Van der Meyde given last chance
Dutch winger Andy van der Meyde has been told by Everton boss David Moyes he is on his “last chance” at the club.
The 26-year-old found himself in hospital last week after a night out in Liverpool, amid claims his drinks had been spiked.
But after he had been discharged from hospital, Moyes issued a club fine on him for being out socialising two days before a match, the Aberdeen friendly last Tuesday.
And Van der Meyde was involved as a second-half substitute in the 1-0 home defeat by Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Moyes has told the club’s official website, evertonfc.com: “It will be his last chance. If I hear of him stepping out of line again, there will not be another opportunity for him.
“We like players to enjoy themselves here and we make sure they do. But it’s at the right time and when it suits Everton.”
Moyes added: “That’s why you have a contract and why you agree to club rules. You agree to the things expected of a professional footballer. If Andy doesn’t fit into that, I’m sorry, but it won’t work for him.”
But Moyes has been happy with the player’s response to the fine, adding: “I would say, though, that he’s a good lad, very remorseful and he’s determined to show that he can play for Everton. That’s what I want him to do. There’s a talent and a pedigree there and we want him to succeed.”
