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YAK EYES 20 GOAL HAUL
Yakubu has set himself a target of more than 20 goals this season.
The Nigerian striker signed for Everton on Wednesday and declared his goalscoring aim.
Despite having a highly impressive record in the Premier League over the last four years, Yakubu is yet to break the 20 goal barrier.
But he sees his switch to Goodison as the catalyst to move to the next level.
He told evertonTV: "For the past four or five years I have scored between 16 and 19 goals.
"This is the season I need to score more than 20 goals. I am looking forward to it and it is a big challenge. I’ll have to work hard but you have to believe in yourself."
With Andrew Johnson already a proven goalscorer at the very highest level, Yakubu is looking forward to forging a successful relationship with the England striker.
"It would be nice to form a partnership with AJ," said Yakubu.
"The way he talks to me is like he has known me for ages already which is good. The relationship is there.
"I love scoring goals and I love helping my team. With the strikers we have, AJ is a good player and he can score goals, it gives me confidence. I have played with him in training which is good.
"All the players welcomed me to the club and it was unbelievable."
See the extended interview in full on evertonTV.
Yakubu's goalscoring record:
Season
Team
Goals
2003/04
Portsmouth
19
2004/05
Portsmouth
17
2005/06
Middlesbrough
19
2006/07
Middlesbrough
16
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joe bellamyYak and AJ up front wih Arteta and tim behind, BRING THEM ON!!!!!!!.COYB
Friday 31st August 06:09 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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albert leong siew yeetime to play football guys . Beat Bolton this weekend . Yak 2 goals please Aj 2 goals . Final result Bolton 0 Everton 4 .
Friday 31st August 05:38 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Ian ScallionWelcome aboard Yakubu, we want you to fulfill the supporters' and Everton's dreams in the realm of continuing the past and realising the future greatness for you and the team with this beautiful club!
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George Ennisyakety yac we wont look back,i see great times ahead for the blues,maybe like the likes of vernon young ect:i would love to hear the goodison roar
Friday 31st August 00:39 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Peter DavisWelcome to Goodison, now bang in 20 goals and you'll become a Legend.
Thursday 30th August 21:03 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Andrew Sharpwhat a signing. yak give us 100% and we will love u and become our hero
Thursday 30th August 20:21 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Shaun WarrenTake out the defence & the keeper, The other team are gonna need a good sweeper, Yakety Yak the Blues are back.
Thursday 30th August 19:37 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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lee smithHi yak welcome to goodison good luck and bang the goals lad.
Thursday 30th August 19:00 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Shaun O'HaraMade up with the signing. No need to worry about the price tag, you'll soon pay it off, EASY! Look at the greats Dean, Young and Ball, you'll be up there with the best.
Thursday 30th August 16:28 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Charles hoonHi yak. welcome to everton. welcome u with open arms... hope u will fight for the club like how every evertonian will. and we will love u like we love all the players here. cheers
Thursday 30th August 12:50 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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With the Yak on board. Sign a midfielder and have a little luck with injuries could result in a very good season. C'mon Yak lets put the peoples club back on the map!!!
Thursday 30th August 12:45 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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chris sinnottA 20 goal striker is what we've missed for a long time, now we have two strikers capable of it. And with Cahill chipping in we should not go into any game fearing anyone now.
Thursday 30th August 12:26 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Michael McLeanYak, we know you have the talent. Just do your best and you could become a legend!
Thursday 30th August 12:09 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Martin Dimcome on yak!!! with AJ and Faddy, we have a very powerful attack now, we'll make it for top 4, I'm sure !!!
Thursday 30th August 12:01 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Steven SinnottMade up to sign Yakubu, proven goalscorer, him and AJ should create space for each other. Now for the midfield player
Thursday 30th August 11:53 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Nik BehanFntastic news that Yak has joined. With goals we know AJ & Yak can produce our dreams of silverwere can turn into reality!
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Mike GalbraithWelcome to "The Peoples Club" Yak, Evertonians are a proud bunch and we wear our hearts on our sleeves. If you play in the spirit our current squad do, you will certainly get the support & admiration of the "Goodison Faithful". Good Luck
Thursday 30th August 11:19 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Jake HarveyGood Luck Yak, hope you get the goals we need to fight at the top. Also hope you and AJ form a deadly partnership.
Thursday 30th August 11:15 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Mark Jonesyour desire to improve is great to see and if you bang 15+ in we'll all be happy! try for 20 though!!
Thursday 30th August 10:30 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Justin BryantHi Yakubu. A very big welcome to the Club and hope you enjoy your time with us and bang In loads of goals. Thank you for joining us.
Thursday 30th August 10:29 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Paul IddonIf we get 30 between the two strikers, we'll be up at the top all season! Bring it on!
Thursday 30th August 10:18 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Richard PorterYes you have big boots to fill with great players who have worn the number 9 Dixie Dean, Tommy Lawton, Fred Pickering, Gary Lineker, Bob Latchford,Greame Sharp and the one and only Duncan Ferguson,do it for Everton and become an Everton supporter not just to play for the club this club will be the best you have played for, Nothing but the best will do as the moto says so go and get the goals you want for this great club,Yak!and get Everton and you the honours that this club deserves.
Thursday 30th August 10:17 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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David GouveiaThis is a top four strike force we have now. I am very, very excited!
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