Summary

  • Everton XI: Howard, Pennington, Stones, Jagielka, Baines, McCarthy, Barry, Mirallas, Dowell, Davies, Lukaku.

  • Norwich XI: Ruddy, Ivo Pinto, Martin, Bennett, Olsson, Redmond, O'Neil, Dorrans, Jarvis, Naismith, Jerome.

  1. Postpublished at 14:56

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    'Born In The USA' by Bruce Springsteen blaring out of the speakers as Tim Howard prepares to make his 414th and final Everton appearance.

  2. Blue Sundaypublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    .Image source, Rex Features

    Blue skies above Goodison sprinkled with a few clouds. It's a sunny afternoon on Merseyside and many in the crowd are wearing T-shirts.

    Norwich fans have travelled in numbers despite their team's relegation. Plenty of their fans are decked in the club's yellow colours.

  3. 'Increasing number of protests'published at 14:50 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "There have been an increasing number of protests against Roberto Martinez from supporters at recent home matches.

    "A banner saying "Time to go Roberto" was flown over Goodison during the 2-1 win over Bournemouth on 30 April, while some Everton fans remained inside the ground for more than an hour after the match to protest against Martinez and chairman Bill Kenwright.

    "A 4-0 loss to Liverpool and FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester Unitedat Wembley came within four days of each other. Martinez had previously stated that they would be "defining" fixtures for his side.

    "He promised to deliver Champions League football when he was appointed to replace David Moyes in the summer of 2013 and he finished fifth in his first season in charge with 72 points - the most achieved by Everton since they last won the league title in 1986-87.

    "Last season they slipped to 11th."

  4. Martinez 'disappointed' by sackingpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    .Image source, Getty Images

    Roberto Martinez has given his first reaction since being sacked by Everton and says he is "disappointed" the Toffees were not able to "finish what we started". 

    He also said the summer transfer window would have been "significantly important for many reasons".

    He added: "It has been an honour to be the manager of Everton Football Club for the past three seasons."

    Read more from Martinez

  5. Who's in charge?published at 14:42

    Everton v Norwich City (15:00 BST)

    Remarkably David Unsworth and Joe Royle are taking charge of Everton this afternoon following the departure of Roberto Martinez.

    As the club point out, it's the boys from 1995...

  6. 'De Boer the early frontrunner?'published at 14:39 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    John Roder
    Match of the Day commentator at Goodison Park

    "Presumably the mood amongst the home fans at Goodison Park is considerably better than it was for Everton's last home match, following the sacking of Roberto Martinez.

    "Frank de Boer has been installed as an early front-runner for the vacancy after the announcement that he is to leave Ajax. Whoever is appointed will be the first key decision since businessman Farhad Moshiri bought a 49.9% stake in the club.

    "In contrast, Norwich supporters want Alex Neil to stay in charge at Carrow Road. He led them to promotion from the Championship last May, why can't he do so again next season? Just look at what Sean Dyche has achieved at Burnley."

    Ajax boss Frank de Boer has been linked with EvertonImage source, Getty Images
  7. Howard makes 414th Everton appearancepublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

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    Four changes for Everton from the side that started Roberto Martinez's last game in charge - a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland.

    Keeper Tim Howard makes his 414th and final appearance for the Toffees, while there are also starts for captain Phil Jagielka, 17-year-old midfielder Tom Davies and 18-year-old midfielder Kieran Dowell.

    Everton XI: Howard, Pennington, Stones, Jagielka, Baines, McCarthy, Barry, Mirallas, Dowell, Davies, Lukaku. Subs: Robles, Lennon, Cleverley, Barkley, Osman, Connolly, Kenny.

    Everton v NorwichImage source, #bbcfootball

    Steven Naismith starts against his former club for Norwich, who make two changes from the side that beat Watford 4-2 in midweek.

    Midfielder Matt Jarvis and forward Cameron Jerome come into the side.

    Norwich XI: Ruddy, Ivo Pinto, Martin, Bennett, Olsson, Redmond, O'Neil, Dorrans, Jarvis, Naismith, Jerome. Subs: Whittaker, Bassong, Brady, Rudd, Hoolahan, Andreu, Odjidja-Ofoe.

  8. Who will be next?published at 14:33

    Everton v Norwich (15:00 BST)

    EvertonImage source, PA

    Frank de Boer? Ronald Koeman? David Moyes? Just who will be Everton's next manager?

    The Merseyside club's love affair with Roberto Martinez ended on Thursday after one win in 10 games left them contemplating their worst Premier League finish in 12 years.

    Everton bring the curtain down on a season to forget against relegated Norwich City.

    Will the Canaries depart the Premier League on a winning note?

  9. Back to the future...published at 14:25 British Summer Time 15 May 2016

    Everton boss Joe RoyleImage source, Getty Images

    It started with a 42-year-old Spaniard in charge and lots of chatter about silverware.

    Everton's season ends with Goodison Park's trophy cabinet gathering more dust and a 67-year-old barking out instructions.

    The Toffees have gone back to the future after putting Joe Royle in temporary charge - along with David Unsworth - while the hunt for Roberto Martinez's successor goes on.

    Can they mastermind a win in the post-Martinez era?