BE HONEST

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Was a bit unsure at first but I think it was the Goodison derby that started to sway me towards him then came the performances at Old Trafford and the Emirates in December that made me believe we had the right man. Can't wait for Europe next season, 4 years is too long to be away from it
 

I wasn 't totally against but was in the Vitor Perreira camp to be honest. Didn't expect us to do this well. Love him now. And if we finish 11th next season, I'll still love him. He's an Everton manager. He gets it as LCAB would say.
 
I was hopeful but a wee bit nervous because of wigan's relegation. But his job interview in the cup match made me think he might just be ok. Has definitely exceeded my expectations but it is still a tall order to keep it up season after season. Great start though Roberto.... A clever positive manager who has completely embraced Everton FC. Bravo!!
 

was happy with him over moyes.

still not happy with the cup exit this year or the points dropped after beating arsenal, but i think that injuries and a thin squad hindered us.
 
hktoffee said:
I was a doubter too but is happy as he is up to the job in his first season with the club. I thought we were going to finish 11th or something.

I still have doubt on some of his permanent signings though. McCarthy is the pick of the group as he is outstanding but the others are not. Nevertheless, credit where it's due, Martinez has done way better than I expected and I hope he can do the same next season.
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Ditto.

I was hoping for one of Tuchel, Perreira or Laudrup, but I'm happy to say I was completely wrong about Martinez. He clearly understands what it means to be an Evertonian because some of the off-field activity has been inspired (Duncan in as coach, Royle possibly returning), and I'm pleased to see he's managed to get loads of our reserves and youngsters loaned out to play more meaningful football.

If he can improve on his incoming permanent transfers (hated, and still hate, the Kone and Alcaraz signings) and get us into Europe every season he will start a new golden age for this club.
 
I had huge doubts. I wanted him to be the right man, but he had just been relegated. That's a massive deal.

I've never enjoyed being proven wrong so much. Even in my most optimistic moments, I wouldn't have dreamed he'd have such a great first season.
 

Based on what I'd been told about him by friends from Wigan, about his involvement with them all through the ranks and into the community, and the fact that he turned down other decent jobs to do right by Wigan and also to find the "best fit" for his ideology, I put a decent wager on at good odds early doors. His 'interview' in the cup game sealed it and I was straight into the bookies - a lad who sits behind me teaches in Wigans academy and mentioned that Graeme Jones and RM had said that game was their CV as they knew Moyes was running down his contract. The wager pulled in just over a grand and put a smile on my three daughters faces who shared it.....my smile wasn't the cash, but the breath of fresh air that swept the Club.
To be honest I knew virtually nothing about Tuchel, Perreira and co, so he was my first choice almost by default.
 
Absolutely didn't want him. Thought Everton were totally under selling themselves. we are a massive club in this country just with poor finances. It's the biggest league in the world and we're constantly in the top 7 so thought we should have had people queuing up to be our manager.

I started to realise I was wrong in October time when I saw Everton trying to win matches that were deemed difficult. I was sold on him in December when after equalising at arsenal he still went for the win.

Next season is a big one for Roberto but you know what he could relegate us and I would still love him because the guy is a gentleman with utter class. Compare that to all other managers. He is making Everton very likable in other people's eyes.
 
I didn't want him, I was hoping for Laudrup. It was my friend, a Chelsea fan, who kept insisting that he was the right choice and has smugly held it over me since. He seems like such a decent man and it has been great watching us play at times this season.

The fact that I was disappointed to just miss out on a Champions league place says quite a lot about how far we have progressed. Martinez shares the supporters' ambitions, and his approach to big games has been a revelation. The struggle for top 4 has actually gotten tougher with the emergence of Liverpool and the investment in Spurs (which I think will pay off with the right coach). To get us to fifth in his first season is a great achievement. I think it's going to be even more difficult next season. If United invest that 200 million wisely (maybe stop buying the guy who plays behind the striker and have a look at their defence and midfield) they'll be a force again. Liverpool will get better and Spurs could be a shambles but who the hell knows?

The only gripe I have is the loan thing. It's a shaky platform to build success on, and I'd prefer solid signings, particularly a new centre half and a striker. I'm not entirely convinced by Lukaku anyway, he's just as likely to be invisible in games as he is to be effective. It's a youth thing I'm sure. He'll be a beast in the future, but a striker with a better level of consistency would be welcome.

All in all, I'm really excited about next season. It would be great to get Gibson back and I really hope Barry stays with us. Deufoleu can be a selfish git, but I can't say that I wouldn't welcome him extending his loan deal for another while.
 
He was my number 1 choice and the best we could get at the time
He is young
He got premiership football experience
He won the F.A cup with Wigan
Is a fan of good football
He turned down the rs

What I didn't know what
How he would respect our history and woke the club up again where Moyes would keep a leash on the club.
How good is he at tactics
How charming he is
 

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