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Don't Underestimate AZ Alkmaar

Just a note about AZ Alkmaar Don't underestimate this team. AZ missed out on the Dutch title on the last day of the season when they screwed up in the last 15 minutes of the last match of the season. They also have the biggest and most arrogant dickhead of a coach in Louis van Gaal. van Gaal has already dismissed Everton!! Terry Riley. Exiled in Dutchland. (16/10/07)

Kev The Rat

Just been reading through some of the fans comments on the site and could not agree more with Brown Bitter Blue about Kevin the Rat - he totally pissed me off last week on ch.5 during the return leg in Kharkiv! I would have loved nothing more than to have gone to the game itself but due to work commitments it just weren't possible so had to make do with ch.5's awful match coverage. That Irish tit who presents the studio analysis pissed me off in the first place but was pleased to see Big Joe in the studio alongside him and thought having the Rat commentate would be great given that he's an absolute legend to say the least!

Sadly though he really annoyed me throughout the game with all his negativity and constant slagging off the team! Yeah fair do's we were shite in the first half and looked totally uncomfortable at times but I thought it unnecessary on his part to be so cynical about his old team. It got to the point were me an me arl' man got so pissed off with him that we muted the telly and turned on radio city and listened to Welsh Bazza! Sorry Rats but you went down an estimation in my book mate and despite the fact your a true blue leg-end you lost a bit of respect from me with your over the top comments and I hope like B.B.B that your not in the frame to host the group stages! Anyway fuck him we got through despite so ner ner....come on Blues lets have a bit more success and a bit of silverware at the end ay?!!! Keep up the good work Blue Kipper. Andrew
"Little Boy Blue" Park Ender. (16/10/07)

M.B.E. Interesting For Once

I must admit to finding MBE's occasional articles a bit too intimidating. Too intellectual and regularly highly opinionated against middle class England, America, capitalists and so on. There is always an undercurrent of disgruntlement at inefficiencies of 'the system'. I agree with lots of it, but his reports are meant to be footie based and all too often he goes off into a rant about something which makes me switch off. I started reading his Metallist Report with the usual feeling that this is going to be filled with boring twaddle, but no, I was very wrong. It is a really interesting, sensitive interpretation of a fascinating cultural clash. Well done. For once, I read every word of it and look forward to what he makes of Nuremburg. Don't mention the war! Martin Hughes. (16/10/07)

Arteta

After a huge explosion at the player of the year awards Mickey Arteta finds himself stood at the pearly gates with a glut of other footballers, St Peter then pipes up: "Bit of a problem lads, not too much room left so God wants a quick word, he reckons he is gonna sort out who comes in."
The players are led into a big room where God sits on a throne with a big fuck off plaque saying "god" on it. "well lads, here's the gig..." says God "You lot are all mint, so what I am gonna do is ask why you think you should come into heaven."

He turns to michael Owen and nods. Owen goes: "Well- I never cheat on my missus, erm....I packed in gambling, ermmm I do charity work an erm... I like animals"
"Ok." says God. "You are next Ronaldinho" The bucktoothed one then has a think and says: "Well I brought hope to millions of underprivileged kids in Brazil, showing that anyone can achieve a dream, I shag fit birds even though I am ugly with crap hair, and I also do charity work."
Same old shit off a score of players before God turns To mickey Arteta...."go on then" says God, "what do you think Tets?"
"Well," says Mickey "For a start I think you are in my fucking seat!" COYB. Dominic Tonge, Preston. (16/10/07)

Keep It Football

Just read ALL of MBE's latest tome and have to say that his term of phrase is second to none. His prose, choice of adjective is impressive and vocabuleric scope is overwhelming. We're lucky to have him on board because when reading his piece you can feel the atmosphere smell the aromas etc etc........

But frankly I honestly don't give a shit about his political leanings. When I attend our games, politics and everything else that might piss me off outside football, for that matter, is left outside the ground.

As a footballing correspondent Mickey is class. But, please ask him leave out the fact he hates the Americans, especially the redneck variety. We don't need to know about Hitler, it's an old story that we all know. Not interested when I'm reading about Everton matey. Keep it football!!!! Eddieparkend. COYB. (16/10/07)

Trip To Kharkiv

Just a quick line to thank all involved for organizing the trip to Ukraine. It was a fantastic experience and if it wasn't for the good people at bluekipper and philosophi we wouldn't have been there. WELL DONE AND THANKS. Paul & Christine King. (11/10/07)

No Complaints with the UEFA Cup Draw!

Well – if you don’t make it through the Group Stages, we can’t blame the ‘luck of the draw’. Although based on the average UEFA co-efficient we are in the third toughest one, if we are honest about our ambition, we should get one of the qualifying berths! A home win against Larissa to start with should be within our ability, and given Nurenberg’s current form (and a healthy contingent travelling to Germany to cheer them on, no doubt!) I don’t think we need to be too unhappy about our 2nd match. The toughest game is undoubtedly against high-flying Zenit St Petersburg, but the computer has really helped us with a home match there (away it would have been much more difficult!). We end with a trip over the Channel to AZ, who aren’t exactly setting the Dutch League on fire, and who we should be competitive with at least (just a pity the stadium holds so few spectators!). Without the pressure of a knock-out match atmosphere, we should be able to avoid the ‘headless chicken’/’hoofball’/’tactical disaster’ approach we used against Metalist Kharkiv and play some decent, creative football (I assume we have some within us!). COYBs – let’s have full houses and lots of singing and look forward to joining the big boys in 2008. Paddock Boy. (11/10/07)

Great Trip To Kharkiv

I'm just reading the e-mail from Paul who was fleeced by the coppers at Kharkiv airport. Same thing happened to us, a young customs official / copper ushered us one by one into a small room where a Sergeant was sat behind a desk asking for a present. I thought it was absolutely hilarious and could not stop laughing, in fact in a kind of bizarre way it was a highlight of the trip!....By the way he got nothing out of me but I didn't mind slipping a few quid to some of the poor kids in uniform who did not know what the hell was going on with that many drunken scousers in town!....Top trip Bluekipper / Philosiphi...well done to all concerned in arranging the trip. Graeme Rooney. (11/10/07)

UEFA Cup

I think we got a descent group in the UEFA Cup. We avoided all the good teams like Bayern, Villareal and Atletico. I think we can deffo go on to the next round no problemo. COYB. Big D, Bootle. (11/10/07)

Larissa

Hope you are aware that former Toffee-legend, Ibrahima Bakayoko, is playing for Larissa! Wouldn't surprise me if he managed to score a goal at Goodison in his return. Oeyvind Fiskaa. (11/10/07)

A Right To Comment

In reply to Robbie Quinn, 08 10 07, “the Tossers” who email this site might or might not know more than the staff of EFC but they are entitled to air an opinion. This site is the most genuine EFC site by a mile. Keep up the good, and divergent, work. Jim Parry, Crosby Blue. (11/10/07)

Edmar

I remember realizing last season watching Everton at Chelsea how big Chelski are, I mean tall. Our midfield is fantastically skilful when Mikky and Tiny are together, but we need a combination in one player of their skill and Harry and Gravesen’s strength. A bit like Elano at Shitty. And who should come to mind right in our faces this month, but another Brazilian, this one playing in the Ukraine. Let’s try to buy Edmar in the New Year; skill, strength and never afraid to have a shot. Andrew Currie. (11/10/07)

Ukraine Trip

Many thanks to all at philosophi and blue kipper. excellent from your side shite from the russians. Have they not entered the 21st century yet? Regards Southport INDEPENDENT BLUES. (10/10/07)

Yakatiyak Send Him Back

Well its early days boys,but praying and the wringing of hands could not stop moysie paying OTT money for the yak, I really don't want him to prove me right but in an earlier e-mail I questioned the sale of biffa and the splashing of twenty plus million on manny and car park bollard called the yak. Both of them have s..it on us from a great height while biffa has knocked in 8 in as many games. Ok its championship but did we give him a start in 8 games in a row, for those of you with short memories check his goal record the season before playing regular football. In fact love him or hate him James Beattie gave you everything, hands up those who think the same of our record signing. Boro are mighty short of strikers at the moment. Please Moysie offer him back at Christmas. It ain't gonna work out for him here. Raymond Liderth. (11/10/07)

Mirror, Mirror on the ball?

It's good to see that the ever wonderful people at the Sunday Mirror and Mirror Online have kept up to date with the Mighty Blues, as shown by their team selection for our match against the Skunks :-

Newcastle: Given; Beye, Taylor, Rozehnal, Jose Enrique; Milner, Smith, Geremi, N'Zogbia; Viduka, Owen.

Everton: Wessels; Hibbert, Lescott, Weir, Baines; Arteta, Neville, Osman, Pienaar; Anichebe, Johnson.

Alan Rolfe. (08/10/07)

Kharkiv Airport

If you don't mind I'd like your thoughts on an incident which happened at Kharkiv Airport, while 4 of us were waiting for an internal flight at 7am from Kharkiv to Moscow in the waiting room of the Airport, at around 6,30 the call came to check in, 2 policemen with those mad hats on then escorted us to the front of the queue and straight into the departure lounge, as i was emptying my small change and camera into the tray to walk through the scanner i noticed one of the lads being taken into a room by one of the policemen, after about 2 minutes another one, same thing escorted to the room by the same policeman, then my turn! i was taken into the room by the same copper who was holding the tray which had my passport mobile phone house keys and change, he shut the door and sat down, he looked at my passport and then spoke in good english, he said "well paul congratulations" on your football team, your a good team, your champions, now i helped you, would you like to give me a little present, now I'm know fool and I've been round the block a few times especially watching the Blues since the mad bad old days of the 70's, i knew what he meant by little present, but i asked him just what he meant by little present, he said i helped you so you help me with some money, i can make it difficult for you, i then went into my pocket pulled out the remaining dollars i had, and gave him a 20 dollar note, he said thank you paul for your generosity, gave me my tray containing my passport opened the door and let me out to join the other 3 lads in the departure lounge, the same situation had occurred in the room with them as well. Regards. Paul. (08/10/07)

Scooby Doo - Where Are you?

Team selection and tactics. It’s a manager’s job to decide them. Sometimes they win games, sometimes they lose them, and sometimes a manager’s team selection and tactics are shite but the team gets the result nevertheless.

Over the 2 legs against the Mentalists (who were no mugs by the way) I thought that Davie Moyes’ selections and tactics were absolutely baffling. Normally I’m in Davie Boy’s corner - after all he’s brought us a long way – but I haven’t spoken to anyone who has a scooby doo what he was up to over those games. In the first we went 4-3-3, a formation totally alien to us, and in truth we couldn’t have complained had the Ukranians won that game. Even when they had players sent off we just lumped the ball forward in hope. Fuck me, the usual tactic against a side with a man (or 2) light is to stretch the play and make them work so that you exploit your advantage. But no, not us. You can blame the referee at Goodison all you like but it was our own failings that let us down.

The away leg, well, where the fuck do we start? Why was Baines on the bench other than to accommodate Alan Stubbs? They showed they were quite handy on the break at Goodison so our answer is to play a lad whose legs have gone, has no pace, and drags the whole back line and midfield deep with him. And this little wheeze also means that ‘Dixie’ Lescott (will he break the great man’s goal record this season?), our best and future England central defender, plays out of position at left back. Not that he ever lets us down there, but we didn’t buy him to play left back. I also think that Lescott is useful in the middle to cover for Yobo when that dumb switch clicks on in his head at least once a game and he puts us in the shite. You might point out that Lescott scored so it was a Moyes tactical masterstroke, but then again I’d point out that your head must be up your arse if you believe that.

As for midfield, Harry Hill’s experience would have been vital in that game. Considering he played every game last season and Moyes seems to have great faith in him it was an unbelievable decision to leave him on the bench. I’m not blaming Jagielka here, he was out of his depth and anybody could see at the Boro game that his confidence is low. So why play him instead of Carsley? Maybe Davie wanted a bit of height in midfield, but if this was the case surely Osman was the one to go? I’ve got to be honest here, though, because I can’t be doing with Osman. I just can’t see what he brings to the party, especially when we have to do a bit of grafting. He looks like a little boy playing a man’s game; yes, he pops up with the odd goal, yes he has quick feet but I just don’t think that justifies his constant selection as he is so ineffective. In fact he was so poor on Thursday that Lavo’s match report omitted the usual “… and Ossie showed some good touches in midfield”. Good on yer Lavo!

I think that up front Davie probably did get it right with Faddy and Yakubu. Despite the fact that Yakubu is as mobile as Stephen Hawking with a bad asthma attack his goal record is good, although he needs to understand that he has to break into a trot every now and again. To be honest, I don’t think there was any other choice up front. Big Vic is a willing lad, no question, but he seems to be more effective coming on well into a game then from the off, as in fact was the case.

Over the whole piece, then, I though we were very poor and showed a lack of European experience, but we’d better learn quickly because a better side will tonk us on those showings. On the other hand, Cahill, Vaughan and Gravesen (can anybody tell me what this mystery injury is, by the way?) are due to come back so there’s some good news. You just have to hope that the Gaffer is up to it on the European front. And hats off to all the lads who went over there as well, at least you all did us proud - even if Davie was only pleased for the team and himself afterwards as he said. Well done boys, I know it wasn’t cheap or easy to do. If the side just showed half your commitment the fucking cup would be ours.
Kevin Latham. (08/10/07)

Ratcliffe On Channel 5

Didn't anyone else get totally pissed off by Kevin Ratcliffe on Channel 5 last Thursday? Now don't get me wrong as this man was one of my biggest heroes in the 80s no problem. OK Everton played shite for most of the game in the Ukraine especially the first half but Ratcliffe was totally OTT throughout. He needs to have a word with himself big time. Talk about a bitter ex-pro who resents the modern players earning what they do - all maybe fair points in the bigger picture but this is not the way to commentate on your ex team. If this is what we can expect then I would prefer John Barnes and Jamie Redknapp to get the nod for the group stages. Brown Bitter Blue. (08/10/07)

Get Vogel

Having watched and recorded the match in the Ukraine it was obvious that more resources and experience is needed in the centre of midfield. Everton should give Johann Vogel the cash to buy himself out of his contract and become a free agent in time for the next UEFA matches. Best wishes to all at an excellent site. Once a blue. Neil Egerton. (08/10/07)

Derby Day In Singapore

Call Y'self an Evertonian? It's time to show up & be counted!!!

Match: Everton vs Liverpool
When: Saturday, 20th October 2007
What Time Is It? 7.45pm (Early Kick-Off)
Where: Shamus O'Donnells (SODs) @ Tras Street (Near to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station)

Evertonians are born, not manufactured. We do not choose, we are chosen. Those who understand need no explanation, those who don't.... don't matter. Some names expected to show up, in case you miss these old kakis: We have 300 Evertonians showing up.... One Evertonian is worth 20 Liverpudlians. Tony Koe. (08/10/07)

A European Tour

In the town where I was born, lived a man called Joleon. We're all going on a european tour, a european tour, a european tour.... Andy H (08/10/07)

Europe Here We Come

Me, along with all the blues in the world cannot be happier, but what a fucking shit display. If it weren’t for faddy and Vic and the ever improving Les I would be close to tears right now. Yobo, who I must say is normally solid, let the team down at the back big time and as for Yakubu, the more I watch him the more I wish some1 would break his fucking legs just so Moyes can’t pick him for the squad. I hate the bastard, what the fuck does he do? Some1 tell me please. Give me Vic, AJ, Faddy, Vaughan, any1, I'd even rather have Biffa Beattie for crying out loud. Not a good show boy’s, in fact, let me put it bluntly it was a big sack of bollocks. At least Moyes was on the side line shouting at them even if they were ignoring him. Well done to the few that showed spirit and especially Moyes, but you did make the biggest mistake of you career buying. Even worse is that you’re playing him. Either tell him to get off his fucking arse and do something or take a loss and get rid. Europe here we come. COYB. Dazza. (08/10/07)

Matalist Game

Well done to the boys, it wasn't pretty but we got there in the end. Pienaar and Stubbs were outstanding! Why Moyes didn't play Harry Hill instead of 'Jaguar' is a mystery, and Moyes must learn lessons from playing AWAY from home in the Group stages....i.e 4-1-4-1 would suit us better (with Harry in the hole) , and is more appropriate in a European competition! The fans must be wondering why of our two strikers are not scoring at the moment? I don't blame the Yak or Johnson......the managers' tactics are once again cr-p, and whoever trained the players to send a 70 yard pass, 70 feet up in the air wants talking to!

This business of a long ball from the back 4 has to stop. It is making the forwards look inept, and the Yak must be thinking what he's let himself in for! .......... For gods sake get the ball on the floor into midfield and pass it to feet, down the inside right channels, to the forwards....or alternatively use the full back or wide men to cross it. Don't hit the ball aimlessly in the air......as a forward I would be hacked off! Now I did say that if we beat them I would show my a-se in Woolies windows....it was only just....I may have a photo in a couple of days! Mal. Trueblue ..but not holdings. (08/10/07)

Luton Town

Just thought I'd drop you a line about our opponents in the next round of the Carling Cup. As I live in central Somerset I was talked into going along to watch Yeovil Town v Luton Town, which was about as exciting as exciting as a night out with Mark Lawrensen and finished...0-0. Won't be doing that again! £18 to stand in the terrace in the rain! Luton Town are shit, Yeovil Town are worse. Neither team looked like scoring. Luton played 3-5-2 with Chris Perry (ex Spurs and Wimbledon defender) on the right side of defence, who looked solid but the rest were pants. Highlight of my evening was seeing Don Hutchinson appear from the Luton dugout to warm-up. Didn't know he played for Luton but he didn't even get on??? Couldn't understand that one, unless he's coming back from injury or something, he would have been far and away the best player on the park. Having said all this they'll probably play out of their skins and beat us but if you like you can forward this to Moyesy to counter the Luton threat. Matt Slade. Somerset. (08/10/07)

Polish Toffee

My name is Wojciech Piatek. I’m Polish. I live in small place, Kamieniec. I’m one of thousands of Your team fans. Your team is very good. They play wonderful team members. I watch all matches with you team and save and I collect all information about you. I’m glad when You win and I am sorry when You lose. I wish to be with You in good and bad Times. I would like ask for fulfillment small favour. I would like received photographs Your Lukas Jutkiewicz and photo team 2007/08. I hope I am not putting you to much trouble. I wish You from the bottom of my heart only winning and winning. I wish You only success.Yours sincerely, Wojciech. (08/10/07). If you have anything for Wojciech, send to : Wojciech Piatek, Kamieniec 31, 27-660 Koprzywnica, POLAND

Everton Know Better

Are we to believe that every tosser who e-mails this site knows more about football than the staff at EFC? Robbie Quinn. (08/10/07)

Magic Mikel

Good win vs Boro, didn't play particularly great but a wins a win and would defiantly except the same against the mentalists!! Just a quick word on Yakubu when I first heard we had signed him I thought great!! Well worth the money but at the moment it looks like we've just got a more expensive Beattie??! At a push at the moment I'd actually rather have beats back in the blue!! He just doesn't seem like he actually cares that much about playing for us? Maybe in time he'll settle in and be brilliant and then I'll quite happily eat my words but at the moment there's a big question mark when it comes to the Yak. AJ will come good in time once he gets one that'll be it and this current drought will be a long distant memory and the fact that Jo Lescott is top scorer will no longer be the top topic every Monday morning! We can never ever let Mikel go the bloke is magic and could easily make us in to a top four club single handed!!! And on Thursday I truly believe he will guide us to a win (and AJ will finally get off the mark!!!!) then we can all join in on Mikels magical mystery tour of europe!!! One more thing I think we're going to win the Carling cup this season!!! See you all at wembley!!! BLUE THROUGH AND THROUGH. Chris F. (01/10/07)

BABY ELLIOTT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Life long Everton fan Paul Willis who some of you will remember as a steward in the Park End and now sells grab a grand tickets for the club is pictured with his grandson Elliott who has been diagnosed with an incurable muscle wasting disease. We are looking to raise funds for research into this disease which is called Leigh’s Disease, anything anyone can donate no matter how big or small would be very much appreciated.To make a donation please log on to www.elliottslight.org.uk Once again thank you. Brian Kelly. (01/10/07)