Roberto Martinez Shenanigans: All Reaction Here

[Allezfan]

So anyway, Martinez.

I think he's a good fit. Assuming we keep the positives we already have, well drilled, good defenders, hard working etc, he should hopefully get us playing a bit more open, a bit faster and a bit less nervously on the big games.

 

[the sniderman]

So anyway, Martinez.

I think he's a good fit. Assuming we keep the positives we already have, well drilled, good defenders, hard working etc, he should hopefully get us playing a bit more open, a bit faster and a bit less nervously on the big games.

would you though??

 

[OneTrueLegend]

I'm a bit torn on Martinez, on the one hand his teams are very attacking, he has won the FA cup, on the other hand he got Wigan relegated this year.....

But I think he has had been on a hiding to nothing at Wigan because he has had all his best players sold from under him and not been given much to spend

Whatever happens I will give the new manager my full support..... For a while

 

[Phenom]

Is Chico's mar the one getting raped by the bull

Yes, that was Goat's turn.

 

[Joey66]

That's ok. You were lucky enough to witness those glory days. I am jealous.

Maybe but DM was only a good manager, just got us playing good football, but in my eyes he left us & that is that we have had better managers, & better teams!

 

[Del]

Yes, that was Goat's turn.

It was a bull mate not a hippo

 

[GrandOldTeam]

On topic...

 

[the sniderman]

go martinez!!

 

[Kurt.]

Have I ever say my opinions are facts, genius? This is a forum, deal with it.

Look, I offered an olive branch and you've just chucked it back.....fair enough.... no need for name calling and aggressiveness is there ?? People don't tend to do that around here historically...in my opinion anyway. This is a forum yes I agree .. but the reason it is such a successful forum is because aggressive behaviour and name calling are usually frowned upon...Now , i'm no mod ...just offering some friendly advice....the place is much nicer when people are nice is all.



Team Martinez yeah !!!

 

[bluehaddock]

Just watching the match now and thought to myself how much Jags, Baines and Coleman have improved as players and how strong our defence is with them in it.

Anyway, I digress - the reason for posting is to add my penny's worth on Martinez. Who isn't my preferred candidate for the role. But in all honesty, I don't know who ever was.

The team today represents 11 years of hard graft by Moyes and I'll always look upon him in the highest regard for changing our fortunes. He did a brilliant job despite failing to win any silverware (you could question why in recent seasons with a team as good as ours but I just felt it was never going to happen with Moyes - a combination of bad luck and Moyes' failure to win the 'big one-offs' whether it be picking the wrong team or getting it wrong tactically).

So when I looked at the potential candidates for the job it stunk of 'average - good'. Except for Lennon. At first I wanted Laudrup but on closer examination his managerial record isn't great (even at Swansea which surprised me so had it not been for Michu who knows what would have happened with the Swans this season).

Then I got on the Perriera band wagon in a big way. Foreign, lost one in two seasons, wears an armband - I was all over it. Then the reality came that he would be a massive gamble.

So now it looks like its going to be Martinez. One of his traits which comes across is his integrity. He's an Everton man in this regard. Not like that other two faced egotistical former prick Rodgers. The second thing I like is the way he plays football; although Wigan were clueless at the back (which I put down to personnel and not tactical ineptness) they were great to watch. That performance against City in the final was inspiring.

Martinez's transfer record is a bit hit and miss. He's still learning his trade as a manager and will be with us so I expect a couple of mistakes along the way.

Ultimately I'm confident he'll do a good job if appointed. I don't buy into the attitude 'oh we'll finish 8th, 10th etc next season'. It's going to be a transition changing Moyes team and will take time. Firstly Jags is going to need to learn how to pass a ball on the deck! But I don't see any reason we can't still compete for 5th next season with a few good additions. COYB

 

[Walken]

If its a done deal, does anyone even think bill looked outside the prem for a manager, or has based his entire search on that quater final and some dave whelan soundbites?

 

[maddison]

go martinez!!

GO VITOR!

 

[hktoffee]

Look, I offered an olive branch and you've just chucked it back.....fair enough.... no need for name calling and aggressiveness is there ?? People don't tend to do that around here historically...in my opinion anyway. This is a forum yes I agree .. but the reason it is such a successful forum is because aggressive behaviour and name calling are usually frowned upon...Now , i'm no mod ...just offering some friendly advice....the place is much nicer when people are nice is all.



Team Martinez yeah !!!

Sorry but in what way are you offering a friendly advice especially you posted some sarcastic comment to me yesterday. It is absolutely fine if you do not agree with my opinion but seriously what is the point of posting that message (you know which post I am saying).

And thanks, I probably get ban by the mods now.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Martinez suits us perfectly. I'm open to other options too but he just feels right one for the job.

 

[malfosse]

I am sorry to hear that I have been blessed by watching the blues from the age of 5 from 1960 - even Gordon Lee was as good as DM!

He certainly wore better sheepies (calm down Welshies, I mean sheepskin coats)