'Had to go' but timing 'irresponsible' - fan views on Dyche's exit

We asked you to have your say on Sean Dyche leaving his role as Everton manager.

Here are some of your comments:

Brian: Nice enough guy who tried his best, but he is limited. Apart from a rearguard action approach he did not have much in his locker - he was tactically clueless and when we had strikers that could not hit a barn door he did not have a plan B. The other thing was his communication skill - we have a brilliant fan base that will not be told black is white - at some press conferences you wondered if he had been watching the same game. We need a manager who can tap into the passion of the fans and use that energy to inspire the players.

Bev: A bold move to sack Dyche hours before the FA Cup game. Perhaps a taste of things to come? We need bold, courageous and brave action at Everton.

Graham: Ultimately Dyche was the master of his own downfall with a toothless attacking strategy, but it is unbelievable timing - bordering on irresponsible, unless a replacement has already been firmed up, which initial reports suggest is not the case.

Tommo: Three wins in 19 games, cannot score for toffee, dreadful football - he just had to go. Yes, he did well last season with all the furore around the club and points deduction, but we are in real danger this season and have not kicked on.

Paul: I was never the biggest supporter of Dyche but was extremely grateful for how he managed to guide us away from relegation for the past two seasons but, given the performances this season, I think his sacking was only delayed by the takeover.

Mick: Sometimes you think only Everton can handle things so badly. To sack a manager hours before a match without any replacement just beggars belief. For what it is worth, I think he did his best under difficult circumstances and a toxic atmosphere that surrounds Everton and I am not hopeful that we will find a suitable replacement.

Pete: At last! The past two seasons have been dreadful as an Everton season ticket holder. Hopefully they will get the right man for the job now, although I don't know who it will be.

On social media, BBC commentator Steve Bower pointed to the fact that Dyche's programme notes were published for a game taking place three hours after his sacking.