Thursday 12 May 2016 13:33, UK
Roberto Martinez could leave Everton before Sunday's match against Norwich City, according to Sky sources.
The Toffees have picked up only four points in the Premier League since March 5 and their 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on Wednesday stretched their dismal run of form to just one win in 10 matches in all competitions.
Martinez has led Everton to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Capital One Cup this season, but their poor league form has seen a section of the club's support calling for him to be sacked.
A "Martinez out" banner was visible at the Stadium of Light, even prior to kick-off, and has been seen in recent weeks at home matches, including when some fans held a protest against the Spaniard following the 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on April 30.
Another protest is planned to go ahead on Thursday night outside St George's Hall, where Everton will be holding their end-of-season awards dinner.
Farhad Moshiri, who purchased a controlling 49.9 per cent stake in Everton in February, will have the final decision on whether Martinez will leave Goodison Park.
Martinez vowed to bring the "winning feeling back" to Everton following their defeat to Sunderland - their fourth loss in their last five matches.
He was appointed as David Moyes' successor in June 2013 and guided Everton to their best Premier League points tally - 72 - and a fifth-place finish in his first season in charge.
Martinez smashed the club's transfer record with the £28m signing of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea in the summer of 2014, but failed to build on the success of his debut campaign at the club, finishing in 11th.
Everton currently sit in 12th spot and, with only one match remaining, they are guaranteed to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League for a second successive year.
