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#22290 Turning Merseyside Blue
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#22283 Turning Merseyside Blue
MrTini23
Ferguson promises Everton funds
6 July 2012
Last Updated at 15:34
Everton manager David Moyes will have money to spend this summer after new co-chairman Duncan Ferguson promised to give him funds to make a top 4 finish possible.
Speaking live on Sky Sports with presenters Rachel Wyse and Adam Leventhal, Duncan Ferguson had this to say: "I'll be definitely giving David money to spend this summer. During my time at Everton we finished in the top 4 when we just pipped Liverpool in 2005. I know how much that meant to the fans and how proud they were to be competing in the Champions League. I want Everton to be back there again."
"I'm willing to give David over 25 million to get Everton in the top 4. I know it's not much when you compare it to the other sides like Liverpool and Manchester City but I believe we already have the makings of a quality squad. Jelavic showed just how good he was last season, Marouane Fellaini and Phil Jagielka were as dependable as always and Jack Rodwell can be brilliant if we can keep him fit. A couple of signings and I believe we can easily make top 4".
#22125 Turning Merseyside Blue
MrTini23
Kenwright confirms Ferguson investment
5 July 2012
Last Updated at 15:26
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has confirmed that former player Duncan Ferguson will be investing in the club and taking on a co-chairman role.
Speaking to BBC Sport earlier today, Kenwright said: "I can confirm that Duncan Ferguson is joining the club as co-chairman and will be investing a sizeable sum in the football club. I am delighted that Duncan is coming in, after all he is an Everton legend following his time here. The fans love him and I'm sure they will welcome him back with open arms."
Big Duncan Ferguson had two spells at Goodison Park. Between 1994 and 1998 and 2000 and 2006. During his time at the club, Ferguson became a huge fan favourite and was known by many in football for his hard man like persona and his headed goals. His last goal came against West Brom in his final ever game before his retirement. The Big Scot saw his 90th minute penalty saved but he blasted the rebound home with his right foot.
#21971 Turning Merseyside Blue
MrTini23
Premier League club Everton have sacked Spanish manager Roberto Martinez after three years in charge at Goodison Park.
Martinez's side, 12th in the Premier League, were beaten 3-1 by champions Leicester on Saturday and lost 3-0 at Sunderland on Wednesday. The Toffees lost in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and League Cup this season.
The club praised the Spaniard, 42, for his "utmost integrity and dignity", describing him as a "great ambassador" who played a "key role" in developing young players.
A statement on Thursday confirming the decision said Everton "would like to place on record their thanks for the dedication and commitment Roberto has shown during his three seasons".
They have won just five league games at home all season and are guaranteed to finish with their lowest points tally at Goodison Park since the introduction of three points for a win in 1981.
Former Everton player and current under-21 coach David Unsworth and ex-boss Joe Royle, who also played for the Toffees for eight years, will take temporary charge for the final game of the season against Norwich City on Sunday.
There have been an increasing number of protests against Martinez from supporters at recent home matches.
A banner saying "Time to go Roberto" was flown over Goodison during the 2-1 win over Bournemouth on 30 April, while some Everton fans remained inside the ground for more than an hour after the match to protest against Martinez and chairman Bill Kenwright. A 4-0 loss to Liverpool and FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester United at Wembley came within four days of each other. Martinez had previously stated that they would be "defining" fixtures for his side.
He promised to deliver Champions League football when he was appointed to replace David Moyes in the summer of 2013 and he finished fifth in his first season in charge with 72 points - the most achieved by Everton since they last won the league title in 1986-87. Last season they slipped to 11th.
#21592 Turning Merseyside Blue
MrTini23
"Top 4 is our aim" - Moyes
1 July 2012
Last updated at 14:49
Current Everton manager David Moyes has today told BBCSport that his side will be aiming for a top 4 finish in the 2012/13 season following a 7th place finish last season.
Everton, who finished just ahead of Merseyside rivals Liverpool last season have already made changes to aid their bid to claim a top 4 place and a shot at Champions League glory. Speaking to BBC Sport's Phil McNulty, Moyes revealed that with a few more signings he believes that a top 4 place is not beyond Everton.
Moyes said: "Of course there is a chance that we can get into the top 4. I reckon with a few more new boys in the team we can push Newcastle, Tottenham and Chelsea for that last top 4 slot. We already have a good solid team but what we lacked last season was depth in the squad. If we can get a few young guys in who can step up towards the end of the season if needed and can play the odd game in the cup then I think we have the winning formula. We are an ambitious club and we want to do as well as possible, we showed that with the signing of Nikica Jelavic last season"
He added: "Everyone here at Goodison Park is optimistic about the upcoming season and we are all certainly excited to see who we will be playing first when the fixtures are released. It's important that we get off to a good start as that gives us something to build on for the rest of the season. Last year we didn't have that and we didn't really start our season until December so it is vital that we don't have a repeat of that this time round. We know what we have to do it's just a case of us going out there and doing it."