Everton have sacked manager Roberto Martinez following a poor end to the Premier League season, the club have confirmed.
Martinez took over from David Moyes at Goodison Park ahead of the 2013-14 season, leading Everton to a fifth-place finish and their best Premier League points haul in his maiden campaign.
However, Everton slipped to 11th last term and the pressure has been steadily mounting on the former Wigan Athletic boss following a poor run of form in the top flight.
The Toffees have won just once in their past 10 Premier League matches, with the Goodison Park faithful vocal in their disapproval at recent games, while a protest was reportedly planned for the club’s end of season awards on Thursday, which the club have now decided to postpone.
Everton have particularly struggled at home this campaign with the club winning only five league matches on their own turf – their worst return in Premier League history.
Runs to the FA and League Cup semi-finals were not enough to save Martinez, who had spoken recently about his confidence of turning around Everton’s ailing fortunes.
