Steven Pienaar's loyalty to David Moyes offers hope for Everton FC

05 June 2010 07:00
David Moyes and Stephen Pienaar 300[LNB]STEVEN Pienaar has offered hope he could still stay with Everton this summer by underlining his respect for David Moyes.[LNB]The South African midfielder shunned a lucrative contract offer from the Toffees before jetting off to his homeland for the World Cup.[LNB]And speculation has persisted linking the 28-year-old with big money moves to a host of top clubs, with Everton reportedly valuing him at £15m.[LNB]But now the club's player of the season has added a new twist to the saga, by insisting he wants to repay the faith shown in him by the Goodison boss.[LNB] He said: 'The gaffer has always been there to help me. He's the one who took me to England and had a lot of confidence in me.[LNB]'When someone shows you that kind of respect you really want to pay them back someday and all I had to do was work very hard because I knew the talent was there. He demands a lot from the players and always emphasises teamwork.[LNB]'I've often wondered when he gets chance to go to sleep because he is the hardest working manager I've ever come across and that has rubbed off on his players as well.[LNB]'Everyone has to give 100% no matter how good you are.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo