Roberto Martinez talked himself into the Everton job by promising Champions League football, chairman Bill Kenwright has revealed.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Kenwright said: “Roberto, almost his first words to me were ‘I’ll get you in the Champions League’, and that is extraordinary for a man who doesn’t know much about the football club from the inside but had obviously studied the football club, had obviously looked at what we’d been doing over the last few years.” read more »

Everton have confirmed that Roberto Martinez is their new manager.

The FA Cup-winning (and relegated) Wigan boss will be officially unveiled as a press conference this afternoon.

A statement on the Toffees’ website reads: “Everton Football Club is today delighted to confirm the appointment of Roberto Martinez as its next manager.

“The 39-year-old Spaniard joins from Wigan Athletic and has signed a four-year contract at Goodison Park.

“Mr Martinez will be officially unveiled as the Club’s 14th permanent manager at a media conference on Wednesday afternoon.”

Thoughts, Everton fans?

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard let out a scream of “What the f**k!” after Everton team-mate Kevin Mirallas scored past him during yesterday’s match between USA and Belgium.

The Toffees goalie was far from happy with the defensive efforts of those in front of him. read more »

Roberto Martinez appears poised to become the new Everton manager after confirming he will leave relegated Wigan.

The FA Cup-winning manager is the hot favourite to replace David Moyes following his decision to join Manchester United. read more »

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has revealed that former manager David Moyes brought him in for a one-on-one training session following his headbutt on Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross.

Moyes gave all the other players and coaching staff the day off, with only the Belgium international required to report for training.

Fellaini told the Mirror: “He can be scary. read more »