Everton boss Dyche: Many players were close to Kenwright

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29 Oct 2023 • 5:17 PM MYT
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Everton boss Sean Dyche says his players will be ready for West Ham today.

Dyche admits the passing of chairman Bill Kenwright has hit the players.

But he also says: "We have rallied as a group.

"Some had a bigger connection to the Chairman than others due to their time here, particularly Seamus. Myself in a different way. Obviously, being quite close to him over a period that was difficult for him and his family. He's a big loss, that's for sure.

"He was incredibly supportive of me. I was reading some of David Moyes' comments about how supportive he was to him as a young manager. He was supportive of me as an older manager. He was nothing but supportive, even during some hard times.

"He was someone to pick up the phone to, always got time for you, and always wanted to find out what was going on. Touch base with the feel in the camp, how the players were, and the mood with individuals. He was often telling me all of his wisdom about Everton Football Club and what we should be doing - always in a supportive way."