Football NewsThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Dyche Marvelled at Iraola's 'Lower League' Style
Everton boss Sean Dyche praised Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola despite calling his tactics 'lower league football'.
S. Dyche
coach
Who
Sean Dyche
What
Admired Iraola's style
Where
Press conference
What happened. Sean Dyche admitted he 'marvelled' at Andoni Iraola's style of 'lower league football'.
- Dyche used the phrase 'lower league football'.
- He expressed admiration for Iraola's approach.
“I marvelled at his style of lower league football.”
— Sean Dyche
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