Manager Roberto Martinez Sacked By Everton

Roberto Martinez has been sacked as Everton manager after a disappointing Premier League campaign. The Toffees have picked up only four points in the Premier League since March 5 and the 3-0 loss to Sunderland on Wednesday stretched their dismal run of form to just one win in 10 matches in all competitions. 

Martinez, who had three years remaining on his contract, led Everton to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Capital One Cup this season, but their poor league form has ultimately proved his undoing and he leaves after nearly three years at the club.  The club's end-of-season award ceremony, which was due to take place on Thursday evening, has been cancelled.  

A statement on the club official website said: “Everton Football Club regrets to announce that Roberto Martinez has left his position as First Team manager with immediate effect. The Chairman and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their thanks for the dedication and commitment Roberto has shown during his three seasons with the club. Roberto has been a great ambassador for the club, conducting himself, at all times, with the utmost integrity and dignity. He secured the club its highest ever Premier League points total, a place in the last 16 of the Europa League and appearances in both domestic cup semi-finals. He has also played a key role in the development of several young players, managing their progression to the Everton first team and International honours”.