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Roberto Martinez will "treasure" Everton stint

Roberto Martinez says that he will "treasure" his time at Everton manager forever after he was sacked earlier this week.

Sacked Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said in a statement that he will "treasure" his time as Toffees boss forever.

The Spaniard lost his job on Thursday after three seasons in charge, with Everton 12th in the Premier League after a run of just one win in 10 league games.

Martinez released a statement via the League Managers Association reflecting on his time at Goodison Park which suggested that he believes he could have turned things around this summer with the reported large transfer kitty offered by new majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

"It has been an honour to be the manager of Everton Football Club for the past three seasons," Martinez said. "I am clearly disappointed that we won't be able to finish what we started and I feel that the forthcoming transfer window would have been significantly important for many reasons.

"I will treasure this period as Everton manager forever -- the memories of reaching a club record 72 points tally in the Premier League, reaching the final 16 of the Europa League and the excitement of reaching the semi-finals of both domestic cups this season.

"I express my gratitude to Chairman Bill Kenwright, who understood and supported my vision and who gave me the privilege of becoming an Evertonian. My sincere thanks also go to my players who have been an inspiration to work with, my assistant Graeme Jones, the Everton board and all of the staff who work for this magnificent club, especially those at Everton's Finch Farm training ground for their tireless help and support on a daily basis."

Martinez also paid tribute to veteran goalkeeper Tim Howard, who is leaving Everton this summer after nine years at the club to join Colorado Rapids.

"Finally I would like to congratulate Tim Howard on his outstanding contribution and career at the club," Martinez added. "Tim has been an incredible ambassador for Everton and I wish him well for his future in the MLS."

David Unsworth will be in charge for Everton's final game of the Premier League season at home to Norwich City later today.

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Roberto Martinez looks on prior to the FA Cup fifth-round match between Bournemouth and Everton on February 20, 2016
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