Darron Gibson has played 20 games in the league for Everton, out of these 20 games, theyve lost just 1. In that game Gibson was substituted after 20 minutes. Is it a coincidence that Everton play better with the Irishman in centre midfield? For me, its far from a coincidence. Gibson brings
Ben Gamel Jersey calm to the toffees midfield, a knack of being in the right place at the right time, hes rarely, if ever out position. His ball retention is something the Everton midfield needs, he just keeps the game ticking.Gibson signed for 500k from Man Utd in January 2012. Like many Evertonians I wasnt best pleased with the replacement for Mikel Arteta. Since the Spaniard had left on deadline day in August 2011 we didnt have time to sign someone then, so I was looking forward to seeing who we would replace our Best Little Spaniard with. When it turned out
Tom Murphy Jersey to be Gibson, I was far from impre sed. I remember, I tweeted something along the lines of Darron Gibson, is this what weve stooped to, a Manchester United flopHe made his debut away at Aston Villa, within 10 minutes he showed us what he could do, a lovely chipped through ball for Tim Cahill, which the Au sie struck straight at the goalkeeper. However, the pa s was something that everyone was surprised by, it was the spark in the midfield wed been lacking. Besides the pa s, he didnt do anything spectacular. He just sat and protected the back four, ending the game with a tidy pa s completion rate of 83% completing 45/54 pa ses.Gibsons first and only goal for The Toffeemen came at home against Man City, arriving late into the box before unleashing a vicious strike into the back of net with the help of a slight deflection. He controlled the game that night. He strode about and pa sed with a slight arrogance. A belief that he
Ryon Healy Jersey was the best midfielder on park despite only having a pa s completion rate of 59%, he just looked a sured. His impact on the rest of the side was undeniable.The Ireland international, made many more confident and a sured performances for the Blues last season, particularly away at Swansea. Not forgetting a fantastic performance at Sunderland in the FA cup quarter final replay, setting up a tie with Liverpool in the semi-final.Gibson
Jean Segura Jersey was finally accepted as an Evertonian by me after the victory over Manchester United first game of this season. After another solid performance by the Irishman, and a great victory from the Toffees. He then went on to sing Grand Old Team. Proving to me, hes one of us. That proved to me, he understands what being an Everton player is all about, what it represents. Just from singing one song at full time, you got the feeling that he just gets it.He has spent quite a lot of this season injured, his absence has been notable. Not because Everton have been losing games, just the goals theyve been conceding.
Reggie McClain Jersey The team has lacked a proper central midfielder, with Phil Neville attempting to do the Gibson job. All credit to Phil Neville, hes done a good job. Hes just not as good as Darron Gibson though.Darron Gibson has been nothing but a succe s so far and I hope it continues, he turned my head and Im sure he turned many others. 500k has been a steal, his performances have been nothing short of exceptional and long may it continue.
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