Original sentence: However,  Van der Meyde managed only 15 league appearances.In the summer of 2006, van der Meyde proved once again to be the centre of much speculation regarding his future having failed to properly settle at Everton, making only 11 appearances in his first season thanks to a combination of injuries and rumours of alcoholism
Edited sentence: After all the personal problems and rumours linking him away from the club, van der Meyde put in a very impressive display on the right wing against West Ham.However a disappointing season saw Van der Meyde managing only 15 league appearances.In the summer of 2006, van der Meyde proved once again to be the centre of much speculation regarding his future having failed to properly settle at Everton, making a paltry 11 appearances in his first season thanks to a combination of injuries and rumours of alcoholism.Showing his natural pace, tecnique and crossing ability.Since the West Ham game Andy Van Der Meyde seems to have impressed manger David Moyes he has made more starts