Lucas Neill still available despite moving on from Everton FC

15 January 2010 06:50
LUCAS NEILL poses a selection headache for his soon to be former manager against Roberto Mancini's side.[LNB]Neill is available for the game and will jet out to Turkey to meet his new team-mates afterwards, but David Moyes will have to think hard about fielding a player who has already signed for another club.[LNB]The Australian captain, who joined Everton on a free transfer as a free agent in September, said he was surprised by his move when it was confirmed yesterday.[LNB]He said: 'It is going to be wonderful, it will be a challenge for me. I have had some fantastic years in England and I have a lot of people to thank along the way, it is very sad to be leaving England and it is sad to be leaving Everton.[LNB]'It is a little bit of a shock but like I said I am absolutely delighted that Galatarasay will be my next team.[LNB]'I absolutely loved being at Everton. From the moment I got there the club have been really welcoming and especially the guys in the changing room, they have been amazing and to everyone at Everton I hope I get chance to thank each and every one of them.[LNB]'My time there has been magnificent and I wish them the best for the rest of the season.[LNB]'There is no ill feeling whatsoever and let's hope they have a fantastic second half of the season.

Source: Liverpool_Echo