Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992

[Predator]

Loan deal looks to be extended and Scunthorpe boss Alan Knill is impressed: http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Scunthorpe-Utd-Iron-talk-Everton-extending-Duffy/story-13400383-detail/story.html


Scunthorpe United are today in negotiations to try to extend the loan stay of the player manager Alan Knill calls 'a proper centre-half'.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Shane Duffy has impressed during his month at Glanford Park, so much so the Iron are hoping to hold on to him for a while longer.
Yesterday's 2-1 victory over Yeovil Town was the 19-year-old's fourth appearance for United and Knill is confident Premier League side Everton will be happy for him to remain where he is.
"I've spoken to Shane and he is benefiting from playing in someone's first team," said the Iron boss.
"It's better he plays in a competitive team that is playing quite well rather than the reserves.
"That's what they sent him to us for, to learn, and that's what he's doing. And I have to say, I think he's getting better.
"The thing I like most about him is when the ball comes into the box, he really wants to head it – before anybody else. He's a proper centre-half."

It's interesting to note that Duffy went to Scunthorpe as a replacement for Niall Canavan, who had been starting ahead of him for the U21s. Canavan was injured last week before he was supposed to go on loan to a League 2 side, so maybe Duffy will start in the next international games.

[co. down green]

Duffy has extended his Scunthorpe stay by another month

[Predator]

http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Scunthorpe-Utd-Duffy-quickly-adapting-action-Iron/story-13678714-detail/story.html

Nice piece about Duffy's progress at Scunthorpe, going from intermittent reserve encounters to regular competitive games.

[TrapAPony]

Score for Scunthorpe today in a 4-2 victory over Tranmere

[tetsujin1979]

Loan extended into January: http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442~2531405,00.html
Bit strange, considering Everton's squad is razor thin at the moment

[Charlie Darwin]

I'm not surprised. Look at how reluctant Moyes has been to try Coleman and Rodwell in defence, and they're a lot more established than Duffy. The best thing Duffy can do is continue getting games, hopefully at a higher level after Christmas, and show Moyes he's capable of making the step up.

[tommy_c12000]

I'm not surprised. Look at how reluctant Moyes has been to try Coleman and Rodwell in defence, and they're a lot more established than Duffy. The best thing Duffy can do is continue getting games, hopefully at a higher level after Christmas, and show Moyes he's capable of making the step up.

I agree. Best stay at Scunthorpe where he is getting plenty of first team games under his belt. Hard to believe that he is still only 19

[Olé Olé]

19 and with a pretty extensive sleeve tattoo on his left arm.

What is it with footballers and tattoos?

[Predator]

Loan extended into January: http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442~2531405,00.html (http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442%7E2531405,00.html)
Bit strange, considering Everton's squad is razor thin at the momentI believe the loan has an emergency clause whereby Everton can call him back if necessary, but he's doing well, playing regularly so it wouldn't make sense to recall him permanently now. They specifically asked for Sc unthorpe not to play him in the FA cup so that he wouldn't be cup tied - presumably because they might need him, or because Moyes might want to give him a few games in the cup.


I'm not surprised. Look at how reluctant Moyes has been to try Coleman and Rodwell in defence, and they're a lot more established than Duffy. The best thing Duffy can do is continue getting games, hopefully at a higher level after Christmas, and show Moyes he's capable of making the step up.Exactly. Although on the Coleman and Rodwell reference, of the two I can only see Coleman dropping back into defence. Rodwell hasn't played centre half since his time with Everton U18s. I'd say he might even be behind both Duffy and Mustafi for the CB options at this stage. Could be wrong though, he is only coming 21.

[DannyInvincible]

19 and with a pretty extensive sleeve tattoo on his left arm.

What is it with footballers and tattoos?

In the public spotlight wearing T-shirts for a profession more than others with tattoos?

[Predator]

In the public spotlight wearing T-shirts for a profession more than others with tattoos?More money than sense!

[tetsujin1979]

Been recalled from his loan at Scunthorpe to Everton, presumably following the injury to Jagielka last night
from https://twitter.com/#!/ShaneDuffy34/statuses/154917975693066240

I've been recalled back to everton so my loan has finished at Scunthorpe . Just like to thank everyone for there support and never know..

[Predator]

Likely to be on the bench for the upcoming FA Cup tie. Hopefully he plays some role if they happen to be cruising.

[Predator]

On the bench. Coleman looks to be starting at right/left back.


Howard,
Coleman, Heitinga, Distin, Neville,
Donovan, Fellaini, Bilyaletdinov, Gueye,
McFadden,Anichebe.

Subs: Hahnemann, Baines, Drenthe, Stracq, Vellios, Duffy, McAleny.

[Closed Account]

Premier league debut

[theworm2345]

Baptism of fire here for Shane Duffy, Distin off injured and Duffy on against Spurs at White Hart Lane for his Premier League debut.

[Charlie Darwin]

Same team Seamus Coleman made his debut against, albeit the result's not the same. Sounds like he was involved a lot from the minute-by-minute on BBC. He's gotten 4 blocks in the 5 minutes I've been watching. Doesn't seem to have been anything he could have done about the goal.

[drummerboy]

Done well, despite being on the losing side. Got plenty to do, got lots of blocks in vital areas. Looks assured. Didn't realise he was so tall.

[theworm2345]

Same team Seamus Coleman made his debut against, albeit the result's not the same. Sounds like he was involved a lot from the minute-by-minute on BBC. He's gotten 4 blocks in the 5 minutes I've been watching. Doesn't seem to have been anything he could have done about the goal.
Yep, did OK...blocked a few shots and cut out a few crosses. Did look a bit shaky at times but I suppose thats to be expected. Spurs did get their second a few minutes after he came on but he had nothing to do with that. Could get a chance on Saturday away to Villa.

[DannyInvincible]

Didn't realise he was so tall.

Who was that tiny black guy he was marking?

[Closed Account]

Who was that tiny black guy he was marking?
That was Adebayor, think he's around 5ft 6 or something....

It was only half an hour but he looked comfortable enough.

I was thinking about this earlier in relation to Stevens, but coming on for an injured player is the ideal way for a defender to get his chance at the top level. No time to be nervous, just go on and do your job. It'll of given Moyes a little more confidence in him.

Midfielders/Forwards have it easier when getting a debut, they can be thrown on up front or out wide and not really affect the team defensively.

[gastric]

Joe, Adebayor is 6' 3'. Not been pedantic nor have I seen the game, but if it was Adebayor you are talking about, Duffy must be very, very tall!

[Closed Account]

Joe, Adebayor is 6' 3'. Not been pedantic nor have I seen the game, but if it was Adebayor you are talking about, Duffy must be very, very tall!:rolleyes:

[DannyInvincible]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xECUrlnXCqk

[theworm2345]

He's not that big...Duffy is 6'4" and 74 kgs apparently. I'm 6'4" though I have a few lbs on him (though I haven't weighed myself in at least a year) and I think John O'Shea is about the same height. If he were up against Stoke he'd look average height.

[geysir]

I thought you were a bit smaller, Worm.

[DannyInvincible]

He's not that big...Duffy is 6'4" and 74 kgs apparently. I'm 6'4" though I have a few lbs on him (though I haven't weighed myself in at least a year) and I think John O'Shea is about the same height. If he were up against Stoke he'd look average height.

What you say is true. I was just being light-hearted really. Duffy was the beneficiary of quite an impressive growth spurt at a young age, so he always looked especially tall in youth teams when surrounded by his scrawny little team-mates of the same age. My brother likes to regale me with an anecdote of the time he attended the Milk Cup in Coleraine about three or four years ago to watch him play for a Derry representative team. With Derry trailing 3-0, the manager opted for plan B; send centre-back Duffy with his considerable height advantage up front to latch onto set pieces and long balls. Two minutes later, Duffy was chasing after a hat-trick.

[gastric]

:rolleyes:

Hook. line and sinker Joe!

[tricky_colour]

The guy he replaced, Jagielka is out for 6 weeks so a chance for him I think.

[theworm2345]

The guy he replaced, Jagielka is out for 6 weeks so a chance for him I think.
He replaced Distin during the match as Distin came off injured...to be honest didn't look that bad though.

I thought you were a bit smaller, Worm.
The original worm was 6'6" but I can see why you'd think that.

[Predator]

There appears to be a video with this article:
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/01/12/-dream-come-true-

[Predator]

With Distin out, could be in line to start tomorrow. Tough test, probably up against Robbie.

[SwanVsDalton]

Hopefully so though. Will definitely be seeking a stream if Keane, Duffy and Gibson start. Not to mention Dunne, Clark and possibly Given...

[backstothewall]

Given to start. Robbie on bench

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2576329,00.html

[Charlie Darwin]

McLeish going mad with the Americanisms there. "Shut-out," "between sticks." Surprised he didn't mention the "roster."

[AlaskaFox]

Hopefully so though. Will definitely be seeking a stream if Keane, Duffy and Gibson start. Not to mention Dunne, Clark and possibly Given...

Coleman?

[SwanVsDalton]

Coleman?

Indeed. Feast of green!

[Carrigaline]

Duffy starts.

[SwanVsDalton]

Getting rave reviews over on this Everton forum (http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/40890-Aston-Villa-1-1-Everton-14th-Jan-15-00/page41).Old fashioned no-nonsense centre half performance by sounds of things, but didn't look out of place. Great to hear.

Some praise for Gibson as well, had a good game too.

[DannyInvincible]

Moyes on Duffy (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/14/2847107/everton-manager-david-moyes-hails-darron-gibson-after-making):


Twenty-year-old Shane Duffy made his first league start for the club alongside John Heitinga at centre-back, and Moyes was full of praise for the youngster.
He continued: “We put in a centre-half today that has never been in a Premier League game and he’s done terrific.

“The big boy [Shane] Duffy done great today and you can see he’s had a few months on loan at Scunthorpe and he came through the game well.”

[Predator]

It'll be interesting to see if Moyes continues with Shane against Blackburn, based on his sound displays against two of the most potent attacking forces in England.

[The Fly]

Duffy on his debut (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/01/16/everton-fc-defender-shane-duffy-desperate-to-save-money-for-david-moyes-in-january-100252-30129505/2/)


SHANE DUFFY wants to help ease Everton FC’s defensive headache and persuade David Moyes not to spend his limited transfer cash on a new centre-back this month.

The Republic of Ireland U-21 international was on loan at League One side Scunthorpe until the start of January, but returned when injuries to Phil Jagielka and Tony Hibbert left the Blues decimated at the back. He was thrust into the limelight against Spurs last Wednesday when Sylvain Distin became the latest casualty, and Duffy started his first Premier League game for the Toffees in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.The 20-year-old had a steady afternoon at Villa Park, and impressed former central defender Moyes. Now he wants to convince his manager he can be a long-term addition to the first-team set-up at Goodison.

He said: “Hopefully I have tried to save Everton money and we will see what he (Moyes) says. I will just try and do my best for the club. It is up to him and if it is not what he is thinking I will just have to work harder. It is a good squad. We just have a few injuries but the manager believes. He trusts me and he gives me confidence. You can’t ask for a better manager to be honest and I am glad I have got the chance.”

Duffy admits his chance has been quick and somewhat unexpected, but he was able to shrug off nerves to ease himself into the action.

“It happened quick. I have got to be ready,” he said. “The gaffer told me to be ready if I need you. I was always preparing for Everton but I got the call and had done enough. It is a lot different from League One. Just a step up but I thought I did enough. I felt I did well and Johnny (Heitinga) helped me along and my team helped me along to be fair. It would have been better if we had got three points."

“I was nervous obviously before the game but I said to myself that you want to play as sure as you can. Playing alongside a Dutch international helps you a lot. I was delighted to play. Every day I have worked hard to achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League so I have got that chance and hopefully I can stay around it and play a bit better.”

Duffy is from the same Northern Irish city, Derry, as new team-mate Darron Gibson, and was also impressed with how quickly the former Manchester United midfielder settled in on his Everton debut.

He said: “Darron did well. He is a good signing for us. He’s a good lad and he’s got settled in straight away. You can see he has got a bit of class about him. He hasn’t been playing for United so it is only his first game in a while, so you have seen him out there and he has done well against Villa and a few more games and he will push on. Hopefully some day we’ll play for Ireland together but I have got to stick to playing for Everton first, and it would be great to get called up for Ireland.”

[The Fly]

Duffy starts again for Everton against Blackburn.

Gibson also features.

[Predator]

Just cracked the bar with a header.

[Predator]

“Shane Duffy (http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/shane-duffy) had a terrific game. He was arguably our best player today and he’s a young boy; we just needed a lot more in every department.” - David Moyes

[DannyInvincible]

Reckon he could get himself into contention for a call-up to the senior team for the upcoming friendlies?

[Sullivinho]

Looks like the Everton supporters agree with their manager. (http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/23814-man-of-the-match-v-blackburn/) Duffy running away with the MOTM poll on what seems to be their most prominent forum.

[tommy_c12000]

Like this comment, "Moyes says Duffy was man of the match and that 'its difficult for a young centre half playing against the quality of centre forwards in the PL'.
It's doubly impressive when you think he has to spend all week training against our centre frowards and then comes up against some decent ones!"

[Predator]

Given that Trapattoni is very likely to stick with Dunne and St Ledger, with O'Dea the established third choice, it seems unlikely, but he has worked with Trap before so you never know.

[tetsujin1979]

Was called into the squad after only making a handful of senior appearances before, so there's no reason why it would be a surprise. I don't see him going to the Euros, barring injury or suspension, he has a lot to do to get ahead of one of Dunne, St Ledger, O'Shea and O'Dea.