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Howard set to move on

19 Dec 2006 - 07:27:44

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On-loan Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has admitted that his day at Manchester United appear to be numbered.

The 27-year-old USA international is on a season-long loan at Goodison Park and accepts that the award of a new deal to Edwin Van der Sar at Old Trafford is likely to see him move on permanently.

He told Everton's official club website: "Edwin's contract affects my mind-set.

"It's like a game of chess. United have made their move and it tells me what I need to do. If it doesn't happen at United it can happen somewhere else.

"I don't do very well on the bench. You need someone who accepts that position and doesn't rock the boat. It's not in my blood because I like a little bit of fire.

"Raimond van der Gouw was a fantastic deputy goalkeeper. He came in, did a job and shut his mouth. I don't think I am that type."