Tim Howard extends Everton contract until 2018

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club that will extend his stay at Goodison Park until 2018. The U.S. national team stalwart, who has been at the club since leaving Manchester United in 2007, is now due to remain there until he is 39 years old. Nike Mercurial 02M "He has been vital to our overall achievements," manager Roberto Martinez told Everton TV. "It's not just about his performances. As a goalkeeper, you have a big say about what happens in your own goal and to keep the amount of clean sheets that we have this season — which is already two more than last season when we had very good numbers defensively — is impressive. Silver Soccer Cleats "Then you see his human values and the way he affects youngsters — he is the perfect role model for our football club. We have a good group of young goalkeepers who can follow that sort of example and that is why it's so significant he has agreed to stay with Everton for a long, long period."