Sure, but Martinez left them 12th in the table and reached two cup semi finals that season. The season prior to that he achieved their highest ever points total. Given that context, his sacking was a joke.
It's not comparable. Everton are a far bigger club than we are, and quite rightly their expectations are set higher (both in terms of results and quality of play). Also, Allardyce has a history of getting his teams to play turgid football. It's pragmatic, but it's not what Everton fans want. I...
To be fair, I have some sympathy with Everton fans - their football has been turgid. Allardyce saved them this season but he's not a good option for them going forward - he's not going to change his ways.
I had far less sympathy with the goons who wanted Martinez out after he achieved their...