Richard Keys has urged Everton to bring Peter Reid in a coaching capacity as the Blues battle to remain in the Premier League.
Dyche is currently preparing to take charge of his first game in charge of the club, which sees Arsenal make the trip to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues currently sit 19th in the table and must start putting points on the board quickly if they are to avoid remaining in the drop zone for the coming months.
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Accused of lacking character this campaign, Keys wants to see Everton move to utilise Reid in a backroom role to galvanise a group struggling for confidence. Explaining why this is a move that makes sense, he wrote in his online column: “It’s going to get tight again – but Dyche will get Everton out of trouble. The first decision I’d make would be to get Peter Reid involved at the club again.
“Reid is a blue legend, as we all know. An Everton die-hard. It’s going to get bumpy for Dyche. If he had Reid about the club to explain what was happening, he’d keep the hardcore, fed up faithful on board. Sadly they’ve lost respect for Graeme Sharp after recent events.
“Reid wouldn’t pull any punches, he’d tell it straight. He worked as a loyal lieutenant to Tony Pulis at Stoke – and Paul Cook at Wigan. I was surprised Sam Allardyce didn’t turn to him during his time in charge at Everton. Reid would be a breath of fresh air around Goodison and no threat to anyone. Think about it eh, Sean?”
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