Season 2014-15 
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Contributions from our editorial team and featured columnists.
Everton must make a statement with their next managerial appointment
Matt Jones
A conservative approach in finding Roberto Martinez's successor is the wrong one. Everton need someone to motivate the squad and enliven a fanbase that’s been dulled by the multitude of galling moments in recent years.12/05/2016
Roberto Martinez’s mantras have become muddled and it’s time for a change at Everton
Matt Jones
The Catalan breezed into Everton on a wave of positivity and with an identifiable plan to take the club back to the top. Three years on, he has sadly lost his way and much of the belief in this vision from the players and fans is long gone.27/04/2016
FA Cup success shouldn’t save Roberto Martinez at Everton
Matt Jones
The ingredients for success in cup football are a few shades removed from what’s required to thrive in the domestic, week-to-week grind of the Premier League and it's on the latter score that the manager has struggled for two seasons.12/04/2016
It's time for Everton to sensibly reintegrate John Stones back into the starting XI
Matt Jones
If the 21-year-old can recapture the form that made him the most sought-after young defender in the country, he could improve Martinez's struggling team.22/03/2016
Roberto Martinez's prolonged hard-luck story doing Everton no favours
Matt Jones
Roberto Martinez needs to look closer to home to amend some clear systemic problems that are producing games like Saturday's defeat.07/03/2016
Romelu Lukaku must be held to high standards
Matt Jones
The Belgian is a special talent and while heÂ’s already one of the finest goalscorers in the English game, the potential is there for him to become so much more.22/02/2016
This pulsating Premier League season shows how far Everton still have to go
Matt Jones
Having fine young players isnÂ’t inextricably linked to success at this level; footballers need to be guided, organised, nurtured and motivated. While Tottenham and Leicester are showing the way, that process doesnÂ’t seem to be in motion at Everton.16/02/2016
Roberto Martinez must preserve Everton's new-found pragmatic blueprint
Matt Jones
If Roberto Martinez continues to set Everton up in the style which worked so effectively against Stoke City, then the the swell of angst against him in recent weeks will quickly dissipate.06/02/2016
Roberto Martinez and his team must give the Everton crowd something worth shouting about
Matt Jones
Ultimately, the type of football on show will be mirrored in the fanbase and at the moment the fans have a right to be unhappy as the Toffees are languishing in 12th position in the Premier League.25/01/2016
Everton’s perennial lapses in focus threaten to undermine steady recent progress
Matt Jones
As long as mental frailties continue to blemish performances, Everton will continue to falter. Given the shelf life of this side, potentially very short if European juggernauts come calling in the the summer, itÂ’s imperative a consistent defensive focus is discovered.18/01/2016
Ross Barkley’s steady maturation shouldn’t be a concern for Evertonians
Matt Jones
Ross Barkley's Everton career is back on track after a difficult second season in 2014-15 but he continues to attract criticism from some supporters who are frustrated with the Blues' lack of progress overall.05/01/2016
Roberto Martinez’s flaws are too longstanding and too costly to ignore for much longer
Matt Jones
ThereÂ’s a sense that support for MartinezÂ’s utopian vision has seeped away lately and unless some uncharacteristically decisive action is taken in the weeks to come, the swell against the manager will only gather more momentum.29/12/2015
Everton must rediscover their nasty streak at Goodison Park
Matt Jones
Everton are far too nice at this juncture and if this team is to progress as we all hope it does, Martinez and his players must show some backbone.22/12/2015
Roberto Martinez Must Act to Address Fundamental Flaws if Everton are to Progress
Matt Jones
Recent results where Everton have thrown away vital points have shown that changes in approach are needed lest a chance to capitalise in a wide open Premier League passes the Blues by.15/12/2015
Everton are bringing some overdue enjoyment back to Goodison Park
Matt Jones
EvertonÂ’s style has gone from bereft of impetus to breathless. ItÂ’s not perfect, as was evident against Palace; thereÂ’s clear progress to be made which makes it a little easier to look beyond frustrating results and at the bigger picture.09/12/2015
Bournemouth Surrender Exposes Everton’s Lack of Leadership
Matt Jones
Everton's young attacking side had been thrilling supporters in recent weeks but a lack of leadership and communication was exposed at Bournemouth in the 3-3 draw.29/11/2015
Aston Villa Win a Stylish Step in the Right Direction for Everton
Matt Jones
A result that represents another surefire sign that this is a young team and a young manager who have recognised their errors and are slowly starting to set them right.23/11/2015
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