Out the door: Roberto Martinez is sacked after Everton slump in Premier League
Spaniard, who has been with club since 2013, has paid the price for one win in 10 league games this season and FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester United
Everton have sacked manager Roberto Martinez, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, confirming widespread reports in the British media.
In place since joining from Wigan Athletic in 2013, the 42-year-old Spaniard paid the price for a run of one win in 10 league games and an FA Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of Manchester United.
Roberto has been a great ambassador for the club, conducting himself ... with the utmost integrity and dignity
“Everton Football Club regrets to announce that Roberto Martinez has left his position as first team manager with immediate effect,” the club announced on their website.
Martinez departs with Everton 12th in the league table ahead of their final game of the season at home to Norwich City on Sunday. They have not announced who will take charge for that fixture.
“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,” Everton added.
“Roberto has been a great ambassador for the club, conducting himself, at all times, with the utmost integrity and dignity.
