Premier League manager’s throwback red card goes viral as fans say ‘he looks exactly the same today’

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A VIDEO of Sean Dyche receiving a red card has gone viral, leaving fans stunned.

Before becoming a manager, Dyche played as a centre-back for several EFL clubs.

Sean Dyche was sent off for a reckless challenge while playing for Northampton[/caption]

He almost broke Steve Scoffham’s leg[/caption]

Sean Dyche is sent off during his spell at Northampton. That tackle… pic.twitter.com/x8H61rD794

— Football Remind (@FootballRemind) December 27, 2023

He kicked off his professional career at Chesterfield and went on to play for Bristol City, Luton Town, Millwall, Watford and Northampton.

But during his penultimate season he was shown a straight red card for a horrific tackle.

While playing for Northampton in a League Two match against Notts County, Dyche lunged in on Steve Scoffham and nearly broke his leg.

Despite going down to 10 men, Northampton went on to win 2-0.

Although that match took place over 17 years ago, the clip of Dyche’s challenge re-emerged on social media this week.

And fans found it hilarious, with one person claiming that it was the “most Sean Dyche tackle ever”.

Another wrote: “He looks exactly the same today.”

While a third added: “Him looking basically the exact same as he does now is killing me.”

Fans believe Dyche looks exactly the same in the video[/caption]

After retiring in 2007, Dyche joined Watford to become coach of the Under-18’s.

He was promoted to manager in 2011 and spent a season in charge before being dismissed.

Dyche was then appointed as Burnley manager and spent 10 years at Turf Moor.

The 52-year-old was sacked in April 2022 but joined Everton at the beginning of 2023 following the dismissal of Frank Lampard.