Liverpool denied he was offered the job.

However, here is what Martinez said at the time: "I stayed because my chairman is unique. This summer, we sat down together. He had thought about the future of the club, I?d done the same.

"He knew that I had spoken with other clubs. But he is so persuasive... I extended my contract for three years.
'He wants to take the club to the next level. I know it will be difficult, but it excites me a lot."

The next level being the Championship clearly. At which point, he's no longer that excited or persuaded.

Posted By: norway, May 28, 14:28:02