Pienaar sticking with Everton

Steven Pienaar has revealed his loyalty to David Moyes and Everton this morning, indicating that he would reject the interest of the many clubs lining up to make an offer for the South Africa international.

Pienaar 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.

“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.

“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.

“Everyone has to give 100percent no matter how good you are.”