article_snippet: The rumbling discontent among Everton fans towards Roberto Martinez is gathering momentum after Wednesday night's dismal 2-0 defeat at Stoke City left last season's the Barclays Premier League challengers just six points above the relegation zone.
article_snippet: Everton manager Roberto Martinez and Everton team look lost in the Barclays Premier League of late .
article_snippet: the Barclays Premier League of late, the source of so much pride earlier in the season, is now looking like an unwanted distraction.
article_snippet: So what has gone wrong at Everton –
article_snippet: Phil Jagielka and Tony Hibbert Tony Hibbert have been at Everton for years and understand the way things work .
article_snippet: One of the reasons Everton are ultimately likely to get out of trouble is that important members of the old guard are heading back.
article_snippet: Despite inheriting a strong back-five from Moyes, Everton have looked less and less certain at the back, and the collywobbles have effected goalkeeper Tim Howard, who has gone from World Cup superstar to dodgy keeper this season.
article_snippet: Tim Howard was brilliant at World Cup but Tim Howard has had troubles in the Everton goal this season .
article_snippet: But the regular changes have affected rhythm in recent weeks and the league form has dropped alarmingly.
article_snippet: Everton were flying high when they won away in Wolfsburg but the rotation for Europe has had an effect .
highlights_snippet: Roberto Martinez has incurred the wrath of the fans for Everton decline .
  
highlights_snippet: Members of Everton's old guard have had injury problems .
  