*Shakes head* Everton again.

[Wezza]

From the same people who brought you ‘Outstanding: Brendan Rodgers’ top 20 quotes‘ and ‘Special: Jose Mourinho’s top 20 quotes,’ Football365 presents ‘Phenomenal: The demise of Roberto Martinez…in his own words’.

 

Roberto Martinez on…broken promises
* “I’ll get you into the Champions League” – The first words Martinez spoke to Bill Kenwright, according to the Everton chairman himself.

Roberto Martinez on…Gareth Barry
* “I have never seen a player with such an incredible professionalism and standards as Gareth Barry. For me he is one of the best English players ever.”

Roberto Martinez on…Tom Cleverley
* “I think you do not have a better English player. Technically, he is as good as you get. The way he executes, how he reads the game, for me he is one of the most sensational you are going to see in Premier League history. I wouldn’t sell him for any money in the current market.”

Roberto Martinez on…John Stones
* “John Stones is in the right environment to fulfil his potential as one of the greatest players England has ever seen.”

* “He’s an out and out defender and then, for me, he’s the best footballing centre half in Europe, so he’s allowed to make his own decisions.”

Roberto Martinez on…Leighton Baines
* “He is talking about lack of confidence and lack of chemistry on the pitch once you have had a couple of defeats. Those words have been given the opportunity to maybe attract a meaning that is not right and is not correct. For that he apologised and has taken responsibility for that, of leaving those words open. This team has loads of chemistry.”

Roberto Martinez on…injuries
* “I don’t believe in soft tissue injuries.  If you get a soft tissue injury in football, a mistake has been made.”

Roberto Martinez on…accidental transfer requests
“With John, it’s very easy because he’s a pristine professional. Obviously he’s been put under massive, massive pressure. The transfer request was something he didn’t mean to do.”

Roberto Martinez on…the decision to replace Aaron Lennon with Oumar Niasse after 76 minutes against West Ham
* “I thought tactically we were outstanding.  If you look at the way we got set up in the second half, we were the better side and I think we showed an incredible tactical understanding and character.”

(Everton were winning 2-0 at the time of the substitution, but had been reduced to ten men. The Toffees subsequently lost the match 3-2. Gareth Barry was brought on for Romelu Lukaku after West Ham scored the winner.)

Roberto Martinez on…the decision to award Stoke a last-minute penalty in their 4-3 win over Everton in December 2015
* “Looking at the replay it shows John Stones touches the ball.  That decision is hard to take.  To get a decision wrong like that so late in the game makes you feel furious and is unacceptable.”

Roberto Martinez on…the decision not to award Manchester City a last-minute penalty in a 0-0 draw against Everton two weeks later
“What you want as a manager is a referee who is 100 per cent when he gives that decision. It is impossible from that point to say if it is intent or if it is a penalty or not. As a referee you get emotional at times, you go with the crowd. I don’t think the referee could have done it any better. If you are not certain, you don’t want to gamble in a decision that could have been so damaging from our point of view. I felt Roger [East, referee] made the right call there.”

Roberto Martinez on…the decision to allow John Terry’s controversial last-minute equaliser for Chelsea in a 3-3 draw three days later
“The level of refereeing was diabolical. We lost because it was a horrific decision right at the end. All you want is the referee to do his job. The linesman is in a good position, it’s a touch from Oscar and Terry is clearly, clearly offside. It’s a clear-cut offside that should have been spotted. To make it worse, it’s 50 seconds over time. It’s something that’s not good enough. There is no explanation. It’s a big, big error.”

Roberto Martinez on…everything
* “Phenomenal.”

Don’t believe us? Well…

He called Ross Barkley a “phenomenal person” after the midfielder scored twice in a victory over Newcastle earlier this season.

He described Pep Guardiola’s announcement as the next Manchester City manager as a “phenomenal sign” in January.

He described Arouna Kone’s return from injury as “phenomenal” in November 2015.

He described Wayne Rooney as “phenomenal” after the Manchester United scored twice in a victory over Everton in October 2015.

He described Mason Holgate as a “phenomenal young prospect” in August 2015.

He described James McCarthy as a “phenomenal asset” in July 2015.

He described Sylvain Distin as a “phenomenal professional” in May 2015.

He said Brendan Galloway has a “phenomenal future” in May 2015.

He described Kevin Mirallas as “phenomenal in transition” in November 2014.

He praised the “phenomenal defending” of Tyias Browning in September 2014.

He called Aiden McGeady a “phenomenal player” in February 2014.

He described Everton as a “phenomenal and passionate football club” at his unveiling as manager.

He described Everton’s academy as “phenomenal” in July 2013.

He described his first season at the club as a “phenomenal campaign”.

 

Matt Stead

[Guest Pistonbroke]

The longer Martinez stays there the better! 

[Philbert]

Another single word is a better fit - "bullshit".

[PestiRed]

Talking crap is in his DNA

[Harry Squatter]

Be hilarious if Palace beat them.

[Bernard Diomede]

Just seen in the Echo that fat Mayor Joe is trying to bring the commonwealth games to Liverpool. His desperation to fund Everton's new stadium has gone up a notch.

[Paulie Dangerously]

Just seen in the Echo that fat Mayor Joe is trying to bring the commonwealth games to Liverpool. His desperation to fund Everton's new stadium has gone up a notch.

 

It's ridiculous isn't it? 

[Bernard Diomede]

It's ridiculous isn't it? 

 

It's an absolute farce. The most ridiculous thing is that the delusional bitter bastards genuinely do not see it. They think that they are owed something from the council and that they should be funding them a brand new stadium with tax payers money. The fucking meffs

[3 Stacks]

Persistent Merseyside rumours that USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann could be next Everton manager.

— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) https://twitter.com/IanDarke/status/720192693654196229

 

Make it so.

[manwiththestick]

Getting a German is Kopite behaviour.

[Arl arse]

Persistent Merseyside rumours that USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann could be next Everton manager.

— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) https://twitter.com/IanDarke/status/720192693654196229

 

Make it so.

 

@IanDarke why would they do that? It's the players that are poor not Martinez! He is probably top 5 manager in EPL.

Hahahaha

[The_Goat]

this is a subject that really gets on my tits (cancer research uk/charities)

 

years ago i worked in a call center and one of the calls was for cancer research uk

did you know 70% of your donation goes to 'admin'? this includes salaries/wages.

 

America, Spain and Canada (just to name a few) have proven medical research/backup that shows cannabis oil kills tumours, cannabis oil kills the arteries to the tumour, thus no blood supply.  The last I read there was 37 independant reports to back this up. Its even stated that within 24hours of ingestion of cannabis oil upto 98% of breast cancer will be killed.

 

Tommy Chong even cured his prostate cancer with cannabis oil

 

so why isn't cancer research uk pushing for cannabis oil to be trialled in the UK?

 

Like Chris Rock say's, 'there's no money in a cure'

 

if you get diagnosed with cancer (and I hope no one ever does) get a grow tent, make your own or move to a country that takes cancer serious.

 

sorry all, but I couldn't help that rant !!!

Mr Nice just died of cancer

[Harry Squatter]

Anfield could be a potential venue if the club were helped to go over 60,000 with transport. Even though it would be an all round cheaper option it would be biased towards the red shite. They could use Goodison for Archery or something.

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

Just seen in the Echo that fat Mayor Joe is trying to bring the commonwealth games to Liverpool. His desperation to fund Everton's new stadium has gone up a notch.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/sport-opinion/liverpool-commonwealth-games-how-would-11179883?

 

Yep, somebody wants a new stadium built for them.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

A Commonwealth Stadium being built and rented to Everton on the cheap won't wash here in Liverpool. No siree Joe.

 

Oh hang on. Finch Farm.

[Barrington Womble]

Would I be the only one who wouldn't be a tiny bit arsed if they got it? They wouldn't be able to move in for over 10 years. Stadium revenues are becoming a smaller and smaller part of overall turnover, by 2026 it'll be even less significant. For me it's just an irrelevance and something to laugh at them over.

 

Let's hope we call it the city of Liverpool stadium.

 

[Russ Atmosphere]

Camp Boo

[A Red]

 

 

 

[Philbert]

0-0 against Palace. An incredible, perfect performance according to Martinez. The hyperbole knows no bounds.

[Paulie Dangerously]

 

 

 

Everton have now been shown 83 red cards in Premier League history - at least two more than any other side.

 

Yet another first for the mighty Toffees.  That's going to replace the 80ft Brown Shoes mural on the side of the ground

[Barrington Womble]

Yet another first for the mighty Toffees.  That's going to replace the 80ft Brown Shoes mural on the side of the ground

do they still have that? i thought they replaced that picture a couple of times a season. 

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

Would I be the only one who wouldn't be a tiny bit arsed if they got it? They wouldn't be able to move in for over 10 years. Stadium revenues are becoming a smaller and smaller part of overall turnover, by 2026 it'll be even less significant. For me it's just an irrelevance and something to laugh at them over.

 

Let's hope we call it the city of Liverpool stadium.

Imagine how many tickets they would have to give away.

[RobbieOR]

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[Paco]

went into LFC shop to get a programme earlier and then had a look in the everton one. They might as well close it today. 

[Tony Moanero]

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Precisely.