He is far from over-rated. Fellow managers voted him Manager of the year....twice.
We play some fantastic football at times, but we can play some dros, just like you do. We are not Brazil, and have never claimed to be. Results is what fans want.
When we beat you 2-0 the other season, Yakubu scored. That game was great example, Arteta, Peanuts ran rings round your midfield, and we also mixed it up.
Last season when it was 1-0, it could have been 4-0. Yet even after them 2 cracking performances, we still get this boring long ball nonsense thrown at us.....thats exactly what it is...nonsense.
Some Everton fans did want him out, my dad was one of them, he is entitled to his opinion.
Before you look at other fans, look at your own....and don't let this hurt you but...."your fans are not perfectly, well behaved, sing-a-long loving, angels"....ALL football fans are fickle!