'Moyes has been able to do so well because of Dyche'
The Athletic's Adam Crafton says it is important for Everton fans to remember the contributions of Sean Dyche as they move into a new era at the club.Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Crafton said: "One of the reasons why David Moyes has been able to do so well is that he inherited a defence that has been will-drilled for years under Sean Dyche, and if it wasn't for Dyche then Everton would probably be in the Championship."Once they get into that stadium and everything starts to look rosy under the new ownership, they shouldn't forget the job that he did last season with point deductions, and even this season."
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