Donovan heading home to Los Angeles after loving life as an Everton loan star

11 March 2010 12:03
On-loan forward Landon Donovan believes his short-term spell with Everton has been a success as he prepares for his final match with the club this weekend.   [LNB]The United States international has been recalled by Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy - whose season starts on March 27 - despite the Toffees trying to gain an extension to the 10-week deal.   [LNB] Heading home: Donovan's spell at Everton is almost over[LNB]After Galaxy coach Bruce Arena stressed Donovan's attendance was required in Los Angeles in four days' time Everton conceded defeat in their attempts.   [LNB]However, the American, who scored two goals in nine Barclays Premier League appearances, will leave Merseyside the better for his experience.   [LNB]'When I think of everything at Everton I want to think of the trip as a whole and think that I have been successful,' he told evertonTV ahead of his final game at Birmingham on Saturday.   [LNB] Farewell: The home crowd salute Donovan after Everton's win over Hull City[LNB]'It has been fantastic and I could never have expected when I got here that it would turn out like this.   [LNB]'The fans want you to play as hard as you can when you are out there. That is what I like to give when I am out there and they want to see the team win.'[LNB] Landon Donovan begs LA Galaxy to let him stay at Everton a little longerPienaar lands 12-month driving ban as star pleads guilty to drink-drivingEverton 5 Hull 1: It's happy daze for Moyes as Arteta sparks a goal rushEVERTON FC

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