- Everton have won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions.
- Sean Dyche's position as manager has come under scrutiny amid his poor form.
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Sean Dyche has said he does not blame Everton's new owners if they are talking to other managers as part of a “succession plan”.
New Blues boss Dan Friedkin is understood to be considering Dyche's future after Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth extended Everton's winless run to five games and left them just one point above the decline.
With Graham Potter topping the bookmakers' list of possible replacements, Dyche was surprisingly upbeat about his situation on Tuesday night.
“If you own a company of this size, succession planning should certainly be part of your diligence,” said the criticized manager. 'I have no problem with that at all. It should be done in all clubs, what we would consider normal business life outside of football.
'With this amount of money and turnover, this is absolutely valid. Nothing makes me feel weird about it at all.
'We have to win games. “We haven't won enough this season and it all depends on me, without a doubt.”
Sean Dyche says he doesn't blame Everton's new owners if they are talking to other managers
Dyche has come under pressure after his team won just one of their last 11 games.
New owners The Friedkin Group (pictured: Dan Friedkin (left) and Ryan Friedkin (right)) are understood to be considering Dyche's future following Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth.
Dyche said The Friedkin Group had given him no indication that they had spoken to other candidates, but added: “If they have, it's succession planning.” Sometimes people also forget that it is a business.
'If it were my business, I would be operating like this. I would be looking and going, what's next if certain things happen?
'We certainly have to do it from a player exchange point of view. So why would it be any different with managers and staff members?
Dyche, who arrived at Goodison Park two years ago this month, was praised last season for helping Everton overcome the drop despite being deducted eight points for failing to comply with the club's profit and sustainability rules.
The Friedkin Group's purchase of Farhad Moshiri last month sparked optimism with Everton heading for a new stadium next season, but Dyche recognizes it is their responsibility to maintain their Premier League status and has held open talks with the owners.
'They know some of the work we have done. They want better results by winning games, of course. “They've been very direct with me and very direct about it,” he said.
“I think we need to win more games. I know the industry I'm in. Ten years in the Premier League teaches me that.”
Dyche only had 16 first-team players training ahead of the FA Cup third round match against Peterborough on Thursday, with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin added to a long injury list with an ankle injury.
Dyche went on to insist that if the TFG were “succession planning,” then that would be a natural thing.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin to miss Everton's clash with Peterborough due to ankle problem
Everton will be favorites to beat League One Posh but can expect a fan reaction if they lose again after boos greeted the final whistle of their final home game against Nottingham Forest.
“I have never questioned the fans here and I certainly won't.” Dyché added.
“If they choose to back me and the team, it would obviously help.” If they decide not to, they are free to make their decisions.
'There is an enormous demand on me, it is a constant and is part of every life. So far, I think I've handled it pretty well.