The Sean Dyche era at Everton is over. And the Friedkin era at the club is well and truly underway, after the new owners made their move in brutal fashion, dispensing with the former Burnley boss just hours before an FA Cup tie with Peterborough United.

Dyche's time at the club came to an end after a dismal run of form that saw Everton score just once in five games over the festive period and move closer to the relegation places.

But what comes next at Goodison Park? And who makes sense as the man to replace Dyche? Our panel have their say...

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Mourinho box office but Moyes the right man

Connor O'Neill: An Everton under Jose Mourinho would be nothing short of incredible. It would be box office stuff.

However, it is probably not going to happen. Which means the Blues have to look elsewhere for a new manager.

In truth, there are not a lot of candidates available. Clearly Graham Potter was someone of interest, but he is now gone to West Ham United.

But it is actually a former Hammers manager who the Blues should target next. David Moyes is the man The Friedkin Group should replace Dyche with.

While I understand some supporters might feel this is a backward step and an appointment that is lacking imagination, it is the best one Everton can make.

Given the position the club finds itself in, we need a safe pair of hands and someone who knows what they are doing, and in Moyes, Everton have exactly that.

I'd love Iraola or Frank but all roads lead to Moyes

Paul Wheelock: You can rule out my dream appointment - Diego Simeone's revival at Atletico Madrid means he's not going anywhere and, let's face it, it would be far-fetched even if the Spanish side's fortunes were different.

Then there is Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth and Thomas Frank at Brentford - two managers I would happily see replace Sean Dyche. But the timing is not great. I'm not sure either would swap their current situations for the one Everton are presently in.

The summer would be different. With a new stadium to move into and money, finally, to spend, for all the club's current on-the-field problems, let's not lose sight of the fact that the Everton job will be as attractive as it has been for many years come the end of the campaign.

Providing, of course, the club is still in the Premier League.

And that's the rub. The bright new future the Blues stand on the verge of is heavily dependent on remaining in the top flight.

That's why it's so disappointing the way Dyche's final season has panned out - he had the chance to make the job his own and for all his fine work in his first 18 months in charge, his last six have been bitterly disappointing. He could have no complaints about losing his job.

But it leaves Everton needing to appoint someone who can make an immediate impact.

And, in that regard, all roads lead to David Moyes. He is an excellent manager - as proven at West Ham United and as proven in his 11 years in charge of the Blues.

I'm not so sure about going back - look at what happened with the club's greatest-ever boss, Howard Kendall - but Moyes feels like he could be right man in the right place at the right time.

Would it be better to offer him a six-month contract and reassess the situation in the summer? Perhaps. But regardless of his affection for the club, a manager of his stature may well see that as disrespectful.

Who would have thought it? David Moyes back as the club prepares to say goodbye to Goodison Park and hello to Bramley-Moore Dock. Not many, but this is Everton, after all.

Moyes is experienced and adaptable - just what Everton need

Matt Jones: The big rebuild needs to happen for Everton. It will be painstaking and painful. It will require some tough decisions and a ton of introspection.

But that process has to start as a Premier League club.

It means there could be more firefighting in the short term. It’s not ideal for The Friedkin Group by any means, who would’ve liked to have put off any potential major changes to the summer. But it’s needs must at the moment.

With that in mind, Everton could do with a short-term appointment who is experienced and adaptable. In David Moyes, they might have that.

The Scot did a stellar job at West Ham United before they parted ways with him last season. Record points totals and European glory represent a remarkable achievement for a club who lurch towards chaos like a moth to a flame.

Moyes has shown himself to be adaptable too. It’s unlikely he will try to implement an expansive style with this limited group. But there should be more purpose and positivity to the team. And you’d back him to get more from the talented players at his disposal than his predecessor.

Of course, much depends on the length of deal Moyes would be willing to expect. But given the short-term requirements the Blues need to fulfil, he could be ideal to help set up a brighter long-term future.