Everton appoints pass master Martinez as its head coach

When Roberto Martinez produced a card during his job interview detailing how he masterminded victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Everton knew he was the man to lead its bid for Champions League qualification.

The former Wigan Athletic manager, who has forged a reputation for making the best of limited resources and playing attractive soccer, signed a four-year contract on Wednesday to succeed David Moyes, who has taken over at Manchester United.

The Spaniard inherits a team who finished sixth in the Premier League last season and who in Moyes' 11 years at the club became a solid outfit with regular top-eight finishes but no trophies.