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[nrico2006]

Cant't see Martinez improving Everton to be honest, seems very likeable but his league placings with Wigan are hardly inspiring.

[Fuzzman]

What qualities to people see in Martinez?
Why do so many of ye think he's a great manager?

He did well this year to get them to win the cup but what else has he done?
He'll definitely have a better squad (at least to start with) than he had at Wigan but he'll need to buy well. We need a decent striker right away (how about Darren Bent or why has he gone down the pecking order recently)
We probably also need another centre back unless Duffy gets more of a chance with Martina

I really hope Mirallas stays as I've enjoyed watching him this year. Yes he gets a lot of injuries but he has great pace and creates loads of chances.

[brokencrossbar1]

The one thing that Martinez will bring to Goodison is something that the Toffess haven't experienced for a good few years and that is the knowledge of what it takes to win a major trophy

[johnneycool]

Martinez it is then, not sure what to make of it.

He better bring Kone and McCarthy with him.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22750453

[Fuzzman]

Martinez certainly isn't waiting about like Davey did in the transfer window

He's just clinched a 1 year loan deal for Deulofeu from Barcelona's B side.
He's described by some as a young raw Ronaldo

He's also signed his old mates Kone, Alcaraz and the young Spanish keeper Joel Robles who played for Wigan in the FA cup final this year and could put major pressure on Howard.

Still no official bids for Affro boy but I'd expect Utd to come in with a higher bid for Baines.

[Sheedy]

28 million for baines and fellaini!! now that is taking the piss. moyes should be told to f**k right off.

[gawa316]

What would be reasonable? 32 mil?

12 mil for Baines (28 yrs old)

20 mil for Fellaini

[Seamroga in exile]

I think around 40 wold be reasonable.

[gawa316]

What length is left on their contracts?

[Sheedy]

What would be reasonable? 32 mil?

12 mil for Baines (28 yrs old)

20 mil for Fellaini

40-45 million wouldn't be unreasonable. 25 for fellaini and 15 at the minimum for baines. spurs would get 60million and Liverpool would tell them to feck off. everton will sell for 30million on the last day of the transfer window and get some guy in on loan.

[Sheedy]

What length is left on their contracts?

both have at least 3 years on their contracts. end of 2016 season

[gawa316]

Moyes putting the knife in then?

[Orangemac]

Why would Everton sell Felliani for less than the 23mill in the clause which has expired?

Baines would be more difficult to replace than Felliani.

[boojangles]

We have to hold on to Baines at all cost. We need another good centre-half and maybe somebody like Mc Carthy. On the plus side Barkley is starting to show his undoubted potential.

[Fuzzman]

I've been surprised no other clubs have come in for the pair, especially Afro.
Martinez will probably want to hold onto both of them at least until next season but could they be sold over his head depending on how much pressure the banks are putting on.

Did yer man Fer go to another English club?
Norwich I just see. Be interesting to see how he does in the PL