We will keep defying the odds, keep moving forward and make sure this football club has an incredibly bright future," Martinez said.However second-half goals from Theo Walcott, Podolski and Aaron Ramsey sent Wigan into the Championship just three days after they claimed their first major trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley. They become the first FA Cup winners to be relegated in the same season.But when asked about his future, he said: "This is not the time for that.Martinez admitted he did not expect Wigan to go down but reiterated his positivity about the future for the club who have a new training ground development ongoing and talented players like Callum McManaman and James McCarthy in their ranks.Martinez has been linked with a move away from the DW Stadium and soon-to-be managerless Everton are reportedly interested in the Spaniard.I never expected this," he said. "The players have been great ambassadors for Wigan Athletic. I don't think we've deserved to be in the bottom three but we are.However, the former Swansea boss wants to remain focused on their final game in the top flight against Aston Villa on Sunday where his FA Cup-winning side can show their appreciation to the Latics' fans.Martinez admitted injuries played a part in Wigan's demise especially as they had just 75 hours to recover from a energy-sapping game against City at a rain-soaked Wembley on Saturday. We've got one more game. We need to reflect and share our good feelings with the fans after winning the FA Cup," he told BBC Sport.I think it's been our best season in terms of performances, but the injuries in the back line are something I have never seen before," Martinez said. Lukas Podolski put Arsenal ahead but Shaun Maloney's equaliser just before half-time gave Wigan's travelling supporters hope they could close the four-point gap on 17th-placed Sunderland.
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