08 May 2016 04:01:14
Has anyone considered the psycological damage done to the players. Even if we get a new manager, how long will it take to turn things around? I am looking at our best players and I now think it is time for them to go ( Barkely and Stones are simply not good enough ) We will have to spend a serious amount of money in the Summer. we need at least 10 new players. even under agent Johnson . we were crap but there was effort. How can a team so good play so bad? I fear serious psycological damage.

1.) 08 May 2016
08 May 2016 06:54:07
I've got absolutely zero sympathy for our players either to be honest, especially after the shift they put in yesterday. When they step onto the field they should give 100% for the club regardless of how they feel about the manager or any other member of the club for that matter. The majority of the fans on here are directing all the anger towards Martinez but the majority of the squad need a long hard look at themselves and are equally to blame as Martinez in my opinion. Each and every member of yesterday's squad should donate the wage/ fee they received to charity as they didn't earn a cent of that money.

2.) 08 May 2016
08 May 2016 07:26:35
I get what you're saying Bkblue but I just think the players are refusing to play for the manager. Once he's replaced I think they will start to turn it on again. It won't take long for them to get their mojo back.

3.) 08 May 2016
08 May 2016 07:03:05
These players are in 'slipshod' mode totally lacking in desire and drive!

I cannot accept that every one of them have given up, however the abyss beckons and next season under the same management the relegation odds will be very short imo.

4.) 08 May 2016
08 May 2016 08:32:45
Players like Stones and Barkley are not bad players and have the potential to be world class. They just aren't being coached or managed correctly. Too much expectation on young shoulders can be extremely damaging to a players confidence. A good manager knows when to take a player out of the firing line etc. and how to develop, especially mentally, young player to fulfill their obvious potential.

I honestly don't think Bill is stupid enough to believe that Martinez deserves another season and I doubt he's that blind. Hopefully there's something that we don't know about preventing any action regarding changing the manager and fingers crossed its worth the wait! One thing is for sure - there's huge problems at Everton.

5.) 08 May 2016
08 May 2016 09:29:14
It's possible that the players are playing badly in protest. but if they are they are a disgrace to the fans and the club. I think they are simply gutless.

{Ed025's Note - your right BKK..