'Twist or bust - over to you Dan Friedkin'

After ushering in a merry Christmas, it promises not to be a happy new year for The Friedkin Group, as Sean Dyche's managerial future at the club hangs by a thread.

Saturday's all-too-predictable showing at Bournemouth was another sad indictment of how the joy has been surgically removed from Everton's tactical setup.

No shots on target. No attacking intent. That seems to be the M.O. currently.

As fans, we are more sympathetic when grinding out draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. Sadly, hoping for the same against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth just does not cut it.

We have failed to score in eight out of our past 10 matches. We have not scored in 11 out of 19 Premier League matches this season. An approach that simply is not sustainable.

It has seen us win only three games and ushered in what appears to be another relegation battle again.

The football is beyond stale and about as appealing as the manager's post-match comments.

The goodwill earned from his first 18 months in charge is not a valid reason to keep Sean Dyche in his post. We are thankful, but there has been a clear regression this season, with, in my opinion, a more balanced squad.

Referencing issues when he first arrived at the club simply do not hold any weight when attempting to justify such a non-competitive approach.

Bournemouth fans taunted us with, "How do you watch this every week?"

We have become somewhat of a laughing stock. A manager out of ideas and a fanbase on its knees once again.

We should be looking forward. Instead we are looking every way but.

Over to you Dan Friedkin. It is twist or bust.

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