Leighton Baines' second half goal was enough to give Everton a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, but the win was only the fifth at home all season.
The manager, Roberto Martinez has come under much criticism with many calling for him to be sacked or to step down. There were protests before, during and after the game, with a plane flying over the ground trailing a banner which read "time to go, Roberto".
Despite the fat this future is up in the air, Martinez has said he understands the frustrations but is determined to 'put things right'.
"We are all hurting together and we are all very much aware that our players are giving everything they've got to win games for our football club," he toldSky Sports News HQ.
"I understand their frustration and I share their frustration and that pain and we do that with the players.
"We've been through very painful experiences but that will not stop us in our determination and our drive to put things right and make sure we are all pushing in the same direction."
"I am the manager of the football club and I am the one that takes the responsibility. We are in the results business," he added.
"Football is a game full of passion and emotions and I understand what comes when you have not won enough games.
"I can understand we have been through a very painful time but we had high hopes; we wanted to get into the final and we have had eight (league) defeats at home.
"I cannot hide that it is a real disappointment for all of us, not just me. We want to learn from the mistakes.
"My intention is to win football games and to be successful and that doesn't change. It is a privilege and an honour to be manager of Everton."
When asked if he had seen the plane, Martinez replied: "No. I would never lose the concentration of what was happening on the pitch.
"At that point it was an important moment of the game and it's all about winning games. The reality is we haven't won enough games at home and that's not what we expect.
"That's why it was so important to get this win."