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There were so many talking points following Everton’s win over Nottingham Forest even before the away side issued an extraordinary outburst on the final whistle.

This was a significant victory in the fight for Premier League survival and one that gives Everton a commanding advantage over closest rivals Forest and Luton Town. But for all the importance of events on and off the pitch, Sean Dyche’s outfit remained a major topic of discussion in the post-match analysis.

Dyche had stressed the need for change in the club, players’ and staff approach following the 6-0 thrashing at Chelsea days earlier. Few expected that to extend to him ditching the white shirt, tie and suit he always wears on the touchline. Unsurprisingly, it therefore falls within this round-up of the talking points beyond the immediate headlines.

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‘I thought his suit was getting ironed’

In the tunnel after the game, while Forest were attracting the attention of millions with their online antics, Dwight McNeil and James Tarkowski were reduced to giggles as they were asked about Dyche turning out in training gear. Asked about it, a laughing Tarkowski said: “It was unusual. When he walked into the dressing room before the game to do the meeting I thought ‘has the manager got a new outfit on’, I thought he was going to get changed into his suit after, I thought maybe he was getting it ironed. Maybe it brought a bit of luck, I’m sure he will be wearing it on Wednesday [for the Merseyside derby].”

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Dyche was also asked about his

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