Story ProgressBack to home
Everton set to hire Roberto Martinez as manager
Martinez asked to leave Wigan after they were relegated from the Premier League last month, and was given permission to speak to Everton about filling its managerial vacancy.
Liverpool:
Roberto Martinez looks set to become the next manager of Everton.
The English Premier League club has called a news conference for 4 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) when it is expected that Martinez will be presented as the replacement for David Moyes, who is taking over from Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Martinez asked to leave Wigan after they were relegated from the Premier League last month, and was given permission to speak to Everton about filling its managerial vacancy.
Despite its relegation, Wigan earned plaudits for playing stylish football under Martinez in his four years in charge and won the FA Cup, its first major trophy, thanks to a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final in May.
Topics mentioned in this article
Football
Liverpool
Aston Villa
Chelsea
Manchester City
Wigan Athletic
Everton
Arsenal
Newcastle United
Manchester United
Njazi Kuqi
Mark Hughes
Victor Moses
Alex Ferguson
English Premier League
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check South Africa tour of India 2025 News, Schedule and Results at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.