Everton defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes’ starting eleven, and has always faced a stiff competition from some of his team-mates to achieve that.
The French footballer, whose contract was set to expire by the end of summer, signed another one year term with the Merseyside club. Even though he is one of the senescent members in the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 squad at 34 years of age, he was voted as the best player for
the 2011/12 campaign by his team-mates earlier in the month.
He made 33 appearances for the Toffees in the entire season.
However Distin, who arrived at Goodison Park from Portsmouth for a 5 million pounds transfer fee in August 2009, revealed that he had to work hard right from the start to secure a place in the starting eleven, and despite competing with the other defenders
for a place in the team, he enjoyed a good rapport with them.
He told the club’s official website, “It keeps you on your toes because if you don’t perform well you might not play the next game. It’s great. I have no assurances I’ll play next season, nobody has, and it’s good.”
The former Manchester City player also indicated that he struggled to get in the good books of the fans at first, as they tend to set high expectations with the newcomers. However, he stated that with the passage of time he won their support and backing,
and has since spent an enjoyable time at Goodison Park.
He said of his relationship with the fans, “You need to take time to get to know each other and like each other and enjoy each other and understand each other.”
The following season will be Distin’s 15th of his professional career. When asked if he was contemplating making a retirement in the near future, he negated the suggestion by indicating that he was feeling even healthier and fitter than the time
he arrived at Everton, and vowed to continue playing for as long as he can.
He added, “No matter what your age, you gain experience and there’s always something to learn, and the more you play the better you can be.”
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