Sean Dyche
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Sean Dyche is an English
former footballer. Dyche played for six clubs in his career, with his longest spell being with Chesterfield
. He is currently the manager at Watford
having previously been assistant manager to Malky Mackay
. Dyche cites current Sheffield Wednesday manager Gary Megson as an inspiration and mentor. "Like me he has little in the way of charisma, questionable tactical nous, little regard for playing entertaining football, indifferent man management skills but like me he's a ginger!"
in the late 1980s
, while Brian Clough
was still manager, but he left in early 1990 having never turned professional and signed for Chesterfield
, where he later became captain and helped them win the Division Three
playoffs in 1995 and reach the FA Cup
semi-final in 1997. In the FA Cup semi final against Middlesbrough he scored a penalty to put Chesterfield 2–0 up, only for the game to finish 3–3 and Chesterfield to lose the replay 3–0. Dyche had a spell on loan at Luton Town, where he scored once against Gillingham in 14 league appearances. He then left for Bristol City
and helped them win promotion to Division One
in his first season, but they lasted just one season at this level and Dyche was on the move again, this time to Millwall
. He enjoyed further success at Millwall, as they won promotion to Division One in 2001 and came close to a Premier League place the following year, only to lose to eventual promotion winners Birmingham City
in the playoffs. He then had a three-year spell at Watford
where he was captain in his final season with the club. Dyche signed for Northampton Town
in 2005, and was involved in their 2005–06
promotion from League Two
. He fell out of favour after the arrival of Stuart Gray
as manager, and was released at the end of the 2006–07
season. He subsequently retired from the game, becoming Under-18s coach at former club Watford
.
was appointed manager. On 21 June 2011, Dyche was appointed manager of Watford, following Mackay's decision to join Cardiff City
.
Bristol City
Millwall
Northampton Town
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former footballer. Dyche played for six clubs in his career, with his longest spell being with Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
. He is currently the manager at Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
having previously been assistant manager to Malky Mackay
Malky Mackay
Malcolm George "Malky" Mackay is a Scottish football manager and former player, who played as a central defender. He is currently the manager of Cardiff City. Mackay began his playing career in Scottish football, with Queen's Park and Celtic. He joined English side Norwich City in 1998, remaining...
. Dyche cites current Sheffield Wednesday manager Gary Megson as an inspiration and mentor. "Like me he has little in the way of charisma, questionable tactical nous, little regard for playing entertaining football, indifferent man management skills but like me he's a ginger!"
Career
'Stone Cold' Sean Dyche was a youth team player at Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
in the late 1980s
1980s
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, while Brian Clough
Brian Clough
Brian Howard Clough, OBE was an English footballer and football manager. He is most notable for his success with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. His achievement of winning back-to-back European Cups with Nottingham Forest, a traditionally moderate provincial English club, is considered to be...
was still manager, but he left in early 1990 having never turned professional and signed for Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
, where he later became captain and helped them win the Division Three
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
playoffs in 1995 and reach the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
semi-final in 1997. In the FA Cup semi final against Middlesbrough he scored a penalty to put Chesterfield 2–0 up, only for the game to finish 3–3 and Chesterfield to lose the replay 3–0. Dyche had a spell on loan at Luton Town, where he scored once against Gillingham in 14 league appearances. He then left for Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
and helped them win promotion to Division One
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
in his first season, but they lasted just one season at this level and Dyche was on the move again, this time to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. He enjoyed further success at Millwall, as they won promotion to Division One in 2001 and came close to a Premier League place the following year, only to lose to eventual promotion winners Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in the playoffs. He then had a three-year spell at Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
where he was captain in his final season with the club. Dyche signed for Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
in 2005, and was involved in their 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
promotion from League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. He fell out of favour after the arrival of Stuart Gray
Stuart Gray (footballer born 1960)
Stuart Gray is an English former footballer and manager, who is the former manager of Football League Two side Northampton Town. On 30th December 2010 he was appointed the caretaker manager of Burnley following the sacking of Brian Laws, reverting to his role as first team coach when Eddie Howe...
as manager, and was released at the end of the 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season. He subsequently retired from the game, becoming Under-18s coach at former club Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
.
Managerial Career
Dyche became assistant manager at Watford on 6 July 2009 after Malky MackayMalky Mackay
Malcolm George "Malky" Mackay is a Scottish football manager and former player, who played as a central defender. He is currently the manager of Cardiff City. Mackay began his playing career in Scottish football, with Queen's Park and Celtic. He joined English side Norwich City in 1998, remaining...
was appointed manager. On 21 June 2011, Dyche was appointed manager of Watford, following Mackay's decision to join Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
.
As a Player
Chesterfield- Bass Charity VaseBass Charity VaseThe Bass Charity Vase is a football tournament founded in 1889 in Burton Upon Trent. It has played in all but 2 years since 1890.The Bass Charity Vase most successful club is Burton Albion as teams from Burton formed to create Burton Albion therefore there combined amount of titles totals 26. But...
winners (1): 1990-911990-91 in English footballThe 1990–91 season was the 111th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Arsenal won the league. Runners-up spot was achieved by Liverpool, who had led the table for much of the first half of the season but had been shell-shocked in February by the sudden resignation of manager... - Derbyshire F.A. Centenary Cup winners (1): 1994-951994-95 in English football-Premiership:Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year wait for the league title thanks to the strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton which scored a total of more than 50 league goals. Manchester United would have made it three league titles in a row if they had been able to turn a 1-1 draw...
Bristol City
- First DivisionFootball League First DivisionThe First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
runners-up (1): 1997-981997-98 in English footballThe 1997-1998 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England.-Premier League:Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title...
Millwall
- Second DivisionFootball League Second DivisionFrom 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
champions (1): 2000-012000-01 in English footballThe 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
Northampton Town
- League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
runners-up (1): 2005-062005-06 in English footballThe 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
Managerial statistics
- As of 29 November 2011.
Team Nat From To Record G W D L Win % Watford Watford F.C.Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...22 June 2011 present
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