Southgate to make Premier League return after 15 years?

Gareth Southgate, the former England manager, may be poised to make his return to club management in the Premier League. Everton’s prospective new owners reportedly eye him as a replacement for current boss Sean Dyche. The Friedkin Group, set to take over Everton from owner Farhad Moshiri, is exploring options for a managerial change. Southgate is a top candidate for the role.

After leaving the England job following the Euro 2024 final, Southgate has been working as a technical observer with UEFA. However, change in Everton’s ownership provides him an opportunity to return to the Premier League after a 15-year hiatus.

Southgate’s managerial career has had its ups and downs, with his first foray into management coming at Middlesbrough in 2006. After a three-year stint that ended with relegation, Southgate focused on rebuilding his coaching credentials. His work with the England Under-21 team eventually led to his promotion to senior manager after Sam Allardyce’s controversial resignation.

The 54-year-old’s tenure as England manager saw considerable success, including taking the team to two European Championship finals. However, his decision to step down following the Spain defeat has left him out of work at the club level since 2009.

Reports from talkSPORT suggest that the Friedkin Group, the new owners of Everton, have shortlisted Southgate as a possible successor to Dyche. This comes amid growing dissatisfaction among Everton fans who saw their team struggle early in the season. The Toffees secured just one point from their first five Premier League games. Despite Dyche’s efforts to stabilize the club since his arrival, his future appears uncertain.

Everton’s struggles and ownership changes

Everton has endured a difficult start to the season at 19th in the Premier League table. Already, Everton is an early relegation candidate. Back-to-back defeats, including blown leads against Bournemouth and Aston Villa, have placed…

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Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-09-25 20:50:38

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