Ex-Nigerian International Victor Anichebe described the possible return of Roberto Martinez to Goodison Park as a ‘joke.’
The former Everton striker made the comment following reports suggesting the possible return of former Everton coach Roberto Martinez back to the club as he emerges the favourite for the position.
Anichebe, enjoyed seven successful years at the Toffees where he scored 27 goals in 204 appearances under David Moyes and was sold to West Brom in Martinez’s first few months in charge in the summer of 2013.
Reports has it that Roberto Martinez has been offered the job on an interim basis to combine the role with his current job as head coach of the Belgium national team.
‘He finished fifth in his first season with David Moyes’ team. People don’t remember what happened before. There were protests to get him out of the club. You’re going from one toxic situation to another.’
Martinez, finished fifth in his first season when he took over from David Moyes in June 2013 and later signed a five-year contract at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Even after taking Everton to the semi-finals of both Domestic cups in 2015-16, fans protested and demanded for his sacked, which he was by owner Farhad Moshiri in May 2016.
Anichebe managed to play only one match under Martinez, in August 2013 against Norwich City, when he came off the bench and played for just one minute.
He was later sold to West Brom, where he played for three years.
