Osman and Hibbert stick with Toffees

22 October 2010 18:02
Everton have received a double lift with both Leon Osman and Tony Hibbert agreeing new deals at Goodison Park.[LNB] The pair have signed two-year extensions to their current contracts, committing them to the club until 2014.[LNB]The news will be particularly welcome for 29-year-old Osman after it was earlier revealed he is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury.[LNB]Osman suffered the blow in the derby win over Liverpool last weekend, adding his name to a long injury list currently troubling boss David Moyes.[LNB]Midfielder Osman and defender Hibbert, 29, have clocked up more than 500 appearances between them in an Everton shirt.[LNB]Both have come up through the Toffees' academy system, with Hibbert currently the longest serving player at Goodison Park.[LNB]Hibbert told Everton TV: "It is good to have a couple more years on top of what I had. We have come through as two local lads and made a good career so it is pleasing."[LNB]Osman added: "I'm feeling great, it has been under discussion for a few weeks and I'm really happy to put pen to paper.[LNB]"There was never any question that I wanted to extend. We are really happy to be at a club of this stature.[LNB]Everton travel to Tottenham on Saturday hoping to pick up their third successive win in the Premier League.

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