Sir Landon Of Donovan

[BiggyRat]

Another man who pines for a return to Merseyside is, apparently, Landon Donovan. And David Moyes is going to make it happen. Though Mark Hughes is determined to test the strength of Everton's appeal by flaunting the counter-attraction of fashionable Fulham and the opportunity to jam with USA team-mate Clint Dempsey.

And Tim Howard's on the outer is he?

 

[Cash]

Its January or bust for the return of Donovan imho. We know moyes will want him back so let's see what happens. I would love him back here he was a class act just don't see it happening.

 

[NelsForBlues]

TX Bill is spot on. I believe Landon to be somewhat risk adverse, and more likely to desire a situation that proved to be great in all respects vs. blazing a new trail where an infinite amount of things may go wrong or just plain suck. Its either Everton or MLS. There are no third options for him.

What is the status with him and the wifey? You don't give a shout out to your separated other half in a post WC game interview without said half being a MAJOR part of what you do going forward. For all I know she can totally Yoko Ono this for us. I have heard nothing about their status in a long while. Anyone know what is up?

They are not back together. They are just friends. The divorce was to become final shortly after World Cup. Landon has said repeatedly that he is single - and from what I've heard, he's apparently living up to that billing. Anyway, Bianca wouldn't stand in his way of a permanent move to Europe; she'd actually encourage it.

Oh, and TX Bill is absolutely right.

 

[Dushku]

In my time watching Everton, I cannot recall a 'loan' player being showered with the love and admiration that L.D was shown in his short period with us. You only have to look at this video where he opens up about Everton, Moyes, The fans and why he came to Everton
http://multimedia.foxsports.com/m/video/29994635/intimate-interview-with-landon-donovan.htm

 

[little curly alan ball]

In my time watching Everton, I cannot recall a 'loan' player being showered with the love and admiration that L.D was shown in his short period with us. You only have to look at this video where he opens up about Everton, Moyes, The fans and why he came to Everton
http://multimedia.foxsports.com/m/video/29994635/intimate-interview-with-landon-donovan.htm

My point a few posts back .

 

[Wratho]

In my time watching Everton, I cannot recall a 'loan' player being showered with the love and admiration that L.D was shown in his short period with us. You only have to look at this video where he opens up about Everton, Moyes, The fans and why he came to Everton
http://multimedia.foxsports.com/m/video/29994635/intimate-interview-with-landon-donovan.htm

He says that he would not have come to Everton if Howard was not here.

 

[RFUS]

He says that he would not have come to Everton if Howard was not here.

So...?

Clearly having a team mate here was a big selling point, and I don't think Howard is going anywhere.

 

[Wratho]

So...?

Clearly having a team mate here was a big selling point, and I don't think Howard is going anywhere.

I did not see this interview before, did not know that it was the main reason for saying yes. I thought the main reason for him to come over was to just try to prove he could cut it in Europe, and get some playing time for the WC. Seems that he did not care as much about the statements that " LD cannot cut it in Europe" he truely cares about playing in a comfortable situation. This is just more proof that he will not go to Shitey or any other place besides Everton, IMHO.

 

[RFUS]

I did not see this interview before, did not know that it was the main reason for saying yes. I thought the main reason for him to come over was to just try to prove he could cut it in Europe, and get some playing time for the WC. Seems that he did not care as much about the statements that " LD cannot cut it in Europe" he truely cares about playing in a comfortable situation. This is just more proof that he will not go to Shitey or any other place besides Everton, IMHO.

He actually said that he might not have come to Everton had Tim Howard not been there. I think all that means is that's one of the reasons he picked us over someone else.

Don't read into it too much.

 

[Nordecke]

He actually said that he might not have come to Everton had Tim Howard not been there. I think all that means is that's one of the reasons he picked us over someone else.

Don't read into it too much.

tbf, it's the same reason why most Americans choose to follow a team.. for example, You boys over there at the heart of English football grow up surrounded by family and friends who follow the sport, moms dads granpas all blue, not hard to be affiliated with the same teams.. Americans dont have that, in fact most Americans don't get involved with soccer until later years after watching games and deciding that all you've ever been told about the game is false.. "This was my story anyway"

I chose to Follow everton cuz of Tim howard, I chose to join this forum cuz of Landon, I was chosen by Everton beacause of you the Fans on this forum.. " again that's my story anyways" I'm blue till I die now though..

 

[jamesc]

In my time watching Everton, I cannot recall a 'loan' player being showered with the love and admiration that L.D was shown in his short period with us. You only have to look at this video where he opens up about Everton, Moyes, The fans and why he came to Everton
http://multimedia.foxsports.com/m/video/29994635/intimate-interview-with-landon-donovan.htm

Yep, he's got a lot of pressure on him when he comes back that's for sure

 

[Rogue]

If Landon goes anywhere, away from MLS, it will be to Everton. Those of us who have followed Donovan since he was a youth player recognize that he was happy at Everton and wants to play where the situation is comfortable for him. Weather be damned.

 

[tadpole]

He'll sign when this thread reaches 10,000 posts

 

[wscottl]

He'll sign when this thread reaches 10,000 posts

Doing my part, #3043. Would love to see him back at Goodison.

 

[little curly alan ball]

tbf, it's the same reason why most Americans choose to follow a team.. for example, You boys over there at the heart of English football grow up surrounded by family and friends who follow the sport, moms dads granpas all blue, not hard to be affiliated with the same teams.. Americans dont have that, in fact most Americans don't get involved with soccer until later years after watching games and deciding that all you've ever been told about the game is false.. "This was my story anyway"

I chose to Follow everton cuz of Tim howard, I chose to join this forum cuz of Landon, I was chosen by Everton beacause of you the Fans on this forum.. " again that's my story anyways" I'm blue till I die now though..

He is , yeah .