Sean Dyche praised his players after enjoying a winning start to life as Everton boss against Nottingham Forest. The squad enjoyed a gutsy come-from-behind win against FC Porto. This victory represents a huge moment for new Dyche, who was appointed club manager at the start of the month. The victory occurred on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at 23:45 UK time.
Dyche’s reign started off with plenty of buzz and his players lived up to the lofty expectations on their first game under his tutelage. It was an impressive display of skill and will, and Nottingham Forest held on for the victory over arguably their stiffest competition. Dyche lauded the team’s poise and professionalism, saying after the game, “It was a real team performance and I’m thanking the players for that commitment and hard work.”
The game was played at a high tempo with both teams demonstrating their tactical ability. Nottingham Forest took advantage of key opportunities, ultimately leading to their victory. Dyche’s tactical approach seemed to really connect with the players, who followed through on his game plan to a T.
In his post-match comments, Dyche spoke to the morale-boosting impact of this win, both within the dressing room and among the supporters. It’s important to get it right from the get-go, he added. Responding to adversity—the players’ resilience and character is the key ingredient, which is what we have to have going forward. This triumph will surely increase momentum heading into other key conference matches on the schedule.
This win is bigger than just three points. It’s the beginning of a new era for Nottingham Forest with Dyche in charge. The team aims to build on this momentum and improve their standing in the league as they progress through the season.
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