However, he talked about the affection that he has for his squad, regardless of how they perform.
The bigger picture in football is that it is a big challenge," said Dyche to reporters.
My own son is in football, and I tell the players I would speak to you like I would my own son. If it is good enough for my own son then I think it is good enough for you.
I do care, I do care about their careers. The reason why I was fortunate to get a job at Watford under Aidy Boothroyd is because he always thought I did care and I do care. I care about their development, I care about them as people and their careers. I've always maintained that.
Of course, you have to still mould that into a group that can win and hope it is fair that they (players) reference it because deep down I ask a lot of them and put a big demand on them, myself and the staff. But I think beneath that, the hard yards that come across, even with my voice and what I have to say to them sometimes, I think they do know I care about them.
Football is an amazing career, and nowadays at this level, they do get rewarded, that is quite obvious, but it's still difficult. There is a lot of pressure, a lot of stress, anxiety and a lot of work that needs doing. But in there is a love and connection from a manager, staff and players."