roberto martinez

[skinnymate1690 627]

doing a brilliant job at everton so far and to be honest i thought he would be a massive flop.

still think the signings of kone and alcaraz were a bit of a strange but the others have done well... even Barry !

do you think they have enough about then to keep up a challenge for top 4 ?

[Goianegra 4,684]

Would be mental seeing the top 4 change so much if Liverpool and Everton do it and the likes of Man Utd don't catch up.

I hope they at least challenge.

[King Jela 20,383]

Proving me wrong so far, he's doing a great job.

[Creampuff 22,628]

Has done a fantastic job.

Kone's signing was undermined when Lukaku became avaliable.

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

Proving me wrong so far, he's doing a great job.

likewise. I couldn't understand the hype he was getting at Wigan but he's signed some good players and got them playing decent football

[King Jela 20,383]

likewise. I couldn't understand the hype he was getting at Wigan but he's signed some good players and got them playing decent football

Only one defeat as well. Impressive at this stage of the season.

[simplythebest 11,453]

They'll inevitably have a not so good run at some point but I don't see any reason they can't maintain the challenge

[laudrupno1 3,932]

Done a fantastic job so far.

[Creampuff 22,628]

They'll inevitably have a not so good run at some point but I don't see any reason they can't maintain the challenge

As long as they consistently beat bottom half sides - the majority of whom they're much better than - they'll be there or thereabouts .

[CalvinC 1,414]

Yeah this guy seems to be an excellent manager. Doing an outstanding job so far.

[AlCapone 7,678]

I can see them edging Chelsea out of 4th place, what an achievement that would be

[Marky. 6,946]

I called it right when everyone on here said no chance!

I also think Kone is still a good player, watched him at Wigan and was dangerous but he was Wigan's main man. With Lukaku in the team, Kone won't get a look in and so he's bound to struggle.

Alcaraz is a decent defender as well, he was not the worst at Wigan. On a free I can understand why they took him. Will be decent back-up.

[simplythebest 11,453]

I can see them edging Chelsea out of 4th place, what an achievement that would be

More likely to be Arsenal that fall out the top 4 tbh

[AlCapone 7,678]

More likely to be Arsenal that fall out the top 4 tbh

You could be right, doubt it but time will tell

[centenarystand 2,227]

Glad the tarriers went down the mowbray route when they were linked with him a few years back. Another fantastic blunder by them.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,897]

Wasn't sure about him at Wigan because of their defensive frailties but he's doing a superb job at Everton so far.

If he carries on in the vein he's started he's a stick on for a top four job at some point.

[Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696]

Wasn't sure about him at Wigan because of their defensive frailties but he's doing a superb job at Everton so far.

If he carries on in the vein he's started he's a stick on for a top four job at some point.

He has one if he keeps Everton going in the right direction.

[OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475]

Wasn't sure about him at Wigan because of their defensive frailties but he's doing a superb job at Everton so far.

If he carries on in the vein he's started he's a stick on for a top four job at some point.

He may already have one.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,897]

A more "traditional" one would have been a better choice of words

[simplythebest 11,453]

He has one if he keeps Everton going in the right direction.

They'll not keep Lukaku and the likes of Barkley will go for big money.

They could well make the CL but it'll be difficult for Everton to maintain that because of strong finances elsewhere, IMO anyway.

[Creampuff 22,628]

They'll not keep Lukaku and the likes of Barkley will go for big money.

They could well make the CL but it'll be difficult for Everton to maintain that because of strong finances elsewhere, IMO anyway.

If they finish top 4 this year there's no reason why they shouldn't spend that money bringing in quality players to replace the likes of Lukaku.

[simplythebest 11,453]

If they finish top 4 this year there's no reason why they shouldn't spend that money bringing in quality players to replace the likes of Lukaku.

Kenwright isn't known for his generosity.

[Creampuff 22,628]

Kenwright isn't known for his generosity.

With £25m in the coffers and potentially stupid money in for Barkley, he'd be daft not to.

[simplythebest 11,453]

With £25m in the coffers and potentially stupid money in for Barkley, he'd be daft not to.

I agree in theory but have my doubts.

If it's 4th as well they won't know it they've got that money till after a qualifier.

[The Godfather 72,051]

I agree in theory but have my doubts.

If it's 4th as well they won't know it they've got that money till after a qualifier.

I'm with you.

I doubt Everton will keep this up.

Liverpool, Chelsea, United and City are far far stronger and have funds Everton can only dream of tbh.

Then you ink Tottenham have a talented yet underachieving squad who can oly get better too. Everton are doing fantastic and may well get top 4 this season (I don't think they will) but there are 5 other clubs who I feel will eclipse them in the long run.