Sunday 13 January 2008, 21:11
by Scott McLeod @efc_scottmcleod
Manuel Fernandes is delighted at his Goodison return - and has set his sights on helping the Blues secure a top four finish.
The Portuguese international completed the paperwork on his loan move from Valencia on Friday but his international clearance was not secured in time for him to play in the victory over Manchester City.
He has now set his sights on Sunday's trip to Wigan and has laid to rest the rumours following last summer's transfer saga.
In an exclusive interview with evertonTV he said: "I am really happy. I was sad when I left in the summer but the most important thing now is that I am here and I want to help the team.
"I heard stories I wanted to leave but that is not true. If that was the case I wouldn't have come back now. It was difficult with a club and a group owning me - that was the difficult part in the negotiations but the important thing now is that I am back.
"Knowing the people and knowing the club played a big part in my decision to come here again. This is the best team for me.
"I hope we can consolidate fourth place. It will be difficult to get up to third but we want to stay as high as possible."
First team opportunities have been limited at Valencia for Fernandes following the appointment of former Dutch international Ronald Koeman.
It has made the welcome he has received from the supporters all the more pleasing.
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Richard Read
Sign the lad permanent in the summer. All the supporters want it and so does he. £12 million is an investment for a 21 year old as good as Manny. Another step in the right direction. Well done.
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Friday 18th Jan 2008 22:55
Agree with Richard?
linda dodgson
great to see you back Manny with the mighty blues lets hope we can make it a permanent deal this time from the dodgers COYB
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Thursday 17th Jan 2008 19:12
Agree with linda?
Andrew Forsyth
Good to see you back Manny, hope you are back for good this time, and what great news you ARE eligible for the UEFA Cup!
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Thursday 17th Jan 2008 08:58
Agree with Andrew?
james (jim) farley
Welcome back, we need your strength and guile in midfield!
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Tuesday 15th Jan 2008 10:17
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Bob Small
A fantastic player indeed, and I am glad to have him back! However, respect where it is due - Pienaar has been outstanding for us this season. And, while it is extremely important that we sign Manny (a truly class act) our main priority should be to ensure Pienaar stays on Merseyside. Pienaar is true blue and I am really looking to see how he plays with Manny - what a mid-field. COYB!
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Tuesday 15th Jan 2008 09:30
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Tim Watson
id put money on moyes making a offer for a permanent move at the end of the season, Ronald Koeman doesn't play manny enough.
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Monday 14th Jan 2008 23:01
Agree with Tim?
GRAEME WHARTON
Yet again a true blue comes home, lets make this it a perminent move this time,WE ALL WANT YOU AT GOODISON.
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Monday 14th Jan 2008 20:32
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Paul Ellam
good to see fernandes back at a club that sees his potential, now dont waltz off to somewhere else come the summer manny! you belong here and with your help we will get the trophies you seek
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Monday 14th Jan 2008 18:27
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Carl Osborne
Fernandes what a legend! made up your back jus wish it could be permanent. I hope Valencia see sense an realise the lad needs to be playin regularly and that the place he can do that and WANTS to do that is at goodison park. Well in Moyesy and everyone involved COYB!!!
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Monday 14th Jan 2008 16:21
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Jeremy Wallace
Good to see you back with the Mighty Blues. Here's to more goals like the one against Utd last season.
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Monday 14th Jan 2008 14:14
Agree with Jeremy?