Landon Donovan’s loan at Everton is now officially over after the Toffees tied Birmingham City today 2-2 at St. Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham. Donovan entered the game as Everton’s first substitute in the 67th minute for Ayegbeni Yakubu.
Everton Tie Birmingham 2-2 In Landon Donovan’s Final Game Under Contract
It is well known that both Donovan and Everton wish to extend his loan, but the LA Galaxy are unwilling to give up the face of American soccer for any part of the MLS regular season.
Over at SBNation’s Daily Soccer Fix, Steve Davis wonders why Everton would to keep Donovan:
Everyone around Everton wants him to hang out a bit longer, keeping his address in Liverpool -- not far from Penny Lane and the abandoned orphanage at Strawberry Fields -- for as long as possible.
In one regard, I understand the desire around Everton to hold onto Landon Donovan past this weekend’s trip to Birmingham. The reasons have been well documented; he’s been all that and a bag of crispy chips.
But let’s spin this puppy around, look at it from 180 degrees t’other side and see what we may see: Fact is, in the most practical sense, I’m not sure why Everton is so kickin’ keen on keeping the lad.
Donovan has proven his ability as EPL-worthy, that’s not in doubt. But how much can he realistically effect movement in the table at this point?
Everton currently sits 9th in the EPL table. The Toffees would need to make up seven points on
Liverpool to gain sixth place and a spot in Europa League play for 2010-11. Impossible? No. Improbable? Si.
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