Darron Gibson

**Irwin3** · 09/06/2016, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

signed a new two year deal at Everton: https://twitter.com/everton/status/740906457483218948

Originally Posted by DeLorean

That's an interesting one!

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Wonder if Koeman had a say in this?

Gibson said he was fit all season interestingly enough.

Very surprising news. The most interesting aspect is of course whether Koeman gave the thumbs up and then ultimately where Gibson will be in the pecking order next season. Hopefully he (and the rest of the Everton squad) will benefit under the new fitness regime as well since Koeman will be bringing his fitness guru with him.

**Stuttgart88** · 10/06/2016, 10:29 AM

If Koeman is behind this it's definitely good news. A fit and confident Gibson could be a great asset. Although he was far from flawless I thought he looked every inch a thoroughbred at Turners Cross.

Total unfulfillment of his potential for both club and country so far. I used to feel his attitude was a decent part of the explanation and maybe he was a bit over confident but his drink driving thing was hopefully a major wake up call. I don't think he can harbour any bitterness over not making the squad so hopefully he'll be prepared to roll up his sleeves and be ambitious in terms of his international career.

**DeLorean** · 10/06/2016, 11:23 AM

Koeman surely had a say, it wouldn't make sense not to consult him. I suppose Gareth Barry is 35 at this stage and Besic and McCarthy are a little too similar maybe? A good show of faith all the same so hopefully he can stay fit and kick on.

**tetsujin1979** · 10/06/2016, 1:18 PM

still only 28 too, seems to have been around forever

**Stuttgart88** · 10/06/2016, 1:54 PM

Yep. I remember him at Croker v Cyprus. 2006?

**tetsujin1979** · 10/06/2016, 2:26 PM

The 1-1 game? October 2007. Friend of mine had a free ticket, and left after Cyprus scored. Saw the equaliser in the pub.

**pineapple stu** · 10/06/2016, 2:30 PM

I think half the crowd was in the pub by that stage!

Didn't stop really loud booing and chants for Stan and Delaney to go though.

**DeLorean** · 10/06/2016, 3:04 PM

Gibson had no involvement in that game, must be the Cyprus 1-0 game under Trap which was his first start for us according to Wikipedia. He had made two substitute appearances under Staunton though, the Denmark 4-0 and Slovakia 2-2.

**Stuttgart88** · 10/06/2016, 9:37 PM

Yeah, def the Trap game. Couldn't remember the date but 18 would probably have been too young.

**Irwin3** · 16/07/2016, 10:37 PM

Played the first 45 against Czech side FK Jablonec in Austria. First half finished 0-0, Everton scored from a corner in the second half to win 1-0. I caught a few mins of this after realising it wasn't in fact 'behind closed doors' as was originally thought. Gibson looked in good nick, continuing on from where he left off against Belarus.

Some positive comments from the Evertonians in here http://toffeeweb.com/comment/live/

He's looked pretty tasty in the training montages that Everton have posted from their camp in Austria. Remember when he was a goalscoring midfielder? This is as close as we get to seeing that these days.

Scores the first and last goals in this video (both headers):

**Irwin3** · 16/07/2016, 10:40 PM

Scored the second and last goals in this video. That last goal is a left footed beauty:

Hopefully he has impressed Koeman during this camp and will continue to do so. I think the last full pre-season he had was in 2010 (probably jinxed it now). Everton have been linked with a host of midfielders (also, McCarthy linked with Stoke) so who knows where the pieces will fall in the coming weeks.

**tetsujin1979** · 05/11/2016, 4:01 PM

appeared for the Everton U23 last night, but is still short of match fitness after a groin operation according to this: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...-must-12131071

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 05/11/2016, 4:20 PM

I fear his career is going the same way Andy Reid's did in the end.

**gastric** · 06/11/2016, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

I fear his career is going the same way Andy Reid's did in the end.

I really believe he is a quality player who has been beset by injury and bad luck. He can still certainly regain his place in an Irish squad, but possibly needs a loan move in January. I always think of players like Peter Reid and Keith Andrews, who once they overcome their seemingly never ending injuries, showed their true potential at the highest level.

**tetsujin1979** · 08/11/2016, 7:01 PM

Starting tonight for Everton u21's in the Checkatrade Trophy

**TrapAPony** · 21/01/2017, 1:57 PM

Is this lad injured or is he continuing to be a waster taking the money and not looking for a move??

**DeLorean** · 21/01/2017, 2:09 PM

Irwin3 is usually good for an update?

**DannyInvincible** · 21/01/2017, 3:31 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Is this lad injured or is he continuing to be a waster taking the money and not looking for a move??

Leeds, Derby and Newcastle were reported by the Telegraph as possible destinations: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/...-move-january/

I have no idea who the source of that info may be or how genuine those clubs' interest is.

**johnnyc** · 30/01/2017, 8:32 AM

Off for a medical at Sunderland according to Sky.

**DeLorean** · 30/01/2017, 8:47 AM

Interesting... and a permanent move no less.

Hopefully Moyes didn't have Gibson in mind when he said this last week!...

"I'd be kidding you on if I said the players we are going to bring in in January are going to massively make a big difference"