QuoteWith Distin out, could be in line to start tomorrow. Tough test, probably up against Robbie.
There appears to be a video with this article:
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archiv...eam-come-true-
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With Distin out, could be in line to start tomorrow. Tough test, probably up against Robbie.
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Hopefully so though. Will definitely be seeking a stream if Keane, Duffy and Gibson start. Not to mention Dunne, Clark and possibly Given...
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Given to start. Robbie on bench
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetai...576329,00.html
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McLeish going mad with the Americanisms there. "Shut-out," "between sticks." Surprised he didn't mention the "roster."
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Indeed. Feast of green!
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Duffy starts.
Getting rave reviews over on this Everton forum.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.
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Moyes on Duffy:
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.”
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.
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Duffy on his debut
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.”
Last edited by The Fly; 17/01/2012 at 12:25 PM.
Duffy starts again for Everton against Blackburn.
Gibson also features.
Just cracked the bar with a header.
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“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
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Reckon he could get himself into contention for a call-up to the senior team for the upcoming friendlies?
Looks like the Everton supporters agree with their manager. Duffy running away with the MOTM poll on what seems to be their most prominent forum.
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!"
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.
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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.
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