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M.B.E's Stadium Article This response may well be based on "ignorance rather than intelligence" but it is how I feel about the Stadium issues that M.B.E. latest article has raised. It’s not the moving to Kirkby or wherever, it’s the fact that our neighbours can bulldoze their way to a new stadium 100 meters away taking with it 100 or 200 years of history, listed buildings and half of a public park to cater for people who predominantly don’t come from Merseyside. Am I making this up or did we have plans which would have encroached into the park by 20 meters, not half of it , only to be told that under no circumstances can we do anything to a protected public park. Did we buy a school with the idea of moving another school into it in order for us to maybe have potential to redevelop a stand only to be told that we can’t do it as it is not fair or some other bullshit reason. It feels like we have been knocked back at every given opportunity whilst our neighbours have managed to overcome every obstacle to get what they want. M.B.E.'s article again raises some very valid arguments though I feel that at times a tad condescending. To quote his last article "Where the first alternative is concerned it gets tiresome to repeat this: the present site boundaries mean it is virtually impossible to provide an acceptable symmetrical design solution". Could the same "tiresome" reason not be applied to Anfield and its move into Stanley park, of course it could! The difference is that they have gone to every length to push this through and have had people in positions of influence to make sure that it has happened by any means. Whereas it feels like we are repeatedly kicked in the bollocks by the powers that be. That may sound like paranoia but that is how I feel! Obviously if we had the cash to oil the wheels of industry then we would be sitting in the kings dock laughing our socks off but we don’t. Maybe the only way of staying at the current site is to look at "the history" of other clubs and how they managed to acquire land to re-develop on their existing footprints by fair means or foul!. I have nothing against Kirkby, some of my family live there. That is not the issue. To me it feels like we are being "bullied" into moving out of Liverpool. The club has to do something, it cannot stand still for much longer. Parkender. (06/12/06) Hillsborough Revisited As
a loyal and proud blue from St Domingo Road, Everton, could I raise a
slightly contentious issue? Recently one Kelvin McKenzie raised the issue
of Hillsborough again, I'm sure you are all aware of what was said and
reported in the media, and again called into question the actions and
behaviour of LFC supporters on that tragic day. I have many abiding memories
from that day, watching the events unfurl on the press screens at Villa
Park while our game against Norwich was being played out, the murmurs
of rioting fans coming through on some old guys radio a few seats ahead
of us, to returning to our car and listening in. I still have photographs
of what should have been happy Evertonians, reveling in reaching wembley
again, filing past, sullen, shocked and upset. Stadium Mickey Blue Eyes. Extremely erudite and spot on. A pleasure to read. John de Frece. (06/12/06) Everton 2 West Ham 0 During our last few matches I am afraid to say that I have found watching Everton to be a boring chore that I was doomed to the day I began following the club, a sentiment which seemed to continue throughout the 40 odd West Ham corners in the first half. But leon's strike renewed my faith. Brilliant 2nd half, bit like the way fulham went against us recently. MOM Van der Meyde, although Howard is shaping up to be player of the season for my money. Jumpin' Jack Flash. (06/12/06) Rooney Don't you think it's time to forgive Rooney for deserting the BLUES for the SCUM. I am saving up to take him and his sidekick ronaldo to a slap up meal in a Sushi bar where that Russian fella went. Maxwell Callister. (06/12/06) Moyes Waffle Anybody noticed how much better David Moyes is getting at talking "Waffle" to the media, it's a pity the team isn't getting any better. He's starting to remind me of Brian Little before Tranmere got rid ( now he could really talk Gobbledegook). What happened to all our hopes when he came from Preston 4.5 years ago. They say a manager either gets time or money, never both. Well Moyes has had both and we're still no further forward. One of his most recent quotes "You won't hear me talking about a top six finish and putting pressure on the players". What a sad thing for an Everton Manager to say! It's time he went back to Scotland ( with his boy McFadden and a few of the other duds that he's signed ) as he's out of his depth. Dave Jones of Cardiff has done well everywhere he's been. It's time for a change before before Moyes bores us all into submission. Bryan Gribben. (06/12/06) Advent Calendar Top drawer, nice one. Dr. Richard A. Hughes. (06/12/06) Sell Beattie I'm
sorry to say it because i was a fan of his, but Beattie ain't making it
for us, he's slow, lacks the £6m edge and defiantly not good enough
for us or England. It's like Marcus Bent started to play shite for us
we knew he didn't want to be here, but what makes it hard to take is,
that beattie hasn't been with us that long and we paid heavy for him.
Plus we all expected quality for a forward that produced for Southampton.
I think that's what's hard to take, the fact that he was quality wen he
came but now he's totally lost it. Fair do's he didn't have an awful game
against manure but he ain't doing nothing that's making us all believe
that he's fit to wear the blue shirt. I'm sorry but sell him in January
for £3m. We are not going to get anything near £6m? Manure 3-0 Moyes was his incompetent self as always. What is the point of having Victor on the bench, if you cant even give him a run out when you’re 2-0 down and doing nothing. To add insult to injury he then tells us that the pairing of Beattie and McFadden worked well – hello they were both crap. Forget wasting more of our money in January Dave (Neville/Davies/Beattie/Van Der Meyde) just pack your bags and go back to the Championship were you belong. Two wins in eleven and going nowhere yet again! Brian Sheerin. (01/12/06) I
know I keep on about this but it really is getting beyond the pale. We
have two, yes two, promising young strikers in Vaughan and Anichebe and
yet they cannot get a game. Instead David Moyes continues to play that
prat James "I`m a striker" McFadden. Not only that but he has
recently announced that he is sure that McFadden has matured and will
hopefully start scoring some goals. Well Mr. Moyes I have some news for
you. McFadden could not score in a brothel ! Poor Squad I could see things were going downhill again six games ago, if we happen to score first, god forbid!! you know we'll try and defend unsuccessfull and draw. If we go behind there's no chance we'll equalise, so we lose again!! Where is this man taking us with his squad made up of very average to poor players. Take out the obvious class ones, the few and we are a sorry sight. Beattie and Mcduff have to go. The weak midfield needs a ball winner and leader, and he say's he's happy with what he's got. Well I'm not!! Tony Graham. (01/12/06) David
Moyes to quote "I like what I've got at the moment"! talking
of the January transfer window and his squad. I thought young managers
where supposed to be ambitious? I thought he was building a squad for
the future.... to compete at the top of the league, Europe, and in cup
games to aim for cup finals and dare I say trophies! That is what Football
players and Managers are in the game for!...........and this what the
fans are paying for, and waiting for it to happen! Charlton Goal Point
1: What the fuck was Valente doing? Nil Satis I think Moyes should take the bull by the horns and let Davies go on a swap to west brom for Jason Koumas (a player I think we should have acquired some time ago) it would give Davies a fresh chance to buck his fucking ideas up and us a chance to access Koumas before January. I think now would be a good time to retire Davie Weir, he was a bargain buy when we first got him but is now several seasons past his best, also his presence seems to impede the progress of our other centre backs (lescott and yobo) and his presence also stifles the role that Phil Neville has as Captain. we are playing Utd tonight and I feel we should put more youngsters in the squad for this one as Utd are on fire at present. It is time to let vic and Vaughany loose on the prem and I couldn't think of a better bunch of fans than the mancs to start. Everton forever. Chris Simpson. (29/11/06) Is
it only me who hasn't forgot that when Rooney signed another contract
with the Mancs it was built into the deal that we get another 1.5million.
This money alongside the 2.5m we got from Wigan for Forest Gump should
mean we have a minimum of 4m to spend in the January transfer window. Charlton v Everton Game I was watching the Charlton game on tele and I am very annoyed. Firstly, Nuno should know better not to keep the ball for that long and should just hoof the ball away. Joleon Lescott plays as 'if in doubt kick it out' and Nuno should follow that example. Secondly, Joey Yobo should have waited until play stops to put his boot back on. The ball was just inches away from him and he should have still been watching the game and tried to block the effort . George Farr. (29/11/06) Gary Speed I met Gary Speed a few years ago at Newcastle airport. I went up and asked him what had happened to make him leave Everton. He told me that 2 days before the away game(was it West Ham?) he was called up by the hamper man and told not to turn up for the coach as he wasn't being picked. Next thing it is in the paper that he refused to play. This was all designed as a move to get rid of him and get some money in. He seemed genuine and to be telling the truth. He is upset about the treatment he gets but doesn't say anything as he had to sign a clause that he wouldn't speak to the press about why he never turned up. Once a blue always a blue is what they say so in my opinion we should treat him as one and stick it to Johnson the red. Steve Brown. (29/11/06) Concentrate Joe! At Charlton, Nuno Valente was at fault for their goal for loosing possession in such a crucial area, but equally Joey Yobo has to also look at himself. He found himself in no mans land against Aston Villa. This week it was more important to put his boot back on rather than stand up an stick a leg out. Sometimes I think Joey Yobo needs to wake up and not be so casual as it is starting to cost us badly the lapses in concentration he suffers. Michael Hughes. (29/11/06) Joey Yobo Valente's defending was shocking but Yobo was unforgivable. What is he thinking stopping to put his boot on whilst the games goes on around him. He could have blocked that effort. He is good for conceding 4 or 5 (vital) goals a season through a lack of concentration.............he constantly lets himself down...he is a quality player but his defending comes with a price. We need another centre forward and another midfield player to secure European qualification............another fucked up weekend...........bizzyblue Leeds (27/11/06) Top Eight At Best Listen. Who do we think we are? Look at the size of the squad - and we ain't into Jan/ Feb yet with associated suspensions/injuries!!! We're not a top four side - we should be content with points total we have to date. Until Moyes has enough money to strengthen in depth or with quality it's top eight at best. Dave. (27/11/06) Two PISS POOR teams and a waste of a Saturday. Badly need new signings in January. Budgie E.PORT. (27/11/06) Van der Meyde What is the latest on Van der Meyde? It appears that he is available for selection but I haven’t heard a thing since his dog was stolen. Please help a lifelong Bluenose out and fill me in. I’m curious as to what 5.5 million gets us these days apart from the drama and flying elbows. Cheers, Jeff Roberts. British Columbia, Canada. (27/11/06) I
don't care how Gary Speed is greeted by Evertonians. What I do care about
is my club. However, I can't forgive him for not turning up on the team
bus for a match when he was our captain. Admittedly, signing for Dogleash
only added fuel to the fire burning within my mind at the time. (What's
going on at our club? What is really happening at board room level? Why
can't Howard reproduce the team spirit of the 80's again? How could he
sign for HIM when he's supposed to be a boyhood Blue? He's the fans' nominated
recipient of the player of the season, must be a media story trying to
unsettle us, he'll be there. etc. etc.) All sorts of thoughts and unanswered
questions must have ran through everybody's head. But, HE WAS OUR CAPTAIN.
He was the manager's choice to lead the team. An ambassador for us if
you want to think of it another way, and he let us down.
Will Gary Speed ever receive an ovation from the fans even if we all agree
and sign a legal statement never to boo again? Think about it. Extra Xmas prezzies for Evertonians It appears that unless something drastic happens children who don't support Liverpool F C will be getting a bumper Xmas stocking full of toys this year, since Santa will only have to arrange for an away win to grant the wishes of all the Kopite kids !!! Rudolf the Bluenose. (27/11/06) Nice bit of news on Matteo Ferrari. Watched him alongside Joey at Pompey last season in the centre of defence and they were awesome. Thought we had finally found that centre back pairing for the 21st Century. CB was the guy’s best position. My disappointment at his departure has been well offset by the arrival of Joleon ‘Too Smooth’ Lescott. What a player he is. Nick Smith. (27/11/06) Gary Speed Evertonian - Short Memory I think Mikel Valentine has a short memory. Gary Speed is booed because he is the first Everton captain to refuse to turn out for the club when we played at Crystal Palace. We were bottom of the league at the time. I’ve heard various stories evoking reasons for this sacrilege but nothing stacks up. He was captain of the team he supported as a boy and he refused to play for the team “he loved” and shortly moved to Newcastle when Kenny Dalglish called. Carry on Boo Boys. Tom Coogan. (23/11/06) It
amazes me to read and hear some of the comments made by so called blues
fans, on local & national radio and more so on our BLUE website's
stating that he was a waste of money. I could spend all day defending
him, but i'll let AJ do that himself, on the pitch, last saturday and
the Villa game the snide remarks were being made about Have
just read Mal's post and I can agree
with almost everything he says. Problem is though these things were probably
said be my old guy and his old guy before him. The nature of the game
these days can be wrapped up in one word 'franchise'. I think John McCrirrick
said that when he bought Manure. That's what we have by definition if
not by name at the moment and we're losing those days when the team played
in a way that the supporters craved. It's like following a punk band and
when they get to the difficult 3rd album go all country and western on
you so they can sell more albums. That's why the entertainment value is
slipping away from us, we're trying to appeal to a bigger audience. No Pressure On Andy I think with the pressure building up on Andy Johnson it may make him less likely to score. Look what it has done to liverpool away 1 goal in 6 games. So I think the pressure needs to be lowered. It's not as if he is not scoring on purpose. Just let the lad do his own thing. Darren Q. (23/11/06) Europe Come on blue boys, we can get into Europe, EVERTON!! Sophia. (21/11/06) Terry Curran We met Terry Curran a few years back, we were on our way to Borough for an away game and we stopped on the A1 at some Greasy Spoon for a bite to eat. It was owned by Terry Curran’s Mother in Law and he was in the back. He came out and we had a brief chat. Really nice fella. We won the game and Tony Grant scored. Jon Green. (21/11/06) THIS IS A MESSAGE TO ALL THE DICKHEADS WHO JEER GARY SPEED EVERY-TIME HE COMES TO GOODISON. YOU'RE A GANG OF IGNORANT INFANTILE TOSSERS WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GARY DID FOR THIS CLUB DURING HIS TIME AS A PLAYER. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ASK AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CLUB, OR BETTER STILL ASK HOWARD KENDALL. GARY IS A BLUE AND ALWAYS WILL BE. JUST LIKE JOEY BARTON, WAYNE ROONEY AND ROBBIE FOWLER; BECAUSE THEY PULL ON A SHIRT MINUS THE EVERTON CREST, DOESN'T MEAN THEY HATE EVERTON. SUPPORTING THIS GREAT CLUB GOES DEEPER THAN SIMPLE LOYALTY - IT'S A WAY OF LIFE, SO WHEN GARY NEXT ARRIVES AT GOODISON - SURPRISE YOURSELF AND APPLAUD HIM - AND LET THE BOO-BOYS REVEL IN THEIR STUPIDITY. QUESTION. WHO SCORED BOLTON'S FIRST GOAL IN THEIR 2 - 0 HOME WIN AGAINST THE SHITE EARLIER THIS SEASON? I'LL GIVE YOU A CLUE - IT RHYMES WITH BARRY MEAD! JUSTIFICATION? YOU BET YOUR ARSE! MERRY CHRISTMAS! MIKEL VALENTINE. (21/11/06) I think that he has the opportunity to show us all what a good player he really is. I'm a big fan of James who just needs that bit of confidence and match fitness to show he is worthy of a place in our team. I look back at some of the performances he put in last season, Blackburn at home and Fulham he was class. I think it will be good to see the 4-4-2 formation. Even in games that he didn’t score in last season he was still running endlessly and holding the ball up well up front by himself. Come on biffa you can do it I have full faith. Nicky, Anglesey. (21/11/06) Magnificent Seven Evening Thought the quote from Moyes was great about the arsenal 7-0 thrashing: "We were all still pissed from qualifying for the champions league." Comic was awful!! I was sitting next to Trevor Ross, try and get him/ Andy King, George Wood for a do, top amazing stories. Keep up the good work. Dell. (21/11/06) Disillusionment, Puzzling Play and Tactics It's
easy to criticise, and you will always be told by those who think they
know better, that your talking cr-p.......but everyone is allowed an opinion,
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