What was your favourite moment with Martinez at the helm?

[Khalekan]

Not 3-0 Arsenal, but the same game when we went 2-0 up and Lukaku made a beeline to him and they embraced. It truly seemed then that we were on the verge of big things under him and the team was settled, it looked as if things could only get better.

Seems ironic that the highlight game was also arguably his high point as manager. Despite some odd good moments, he never quite got it right after that game, and all too often we saw things snowball towards the inevitability of today's news.

A very nice man, and that should stiil be a compliment, a man who behaved with dignity and brought enthusiasm and vigour initially, and made time for supporters. I particularly liked the way he recognised our legends particularly Royle and Kendall and made every effort to understand our history. Represented us superbly at Hillsborough memorial events.

He was Everton manager, held that famed and daunting mantle, and is a part of our history, good and bad. The brown shoes and all, and that swing of his arm to celebrate a goal.

Good luck to you Roberto, take a break and try again.

Great post

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

3-0 against Arsenal, Lukaku running over with 4 fingers up to Martinez. Honestly believe if we had played Palace when we were meant to when we were absolutely flying we would have finished higher than fourth. That game killed us and we haven't really recovered since.

He had a philosophy that ruined him, his stubbornness was his downfall. Nice fella, out of his depth in the end unfortunately. Wish him well, probably in Spain.

 

[AndyC]

OT, Wolfsburg away and the two wins over Chelski this year will be good memories.

For me, the first half performance away at Norwich this season was the epitome of what RM was trying to achieve. Glorious football, dominating the possession and the opposition chasing shadows.
We could and should have been three or four goals in front by half time, we were that good.

Sadly, the second half summed up the majority of the last two seasons... losing our impetus, direction and confidence leading to us snatching a draw from the jaws of what should have been a handsome win.

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

Holy [Poor language removed], Barry's tackle against Chelsea!!!!!!

 

[maccavennie]

Holy [Poor language removed], Barry's tackle against Chelsea!!!!!!

the goal line clearance? spot on mate. You know I always think back to that moment. previous 3 games were draws i think ( 2-2 away to Norwich 0-0 v West Brom and 0-0 against Cardiff ) and Chelsea should have been 2-3 nil up when Barry made that block.

I felt that was a massive moment tbh, just to get that first win under his belt was badly needed.

 

[Everton1878sk]

Everton - Liverpool 3:3 (great derby, great memories), then EFC - Arsenal 3:0, Arsenal away 1:1 (fantastic first half), Wolfsburg, United away 0:1 and signing Lukaku permanently.

 

[timmyistop]

Beating Arsenal 3-0. 4th was in our hands then, shame we massively bottled it.

For me it was the 1 1 at the Emirates, Arsenal looking bemused after chasing shadows for an hour

 

[MartSlinger]

The improvements going on at Finch Farm are all him. Its something that will help improve the Club, that is his legacy i guess you could call it.

 

[3rd Generation]

Today

 

[Barrowjohn]

That Arsenal 3-0 with Coleman "keepy upping" the ball bringing it forward, was the best I've seen us play for years. We were great that day. Still don't know where it all went wrong.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

"Money can't buy everything"

Also liked Barry non reaction to Costa little nibble in the quarter final, any other player from any other team would have gone down writhing.

 

[LAToffee]

McCarthy maiming Payet and the Hammers frothing impotent rage were highlights this season.

 

[efcjames]

The day we knew Lukaku was signing permanently, waiting about 3 hours for the press conference to start.

 

[Garrick]

The 2013 away win at Old Trafford. I thought we were on the cusp of something special then.

 

[Dozbik]

Obviously Rom.
When the video leaked of a fan asking Bobby "Will we get Rom?" and he answered "Of course".
Three days later. Boom.

The fan actually called him Robbie.