5 Reasons Why Everton Must Stand By Roberto Martinez
2. Hes Held Onto Evertons Top Players
Rooney, Francis Jeffers, Jack Rodwell, Joleon Lescott, and Mikel Arteta are just a few of the big names the Blues have failed to hold onto over the years, but the days of Everton as a selling club appear to be over. Manchester United have sniffed around Leighton Baines, Tottenham Hotspur have circled McCarthy and a host of major European clubs have been liked with Lukaku, only to be stonewalled by Martinez, sending out a clear message that Goodisons revolving door is no longer in motion. Chelseas relentless pursuit of Stones is a good example of Martinezs resilience when it comes to keeping his key players at the club. At one stage, player powered threatened to force the switch until the Spaniard laid down the law with the England prospect. Whether Evertons top players are still at the club come the end of the season will likely hinge on how strongly they finish the current campaign, but Martinezs efforts to keep them at Goodison so far have been admirable.
