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• Nickname:Toffees
• Founded:1878
• Manager:David Moyes

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Moyes praises fit-again Pienaar

06 Nov 2008 - 09:29:08

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Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has won praise from manager David Moyes for his recent performances for the improving Toffees.

The 26-year-old South Africa international joined the Blues on a three-year contract from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, having impressed while on loan at Goodison Park last season.

He missed the opening weeks of the new season due to a broken toe, but has returned to action in the last month and has quickly returned to something like top form.

Moyes told the Daily Post: "Steven was an important player for us last year and he is proving that again for us this year, but we have got to be careful not to put too much emphasis on him.

"There is no question that he is an exciting player. We brought him here to be a part of the squad, but suddenly he became a real focal point of our team.

"We know he can make goals and we know he is a great player to have in the team.

"Steven always does a good job for us, but I would definitely like to see others start chipping in now."