Strike duo to be assessed at Finch Farm

We can say that Mirralas is as good as gone. The only big names I'd sacrifice would be Baines, because he's a luxury, when we've got two other very good left-sided fullbacks and we could still get a decent fee for him. And maybe Coleman, but that's based on the fact that I think they're be big clubs coming in and I suspect his heads been turned. I hope not, but if it has. A 20-25m fee would offset that for me.

I'd also let Howard go for a nominal fee if we could sign Begovic who's out of contract this summer. We really do need a good CB and GK.

Everything really depends upon whether Roberto is the manager and how much money is in the pot for the summer transfers - whoever is the boss has to be able to replenish the elder statesmen in the squad with fresher and younger legs, which won't be easy, but it has to be done this summer regardless and it really should have happened last summer.

And before we get all self congratulatory, we're on 34 points and playing gash.

The glass is half full but it's half full of piss.

If these guys can't sprint every once in a while then who can?

I'm hoping (given the shit season we've had) that we finish 9th or hopefully even 8th. I was wondering how much we'd get for either of those places.....

Regarding Howard, well say no more. We need a goalie plus Robles.

Of yesterday's back 4 who needs replacing for next season? I suggest none. Yes, Jags is getting on a bit but he has been immense the last few games and still has a few years yet. Baines, still excellent if given cover. Could Garbutt not go left back and Baines play left wing? Central defence needs cover for sure and hopefully in the next season or two one of the youngsters can step up.

Midfield, defensively we are okay, in my opinion, with McCarthy or Besic. We definitely need to recruit at least 2 attack-minded midfielders. Hopefully with the right coaching Barkley can regain some self belief and continue his midfield development.

Forwards, well we either need to buy and /or hope the likes of McAleny or Long come on a bit. If Lukaku or Kone get injured, we're in the shit. We need a striker.

So wholesale changes for next season? Where will the money come from? Realistically we've probably got nothing after we've paid the Chelsea fine and the new lawnmower. Far cheaper to just bin the weakest link, Martinez. Bring in a decent manager/coach who believes in getting players fit, playing in their right positions and practising set pieces defensively and attacking. With the right coaching, we still have the basis of a very good team.

So he's technically injured yet still going to the squad for perhaps two games in 4 days? Brilliant!

Maybe he's gone home for a bit of a Jolly Boys Outing but I would have thought it best staying here to ensure he's fully fit for Southampton.

I’d even add Barry and Mirallas as possible leavers. So possibly between 7-9 players might/should leave. But being Everton most, if not all, will still be here next season.

Those your hero hasn't already given long contracts to, will surely be offered new deals.

Martinez is the Gloria Gaynor of football – He never can say Goodbye!

I want him to introduce the likes if Browning, Ledson and Long in some games. I want to see Robles play more often, I want to see a more expansive game (like last season) to excite us. If he does this between now and May, then he can have another go at the job next season. Deal?

The decisions concerning Howard and Alcaraz will ultimately do for him.

Add 3/4 top quality players and get rid of the worst deadwood. Board need to stump up the cash otherwise they could lose the PL cash!

Stephen, I doubt my radical solution will be implemented but at least half of them have to go.

I would love to get some new players in too and maybe a radical solution might be needed after this crap season!! I am a bit worried about our ability to attract the right quality of players this summer. Last year we were still considered possible Champions League qualifiers, this summer we won't be viewed like this!

Keeping the few to quality players we have is also going to be difficult. We really need to go on a run towards the end of the season so we carry some momentum into the pre-season! Or find a billionaire!!!

We all know that Martinez, Barry, Howard et al will be here next season and I'm positive the results will be much the same as this.

Anybody who can't recognise that Roberto is a dreamer who should never have been appointed is as daft as his No 1 supporter, Colin Glassar.

If BK sticks with this guy, he will get his just deserts! It won't be the Blue Union who will do for him, it will be Martinez!

Barry and Osman get one more year propping up the bench and spend next year's money replacing them. Dead simple this management lark.

Bobby brown shoes will still be here next season, Phil, and he has promised me scintillating football with a Latin flavour. Be prepared for loads of ’Ole’s and flamenco-style football, Phil. It’s going to be muy bueno hombre.

This season has been a shambles. We have lost all defensive solidity, he keeps talking about fast, intense, effective passing football, but I haven't seen any of it. In terms of transfers, every manager has hits and misses, yet Martinez shows a marked reluctance to play men he has signed. I'm still wondering if it's the same person.

I strongly supported and defended the manager we had last season. He did what I wanted, which was to start mixing the best bits of the Moyes era with a bit more control of games and ball retention. I was expecting more of the same, with more pace this season. It's not happened. I think he's tried to be clever, forgotten the basics and it's backfired badly.

Of course he's going to stay, but I can't see how he's going to suddenly get the team organised, get the players back on side, get rid of the deadwood and replace them with quality.

Like I said before, check out the "first manager to be sacked" market for next season.

Do they know something?

A mixture of Kenwright's sentimentality and unwillingness to admit the wrong appointment is keeping Martinez in his job. If we start next season in the same vein as this one, the blip argument will be in tatters and he'll be gone quickly.

At least he gives us fans something to debate about, although itÂ’s becoming more more one-sided each week. Thank goodness for Colin who along with some others live more in hope than the facts that have unfolded this season.

If anyone thinks it will be better next season then I suggest you keep taking your happy pills. YouÂ’re going to need them.

It's midtable mediocrity under this guy... with bullshit excuses every week. We the fans can see through it – and no doubt the players can too.