Everton could face transfer dilemma as youngster snubbed after talks

Everton youngster Harry Tyrer has been relegated to second-choice goalkeeper at Blackpool. The stopper joined the Tangerines on loan for the current campaign.

The 22-year-old is highly regarded by the Blues and shone last season at Chesterfield in their successful promotion back to the Football League.

After initially having to wait for an opportunity at Bloomfield Road, Tyrer made eight consecutive appearances for Blackpool in League One. However, he was left out of the team for the showdown with Wigan Athletic on Monday night after some inconsistent displays.

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Blackpool assistant manager Steve Agnew has taken charge of the team in the last fortnight - head coach Steve Bruce is on compassionate leave following the death of his grandson - and explained the decision to replace Tyrer with the more experienced Richard O’Donnel.

"Harry has done well, he's made saves at crucial times for us in games, and he's a terrific young goalkeeper," Agnew said, per the Blackpool Gazette.

"In the last few games we've conceded goals; we're not saying that's all down to the goalkeeper because it's not, we made changes in the back four as well. Although we conceded two goals tonight, so we can still improve in that department; we were a threat at the top end of the pitch.

"It's always a big call because you don’t change your goalkeeper very often. Harry has fitted in the dressing room well, but we’ve got Rich's (O'Donnell) experience, and we felt we need that voice behind the back line."

Should Tyrer remain out of the team in the coming weeks, it could pose a potential dilemma for Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell, as the club will no doubt be keen to see the youngster gain minutes to aid his development.