Sean Dyche, the manager of Everton, has made a joke about Abdoulaye Doucoure’s foul on Harry Kane in their Premier League meeting. The Toffees midfielder was given a red card for putting his hand in the face of the Tottenham striker. Dyche has also criticised the rise of gamesmanship in football following the incident.
Dyche commented on the incident, saying: “It was a bit of a strange one. I think it was a bit of a joke from Doucoure, but it didn’t go down too well with the referee.” He went on to add that he felt the decision to send off Doucoure was harsh, but that it was ultimately up to the referee to decide.
The Everton manager then went on to criticise the rise of gamesmanship in football, saying: “It’s a shame that gamesmanship is becoming more and more prevalent in the game. It’s not something that I’m particularly keen on and I think it’s something that needs to be looked at.” He also added that he felt that players should be allowed to express themselves without fear of punishment.
Dyche’s comments have sparked debate among football fans, with many arguing that gamesmanship is an integral part of the game and that it should be allowed to continue. Others have argued that it is unfair and unsportsmanlike behaviour and should be stamped out.
Whatever your opinion on the matter, it is clear that Dyche’s comments have highlighted the importance of fair play in football and the need for players to respect each other on the pitch. It is also clear that Dyche is not a fan of gamesmanship and believes that it has no place in the game. His comments have certainly sparked an interesting debate about the role of gamesmanship in football and how it should be dealt with.