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Sean Dyche inspires vital Burnley victory by highlighting Everton's poor away record

By Alistair MagowanBBC Sport at Turf Moor

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Sean Dyche shakes hands with Frank Lampard
Sean Dyche's side are now only one point behind Frank Lampard's Everton

Burnley boss Sean Dyche said he reminded his team of Everton's poor away form at half-time to inspire a 3-2 win over Frank Lampard's side.

Everton have taken just six points from 45 away from Goodison Park this season.

Maxwel Cornet's winner five minutes from time left third-bottom Burnley one point behind their relegation rivals in the table.

"I said at half-time 'I'm not sure these know how to win a game lads, away from home particularly'," he explained.

"I said we have to play on that."

Everton led 2-1 at the break as Richarlison scored twice from the penalty spot to cancel out a Nathan Collins opener for Burnley.

But following his team talk, Dyche's side equalised through Jay Rodriguez, before Cornet capitalised on mistakes from Jordan Pickford and Ben Godfrey in the build-up to score the winner.

It was only Burnley's fourth league win of the season, but they are just one place behind Everton, who have not earned a point on their travels since 16 December at Chelsea - and last won away at Brighton in August.

"The mentality is hard - I've been down there [in the relegation fight], I know what it's like. Every season there have been tough patches," added Dyche.

Dyche praises Burnley 'mentality'

'It wasn't a game to lose for us' - Lampard

Asked about his team's poor away form, Lampard, who was appointed in January, said: "I think all the teams around us in the table have similar issues, whether it's home or away.

"You don't win enough football matches. Burnley have been the same. So that's just a reality of where we are - and the way we get out of it is by working.

"Everything's challenging, no matter this result. The challenge is to stay in the league, we've got nine games to do it, 27 points. We lost points that we should have gained because it wasn't a game to lose for us."

Lampard said he was "disappointed by the mistakes" which led to Burnley's goals. In addition to the winner, Collins was unmarked to meet a corner for the home side's opener.

"The effort is there and the belief will always be tested," he added. "We were in a position here to go and win - or not lose for sure. And then you lose, of course it's a test of belief for everybody.

"That's my job to have to bring that back. We've got a game on Saturday morning [against Manchester United], but at the same time the effort is there. You could see the players' disappointment at the end.

"We've been under understanding now of the pressure that's on it. We can't pretend this didn't happen and we have to use it as a positive, which means being on edge 'til Saturday, a good edge. We have to be ready."

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  • Comment posted by jay1989, at 00:55 7 Apr

    'Pereira OUT, Lampard IN' was the graffiti sprayed on a wall outside the Goodison.

    Everton fans protested against Vitor Pereira (who won league titles in Portgual, Greece and China) and wanted Lampard instead (who failed at Derby and Chelsea).

    Everton fans have no one to blame but themselves. AND THAT'S A FACT! 🤫

    • Reply posted by Aguarooooooooooo, at 00:59 7 Apr

      Aguarooooooooooo replied:
      They'll have plenty of time to think about that while they're getting thrashed away at Millwall next season 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • Comment posted by Klaatu, at 03:38 7 Apr

    Dyche or Lampard, I know which one of these I would want next to me in the trenches

    Burnley to stay up

    • Reply posted by JurowShepherd, at 08:32 7 Apr

      JurowShepherd replied:
      Definitely big Dyche - he'd be a more obvious target to the snipers if he was stood next to me

  • Comment posted by Aguarooooooooooo, at 00:45 7 Apr

    The Ev under Frankie have lost the same amount of games (6) that Liverpool have lost in the last three seasons combined. He's accomplished that in 8 games whereas it took Liverpool 106. He took Derby from 5th to 5th with a load of loan players and left Chelsea mid-table after a short tenure.
    Can someone explain to me how the hell he has a job in management?! The Ev should have got behind Rafa

    • Reply posted by The Truth Hurts, at 08:06 7 Apr

      The Truth Hurts replied:
      A good Actor don,t make you a good Film Director...
      A good Footballer don,t make you a good Manager...

  • Comment posted by BuckForris, at 00:04 7 Apr

    Sean Dyche at half time " Lads, its only toffees, chew them hard and they will melt".

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 00:22 7 Apr

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      Or,

      "Lads, its only toffees, seriously if we can't beat them, then what are we even doing being in this league?"

  • Comment posted by The Spin Doctor, at 00:20 7 Apr

    "Burnley boss Sean Dyche said he reminded his team of Everton's poor away form at half-time to inspire a 3-2 win over Frank Lampard's side."

    Surely that will go down as one of the greatest half time talks, ever.

    • Reply posted by SteH11, at 01:53 7 Apr

      SteH11 replied:
      If Everton had kept Rafa, they wouldn't be on the verge of relegation.

      Their fans hatred of all things Liverpool, is going to send them down!

  • Comment posted by Nolberto Goaliola, at 04:24 7 Apr

    You have to wonder about the psychology of those players after a loss like that. Burnley face Norwich next and I wouldn't bet against them getting at least a point and really lighting a fire under this Everton team. Burnley have been here before and have the right mental fortitude. Everton on the other hand? It's squeaky bum time.

    • Reply posted by mark, at 06:58 7 Apr

      mark replied:
      I agree but I dont think it's any more comfortable at Leeds or Newcastle. Say they loose on the weekend, Everton win, burnley beat Norwich. Watford beat Leeds. Then it's a complete dogfight!

  • Comment posted by Hound, at 23:56 6 Apr

    Mad appointment from Everton. Not sure what’s worse Lampard’s appointment or his signings. They are going to be lucky to escape relegation.

    • Reply posted by Sirrantsalot, at 07:51 7 Apr

      Sirrantsalot replied:
      Mad job for lampard to take as well. His career is over when they go down.

  • Comment posted by Aguarooooooooooo, at 00:54 7 Apr

    Everton have had more red cards (4) than wins in the Premier League since September (3) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • Reply posted by Fan Of Whoever Plays Man Utd, at 02:53 7 Apr

      Fan Of Whoever Plays Man Utd replied:
      Which is just one win more than the number of managers they have had this season.

  • Comment posted by TheQuietSultana, at 07:36 7 Apr

    There was a young manager called Frank
    Who's team to the bottom had sank
    I'm no way to be blamed
    He said unashamed
    As he laughed all the way to the bank

    • Reply posted by Troy, at 09:21 7 Apr

      Troy replied:
      same path as Uncle Buck....he nearly managed to destroy 3 south coast clubs in his time (Bournemouth/Pompey/Saints)...they are both living legends in their own mind and useless in reality...

  • Comment posted by samueljx, at 03:55 7 Apr

    What on earth were Everton thinking spending £40m on Dele Alli in the midst of a relegation scrap?! Utter madness!

    • Reply posted by Kidda, at 04:15 7 Apr

      Kidda replied:
      They haven't paid anything yet..the fee is linked to him playing a certain number of games, which he won't..I think it is 20 before they have to pay first installment.

  • Comment posted by The Spin Doctor, at 00:25 7 Apr

    Everton last won away back in August? Wow, that is something for Everton fans to chew on.

    • Reply posted by SteH11, at 01:53 7 Apr

      SteH11 replied:
      Just before they head to Anfield....

  • Comment posted by Critical Thinking for the win, at 23:58 6 Apr

    I like the direction Frank is taking Everton, he deserves a lot of praise!

    • Reply posted by PerthCityzen, at 00:28 7 Apr

      PerthCityzen replied:
      What down???🤣

  • Comment posted by KR, at 03:24 7 Apr

    Everton have got to be clear favourites to get relegated. Just look at their fixtures. Times are bleak for those at Goodison. They should have stuck with Rafa. I guess it's better to get relegated with someone other than Rafa than it is to stay up with Rafa. The impatient Everton fans may well find themselves in the 2nd tier next season despite being too good a club to go down.

    • Reply posted by david, at 03:30 7 Apr

      david replied:
      I like Everton, I like Lampard, but I’d have stayed with Rafa. Rondon is a grafter, he will help Everton stay up. Give him a chance. 👍

  • Comment posted by 123xyz, at 04:19 7 Apr

    Lampard. Overrated and is the wrong man for the job, this is going to cost Everton.

    Enjoy away days to Blackpool and Preston next season ya bunch of toffees!

    • Reply posted by JamesDeansSeatbelt, at 07:20 7 Apr

      JamesDeansSeatbelt replied:
      I mean you’re joking but my club has played in the PL and the championship and I much prefer the latter. More variety to away days, less predictable, more games, less silliness.

  • Comment posted by Progen, at 01:05 7 Apr

    This club have real problems.

    Poor team, poor manager, poor boardroom, poor recruitment, loss of Usmanov money, toxic brand, increasing stadium costs, FFP issues and the list goes on. This is the culmination of years of mismanagement.

    Relegation could see them be the next Derby County.

    Happy Days.

    • Reply posted by SamsungTV, at 07:07 7 Apr

      SamsungTV replied:
      I agree. I very much doubt they'll bounce back quickly from rye Championship.

  • Comment posted by Gene Flackman, at 00:02 7 Apr

    Sean Dyche has done more in management than Lampard, but doesn't ever seem to be considered for next level appointments. For me, Dyche at Burnley and Howe (Bournemouth) show lots of promise, managing teams with little resources and keeping them in a league that at the time of their tenure, really is/was miles ahead of them.
    How on earth has Lampard managed both Chelsea and Everton with his CV???

    • Reply posted by wesap12345, at 00:30 7 Apr

      wesap12345 replied:
      Lampard got both the Everton job and the Chelsea job when nobody else wanted it.

      Chelsea had the transfer ban when he took over.

      Everton had a relegation scrap on the cards.

      There is also the point that Howe is now managing one of the richest teams in the league and that Lampard is a more crowd friendly manager appointment than Dyche

  • Comment posted by ABU Hamster, at 01:15 7 Apr

    Haha, get down Everton. Chelsea to follow next season please.

    • Reply posted by John The Wise One, at 08:44 7 Apr

      John The Wise One replied:
      Now that would be funny!

  • Comment posted by Long time Blue, at 00:22 7 Apr

    Everton, simple question. Who would you have appointed? Wayne didn't want to know. Moyes looked elsewhere. Big Sam, there is no future bring him in just to say up. Oh and then have a poll to get rid of him. Amazing Everton just amazing.

    • Reply posted by davross, at 01:12 7 Apr

      davross replied:
      doubt Moyes would have left the Hammers and Rooney isn't doing much with Derby but I agree with you pointless getting Sam for 6 months.

  • Comment posted by stooge, at 00:00 7 Apr

    Agree with others that appointing Lampard in Evertons position was very strange. It is now looking like a 3 way race for 1 survival spot with Burnley and Watford. Lampard, Dyche, Hodgson - i know which one of those 3 i would least like to have in charge given the choice.

    • Reply posted by Mr and Mrs Banks, at 08:20 7 Apr

      Mr and Mrs Banks replied:
      Why was the appointment strange, it’s what the fans wanted!

  • Comment posted by Vincent, at 08:01 7 Apr

    Pickford went down with Sunderland, spent the season picking the ball out of the net. Well named. Has always been below average, and his arrogant attitude is offensive and embarrassing. He gets a soft time with England because of the dire opponents they always draw in groups. Not fit to lick Shilton's, Clemence's ....boots. He gets little or no criticism, farcical.

    • Reply posted by Troy, at 09:33 7 Apr

      Troy replied:
      Totally with you there......the 2 you mention were both probably in their day No1 or No2 in the world....I watched Shilton play in some of the first games I went to at the Dell... We have never managed to get a better keeper in the last 30 years...and will be very lucky if we ever do!

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