The 2012-13 season began slowly for Byrne as he scored just two goals in 11 appearances before the turn of the year; however, five goals in the second half of the season - including braces against Fulham[REF] and Southampton[REF] - earned him plaudits from coach Paul McGuinness.
On 23 May 2014 Byrne was released by Manchester United,[REF] and joined Everton on a free transfer on 18 July [REF].