What the fans want to see in the team for the rest of the season

I'm not sure what it will do in playing the youngsters now either sorry. I like the idea of Stones playing in front of the CBs. I think a lot of our problems come from either Barry or Gibson coming deep to get the ball or else slotting in to cover full backs. It just leaves McCarthy isolated and he struggles to have an influence. I'd like to see Stones and Besic together in the middle but doubt I ever will.

I also think there is nothing at all wrong with the system we play or the tactics.. its more the application. Actually its more his management of the squad. When Martinez first came and changed the way we played it may of seemed a novelty... however, even England are playing this system now. No excuses remain.

If Martinez is going to stay (and I doubt he will) we will need to sign a couple of leaders on the pitch.... and also get rid of some of the Wigan backroom staff FFS. I have no hair left.

On the other hand, making the senior players play out the season might be more fitting than giving them an early finish.

In truth, I don't really care what we do.

In truth, the atmosphere at Goodison has been toxic for nearly 2 years – there can't be any way back for Martinez unfortunately. We need to be lifted first before we can move forward.

Besides which, with ٟ.6m per place on offer this season, "nothing to play for" is complete bollocks anyway.

Would like to see as many young lads get a chance as possible.

Would like protests to continue (although I don't think Besic shouldn't be getting involved - Link )

When you've gone so far as to pre-plan which players you're going to take off and bring on as sub three games in advance, even narrowing it down to the exact minute you'll make said changes, then I think it's safe to say you wandered right past the big warning sign with RISKY written on it some time ago.

Still, credit where it's due. Any manager who preaches about giving young players their chance, playing a fast paced, pressing game complete with lightning quick counter-attacks and ending the season on a fresh and exciting note, only to then name an 'experimental' line-up that sees the creaking Tales From The Crypt triumvirate of Howard, Hibbert, and Osman all getting a start, has got to have goddamn (virtual) balls of steel.

I also hope he takes the huff and doesn't speak to the press.

Not unless he's assured of keeping his job regardless or results; which I suspect he won't be.

The Champions just might be suffering a hangover. That usually happens. But no positive spin should we get a result against them it means nout.

Think that we should play a few youngsters but also go strong. (is that Laughter in the back ground)...Everton going strong.

Play Lukaku he should be well rested.since he downed tools weeks ago..play Barkley. Play Stones.Baines and even Mirallas. Wheel out Pienaar, Hibbert and Osman. Tell Sharp to bring his boots anything is possible with Martinez bloody anything.

Considering that we are playing a couple of teams that are fighting relegation are we not obliged to put out our strongest team.. On second thoughtsfield our first eleven..give Sunderland and Norwich a fighting chance give Sunderland and Norwich three points each maybe get Newcastle relegated. And Martinez sacked...

Forgive the rant. I don't care anymore..well not until the start of next season when hope springs eternal.again. Wonder if I can get 50001 about Leicester winning the league next season maybe 20,0001 about Everton. Up the Toffees.

We are in limbo until the inevitable Martinez sacking. I really don't see what the point is in letting him continue it would have given the whole place a lift even with someone as caretaker until the end of the season.

In that case, hopefully Gibson picked nothing but losers at Chester.

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Don't want him winning a fistful of dollars and 'getting the taste.'

Of the first team squad, I would definitely keep playing Niasse, we have to see what he's capable of – if anything.

Roll on next season.

Experiment and blood one or two youngsters but not wholesale changes, it's bad enough knowing Howard is in goal.

Thus, if we can finish on 9th (unlikely) we collect 㾸.34M whilst down at 14th only ٥.40M. The irony of that is that the higher Everton finish, the more affordable would be the manager's pay-off.

Revised forecast from me, 49points for 10th place!

I would also like to see Roberto placed in stocks at full time in the centre circle. Loads of rotten fruit available to any who feels the need to vent their frustration. Of course those who think that is not the Everton way would be free to make their way home untroubled.

To my mind, I hope we're just treading water now until the fateful announcement of Roberto's departure and replacement with a top-class, household name appointment in his place and a war-chest handed to him by Mr Moshiri. Whatever happens in the meantime is neither here nor there.

Watching Simeone yesterday and he hit one of his own staff when he didn't get the sub board up quick enough-winning attitude. I do draw the line at throwing blows at your employees but I wish we had someone with even a bit of his fire.

While wanting Everton to win every individual game, I also want Everton to achieve long term and lasting success. Right now, those two things are actually incompatible.

Three wins between now and the end of the season, in games that don't particularly matter, does nothing but increase the chances of Roberto Martinez staying on as manager; and thus reduces our chances of long term success.

Miserable bastard at the moment. Frustrated, angry and powerless at all things Everton.

And I have it on good authority he rates himself in the kitchen! :)

Just waiting to the last game to hopefully hear Martinez is gone – I would also like to here more from the major shareholder and less from Kenwright.

"Watching Simeone yesterday and he hit one of his own staff when he didn't get the sub board up quick enough - winning attitude. I do draw the line at throwing blows at your employees but I wish we had someone with even a bit of his fire."

I thought the same thing when I saw that. Indeed, watching him over the two legs against Bayern, he was often more entertaining than the football on show!

If and when he ever makes the move to the English PL, I wonder how many touchline bans he would get!

I haven't (and won't) enter the fantasy football world of picking our next manager, but I'm of the opinion that a manager of Simone's ilk is exactly what the club, and this current team in particular, is desperately in need of. Goodison would be rocking with a manager like him.

There would be no hiding place for passengers. The team would be defensively solid. Tactics spot on. Players fit, for both the game and the entire season. Any one who didn't leave everything they had to offer out on the pitch at the final whistle would not be long at the club. 'Chemistry' would not be a problem. Supporters and players alike would be left in no doubt as to the passion and commitment of the manager.

The stuff of dreams...

Martinez believes Foxes are title contenders

Funnily enough at the time of the article Spurs were 9 points behind Leicester City and Everton were only 12 behind at that juncture, obviously we have gone backwards since that day.

We won it nine times... we won it nine times at Carrow Road we won it nine times.

Just to remind Leicester fans.

Thanks Patrick fits perfectly.

A lap of "appreciation" would be an insult to every Evertonian, they've had all year to show their appreciation. They've chosen to talk bollocks and play shite.

This season has underlined what I've really known for a long time – that we are a badly run club with no ambition and until there are major changes we are going absolutely nowhere. Very disenchanted.

Sorry to put a downer on it, it's just after all these years of Kenwright, he has let us fall way too far behind many clubs including our glorious neighbours.

Not only have our custodians ignored the calls for Martinez to go on here (expected), but they have clearly felt it acceptable to bury their heads in the sand despite the banners and the numerous Echo articles virtually imploring them to back or sack him.

Perhaps they figured they could ride out the storm of the Bournemouth game (which it seems they ordered the tannoy operator to help them with!) on the basis our next two fixtures are away and that the party atmosphere, laps of honour etc on the final day of the season might come to their rescue v Norwich. And maybe, sadly, they were right. The media attention not only this weekend but until the end of the season will all be on Leicester and the relegation battle. Even if there are banners on Saturday, the press will pay no heed amidst the Foxes' title party.

Apart from a small minority who may own a handful of shares, the fans may not be shareholders in Everton in the literal sense, but we are certainly stakeholders. It is nothing short of a disgrace that the Board of directors has said absolutely nothing to assuage the concerns of these stakeholders. If they intend to back Martinez, that's their (sadly misguided) prerogative. If they intend him to leave, even via a dignified mutual consent parting after the Norwich game, likewise. But in either case, why the hell not say so now? Agreements for managers to go after the end of a current season are now commonplace after all. It hasn't exactly interrupted City's progress knowing Pellegrini is off for months has it?!

An announcement shortly after the semi final would have been the right, well judged thing to do. Words cannot describe my anger at the dereliction of duty by the board in choosing to stay quiet.

I don't know why you would be surprised. A see no evil, hear no evil stance is par for the course for the people in charge of Everton and has been for more years than I care to remember.

When have they ever been eager to engage with the fans during times of discontent or directly address any of their concerns? The only time they're prepared to stick their head out of their sound/scally proofed bunker is when things are going well and they can't wait to bask in a bit of reflected glory and receive a few pats on the back for getting something right.

When things go to shit they're normally nowhere to be seen and waste little time entering lockdown. Keep a low profile. Wait until things (hopefully) blow over. Blame the whole unedified ruckus on a few ungrateful bad bells who, unlike them, don't have the clubs best interests at heart.

I guarantee, if we had won that semi-final, Kenwright would have been oozing a smarmy snail trail over every tv camera he could squeeze his mug in front of.

Things are arguably just as bad now, if not worse given where we should be with this squad. I felt sure defeat in the semi took us to or below the Walter Smith nadir and that the Board could ignore the situation no longer. Seems I was wrong...!

Well, that's my take on it. Use whatever players you want. :P

If people are so desperate to get the manager out of the club before anyone is ready to tell anyone my suggestion is to stump up your cash and buy the club then you can do what you want.

Barry must play and if Barkley can't or won't track back and tackle play him up front. Mirallas could also given a run in a Vardy type roll.

You are right: we all think we can do a better job than the "manager" – I just think a lot could be done with this squad instead of same old same old. Change it till something clicks and go from there. I would have hoped Martinez would have been able to put right but not now.

Personally, I think the youngsters will add something else that we haven't had this season – some passion, and the desire to do well and prove themselves. Unlike a lot of the players this season, who have relied on their hype and potential instead of working hard!

But of course the right balance of youth and experience will be key – Dowell, Pennington, Connolly and Galloway, as well as Niasse will hopefully get some time.

Say what you want about Niasse, the only thing he has had enough time to prove for me, is that he is willing to work hard and play for the team.

I would really like more players like that next season, Lazy Lukaku can piss off with his attitude lately.

My vote for one of the signings in the summer – Georgio Wijnhaldum... Quality team play and has the ability!

COYB

We are no longer a team, just 11 individuals plus subs under this manager. We have been for some time. There were some terrible performances last season and more this. There will be even more next unless we have a change.

RM does not meet the club's expectations and he has to go. The players are not stupid. They read the posts and know he is a dead man walking.

Get rid. Get a new guy in and unite the team asap.

I want to see Stones remind the board that he hasn't withdrew the transfer request he put in, and get shut asap.

I want to see McCarthy sold, a popular retort is "what about the running he does "
No denying that, problem is he doesn't want the ball.

Give the new manager the incoming transfer fees and lets see where that takes us.