Everton goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nikica-Jelavic-c27906 has proved to be the missing link in the team and wants him to continue where he left of at the start of the next campaign.
The Croatian International was one of the better signings of the previous season, making an immediate impact at Goodison Park after his arrival from Glasgow http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314 in January. He scored 11 goals in just 16 appearances for Everton, playing a key role in
his side’s phenomenal run in the closing stages of the season, which enabled them to finish ahead of local rivals http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 for the first time in seven years.
Howard, who is one of seasoned campaigners in the Everton squad, was all praise for the 26-year old striker for becoming an instant star at the club and traumatizing the defences in the Premier League.
While talking to reporters, he said: “He’s been brilliant for us, he’s been great, it was a steal at the price we got him for his goal return.”
The American footballer believed that Everton had finally found a world class forward in Jelavic, who puts in a lot of effort upfront and has got a remarkable conversion rate.
The maverick striker shattered the club’s 100 year record in April against Fulham by becoming the fastest player to reach the 10 goal tally.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 were tottering in the bottom half of the table during the first half of the season mainly due to their inability to score goals on frequent basis. However, the January signings had since filled the void, with the Croatian sensation becoming the spearhead
of the Everton attack.
Howard acknowledged the instant impact made by Jelavic at the club, and felt that he will be the key for them going into the next season.
He continued, “We are looking forward to getting him from pre-season. He has bedded in with the team now, which is great.”
“Going into next season, he will be one of the boys and he knows the system and he knows the fans. We need a top striker and we got one.”
Talking on the subject of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/James-McFadden-c17705 recent departure from the Merseyside club, the 33-year old felt that it was only a matter of time before he draws attention from different clubs and expressed his admiration for the talent that he possessed.
He added, “He did well this year to get himself fit and we used him towards the end of the season. I like his attitude.”
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