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| Roberto Martinez axed |
Everton have confirmed they have sacked manager Roberto Martinez after a disastrous season.
The Toffees began the campaign dreaming of a top four finish but have ended it languishing in mid-table.
After a reasonable start to 2015/16 Everton have been in steady decline with an alarming sense of apathy creeping into the squad in recent months.
The form of players such as John Stones - who was close to a £40million move to Chelsea last summer - has been particularly worrying for the Everton board, who were left with little choice but to part ways with Martinez.
The former Wigan boss repeatedly called for his tenure to be judged over his three seasons at the club, rather than just this last one, but even looking at the whole picture few fans will say he deserved to stay.
The statement read: "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."
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