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Everton boss Roberto Martinez calm amid fan protests

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Roberto Martinez said his Everton side showed togetherness and character in their 2-1 win over Bournemouth

Roberto Martinez accepts the "frustration" of Everton fans and admits his side have not won enough home games this season.

Leighton Baines' second-half goal secured a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at Goodison Park, his team's first on their own ground in the Premier League since February and only their fifth of the entire league campaign.

There were protests before, during and after the game, with a plane flying over the ground trailing a banner which read "time to go, Roberto".

Everton supporters flew a banner from a plane protesting against manager Roberto Martinez during their side's win over Bournemouth
Image: Supporters flew a banner from a plane protesting against manager Martinez

Martinez was aware of the supporters' discontent but vowed to continue with his "drive to put things right" despite ongoing uncertainty over his future at the club.

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"We are all hurting together and we are all very much aware that our players are giving everything they've got to win games for our football club," he told Sky Sports News HQ.

"I understand their frustration and I share their frustration and that pain and we do that with the players.

Tom Cleverley (2nd R) of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal
Image: Tom Cleverley (second right) of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal

"We've been through very painful experiences but that will not stop us in our determination and our drive to put things right and make sure we are all pushing in the same direction."

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Asked if he had seen the plane, Martinez said: "No. I would never lose the concentration of what was happening on the pitch.

"At that point it was an important moment of the game and it's all about winning games. The reality is we haven't won enough games at home and that's not what we expect.

Roberto Martinez manager of Everton looks on
Image: Everton have won just five Premier League games at home this season

"That's why it was so important to get this win."

Martinez also confirmed he remains focused on his job despite increased speculation about his future after the club's board meeting on Friday.

"I am the manager of the football club and I am the one that takes the responsibility. We are in the results business," he said. "Football is a game full of passion and emotions and I understand what comes when you have not won enough games.

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"I can understand we have been through a very painful time but we had high hopes; we wanted to get into the final and we have had eight [league] defeats at home.

"I cannot hide that it is a real disappointment for all of us, not just me. We want to learn from the mistakes.

"My intention is to win football games and to be successful and that doesn't change. It is a privilege and an honour to be manager of Everton."

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