Wednesday 20 August 2008, 12:49
by Matthew Gamble @efc_mattgamble
Yakubu has been explaining just how important Mikel Arteta is to Everton.
The Yak was the beneficiary on Saturday when Arteta's cross set him up for his first goal of the season.
And with the Spaniard now back at peak fitness after a frustrating time in the second half of last season, Yakubu is looking forward to continuing their fruitful relationship.
Yakubu exlcusively told evertonTV: "I was pleased with the goal. It was good to score.
"Mikel has the vision and he works for the team, if he doesn't play, the team doesn't play and we need players like that.
"He gives us more options."
The Nigerian international was able to watch the closing stages of his country's 4-1 Olympic semi-final triumph over Belgium - and was keen to praise the young side, which includes clubmate Victor Anichebe.
He added: "I am so happy for the boys and I hope they can do the same again and win the gold medal.
"It's great for Victor - he's young so it's great experience."
See the interview in full on evertonTV now, and get to Goodison to see the Yak take on former employers Portsmouth on August 30 - info.
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Kane Draper
We Need To Sign Some Players ... And We Will Be Giving Liverpool A Run For Their Money Again Come On You Blue Boys !!!
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Saturday 23rd Aug 2008 14:50
Agree with Kane?
Kirk Sandringham
Oh yer, and good luck to Vic in the final! How about that on your CV? Gold medal olympian!!
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Friday 22nd Aug 2008 09:55
Agree with Kirk?
James Wilkinson
PLEASE PLEAES PLEASE sign Joao Moutinho, he would be an excellent fit for Everton in the midfield. PLEASE he is the sort of player Everton needs right now, instead of signing alan smith for 3 mil take that 3 mil and add it to the Moutinho bank, surely we can get 19 mil for him, becoz we need him. Come On Moyesie work your magic. PS I dont mind stepahane mbia becoz he could help our midfield, SIGN MOUTINHO
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Thursday 21st Aug 2008 13:31
Agree with James?
David Reddy
Just need a few more players back and a few new faces and we will be flying again :) COYB
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Wednesday 20th Aug 2008 16:49
Agree with David?