Louis Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Everton have announced that a deal has been completed with Manchester United to make Tim Howard a permanent addition to the Club's ranks. Everton have agreed an undisclosed fee with the Old Trafford outfit for the US international goalkeeper. Howard has committed his long-term future to the Blues with a five year deal that will run until 2012 and begins at the end of the season. The 27-year-old arrived at Goodison last summer on a season-long loan, establishing himself as David Moyes' first choice keeper. He has made 27 appearances for the Toffees, keeping an impressive 11 clean sheets. Howard told evertonTV exclusively: "The Club share my ambition, that is for sure - the manager does and so do the fans. "I was drawn to the Club for a number of reasons and the players in the dressing room are one of them." Although the transfer window is currently shut, Premier League rules permit domestic loan deals to be made permanent outside the window. By moving now for the goalkeeper, Everton have ensured one of the Premiership's most consistent performers will remain at Goodison for the peak years of his career. Everton boss David Moyes told evertonfc.com: "We are delighted to have Tim Howard. He has come in this season and proved he is a good keeper and we are pleased to have secured him." Howard has earned 16 international caps for the USA, with the most recent coming in a 2-0 victory over Mexico last week. He's still on loan from Man Utd until end of the season. The very second the loan expires he is then 100% our player. Rumours suggest that we've written off some of the Rooney transfer cash to sign him. Man Utd goalkeeping coach Tony Coton said he can be better than Schmeichel.. here's hoping. It's also a good move as the club intend to enhance the clubs reputation in USA and Canada and what better way than to sign one of their continent's best players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 a good adition. now all we need to do is get rid of wright and we can settle with turner and ruddy as back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Thats a good Deal, well done. Two wide players in the summer and a class left back who's never injured, and i'll look forward to next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Over the moon with this one, a settled keeper is essential, and with the way he and the defence are keeping clean sheets the future is very promising. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Excellent news....didn't see that coming. Really fucking important signing....made up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 i was shocked when it came up on SSN, i was watching that channel then the yellow bar came up then the words "everton have signed..." at first i thought fernandes for some reason. Very glad we have sercured howard. this will hopefully encourage tim and micky to stay as we are now building a really decent team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Cracking news this, lets hope we can add one or two more in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 He's still on loan from Man Utd until end of the season. The very second the loan expires he is then 100% our player. Presumably that means he won't be able to play against Manure at Goodison in April....shame . Teflon's last stand anyone (although I'm sure most would prefer Turner or Ruddy)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Bloody delighted!!! At last a solid keep to call our own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 martyn was a solid keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 great news now in the summer we need to get some more players lik a right mid and a left mid also swap beattie for someone maybe robbie keane or marlon harewood? Still Great News Building Are Team Up Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I ment since Martyn. Basically not Ricky Wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Made up about this, good work Everton if we keep this up we are in danger of being quite slick in the transfare market when we want to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 One relief lifted from our shoulders. Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Very positive signing. Most pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 very good signing, i think we should now sign Baines from wigan in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Great news... only thought we'd be thinking about this at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) it's good news as he's much better than any keeper we've got at the moment, but i think that there are better options out there than Howard though.remember we are buying another teams 4th choice keeper. Edited February 15, 2007 by The Prisoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I think it's a good deal all around, Tim Howard likes it here, we like him, he's popular in US Soccer and I can see him being pivotal in boosting awareness of Everton in North America. I think he's been signed as more of a marketing tool than as a player, just as well he's the best keeper we have had since Martyn and before that Southall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Media sources today reporting a figure of 3 million. What private arrangements between the clubs veesavee payment & deal structure is unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Media sources today reporting a figure of 3 million. What private arrangements between the clubs veesavee payment & deal structure is unknown. That sounds about right. It's great to finally sign him. Now we can draw our attention to other needs come summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Very shocked when I saw it as wasn't expecting it. Good bit of business. Is £3m a bit to much for him? We paid that for Wright. He has kept 11 clean sheets out of 27 we needed a new goal keeper. Have we paid any money or have we knocked off some of the stuff we might get from Rooney in the future (he is meant to be signing a new contract which is another bit of money for us) All in all very good bit of business... At the monent. Never can tell what players will be like later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 very pleased, great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetrip Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Very happy about this one. What a bargain, especially when you look at us forking out 3.5 mil for Teflon and that was four years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carper Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Great news!Now his futures certain he may even get better,one less signing we need in the summer.Well done Moyesy. Edited February 15, 2007 by Blue Blooded Bootle Buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Now his furture is certain he may well get worse as he doesn't neep to prove anything, nothing to fight for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carper Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Now his furture is certain he may well get worse as he doesn't neep to prove anything, nothing to fight for... And the world may be hit by a giant asteriod!Thats what I like to see optimisum.Sometimes theres no pleasing some people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 i'm not 100% convinced either though mate, he is another teams 4th choice keeper remember, there must be a reason that he is 4th choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 he wasnt 4th choice. van der sar was 1st, then they had kushack on loan (permenant move in the pipeline) and ben foster. they've just let him move on, whats thr problem? i love evertonians though im sure one day we might have a team where people wont complain about us securing the future of one of our best players this season. i wonder if you'll complain if lescott or AJ sign a contract extention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetrip Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 i'm not 100% convinced either though mate, he is another teams 4th choice keeper remember, there must be a reason that he is 4th choice? He wasn't prepared to be second choice at man U never mind 4th, that's why he asked to be moved in the first place. Though it's hardly an indictment to be second choice there. We have seen what he can do it's not a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 theres no problem, he's probably the best we have had since big nev, but i do think there are better options than howard out there, whats happened to ruddy and turner? will they ever get their chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 surprised when i read this, though am very happy. was worried we wouldn't sign him and be stuck with teflon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 theres not much better for £3m mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I think my post may have been mis-read tbh. My own personnal feeling is in my first post on this topc. One relief lifted from our shoulders. Great news As in thank god we got a very good keeper and we don't have to look for another one in the summer. My next post, the Now his furture is certain he may well get worse as he doesn't neep to prove anything, nothing to fight for... Is just a counter arguement for Great news!Now his futures certain he may even get better,one less signing we need in the summer.Well done Moyesy. I'm delighted we've got him full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 theres no problem, he's probably the best we have had since big nev, but i do think there are better options than howard out there, whats happened to ruddy and turner? will they ever get their chance? they are both still young, isnt ruddy still a teenager? you wont find many keepers who are good in their early 20's and im intregued to know who you see as a better option! Cech? Cudichini? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 jaskalinein (bolton keeper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 ^^ not for £3m ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 hahahahahahaha and how do you convince him to leave Bolton for us? maybe about £50k a week would convince him! i wonder what they would want for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad all over Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'm really pleased the deal has been done now and it'll be reassuring to have TH if we get into Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 i didnt mean it like that. i was talking about better keepers than howard in the prem as SteveO mention cudicini and cech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Quick question, is howard still classed as a loan player until the end of the season as him signing now would surely class us signing a player out of the window. just wanted to know if he'd be elligable to play Man Utd later on in the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Maybe now we can get him in the lineup for the upcoming Man Utd fixture. I'd feel a lot more comfortable with Tim in goal. It also looks like he will be the U.S number 1 which is nice to hear. We just drew Argentina in the Copa America this summer so it will it be a great experience for him, if he plays in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 His deal comes into effect when the transfer window opens so he can't play against Manure as he is still officially on loan to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4Ever Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Thats a good Deal, well done. Two wide players in the summer and a class left back who's never injured, and i'll look forward to next season. What about Fernandes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 What about Fernandes You've only seen him once if at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 and a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 The asking price may be a bit too much. ( 12m ) He'll have to be good for that, and are we able to pay it. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 The asking price may be a bit too much. ( 12m ) He'll have to be good for that, and are we able to pay it. ???? that is a downside, that would no-doubt be our funds gone in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 great news tim has been solid this season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) His deal comes into effect when the transfer window opens so he can't play against Manure as he is still officially on loan to us Thought that as well but on the EFC site today.. Howard is now an Everton player, with the contract signed this week replacing the season-long loan deal agreed with Manchester United last summer. Good news!!! I see a clean sheet coming against Shreck and his mates....no problem ! (and no more CF2CF2) Edited February 17, 2007 by MikeO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 His agent Dan Segal has come out and said that Tim Howard is now the highest paid american in the history of 'soccer'.. I'm not say I would appreciate my agent telling people I'm the highest paid american player to keep the pressure off. The sad thing is we are paying him more than Man Utd did. He said: "This move for Tim is absolutely terrific. Everton has been a perfect fit for him from day one. The financial package - the largest ever for an American soccer player - that the club put together to keep him says everything about their commitment to Tim, and the fact that Tim has signed for five years says everything about his commitment in return." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thats not cool him spouting that around! Now it seems like he only moved for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Would like to think that the rason its so high is think we might have put n a larger than before clean sheet bonus. When I first read that I thouht they meant his transfer fee was the highest for a USA player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 It doesn't surprise me that he is the highest paid American. We don't really have any players that are going to get a lot of money. The only two players I could see that would test him are McBride and Gooch (who possibly will make more if Newcastle signs him this summer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 He was always going to have high wages and bonuses because we havnt paid for him, he's come as payment for Rooney. Expect Alan Smith to come in in the summer as further payment for Shrek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) i actually wouldnt mind alan smith coming as long as its not a big chunk of the money owed gone Edited February 18, 2007 by Everton Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 nah i'm not a smith fan, don't rate him myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) i read we paid £3mil for him and he will earn £8mil over 5 years (howard that is) Edited February 18, 2007 by Everton Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 that sounds like an awful lot of money for a keeper like howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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