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Roberto Martinez has been sacked as Everton manager.
Martinez, who had overseen a run of just one win in the last 10 matches, was relieved of his duties to spare him the ordeal of taking charge of the final match of the campaign against Norwich.
The Catalan, who promised Champions League football when appointed in June 2013 after winning the FA Cup with Wigan, lost Everton’s supporters and the appetite for a change of manager among the fan base was overwhelming. He reached the point of no return.
Everton said in a statement on Thursday afternoon: 'Everton Football Club regrets to announce that Roberto Martinez has left his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.
'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.
'Roberto has been a great ambassador for the club, conducting himself, at all times, with the utmost integrity and dignity.
'He secured the club its highest ever Premier League points total, a place in the last 16 of the Europa League and appearances in both domestic cup semi-finals. He has also played a key role in the development of several young players, managing their progression to the Everton First Team and International honours.'
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