These are the best of the Roberto Martínez Belgium jokes after the former Everton manager was unexpectedly announced as the next head coach of the international side on Wednesday night.
After being sacked by the Merseyside club following a mid-table finish in the Premier League amid fan protests last season, the Spaniard succeeds Marc Wilmots who himself was fired last month following a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign.
With some a little surprised, here are all the best Martínez Belgium jokes as he takes over as manager of an international squad that could include a few of his previous charges.
Roberto Martinez walks into the Belgian FA: 'I'll get you the World Cup'
— James Dutton (@jrgdutton) August 3, 2016
Belgian NT weaknesses:
Defensive issues despite great personnel
Weak set pieces
General lack of a plan
Solution: Hire Roberto Martinez— Ted Knutson (@mixedknuts) August 3, 2016
Mirallas turning up to Belgium's first training session https://t.co/yCWpBm6Gxd
— Joe (@bellis_01) August 3, 2016
Whatever Roberto Martinez is paying his agent, it simply isn't enough
— Tom (@Tomfoins87) August 3, 2016
I'm actually in shock.
Belgium are getting relegated.
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 3, 2016
Lukaku's dad will be on the phone to the whole of Europe asking can he sign for another county 😂#Martinez
— Katie Carter (@1878carter) August 3, 2016
Huge coup by Belgium to fend off Atlanta United here https://t.co/xWJiApAsEg
— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) August 3, 2016
Martinez to Belgium? Jamie Vardy murdering a dog is now only the days second weirdest story.
— GeorgeWeahsCousin (@WeahsCousin) August 3, 2016
@GaryLineker shatinez
— Stuntman Mike (@tominoe) August 3, 2016
Lukaku looks delighted at hearing Martinez is the new Belgium manager. pic.twitter.com/YnstXVYVRU
— Hayley B (@Hayles_101) August 3, 2016
On behalf of all Evertonians I would just like to apologise to all the good people of Belgium. I'm so so so sorry @BelRedDevils 😔
— DanEFC (@dan_wills79) August 3, 2016
Can I hear Lukaku laughing?#Martinez #Belgium pic.twitter.com/u6xgfPZQaW
— TimHowardsOffHisLine (@TimsBallPhobia) August 3, 2016
Arouna Kone after hearing the news that Martinez is the new Belgium manager. pic.twitter.com/LLSakNADxP
— ️ (@Philswagielka) August 3, 2016
Martinez completely suits Belgium… All talk, all talent, lots of fawning… Actual results dismal.
— Charlie Skillen (@charlieskillen) August 3, 2016
"No seriously, Martinez is the new manager of Belgium." pic.twitter.com/6sWsgMe3JE
— TheSPORTbible (@TSBible) August 3, 2016
Imagine the Belgium squad with a back room staff of Graeme Jones and Dennis Lawrence. HAHAHAHAHA!
— Dan (@danz1878) August 3, 2016
Roberto Martínez apparently got the Belgium job after he promised he could get them into the Champions League.
— Jason Bent (@Jason9Bent) August 3, 2016
Roberto Martinez in his Belgium interview. pic.twitter.com/YVwK8P3bKd
— Mundial Magazine (@MundialMag) August 3, 2016