Burnley: 10 Things You Need To Know About Sean Dyche
8. His Values
He has old-fashioned beliefs, and such is life today that when we say old-fashioned its an acknowledgement that many of them are fast disappearing. He was brought up in a close-knit family where good behaviour was valued. He has what he calls core values, and it shows in his players. He would probably argue that he does not base himself on Brian Clough but there are traces of Clough in his approach, and certainly in his beliefs and values. Smartness of appearance, no silly hair-styles, good manners, punctuality, passion, hard work, belief and integrity are the cornerstones of his style. He says that these are the glue that holds everything together. We saw this first hand at Yeovil when we mingled with the team. They were unfailingly pleasant, they oozed good manners, were chatty and smiley. He looks for camaraderie, the team-ethic, and respect for others in his players; he puts team before self and that, he believes is a core responsibility. He believes in listening so that he has surrounded himself with a staff that have opinions and are not mere yes-men. Having grown up within a strong family unit, he possesses a strong family unit today of his own and in this finds normality and escape from the madness and frenzy of the football world. Relaxation is mowing the lawn; ironically something he used to do for Brian Clough who would then give the lads a tenner and cook them sausages and beans. If belief is a core value, he had the knack of instilling it into a team that won promotion.
