Nikica Jelavic goals and news

Bilic on transfers: I knew who I want

2015-10-30T13:16:00.002-07:00

Slaven Bilic is the last day of the transfer window in England team strengthened by four players, but in an interview with the official Internet portal of the club pointed out that in these actions was not the elements, but that it was settled a few days ago.

Barcelona player Alex Song again came on loan, Victor Moses has signed a new contract with Chelsea and immediately forwarded to 'hammer', while Nikica Jelavic and Michail Antonio signed contracts with West Ham thing. Jelavic for two years with the possibility of extension for two more years, and Antonio for four with an option for another two years of possible cooperation.

"I think we did a good job, just what we wanted, even though it seems to have worked spontaneously. In fact, all the agreements reached a few days ago and just needed to take care of all the documentation," Bilic said, commenting on the fact that West Ham the last day of the transitional period was the busiest.

"We knew when we want, but we have some players had to wait until the last minute. It was impossible to bring them before, because clubs with whom they have or have contracts. However, we have patiently waited and prepared to have other options," concluded Bilic the story of the crossing.

Bilic crashed Arsenal and Liverpool

West Ham's season came sensational victory over Arsenal at the Emirates, and in the last round was shocked Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield celebration. The way the West Ham came to this success and impressed the new member of the 'hammer' Nigerian Moses.

"It's not just about the way, but also tremendous effort that went into this victory. It is obvious that the teammates fighting each other," said Moses, who believes that it will be a very good fit in the style of play for West Ham.

"I like to play on the counter-attack, and there is also a game, we completely fit. We have good attackers, fast players on the hips and counter-attacks can be deadly, threat to any opponent," concluded Moses.

Slaven Bilic was down two giants of English football on the road, and now only has to find a way to keep the points at Boleyn Ground in a collision with clubs like Leicester and Bournemouth, of which West Ham lost as the host. After a pause representative West Ham will host Newcastle on September 14, and five days later a guest at Manchester City, leading a team of the Premier League with 12 points from makimalnih wheel and a goal difference of 10-0.

Transfer surprised Jelavic! 'I had no idea that I would be given this opportunity!'

2015-10-30T13:12:00.000-07:00

Former national team is happy and as the cooperation with Slaven Bilic: 'We played with it for Croatia, and he is a great manager and a great man'

Nikica Jelavic has become a new player West Ham United, for which the 'hammer' Hull City paid an estimated £ 3 million.

Former Croatian international passed a medical examination and joined the new team led by the former coach of the 'Fiery' Slaven Bilic.

For the official website of the club happy Jelavic like to comment on the transfer: "I'm very uzduđen for signature for West Ham, all the more because it is a big club and because a few days ago I had no idea that I would be given this opportunity! '

Nikica then continued: "Of course I wish to play in the Premiership, so I did not doubt for a moment about coming here. '

Former national team is happy and as the cooperation with Slaven Bilic: 'We played with it for Croatia, and he is a great manager and a great man. I'm delighted to be working again with him and his team of experts. "

Roberto Mancini: If we sell Dzeko, we are going for Jelavic!

2012-06-26T05:54:00.000-07:00

Dzeko wants PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti, so it is not no devil, and the combination to Nikica Jelavic next fall to play in society, Agüero, Silva and Balotelli.

In the shadow of Mary transfer Mandzukic and Luka Modric, who is mentioned in the context of the world's biggest clubs, Real Madrid and Manchester United's run to another football story, a story of Nikica Jelavic. But this "story" is just shy of struggling English tabloid headlines.

Jelavic is judged by his Everton fans, one of the best purchases coach David Moyes, who is ten years at Goodison Park pushed to 120,000.000 pounds, while Kenny Dalglish has spent so much just for one season to Everton at the end of the seventh, and Dalglishev Liverpool only - the eighth! Jelavic was brought in from Glasgow Rangers for 5.5 million pounds, and 11 goals for four months, presented to Crush the English public as the best story.

When I last spoke with Jelavic at the European Championships, said he will probably remain in the Everton shirt. But the thing is boiled with a neighbor Anfield Road, Liverpool wants to kidnap Jelavic. The reactions were heated, one Everton fan through social networks big brother advised: "Next up on Jelavic. If you are at all capable of anything, buy Mandzukic or Di Natale ... "
However, this story does not end. Managers Jelavic addressed and Roberto Mancini: "If sell Dzeko, can we talk about Jelavic" he caught the coach wants PSG Carlo Ancelotti, so it is not no devil, and the combination to Nikica Jelavic next fall to play in society, Agüero, Balotelli and Silva. When it comes to the City, but fans are not as fierce as in the case when Liverpool announced ...

Jelavic scores against Ireland video

2012-06-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

We are delighted. We have the confidence and now we watch the match on Thursday and with the Italians. Let's take these three points and 'solve' immediate passage, said Jelavic.

Immediately after the game before the cameras came HTV Jelavic, another goal scorer of Ireland. - We did everything what our 'boss' said . We are delighted. We have the confidence and now we watch the match on Thursday and with the Italians. Let's take these three points and 'solve' the passage immediately before the last game. Coach Slaven Bilic had no objections. - We were getting ready only for Ireland, Italy for a bit, not at all for Spain. I congratulate the players, fans in the atmosphere. I am satisfied, we followed the plan and deserved victory. I think this was great and neutral viewers to see. They returned to our error. They should be given credit. They will each make problems, interruptions or poludistancu through, but we were simply better. Italy awaits us. - They have representation, it has no connection with that of Italy than before, and even play games too, are phenomenal. Prandelli they managed to psychologically prepare, we received additional injections because they were seized point from the Spanish - said Bilic.
Irish menu was not satisfied with the judges. - It is extremely difficult to analyze because after three minutes we made a mistake, we gave them a psychological advantage. We have lost confidence. The second goal was from the hinterland, the meter or two it was offside. We did not have the strength to get back into the game. We believe, we'll talk with all the players - Giovanni Trapattoni said. - Goals as we receive today would not otherwise receive. Croatia has defeated us. Disappointing is what we get goals - said Sean St Ledger, Irish defender.

Nikica Jelavic more than Robbie Keane???

2012-06-10T06:45:00.000-07:00

The euro is unpredictable, but in today's premiere everything is at the Croatian side, except the Irish spirit, and experienced Italian coach. Under Irish facade hides a limited team, which not too many Irish journalists do not believe, believe only in the chemistry of Giovanni Trapattoni and the memory of Jack Charlton, who in 1988. The celebrated Irish, winning at the start of England's European Championship. Irish dream rerun. As we live in times of coherence ', as the Irish football fans, which in Poznan will be about 20,000, remembered 1988th year. In front of Croatian national team in qualifying, which overtaken four countries from third world football - Armenia, Slovakia, Macedonia and Andorra.
This is a veteran team, which is dominated by players who are not even in the leading roles in top clubs. This team is twice cheaper than the Croatian, the Croatian assessment Transfermarkt worth 184 million, and the Irish are estimated at 95,500.000 euros.
The most expensive player they Aiden McGeady, who earns the bread of Spartak Moscow, and the market value of his nine million euros. Our Luka Modric is among the world's most expensive player, his price is 39,000.000 euros, a "spare" player Niko Kranjcar has just been sold to Dinamo Kiev for seven million a year will earn 2.5 million. Who in this experiment, it should be in fear?This is the story of five duels, which will decide the match. Or will materially affect the outcome. When we are engaged in the forecast, while natežući for the Irish, and that Croatia was stronger. Because Cole is a better player than Richard Dunnea, Luka Modric from Aiden McGeadyja and Dario Srna from Damien Duff. We allowed the goalkeeper Shay Given slightly better than Jens Lehmann (although this is questionable), but only out of courtesy we are in a duel Robbie Keane - Nikica Jelavic given point over the Irish striker, who earns the bread in Los Angeles. When only the sum of market value of five key players from both teams, and this comparison is all on the Croatian side - our five players worth 67,500.000, and the Irish opponents of only 25 million. But money may not be decisive ...Rule will be an inspiration Luka Modric. If you will be inspired by today's match, all the tactical ideas of Giovanni Trapattoni will fall into the water. Irish fantasist have such caliber, I doubt that he can compete at all McGeady. It's the same thing in the duel of two wing ofenzivaca Dario Srna and Damien Duff, 33-year-old former Chelsea footballer first Mourinho era, whose career has for several years, "goes downhill." Accuracy and Srninog centaršuta free kick against which the quality or Trapattoni has come up with an antidote. Although he was 73 years.Slaven Bilic with great respect about Trapattonijevoj tactics. His style is known throughout the world, will always play with four players in the last line, connecting two defensive, two wing ofenzivca and two attackers. There is too much wisdom, there is not much reason to fear, especially when you compare the key players. Bilic can not go wrong only in the composing team, which decimated some sense into the match. The whole story will most miss Alex Burke, Croatia was left with no quality defensive players. But it should not be crucial in this game.

Irish: Jelavic will be a great danger

2012-06-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

Richard Dunne, the Irish national team defender, has underlined Luka Modric, as well as Jelavic as impact strength of Croatian national team ahead of the clash against Ireland in Poznan.

- Modric is a brilliant player. Croatia is generally very technically versed team, but Modric is that at which the drive function. When we played against a Croatian last summer in Dublin (0-0, author's note), Modric moved the Croatian game and created a serious situations. I know it because I played against him in the Premiership and I follow him a long time at Tottenham.
He is one of the best players in the European Championships. We will have a good look at him - said the Aston Villa defender for the Telegraph. - Modric is one of the players who have high risk, but there is Nikica Jelavic who played brilliantly since he arrived in the Premiership. We know that they arrived at the Euro in top form, but that's the point of playing at the European Championships. You play against the best teams and best players. If you want to advance in the tournament, they have a good stand. Let Modric and Jelavic to swing and you're immediately in trouble. So we must be up to the task from the first minute of the first game - said Dunne.

Nikica Jelavic announced: On the Euro I will be one of the main pillars! It is time I do something for Croatia

2012-06-02T04:21:00.001-07:00

Neither he nor manager can not run away from expectations to shake the nets at the European Championships. The pace and the way it is Jelavic scored 11 goals in England this spring it was transformed into a representative starter, before Olic and Eduardo. Enjoying the best days, but it is also a liability. Croatia now since it requires peak of his career in Poland and, if successful, Ukraine. Full of confidence, the environment gives the impression of a man who is convinced he can do whatever you want. To him, no flat. The preparations in Rovinj and Bad Tatzmannsdorf acted concretely than ever before under the leadership of Bilićevim. - We train very, well, I'm sure we'll all be ready for the Euro. The atmosphere was good as always, there is some friction - told reporters Jelavic.

All we really want to know whether the team can continue to achieve such goals to Everton? - I hope to be as efficient as in the club. In essence Jelavic "grinds" for three seasons, Rapid, Rangers and now in the Premier League. Additional 2009/10. of Vienna gave the team 29 goals last year for the Rangers 25, and recently completed stage in the uniform of the Scottish club Everton, and along 28th - It now only needs to switch to the team. Here cherish a different style of play, but I do not need that fact to be an alibi. I hope that my effect change through the Euro and will be one of the main pillars of Croatian. Eduardo is right at the gathering said that the four assailants Jelavic only one who has to play. How do you experience a situation when competing for a place in the team so unequivocal statement? - The media is pushing tandem Defoe - Jelavic, but there are Dudu and Ola, members of the big clubs, and we know what they gave to our team and what the two of them still can provide. These are fantastic players, we should be happy to have them. This story will certainly be in the starting lineup and Defoe Jelavic not drink water. I am glad that the public counts on me, but to match with Ireland we have another eight days, the boss is the one who will decide. I would be happiest in the world to play, but I do not think that already knows the first team.

U.S. prices Jelavic: Nikica is among the high class players

2012-05-31T04:15:00.001-07:00

His feeling for the ball and intelligence distinguished him from the average 'big playersshooters' which places him in a class attackers on the international scene, writes Bleacher.

Just a day after U.S. portal Bleacher Report wrote disparaging about the Croatiannational team, though they could not escape the fact that Coach Bilic's team has quality,they want to admit it or not.
But Americans recognize the value of a shiny toy Nikica Jelavic that are included in the section 'players to watch at Euro 2012.'
The text columnist Tony Mabert said that many players before Jelavic tried unsuccessfullyto achieve a great career golgetersku after replacing Scotland England which was notthe case for the Croatian national team.
"Jelavic will be led Croatia to Euro 2012th through a difficult group with Spain, Italy and Ireland. Often labeled as a player in the shadows, Jelavic could help Croatia to surprise the favorites in the group," he writes in the text referred to Jelavic golgeterske impressivestatistics Rangers manager and more recently to Everton.
Bleacher stated that Jelavic came to Everton for only 5.5 million pounds, and has sincescored 11 goals in 16 matches. Reference is also an impressive array of seven goals infour games and a great performance in Remi 4-4 at Old Trafford against ManchesterUnited.
But point out that the team was not so successful with only two goals in 18 appearanceswhile in the first minute of qualifying started only three times.
"Although no goals too participated in qualifying, his career is currently on the full secondahead of the Euro level," writes the American portal, and it compliments:
"The height of 187 centimeters used to their advantage in the playoff ball, but it is veryagile for such a tall player. His feeling for the ball and intelligence distinguished him from the average 'big players shooters', which places him in a class attackers on the international scene."

Tim Howard: Jelavic can lead us to a higher level

2012-05-26T08:15:00.001-07:00

We sought class striker and we found it. I can only imagine what will be next season,because it took him some time to be fit, says Tim Howard.
Lots of positive charge is collected in the English football team Everton at season's end,where the team finished seventh in the rankings.
Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic is most responsible for the optimism that hangs at Goodison Park, is a hymn to his address and sent the first team goalkeeper, Tim Howard experienced.
- He was brilliant in our jersey. Its purchase can really call it "stealing." We paid a little and get a brilliant footballer - said Howard, and continued:
- I think that last season, while playing the Rangers, scoring 17 goals. When we reached the 11th Together these figures, for one season, really impressive. If someone can lead us to a level higher, then it is definitely Jelavic.
At the end of the 33-year old American goalkeeper concluded:
- We asked the class striker and we found it in Jelavic. I can only imagine what will benext season because he needed an incredibly short time to be fit. Immediately at the startbegan to score, and can only be better now that you got used to the club, to play and to our conception. He is extremely talented footballer and also terribly inconvenient for safekeeping. There is a quality with both legs, he knows the ball is strong ... In short, he has everything.

Jelavic optimistic: Where do I see us ? In the final, one hundred percent!

2012-05-26T08:11:00.001-07:00

The season is long and tedious, and has a little tired, but it is enough time to Euros to rest and prepare, said Nikica Jelavic, who played a season in 44 matches.
There is no doubt. Nikica Jelavic (27) Everton star is, the discovery of the season in the Premiership, machine, and goals - First Bilić offensive option.- I took Dudu place? Where did you get that? No, I did. All we needed squad and we are all here because we need the menu - humble, Jelavic, who in 16 games for Everton scoring 11 goals.Bursting with the confidence of the preparations in the city, at first glance it is clear that the best dishes relive moments of his career.- Yes, my season so far has been excellent, but should also continue and the Euro that I could say that this really was a dream season - said Jelavic.The team has so far scored two goals, both in friendlies, but is convinced that the Euro will shine. He, and our entire team.- I'm not arrogant to say that I think that Croatia can achieve a good result. My favorites are the Netherlands and Germany, but we all confuse the plans - said Nikica and adds confidently:- Where are we seeing? In the finals! One hundred percent, you'll see ...Optimism without coverage? Possible, but Jelavic not fit in a different approach.- If you go to Poland travel only, and to playing three games, then you better not go. We need to think positive all the time because the only way we can make the result - is convinced dishes.Much thought and Bilic, whose term of office for the 27-year-old from Gabela debuted for the national team in October 2009. year. Since its debut against Oman in Rijeka to date has enrolled 18 appearances for Croatia. And this season he played even 44 games.Most of all our players.- A little tired, which is normal, but we'll have to refresh all the time and I am confident that we will be ready. So Euro is still fifteen days and I'm sure the players will have fewer minutes in the game and put up your feet and be in shape for such a great level of competition - said the biggest cubic optimistic.If there are issues as to the Everton cause for optimism will have the entire nation.

Jelavic reassured fans: I will stay at Everton and next season

2012-05-23T06:10:00.002-07:00

I signed a four-year contract with Everton and do not intend to go anywhere, said theEverton striker and Croatian national football team Nikica Jelavic.

Croatian footballer Nikica Jelavic solve the headache all Everton fans when he said,before the summer transfer deadline, it will shake the network next season in the jersey of their team.
Jelavic transfer to Everton from Glasgow Rangers in the January transfer window was one of the best moves of the season. Our attacker in 16 games scored 11 goals, whichwas intrigued by the other clubs, financially powerful than Everton. However, Jelavic andnext season remains at Goodison Park.
- Everything was great. My first season at Everton could not start better. I have to thankmy teammates, because it helped me a lot of adjustments. I felt as if I know for years. I want to become even better and score more goals next season - he said, adding Jelavic.
- I signed a four-year contract with Everton and do not intend to go anywhere.
Jelavic was subsequently admitted that he was not sure of yourself before moving to England from the Scottish league.
- When I signed I was sure that I have a problem. I did not know what to expect. However,with the help of teammate everything went just fine - said Jelavic.

Nikica Jelavic all Croatia Goals

2012-05-23T05:33:00.003-07:00

Here is Nikica Jelavic's 2 Goals for Croatia in 10 Appearances for the national team, from 2009 when he scored against Qatar, to the Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland.
Episode shows what a skilled finisher he is with one header kick goal and one superb reaction goal.

Nikica Jelavic all Everton goals

2012-05-22T15:07:00.000-07:00

Nikica Jelavić all Everton goals

Dalglish has spent 120 million on the failures and Everton him for spare change in front of the nose kidnapped Jelavic.

Liverpool fail bringing Nikica Jelavic in the January transfer window was an early signthat the American owners at Anfield club from losing faith in Kenny Dalglish, suggests a British tabloid the Daily Star.

Legendary Scottish former player and manager Kenny Dalglish Liverpool on Wednesday, was fired after one season and led the Reds. The Premiership club ended the disappointing eighth place, which ultimately cost jobs Dalglish.

As is Jelavic has scored for the Rangers, was the target of Dalglish. But in January it did not lead Liverpool, but his city rivals Everton, "which is only 5 million pounds kidnapped Jelavic Liverpool in front of the nose," as the Daily Star.

"Dalglish has spent more than 100 million pounds of boost, with varying success. He felt now that his owners were no longer willing to give money for new signings. On the otherhand, Jelavic only cost five million pounds. He proved as much as was a good andprofitable purchases, "said an unnamed source from Everton for a British tabloid.

Jelavic: English football is the best, I am happy to accommodate

2012-05-22T09:44:00.001-07:00

Nikica Jelavic can not wait for the beginning of next season, and Everton fans, the Croatian striker who "bought" fantastic performances in the first six months in thePremiership.

Jelavic proved to be a big hit after the arrival of the Rangers scored 11 goals for theLiverpudlian club. That was more than four months, who knows what could manage to achieve, because in such a short time managed to influence the outcome of the completeChampionship scoring two goals at Old Trafford. The 4-4 draw greatly helpedManchester City to the title.

Jelavic admitted he surprised himself with his form.

"Everything so far was perfect for me. I'm surprised how well I went, I was expectingmaybe 5-6 goals and I thought it would be enough. Eleven goals is a great success and I am overjoyed," said Jelavic, transmitted Liverpool Daily Post.

"Premiership was as I expected, difficult and tedious, and in every game needs to fight a hundred percent. English football is the best in the world and I am happy that I can adaptquickly," Nikica added.

Jelavic said: Well, congratulations to Spain and Germany ... But Croatia is a favorite of Euro 2012

2012-05-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

Never one to - Nikica. Everton striker, Nikica Jelavic to assemble the team came up with a broad smile and large, for the English super-fit. From our point of view is very clear halobest player of the month in the Premier League, it's not something that a Croatian football player before him has failed. Looking at his party at Everton, everything becomes clear:Jelavic is great and Croatian secret weapon on the Euro.

How does it feel to be in the Premiership Player of the Month?

- It means a lot, I'm happy for that trophy, lets us know that the work comes to billing.However, I would not have been so effective that I have the correct quality andteammates. They accepted me fantastic, in every situation before the opponent goal wetry to add useful ball.

Which is, obviously, extremely. After excellent results in the English league have soaredamong the 'stars'?

- I am the same as before, nothing has changed I'm not such a person to levitate above the ground. However, all these events the success and achievements of man alonecreate something quite special, as you say, or 'stars'. Only, however, surrounded by the media or fans, I hope that people around me are still experiencing the same manner as before of this meteoric rise.

Which strikers will mark the European Championship?

- My favorite is Dutchman Van Persie. Will play in teams to quality, perfectly handles thefront of the opposing goal. It has the speed and precision strike.

Favorite Euro?

- With us it has been Germany and the Netherlands!

Are not you a little optimistic?

- It is clear that we do not play only the first three group matches. I believe that none of usdo not think so. We have a quality team. The group is difficult because Ireland, Spain andItaly are the names of respect, but the fact is that football in this summit coming only the best. I have the right to think about the finals and the first place, there really do not seeanything arrogant.

United Jelavic new 'victim', Everton shocked Old Trafford video

2012-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Everton twice shocked Old Trafford, the first led by Jelavic, then recovered two goals behind. In 35th Premiership United played a 4-4, and took only a point.
On the eve of 36th experiment School of English Championship away from the town rivals City, Alex Ferguson's team spilled the points against Everton. Although the two-point lead and 'devils' were eventually left without a full loot. Everton away at United snatched a point. It ended 4-4.Jelavic came up six goals in a season (nine appearances).He silenced the Old Trafford after a half hour game. Hit is Jelavic head angle thrown further de Geau. The difficult position of Croatian striker managed to direct the ball towards the goal and the United checkmated Spaniard who could not stop his shot.Jelavic already threatened in the fifth minute of the match and showed that it was not impressed with the visit of United. The first is his attempt to defend the game De Gea, but in another goalkeeper 'devils' could not do anything.Everton the lead did not last long. In 42nd minute, the results of the align Rooney. Beat the United striker head at close range and pushed the ball at the foot beams for quieter going on holiday 'red devils'Pre de Geaom threatened once more before halftime Jelavic again.It did not take long to reach the United continuation of leadership. Sagittarius in the 57thWelbeck was a minute and precise shot from a distance. Welbeck has just begun a series of United. Only three minutes later, the list of shooters 'devils' joined by Nani, who has generously inside the penalty area found just the author second goal. Nani had just calmly pushed the ball into the lower left corner.Although United began briskly carried below raspoloženim Welbeck, Everton has not completely left the initiative to host. In 67th ppm reduced Fellaini. But as Everton broke the celebration after the third goal for United, they are very fast 'devils' show who's boss at Old Trafford.One attempt to Rooney in the 69th minute, ending in safe hands Everton goalkeeper, but for the next action was unstoppable Manchester tithes that the situation was again returned to the two-goal advantage. United is in the 70th minute again grabbed a double advantage, 4-2.Yet even so the advantage was not enough not to fear devils to the finals. Nikica Jelavic for the second time shook De Geae network of 83 per minute, while Pienaar was completely silenced Manchester in the 85 when he scored the fourth goal for Everton and five minutes before the end of the match tied score at Old Trafford.The long five-minute compensation judge gave hope to the life of 'devils' that though, the clash with the City, to take all three points and increase their advantage, but even that was not enough time for the final victory. The last attack was shot Rio Ferdinand istegnuvši to its length over the bar erupted Howard. The whistle stopped further attacks that United will have to settle for just one point from this encounter.The advantage of the City now has six points, but the 'people' have yet to play their match against Wolverhampton.The next round will be just two teams from Manchester United will play against each other in direct competition.Ferguson: I can not believe what we spilledIt was such a failure, an absolute gift. We just need to bring the end of the match. It is a travesty, a part of the meeting we played fantastic football, we scored some fantastic goals. But get four goals at Old Trafford in a match of such importance, I can not believe it, commented visibly shocked by Ferguson:- We handed the initiative of the City and this result makes the match at Etihad really important, deciding now. We show you all there for what we are able to achieve that result. We need a result on Etihad and there is no reason as to why it could not be reached. There are all sorts of expectations of the City that it is their decisive encounter, but it is our decisive encounter.

Jelavic fastest to 10 goals in 100 years of Everton

2012-05-16T08:07:00.001-07:00

In the past 100 years no Everton player has scored a faster top ten goals from Jelavic.For the first 10 goals for the club from Liverpool, he needed only 910 minutes.

Another fact that speaks of a fantastic start Nikica Jelavic Croatian football club announced on its website. In the past 100 years no Everton player has scored a faster top ten goals from Jelavic.

Croatian striker who arrived in January from Glasgow Rangers, he scored eight goals in ten appearances in the Premiership and two more goals in three FA Cup duel. He is a total of ten goals should be 910 minutes of play.

Faster than it was just Tom Browell, Fred Geary, Jack Southworth, but all it succeededbefore 100 years or more. A Jelavic was the quicker of the club's legends like Graeme Sharp, Bob Latchforda, Duncan Ferguson, Dixie Dean ... Although it will take time to achieve their overall numbers, Jelavic is certainly impressive start.

- We've seen great players in the Premiership who have left a trace, an internationally known from Jelavic. But Nikica is honest, works hard, has a toy, intelligence and good in many things - explained the former Everton winger, footballer Trevor Steven.

Interview with Nikica Jelavic

2012-05-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

"Never before in my life I had hoped or planned appearance at a big tournament,especially at a time when I played in Hajduk. But things began to turn"
In a special edition on the eve of the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine is a prominent soccer magazine FourFourTwo Croatian team presented through interviews with Nikica Jelavic.
* How would you describe the mood in the camp of the team before the Euro?
- Honestly, against Sweden in late February we played badly. Too sm allow them to play us and threaten us. The approach was obviously not good. Anyway, I think it is good that it happened now. After that we will be a lot smarter. The atmosphere, not counting the blunder, otherwise excellent. This time we just demonstrated. We gathered for a moment, barely three days, had a bunch of obligations in family, did a decent workout ... I would not want this to be perceived as an alibi. Of course it would be in our confidence that we get better, but not bad as there is a warning to us right now. It will help us to better prepare and focus.* What do you expect from a group? What are the goals?- Our group is relatively strong, but our goal is clear: take it. After that, anything is possible. I think we're a good team and I think that others are well aware of that fact.Nobody with us will not be easy. Seen this same logic, we will not be easy against Ireland. Though many think that we can easily deal with Trapattonijevim composition, I think that would be us against them could be even more difficult.* What are the chances you give the English team?- Generally, I would say that they do not believe. This is a team full of quality individual who occasionally known to play very well. But the Englishmen at major events always fail.I watch them for years and always the same thing: to announce the big things and each time subsequent to disappointment. I would not say that Englishmen are among the favorites.* Who would have known less of your teammates could be the discovery of Euros?- I would say that the first could be Ivan Perisic. This is a guy who has a lot of quality. Can play left and right in midfield, as well as behind the strikers. It has two legs and a very good head shot. If you will be given the right opportunity, he could be the discovery of Croatian Euro.* What are your individual ambitions when it comes to the advent of the Euro?- If you ask me in terms of personal ambition to play better in order to achieve a higher price or better resold, did not think about it. It was not until I came to Everton, a club in which I intend to stay. If you ask me in terms of the fact that the Euro will be my first major tournament of his career, then it is quite certain that I will be motivated by the most you can.* Are you four years ago planned appearance at the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine?- Never before in my life I had hoped or planned appearance at a major event, especially at a time when I played in Hajduk. Four years ago I was in Belgium, and even then I had no basis for it. Only when I started playing well and scoring in Rapid slowly things began to turn. Indeed I never previously thought. I'm always game Croatian national team, as well as in Austria and Switzerland, looked cheering, cheering extreme.* If the attacker some past events, for example, Klasnic, missed zicer, would you react in terms of 's that I am now in it's place ... "?- (Laughter.) I do not. Only supporters. There are always moments of what you describe, where a fan said anything, but those ideas we have not thought of.* Did fail to earn the World Cup in South Africa, an additional motivating factor?- We were all very unhappy because of lack of qualifying for the World Cup. The atmosphere was desperate. Now we turn to velikon competition and we want to prove that we, in football terms, a great nation.* Do you expect the menu to give you a team player status?- Of course you expect. I expected a standard place when I played the Rangers. Now that I have gone a step beyond, when I played in the strongest league in the world, certainly the hope that more and more. Somehow I feel that even the menu has confidence in me, that at me seriously into account. But I must also emphasize that the competitors in the attack have really great players and bench that I would not have fallen hard. After all, we are a team, we support one another.* Do you like to play more attacking alone or with another pure striker?- Definitely prefer to play in pairs with another attacker. It is much easier to combine. If a lone striker, especially when the hips are not any classic wing, then it is very difficult to play.* Who are the best team you agree?- I find it hard to answer this question. These are all good, great players.* Somehow it still seems that the best co-operate with bruises?- As this is a problem? So who is with him not to lie? Luke is one of the best players in the world. Play with it is simply intolerable.

Why watch the Euro? Because Nikica Jelavic

2012-05-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

One month left until the opening of the European Championships in Ukraine and Poland.Portal Bleacher Report cited 50 reasons why we should not miss the Euro '12.

Niko Kranjcar and Luka Modric were the "engines" of Croatian Euro 2008. year and will be the key to success in Ukraine and Poland, writes Bleacher Report citing 50 reasonswhy we should not miss the Euro 2012. year.
One month left until the opening of the European Football Championship. Among the 50 reasons why we should not miss the most important sporting event of the year included the Bleacher Report and Ivan Perisic and sensation from the island, Nikica Jelavic that"sea cucumber" as crazy about Everton.
Among the 50 reasons Bleacher Report cites Andrei Arshavin, Ajaxovog young players,Dane Christian Eriksen, cheerleaders Dutch national team, the match between the Netherlands and Germany, Spain, which defends the title ...

Moyes plan for success: The goal is to build a team around Jelavic

2012-05-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

We are looking for players who go along with Jelavic, which we could connect with him.The last time we lacked in our puzzle of creativity, says Moyes Everton coach.

Everton manager David Moyes has revealed a new plan for a successful season, "Toffees" - to build a team around Nikica Jelavic.
Scott is an expert keen games Croatian footballer who after joining from Rangers in January, scored ten points, eight in the Premiership and two in the FA Cup. Determinedtherefore to bring players who could get along well with Jelavic, a priority of his contractto tie Steven Pienaar, who, also in January, came on loan from Tottenham. South Africanhas previously been played at Everton, and in the new mandate did well as evidenced bythree goals and seven assists in the Premiership.
- We are looking for players who go along with Jelavic, which we could connect with him.The last time we are in our puzzle lacked creativity. We lost Pienaar, we have lost MikelArteta, and we had no attacker able to score lots of goals. Suddenly we get such anattacker, but we still lack a little creativity. Pienaar us with his return brought some of itand signing it is undoubtedly one of the tasks that have to do - spread the word MoyesLiverpool Echo.
Manager "toffees" has admitted he is still surprised by just 5.5 million pounds managed to get such a quality striker like Jelavic.
- Under normal circumstances, an attacker who can score 20 goals per season in the Premiership you have to allocate 15-20 million pounds - said Moyes.

Jelavic: For me, everything went perfectly until now, I am thrilled

2012-05-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

I expected that I could score a half-season in five or six goals. And I was very pleased with it. However, there was a great thing, he told the club's TV.

Am I surprised by the events of the season? Somewhat, said in an interview withtelevision station football club Everton Nikica Jelavic.
- Everything went so far for me perfectly. I expected that I could score a half-season in five or six goals. And I was very pleased with it. However, there was a great thing and I mustadmit that I am thrilled with the 11 goals that I have gathered from 16 appearances - saidJelavic.
Club is a reporter pointed out that the 26-year old center forward really just continued the practice of the Glasgow Rangers, who scored a total of 36 goals from 54 appearances.He also added that 41 of the last 46 goals scored Jelavic shock at first.
- Premierliga mainly showed the way I expected. Difficult and demanding, in every gameyou have to work a hundred percent. English Football Premiership, the best football competition in the world. I am therefore very happy that I can fit so quickly.
Scoring two goals in a 4-0 victory over Fulham last month Jelavic also became the fastest player who came up to ten goals in Everton shirt in the last 100 years.
- To score 11 goals is a wonderful thing, but in fact I would not have succeeded had I notbeen good and selfless teammate. I would not have had the chance. We have a verygood team. And because I'm happy.
- Whenever you come into a new club, the new league and culture, with a new coachingstaff and teammates, most difficult. But the Everton were all accepted me as if I know for years.
- He settled himself in a truly express with the help of teammates. If not for them, it would be far more difficult. It helped, also I have to admit, as I always have confidence in such situations.

Everton FC's Nikica Jelavic win the Barclays Player of the Month Award for April

2012-05-05T07:34:00.002-07:00

Everton’s Nikica Jelavic has won the Barclays Player of the Month Award for April after scoring six goals in the three Barclays Premier League games he played in during the month.

Jelavic has quickly established himself as a favourite of the Goodison faithful since joining the club from Scottish side Rangers in the January transfer window, and began the month by scoring both of his side’s goals in a 2-2 draw away to Norwich City.

Having sat out the 4-0 home win against Sunderland, the Croatian international returned to the Everton starting line-up for the game against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where he struck twice to earn the Toffees a thrilling 4-4 draw against the current Barclays Premier League champions.

Jelavic ended the month by helping himself to yet another brace of goals in the emphatic 4-0 win at home to Fulham, taking his tally to eight Barclays Premier League goals for the season.

Upon receiving the award, Jelavic said: “I am really pleased to have won the Barclays Player of the Month award. Everyone at Everton has been very good to me since I arrived at the club and I am glad that I have been able to reward the fans for their fantastic support. Awards are always nice and this one shows how well the team is doing just now. We are playing some great football and we are creating chances, which for a centre-forward is obviously very important. We are finishing the season really well and we hope to end with two more wins from our last two games.”

The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans. This is the first time that Nikica Jelavic has won the Barclays Player of the Month award, and is the first Croatian to receive the accolade.

Nikica Jelavic all Rangers goals video

2012-04-30T12:38:00.000-07:00

Here is Nikica Jelavic's 36 Goals for Rangers in 55 Appearances for the Gers, from 2010 when he left Rapid Vienna, to then sign for Everton in 2012. Episode #14 shows what a skilled finisher he is with one bicycle kick goal and one scorpion kick goal. His goals helped Ranger regain the SPL title for the 3rd year running and he also was instrumental in the CIS Cup Final triumph, where he scored an amazing extra-winner against rivals Celtic to claim the first silverware of that season. I reckon he will do well at Everton joining them on transfer deadline day to play in the Premier League , Enjoy!

Nikica Jelavić info

2012-04-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

Nikica Jelavić (born 27 August 1985) is a Croatian footballer, who plays for English club Everton in the Premier League and the Croatian national team as a centre forward.

He started his career with Prva HNL side Hajduk Split in 2002, before moving to Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem in 2007. A year later he moved to Austrian Bundesliga team Rapid Wien. In 2010 he was signed by Scottish club Rangers, with whom he won the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish League Cup before joining Everton in 2012.

Club Career

Jelavić was born in Čapljina, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia and started his youth career at his local side GOŠK Gabela, which plays in the Bosnian and Herzegovinian league system. His career took a more serious turn when he moved to the nearby cross-border club in Croatia, NK Neretva from the town of Metković, managed by Branko Gutić. At the encouragement of Ante Prco, Ivan Gudelj, Dražen Mužinić and Vilson Džoni he was brought to Hajduk Split's junior side at the age of 15.

He played his first match for Hajduk's senior side in the Prva HNL at the age of 17. Five years later in 2007 he signed for S.V. Zulte Waregem.

Rapid Vienna

For the season 2008–09 Jelavić played for the Austrian champions Rapid Vienna. In the Austrian Bundesliga he played 24 games (as first squad in 9 and as substitute in 15) and scored 7 goals without any yellow or red cards. In 2009–10, in the Austrian Bundesliga he played in 33 games (as first squad in 31 and as substitute in two) and scored 17 goals with 5 yellow cards and 1 red card. In the Europa League, he played six games and scored four goals with one assist.

In the summer of 2010 Jelavić was linked with a transfer to Rangers. A fee was originally agreed between the two clubs on 26 July, but the transfer was delayed by a dispute between the player and Rapid Vienna over a payment Jelavić claimed the club owed him. On 19 August, Rapid announced that Jelavić would be signing for Rangers, after the player announced he would not play in Rapid's Europa League qualifying match against Aston Villa.

Rangers

On 20 August 2010 Jelavić completed a £4 million move to Rangers on a four-year-deal. He made his debut in a home match against St. Johnstone on 28 August 2010. Due to his former club Rapid Vienna eliminating Aston Villa from the Europa League, Jelavić was ineligible to participate in Rangers' Champions League campaign, after becoming cup tied after appearing for the Austrian side in the earlier rounds.

On 11 September, Jelavić scored his first Rangers goal against, Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park after he headed in a Kyle Lafferty cross. On 21 September, Jelavić played against Dunfermline Athletic in the League Cup, scoring two goals in the game including an overhead kick in a 7–2 win for Rangers. In Rangers next away match to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium, Jelavic scored what turned out to be the winning goal in a 3–2 Rangers win. Rangers were 2–0 down before coming back to win the match with Jelavić scoring the 3rd Rangers goal. The next week Jelavić was injured in a match against Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium, suffering ankle ligament damage due to a tackle by Hearts midfielder Ian Black. Jelavić claimed that Black had intended to injure him, a charge denied by his opponent, who apologized for the challenge. He scored 2 goals in a match against Dundee United in October 2011.

After making his comeback off of the bench, Jelavić started his first match since his injury on 26 January 2011, scoring away from home against Hibernian in the first half. Jelavić's first hat trick for Rangers came in a 6–0 win over Motherwell on 12 February 2011 at Ibrox Stadium. In Rangers' 4–0 victory against St. Johnstone on 27 February 2011, Jelavić scored two goals and assisted a third with a backheel pass. On 20 March 2011, Jelavić scored the winning goal in extra time in Rangers' 2–1 win over Celtic in the 2011 Scottish League Cup Final. He then scored in consecutive away 1–0 victories over Hamilton Academical and Aberdeen. Jelavić rounded off the season by scoring five goals in the last six matches of the season including a goal and two assists in Rangers' 5–1 title winning victory against Kilmarnock on the last matchday of the season. Jelavić received the SFA goal of the season award for his goal against Aberdeen. Jelavic ended the 2010–11 season with the best goals to game ratio in Scotland after scoring 19 goals in just 27 starts, better than any other striker in Scotland.

On 22 July 2011, a day before Rangers opening match of the season against Heart of Midlothian, it was announced that Jelavić would wear the number nine shirt for the 2011–12 season he had previously worn the number 18. On 30 August 2011, it was reported that Rangers had rejected a £6.5m bid from Championship club Leicester City for Jelavić. Jelavić scored his first European goal for Rangers on 3 August 2011 in a 1-1 draw against Malmö in a UEFA Champions League qualifying game. On 5 November 2011 Jelavić scored his first brace of the season helping Rangers to a 3-1 victory over Dundee United. Jelavić scored another two goals in a 2-0 win over Hibernian on 10 December 2011. His third brace of the season came on 14 January 2012 in a 2-1 win over St Johnstone.

Everton

On 31 January 2012, Jelavić signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Everton for an originally undisclosed fee. It was later found to be 5 million pounds plus VAT, with only half paid up front and the remainder spread over three years. He made his debut a few days later as a second half substitute for Denis Stracqualursi in a 1–1 draw against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. On 10 March 2012, Jelavić scored his first goal for Everton in his first start for the club, scoring the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park. His second goal for Everton came against Swansea City securing a 2-0 victory. His first FA Cup goal was the opener in a 2–0 win against Sunderland in a quarter-final replay at the Stadium of Light. He claimed the second goal in the game after his shot at goal was bumbled over the line by David Vaughan. Jelavić scored his first brace for Everton against Norwich City in a 2-2 draw at Carrow Road in the Premier League. On 14 April, Jelavić scored the opener in the FA Cup Semi-Final against local rivals Liverpool at Wembley Stadium which Everton went on to lose 2-1. Jelavić scored twice in a 4–4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, In that game Everton where 3-1 down, and 4-2 down, but secured a draw. After that game Jelavić became the first Everton player to score in five sucessive away games since Duncan McKenzie in 1977–78. He then scored twice against Fulham a week later.

International career

In 2007 Jelavić was called up for the Euro 2008 qualifiers, although he did not feature in any of the qualifying matches for the competition. Jelavić eventually made his full international debut in a friendly match against Oman on 8 October 2009 in Rijeka, coming on as a substitute for Ivan Klasnić in the 64th minute in which he also scored his first international goal to secure his team a 3–2 win in the final moments of the match. On 14 October 2009, he made his first competitive international appearance for Croatia, in the team's final 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan in Astana, again coming on as a substitute for Klasnić, in the 77th minute.

In 2010, he made five international appearances, scoring the equaliser in a 1–1 friendly match against Slovakia in Bratislava.