Martinez quits Wigan

[Judge Jules]

Macca: I beg to differ, my dear sir. Some such instances might look like less of a gamble than others, but for me that's a matter of perception rather than intrinsic reality. IMO each one represents a significant risk given what's at stake.

 

[Hansern]

25% - Of the 47 bosses to manage over 100 PL games for a single club, only two have a lower win ratio than Martinez (25%) at Wigan.

Will be interesting to see what Martinez can achieve at Everton. He'll soon find out what an excellent job Moyes has done, and they wont be in the top 6 next season.

 

[Judge Jules]

Didn't people on here tip Rafa for this job?

Don't think so TBH. One or two mentioned it as a possibility, but that's about as far as it went.

 

[StevieM]

It's a massive gamble to get Martinez, just as it was to get Rodgers. You know the football ought to end up being quite attractive, but beyond that, no matter what is said in the meantime for or against, it's a big leap of faith.

No... Nothing to do with that.... The gamble is whether he can manage the bigger wage bill.

Whatever else he does is irrelevant.

 

[juniormember]

Everton's wage bill is 63m.

Wigan's is less than 40m.

The budgets are nothing alike. And that's why Wigan are where they are,not because of Martinez

Did Marinez do as well as Ferguson this season?

 

[Glen C]

I can see him failing big time. He won't do as well as Moyes that's for sure.

 

[gkmacca]

Macca: I beg to differ, my dear sir. Some such instances might look like less of a gamble than others, but for me that's a matter of perception rather than intrinsic reality. IMO each one represents a significant risk given what's at stake.

I don't see someone with a proven track record for winning trophies and winning/challenging for the title as a big a gamble as someone of Martinez's or Rodgers' stature. It just isn't. It might still go wrong, but purely as a gamble not all options are the same.

 

[gkmacca]

No... Nothing to do with that.... The gamble is whether he can manage the bigger wage bill.

Whatever else he does is irrelevant.

Ha ha, yes, of course. Are you an accountant?

 

[Judge Jules]

I don't see someone with a proven track record for winning trophies and winning/challenging for the title as a big a gamble as someone of Martinez's or Rodgers' stature. It just isn't. It might still go wrong, but purely as a gamble not all options are the same.

No indeed, but there are a number of variables which even out the risk involved. The kind of manager who has a trophy-winning track record is only likely to be up for the biggest jobs, for which there's a lot more at stake, and one can never tell how even the most experienced manager will fit into a new club anyway.

 

[gkmacca]

No, fair enough. I don't think we're talking about the same thing, but I agree!

 

[StevieM]

Ha ha, yes, of course. Are you an accountant?

Unfortunately not - or maybe I could have had a career in football management as well.

 

[gene hughes]

I hope he goes to Everton.

 

[Portly]

Tony Pulis would have been perfect for Everton.

 

[Judge Jules]

Unfortunately not - or maybe I could have had a career in football management as well.

That's if your confidence hasn't been totally destroyed by Rafa4's stinging barbs.

 

[StevieM]

That's if your confidence hasn't been totally destroyed by Rafa4's stinging barbs.

Baa-haa-hahaha!

Oh Rafa.... Where did it all go wrong.

 

[Asbo]

My Everton mates already started with the ' didn't join Liverpool because they not big enough, but joined Everton because he wanted a top of the table club'

 

[dee]

My Everton mates already started with the ' didn't join Liverpool because they not big enough, but joined Everton because he wanted a top of the table club'

He's proper mental

 

[themn]

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport

5m​

Here's more on the developing Roberto Martinez story - compensation agreed between Wigan & Everton http://bbc.in/ZoIx4U

 

[themn]

Ah...good old Dave Whelan.....!

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews

11h​

Wigan owner Dave Whelan says compensation has been agreed with Everton for manager Roberto Martinez.

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport

8h​

Everton: "In response to regrettable and somewhat premature reports", club are "continuing discussions" over the vacant managerial position

Rory Smith ‏@RorySmithTimes

8h​

Interesting statement from Everton. Liverpool were unimpressed with Dave Whelan's consistent gun-jumping last year, too.

 

[6TimesaRed]

Apparently the Compensation deal consisted of

A Mars Bar, Packet of Crisps, 10 boxes of Kleenex Tissues & Lifestime subscription to previously owned & used Razzle magazine..