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YAK'S APOLOGY
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Yakubu on his late return from African Cup of Nations duty.
Yakubu has apologised to his 'Everton family' for his late return from African Cup of Nations duty.
The Nigerian international was speaking after returning to the Blues' starting line-up for Wednesday night's 2-0 victory over SK Brann in the Uefa Cup.
It was the player's first taste of action for The Toffees following his punishment for returning to Everton three days later than expected after Nigeria's exit from the African Cup of Nations.
He produced a typically robust and full-blooded performance alongside Andrew Johnson in tough conditions in Bergen.
Afterwards he admitted he owed everyone associated with the Club an apology.
He told evertonTV: "I feel like a part of a family here with everyone working together. We want to win something and achieve something together. I am so pleased to be playing again and it is thanks to the players and the manager.
"I came back late and I have apologised to everyone for that, the supporters too. It happened for personal reasons but I promise it won't happen again. I am so pleased to be back again now and playing again.
"The gaffer was very angry," he continued, "I have spoken to the manager and now it is over. I think the players were glad to see me back. It is good to be in a team where you know the players want you."
Yakubu didn't get on the scoresheet in his first appearance for the Blues since the Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea.
But it was the result that gave the top scorer biggest satisfaction in Bergen - with the 2-0 lead putting Everton in a commanding position going into next week's second leg at Goodison.
He added: "I tried to score but it is not important I score, we work as a team and I am so pleased we got the result we wanted thanks to goals from Ossie and Victor. It is good to be back again.
"It is a good feeling to come to this place and get a result like that. Winning 2-0 is not easy because they are a good team but it is not over yet - we are only halfway there. We won't get carried away and we will do everything to make sure we finish the job."
Yakubu also had praise for his compatriot Victor Anichebe, who scored Everton's second goal.
"Victor is doing great," he smiled. "You can see in training that he is getting better. He can become the top scorer in the Premier League one day. The young players are doing so well and they are fighting for a place in the team.
"I give him advice if I can. We strikers stick together. I tell him things that he should be doing. It is good to have a player like that on the pitch you must encourage."
To see this exclusive interview, visit evertonTV on Thursday morning.
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roland kupersamyyak hope u could score against pompey my brother lives there and always breggs about them
Wednesday 20th February 08:58 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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jim farleyAfter a poor 1st half, when the goal went in, the team improved tremendously, with the Yak leading the line like a great centre forward should holding the play up when required, bringing the midfielders in to boost the attack as proven by the goals scored. Keep up the good work both in the league and the EUFA cup! Jim Farley.
Monday 18th February 18:24 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Richard BenbowYak I thought the game against SK Brann was one of your most promising performances so far .If you can match your skill and power with the willingness to chase lost causes and close down defenders quickly then there is no doubt in my mind that you can become a true Goodison Legend!
Saturday 16th February 15:25 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Cathy CondronJust as well we won against Reading last weekend without Yak! May have been a different story had we lost. Personally i wouldnt have dropped Yakubu, but that is my opinion and i know everyone is different. Glad that Yakubu feels part of Everton as he certainly wasnt at the end of his days at Middlesborough. A player can also make himself feel part of a club or not. The choice at the end of the day is down to the player. Lets hope that Yak will feel happy at this great club for a long time as it maybe him who decides its time to move on and not the club.
Saturday 16th February 13:16 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Chris MurtaghWe're a family club, and it's great to have Yak back in our family. For a couple of days, he was, let's say booted out the house, but he's said sorry, and all is forgiven. Maybe you can forgive us by scoring against Pompey, and jumping into the crowd.
Saturday 16th February 03:35 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Derek YatesYak we're pleased to see you back you've apologised so now forget it. It's done and dusted just get on and do what we all know what you can do and bang them goals in COYB!!!!!!!
Friday 15th February 12:35 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Jay Cwell in yak!! to really show us your sorry you will keep on bringin the goals and help everton bring the uefa cup to were it belongs and help us go a bit further for next year by securing the last champions league plae. FEED THE YAK AND HE WILL SCORE!!! COYBB !!!!!!!
Friday 15th February 11:26 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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paul burkewell done son!!! now lets finish this fantastic season off with a bang and finish in the top 4 and win the uefa cup!! come on you blues. feed the yak and he will score!!!!!!!!!
Friday 15th February 10:31 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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23 71Yak, good apology. Put it behind you and win the UEFA Cup for Everton!
Friday 15th February 00:19 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Dan MalpassYak...yak...it's good to have you back. keep playin like you did last night. And then we'll know you really want to show That you're up for a bloomin' hard fight. Coz this season son We really want somethin' won And the UEFA Cup is just about right !
Thursday 14th February 23:02 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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kieron ackerleybig credit yak to apoligise keep up the good work and keep the goals coming bring on city
Thursday 14th February 21:16 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Sheila WhiteWell done for your apology Yak its a great Club isnt it! Well done too David Moyes for his handling of the situation.
Thursday 14th February 18:24 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Stephen TurnerTakes a big man to apologise, so all finished now - well done Yak. Also takes a big man to accept an apology in this day and age especially after the press got wind of it, so well done Davey as well...and the team mates....and the fans..amazing really, were all such big, great blokes at the club. COYB, IMWT - keep up the phenominal stuff.
Thursday 14th February 17:32 Report Commentdanny youngyak ur da best lad keep it up n score 30 den ur defo gna b a fan fave n a legend feed the yak feed tha yak n he wil score
Thursday 14th February 16:46 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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eric mcnamarayakka we need to firing on all fronts for the last few months of our best season for eons. 'Everton family'.....couldnt have put it better myself! lets nail the reds at anfiled now
Thursday 14th February 13:46 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Mark PriceNice one Yak. Now do the talking on the pitch.
Thursday 14th February 12:21 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Frank CarrollWell done David Moyes for the way you handled this situation,Well done Yak for being man enough to aplologise...and well done all the blues fans for sticking with the Yak, its water under the bridge now ,-Yak,you are now finding out just what it is to be part of the Everton family...there is no better club in the land for this...keep up the fantastic work rate you are now showing and you will truely be a Everton legend in the making
Thursday 14th February 12:16 Report CommentAndrew GillApology accepted !! The winner in The Derby next month would be nice too !! Feed The Yak and he will score !!!!!!!
Thursday 14th February 12:10 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Andrew Kirbyexceed your 22 goal target, keep us in 4th place and win us the UEFA Cup and we'll say no more about it :-)
Thursday 14th February 10:39 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Peter WebsterYou're making amends in the right way Yak. Go head and get us that 4th spot.
Thursday 14th February 10:18 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Ian MoorcroftWell done Yak - you worked hard last night. More of the same next week please! COYB
Thursday 14th February 10:14 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Phil CareyYakubu you're an amazing player and you cause defences all over the world so many problems. I want to see you playing week in week out because I know when your playing our oposition is going to have a big problem. Good to see you back mate.
Thursday 14th February 10:09 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Matthew CastleWell done Yak-it's all in the past now. Keep your head down work hard for the team and bang some goals in and lets see where we are in May.........
Thursday 14th February 10:07 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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