton confirmed Dyche’s departure less than four hours ahead of their FA Cup tie against Peterborough at Goodison Park on Thursday night.
Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager following just under two years in charge. The 53-year-old becomes the sixth Premier League manager to leave their role this season. And in an even
Moyes will be joined by Leighton Baines, Billy McKinlay and Alan Irvine on his staff. Per club media, Moyes said: "Leighton will be (a part of the backroom staff). I’ll bring Leighton up. I’m going to try to work quickly with people I know and trust because of the situation.
Meanwhile, Baines has also provided an update on substitute Armando Broja, who required oxygen before being taken off on a stretcher after sustaining an ankle injury in the closing stages of Everton's win over Peterborough following a robust challenge from Emmanuel Fernandez.
Everton caretaker boss Leighton Baines was happy after their 2-0 FA Cup win against Peterborough. Beto and Iliman Ndiaye struck the goals for the hosts in this third round tie. The victory came just hours before Sean Dyche's dismissal, with Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman taking charge on the night.
Everton are through to the FA Cup fourth round after sacking Sean Dyche just hours before their match against Peterborough.
Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Peterborough, just hours after firing manager Sean Dyche. Interim leaders Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman led the team, with goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye securing the victory.
Everton were awarded a stoppage time penalty when Jadel Katongo was penalised for holding Branthwaite at a corner. Ndiaye rolled home a confident spot-kick to extinguish Peterborough’s hopes of salvaging extra time.
David Moyes makes his return as Everton manager when the Toffees take on Aston Villa in the Premier League tonight.Moyes leads Everton for the first time in almost 12 years, having returned to the