Next season's bumper TV deal means clubs such as Everton can say 'no'

It was one of the better days for Roberto Martinez, a protest by fans at the stewardship of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright having been eclipsed by a convincing 3-0 win at Southampton. Nevertheless, the Everton manager still found himself having to defend Kenwright, with whom he has a close bond, and again attempt to dampen speculation as to the future of defender John Stones.