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Shandy Andy

I see Andy Van Der Meyde is in the team for the reserves game tonight. Does anyone know if he has been given another chance? Or has he been left to rot in the reserves?
Shaka Islam, Newcastle Posted 04/09/2007 at 13:30:25

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Peter Singer
1 Posted 04/09/2007 at 16:20:26

I don’t think anyone can bully him into working anymore. If he does well in the reserves, he might get into the first team, if not then he’ll remain there until we can offload him.

Neil Styles
2 Posted 04/09/2007 at 16:20:56

I think Andy van der Meyde has been given another chance for which Im glad, I know Ill probably get shot down for saying this but I still believe he can turn his career around at Goodison

Allan Hobbs
3 Posted 04/09/2007 at 16:31:54

Agreed, he’s a class player but a troubled individual; on a human level he deserves another crack. Poor blokes had a tough time what with one thing and another - being a piss-head hasnt helped, but he’s obviously under alot of pressure and his heads not right. He cant be blamed for that though so good luck to him.

Nick Entwistle
4 Posted 04/09/2007 at 16:33:05

Its a bit of a catch 22 for Andy.
I’m sure if he was in the 1st team he would behave and prove himself. However, he wont get in the 1st team untill...

Seamus Murphy
5 Posted 04/09/2007 at 17:41:00

Not bothered about him anymore. For a long time i could not wait to see him in the team.
Now he is about our 10th choice midfielder. Let him play for the reserves and get rid as soon as humanly possible (January!)

billy deane
6 Posted 04/09/2007 at 17:44:56

why are we even bothering talking about this complete waste of space, the sooner is he is of the wage bill the better, has he played a good game for us because i cannot recall, why dont we loan him the Sunday pub team as he can buy the ale for the lads after the match

chris masey
7 Posted 04/09/2007 at 18:13:38

Shandy Andy, didn’t he have 6 rolex’s nicked when he was robbed?? Who in their right mind would want to own 6 rolex’s?? Oh, here we go again, I’m talking about his off-field antics, as opposed to his on-field contribution, which is non-existent. Oh, I take that back, he once crossed for James Beattie to score the winning goal. Against who I ask? Answers on a postcard....

Mike Newhouse
8 Posted 04/09/2007 at 18:16:39

I sat a couple of rows behind him at the Blackburn game said hi to him at the end of the game on our way out he looked smart, in a suit, but also looked far fitter and slimmer than I have seen him since he has been here! He also looked in good spirtis despite the fact he had been suspended for that week. I do think he likes it here at Goodison but to be fair most people would love 30K a week to do nothing but hey. I would love to see him turn it around I just think that he has pissed off Moyes once too often and to be fair if I was in his position I probably would not bother giving him another go! Shame as he WAS a MASSIVE tallent!

james elworthy
9 Posted 04/09/2007 at 18:44:04

it sickens me to think VDM earns 30k a week and Duncan McKenzie now throws left over sandwiches to the crowd at half time from a hospitality box and had to run a greengrocers when he retired

mick james
10 Posted 04/09/2007 at 19:00:53

if i earned 30 k a week i would wear a fuckin smart suit meself

Peter Morris
11 Posted 04/09/2007 at 19:44:45

Tommy the Tank Engine is a bit of a shrink...maybe he can help the poor soul out?

Neil Styles
12 Posted 05/09/2007 at 16:20:24

As much as I love David Moyes (I honestly think he has to rank as one of our finest managers considering what has done with so few resources-especially up to 2 years ago) I think AVDM is an emotional player and one who needs to be encouraged, to an extent I think David’s lack of opportunities offered to Andy in the first time has hindered his development in a blue shirt.