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Post by Football News on Sept 2, 2016 11:13:16 GMT
Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez booed on Belgium debutNew job but no fresh start for MartinezRoberto Martinez’s Belgium were booed off following a 2-0 friendly defeat by Spain in his first match as manager. The former Everton boss, who had to endure supporter protests and banners calling for his sacking during the last few weeks of his time at Goodison, discovered that a new job does not necessarily mean a fresh start. There were jeers from the crowd during his opening match match and his side was booed off by sections of the home crowd after managing just one shot on target. Martinez said: “You can’t expect major change in just three days and this result has no real meaning. “What I do want to see, though, is passion and pride in wearing the national team jersey.” Martinez selected Liverpool striker Divock Origi ahead of Romelu Lukaku, with the Blues striker replacing the Anfield man after 67 minutes. Kevin Mirallas also featured as a 77th minute substitute - but two David Silva goals secured victory for the Spanish. Spaniard Martinez, 43, was appointed on 3 August, less than three months after being sacked by Everton. He succeeded Marc Wilmots and made former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry one of his assistants. Liv Echo
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