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TIM: CARS IS THE GLUE
Tim Howard has described Lee Carsley as the glue that holds Everton together.
Carsley, who turns 34 today, has been a model of consistency at the centre of the Blues' midfield all season.
And Howard believes Carsley's footballing ability is matched by his big presence on the pitch.
"I think it is important to have people like that," Howard told evertonTV.
"Stubbsy (Alan Stubbs) was one of those and there is very few left. I look at Lee Carsley as somebody who holds the team together – he is the glue."
Howard explained that Carsley's organisational qualities were key to Everton's impressive number of clean sheets in recent games.
"When he speaks people listen," declared the keeper. "He is very demanding and that carries on to myself, Jags (Phil Jagielka), Joleon (Lescott), Joseph (Yobo), Hibbo (Tony Hibbert) and Phil Neville and whoever is back there.
"It is important because things are not going to be perfect but when they happen you have a dig, speak to one another, get it hammered out and you get on with it.
"It does not linger because there is no time in football to do that. It is important that we take the leadership role on."
And Howard laughed: "Lee Carsley is the biggest culprit. I always take a bet on how many minutes into the game he has a pop at somebody - including me!"
The Future’s Blue
Monday night saw Everton return to action in the Premier League after yet another impressive outing in Europe. Despite the overwhelming 8-1 aggregate score against the Norwegian Champions FC Brann, I am sure I was not the only fan slightly nervous about the trip to the City of Manchester Stadium. The 1-0 home win at Goodison between the two side’s last time out showed little separating the two teams, and coupled with City’s formidable home record this season, it was with trepidation as I awaited this crucial game.
As has happened so many times this season I was proved wrong in doubting the current form of this side, as Everton swept away the City challenge in a formidable manner. First half goals from the ever potent Yakubu and the increasingly irreplaceable Lescott sealed the win, although truth be told, it could have been many more. After three strong penalties turned down, it’s hard to understand the lack of penalties awarded to the Toffees this season. I don’t believe there to be a vendetta against the team from the referees but the lack of fortune is getting tiresome. Hopefully our luck will turn when it matters - in a close match in the run in – preferably in the derby, we are owed a bit from last time!
As I mentioned above I was nervous about Mondays match. I seem to have an in-built safety procedure in place to not allow myself to get too carried away, and that the ever expanding Everton bubble could burst at any moment - After this game though my caution has been replaced with unrivalled optimism. This result should end the City challenge to the top four, and the convincing way in which we dealt with Sven’s improved team will – have no doubt – scared Liverpool into the realisation that they have a serious fight on their hands this season.
As I am sure most of you do, I have been studying the upcoming fixtures intently, and my optimism increases. The next four games (home to Pompey, then away to Sunderland and Fulham, and home against West Ham) should all be winnable on this form. If this can occur then I believe by the time the derby comes around we could feasibly be in third (see I told you, Optimism!). Seeing the gap to Chelsea dropping to five points on Monday night (or very early Tuesday morning for me – currently in Sydney) I checked their fixtures, and they have to travel to West Ham and Spurs in the coming weeks, and face a home fixture against Arsenal. After Chelsea’s demoralising last couple of results and reported tensions in the dressing room, it is not inconceivable for Grant’s expensive team to drop some points here.
So the next month is looking very promising for the Toffees. The Fiorentina tie in the Uefa Cup is also, I believe, very winnable. I cannot see many teams out battling us, as in a tight contest we are normally the beneficiaries. Traditionally, Italian teams are normally more cautious and I believe this will suit our game a lot more than an attack minded team, such as Bayern, Sporting Lisbon or Werden Bremen. Saying this however, Fiorentina can boast the journeyman striker Christian Vieri, and the now injured Mutu. I can see a battling draw in Florence, followed by an Everton victory at Goodison.
Everton keen to retain 4th spot: Cahill
Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill says his teammates are determined to cling on to their fourth spot in the English Premiership and win a spot in the Champions League.
Everton jumped above Liverpool after a 2-0 win over Manchester City this week, putting them three points clear of their Premier League rivals.
"We are absolutely desperate to get that fourth place - we have a team full of players who want to play for this football club and who will do everything they can to get into the team," Cahill told the Daily Mirror on Wednesday.
"The similarities between now and three years ago when we finished fourth are strong.
"The biggest thing about this football club since I have been here is that the gaffer can rely on every single player.
"As a team, this is what we are all about. We run until we are dead. We play for each other and that is always the case when we put that blue shirt on.
"We'll play anywhere and do anything. We had a few boys doing different jobs at different times but we got on with it. Everyone is fighting for the cause."
TIM: CARS IS THE GLUE
Tim Howard has described Lee Carsley as the glue that holds Everton together.
Carsley, who turns 34 today, has been a model of consistency at the centre of the Blues' midfield all season.
And Howard believes Carsley's footballing ability is matched by his big presence on the pitch.
"I think it is important to have people like that," Howard told evertonTV.
"Stubbsy (Alan Stubbs) was one of those and there is very few left. I look at Lee Carsley as somebody who holds the team together – he is the glue."
Howard explained that Carsley's organisational qualities were key to Everton's impressive number of clean sheets in recent games.
"When he speaks people listen," declared the keeper. "He is very demanding and that carries on to myself, Jags (Phil Jagielka), Joleon (Lescott), Joseph (Yobo), Hibbo (Tony Hibbert) and Phil Neville and whoever is back there.
"It is important because things are not going to be perfect but when they happen you have a dig, speak to one another, get it hammered out and you get on with it.
"It does not linger because there is no time in football to do that. It is important that we take the leadership role on."
And Howard laughed: "Lee Carsley is the biggest culprit. I always take a bet on how many minutes into the game he has a pop at somebody - including me!"
The Future’s Blue
Monday night saw Everton return to action in the Premier League after yet another impressive outing in Europe. Despite the overwhelming 8-1 aggregate score against the Norwegian Champions FC Brann, I am sure I was not the only fan slightly nervous about the trip to the City of Manchester Stadium. The 1-0 home win at Goodison between the two side’s last time out showed little separating the two teams, and coupled with City’s formidable home record this season, it was with trepidation as I awaited this crucial game.
As has happened so many times this season I was proved wrong in doubting the current form of this side, as Everton swept away the City challenge in a formidable manner. First half goals from the ever potent Yakubu and the increasingly irreplaceable Lescott sealed the win, although truth be told, it could have been many more. After three strong penalties turned down, it’s hard to understand the lack of penalties awarded to the Toffees this season. I don’t believe there to be a vendetta against the team from the referees but the lack of fortune is getting tiresome. Hopefully our luck will turn when it matters - in a close match in the run in – preferably in the derby, we are owed a bit from last time!
As I mentioned above I was nervous about Mondays match. I seem to have an in-built safety procedure in place to not allow myself to get too carried away, and that the ever expanding Everton bubble could burst at any moment - After this game though my caution has been replaced with unrivalled optimism. This result should end the City challenge to the top four, and the convincing way in which we dealt with Sven’s improved team will – have no doubt – scared Liverpool into the realisation that they have a serious fight on their hands this season.
As I am sure most of you do, I have been studying the upcoming fixtures intently, and my optimism increases. The next four games (home to Pompey, then away to Sunderland and Fulham, and home against West Ham) should all be winnable on this form. If this can occur then I believe by the time the derby comes around we could feasibly be in third (see I told you, Optimism!). Seeing the gap to Chelsea dropping to five points on Monday night (or very early Tuesday morning for me – currently in Sydney) I checked their fixtures, and they have to travel to West Ham and Spurs in the coming weeks, and face a home fixture against Arsenal. After Chelsea’s demoralising last couple of results and reported tensions in the dressing room, it is not inconceivable for Grant’s expensive team to drop some points here.
So the next month is looking very promising for the Toffees. The Fiorentina tie in the Uefa Cup is also, I believe, very winnable. I cannot see many teams out battling us, as in a tight contest we are normally the beneficiaries. Traditionally, Italian teams are normally more cautious and I believe this will suit our game a lot more than an attack minded team, such as Bayern, Sporting Lisbon or Werden Bremen. Saying this however, Fiorentina can boast the journeyman striker Christian Vieri, and the now injured Mutu. I can see a battling draw in Florence, followed by an Everton victory at Goodison.
Everton keen to retain 4th spot: Cahill
Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill says his teammates are determined to cling on to their fourth spot in the English Premiership and win a spot in the Champions League.
Everton jumped above Liverpool after a 2-0 win over Manchester City this week, putting them three points clear of their Premier League rivals.
"We are absolutely desperate to get that fourth place - we have a team full of players who want to play for this football club and who will do everything they can to get into the team," Cahill told the Daily Mirror on Wednesday.
"The similarities between now and three years ago when we finished fourth are strong.
"The biggest thing about this football club since I have been here is that the gaffer can rely on every single player.
"As a team, this is what we are all about. We run until we are dead. We play for each other and that is always the case when we put that blue shirt on.
"We'll play anywhere and do anything. We had a few boys doing different jobs at different times but we got on with it. Everyone is fighting for the cause."
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