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James McCarthy and Everton will be looking to avenge their FA Cup loss to Arsenal

Champions League fires Everton’s McCarthy

Everton midfielder James McCarthy believes the lure of Champions League qualification will only harden his side’s resolve to succeed in the last six weeks of the season.

Soccer • 01 Apr 14

'It must be a different Seamus Coleman because we've not had a conversation with anyone,' said Martinez

Martinez rubbishes Coleman to United rumours

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has rubbished claims that Ireland's Seamus Coleman is on his way to Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Mar 14

Everton will need goals from Romelu Lukaku if they are to qualify for Europe

European football essential for Everton: Martinez

Everton must continue to fight to qualify for European football next season as it is vital for the growth of the club, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

Soccer • 13 Mar 14

John Terry helps to bundle the ball home

Last gasp Terry goal gives Chelsea victory

Returning captain John Terry bundled in a stoppage-time goal as Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 to consolidate their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Soccer • 22 Feb 14

Lacina Traore feels he needs game time if he is to secure a World Cup spot with Ivory Coast

Martinez: Traore won’t change Everton style

Everton manager Roberto Martinez may have signed one of the tallest players in European football but he insists Lacina Traore's giant stature reflects the club's ambition and not a change in style.

Soccer • 30 Jan 14

Martinez on Mel: 'I think he will surprise a lot of people'

Martinez backs Mel to succeed with Baggies

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes West Brom counterpart Pepe Mel will be a surprise success at The Hawthorns.

Soccer • 20 Jan 14

Ross Barkley has certainly caught the eye so far this season as Everton go in search of a top-four finish

Barkley not for sale insists Martinez

Everton can resist any bids for highly-prized young England midfielder Ross Barkley when the January transfer window opens because they are in a strong financial position, manager Roberto Martinez has revealed.

Soccer • 31 Dec 13

Darron Gibson's long-term injury means Martinez has to buy

Martinez eyes January moves

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said he will have to dip into the transfer market next month.

Soccer • 06 Dec 13

James McCarthy has made over 100 appearances for Wigan

No Everton bid for Ireland midfielder McCarthy

Everton boss Roberto Martinez has denied that the club have made a bid for Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy.

Soccer • 28 Aug 13

Marouane Fellaini moved to Goodison Park in 2008

Martinez dismisses Felliani talks with United

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions the club are in discussions with Manchester United over the possible sale of midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Soccer • 07 Aug 13

Roberto Martinez signs autographs outside Goodison Park

Martinez 'privileged' at Everton opportunity

New manager Roberto Martinez already feels at home at Everton and believes he is privileged to have the opportunity to take charge of the club.

Soccer • 06 Jun 13

Roberto Martinez is on the verge of taking over at Everton

Martinez closes in on Everton job

Roberto Martinez was edging ever closer to a move to Everton after Wigan chairman Dave Whelan confirmed the two clubs have agreed a compensation payment.

Soccer • 04 Jun 13

Roberto Martinez is ready to leave Wigan

Everton target Martinez resigns from Wigan

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Everton permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez after the Spaniard asked to leave the club.

Soccer • 28 May 13

Roberto Martinez's future remains unclear

Whelan confident Martinez will stay

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is increasingly confident FA Cup-winning manager Roberto Martinez will stick with them to lead their bid for promotion back to the Premier League.

Soccer • 23 May 13

Roberto Martinez could be on his way out of Wigan

Martinez to decide future in 24 hours

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.

Soccer • 22 May 13

Roberto Martinez has praised everything Wigan have achieved over the last eight years

Martinez proud of relegated Latics

Roberto Martinez insists FA Cup winners Wigan must be proud of their achievements despite suffering the "heartbreak" of relegation from the Barclays Premier League with a 4-1 defeat at Arsenal.

Soccer • 15 May 13

Roberto Martinez is tipped to replace David Moyes at Everton, should the latter leave for Manchester United

Martinez focused solely on Wigan

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has claimed it would be a waste of time for Everton to contact him over their impending managerial vacancy as his mind is totally focused on Wigan for the final week of the season.

Soccer • 09 May 13

Martinez fined over post match comments

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been fined £10,000 after admitting a charge of misconduct in relation to comments made after his side's game against Manchester United last month.

Soccer • 03 Oct 12

Roberto Martinez: 'If you see the replay, you will see what I'm trying to say. It was a shocking decision. He dived'

Roberto Martinez charged by English FA

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has been charged by the English FA for his comments following his side's 4-0 loss at Manchester United earlier this month.

Soccer • 26 Sep 12

Whelan: Martinez staying with Wigan

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has said that manager Roberto Martinez will stay with the Barclays Premier League club.

Soccer • 30 May 12

Liverpool set to name new manager on Friday

Liverpool's managerial situation may become clearer today as Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is expected to have more talks with Reds owners Fenway Sports Group.

Soccer • 30 May 12

Whelan says Reds have made Martinez offer

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by managerless Liverpool but will await a further meeting before making his decision.

Soccer • 25 May 12

Martinez in Miami for talks with Reds

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez is meeting with Liverpool's owners this afternoon.

Soccer • 24 May 12

Wigan get apology for costly refereeing blunders

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has received an apology from referees' chief Mike Riley following his side's controversial defeat at Chelsea on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Apr 12

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez called Bryan's performance "disgusting" and "horrific", claiming his side had been "robbed"

Assistant referee Bryan stood down

Assistant referee Dave Bryan has been stood down from tomorrow night's Barclays Premier League clash between Blackburn and Liverpool.

Soccer • 09 Apr 12

Roberto Martinez