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260. Michael Johnson. I first got into Everton when I was in hospital in 1966, I had my appendix out and part of my brain. Aged 53 & 2 days. (12/07/08)

259. Mike C. I was born in 1962 on lodge lane L8, the third of 3 sons to Greek Cypriot parents (they had been in Liverpool from the late 50’s). Dad used to take us on a Saturday, dump us in Goodison Rd enclosure and proudly take his season ticket seat in the main stand. (he threw it in the bin when the cat sold our soul (Bally) to Arsenal). There was never any question of being anything but blue. Years later when my daughter lead the team out as a mascot with the big man as captain V Leicester city, I really couldn’t contain myself. I’ve seen lots of silverware but that really doesn’t matter…you all understand. (12/07/08)

258. Wayne Robinson. "EVERTON!? How come you support them!?" - has been the usual response since I was 7 years old. And it was all due to my primary school classmate David Jopson in 1986, asking me the question - "I support Everton. What's your team?". I remember standing on the school railings thinking, "I know nowt about football?", so I simply copied him, and took the Toffee path. With my mum finding out my chosen football team, she would occassionally buy me Everton related items, from small team posters to mugs. But I didn't really know the team's capabilities or history until the very early 90's, when I started concentrating on playing and supporting football. Myself, Mum (watch out for her kopite bashing in the Daily Star's txt forum!) & Sister are devoted Toffee's, (and just like me), have been put through some seriously rough times by Everton (esp - the Everton 3-2 Wimbledon relagation game of '93, jesus wept!). The rest of my family & friends are Notlob supporters, and usually talk shite when it comes to the footy. I also bask in the knowledge that I'm born in the same town as Alan Ball (Farnworth, nr Bolton, Gtr Manchester) - living near both his old houses too. My 7 year old son is also a Toffee. Wanting me to point out that his favourite player is Andy Johnson. Hopefully, Everton can make us all proud again, in this Season's league & UEFA Cup competition. COYB. Wayne, Joanie, Jojo & Jack - The Farnworth Toffee's. (12/07/08)

257. Lee Everton Paul Johnson. Born in Birkenhead but moved down south (oxford) in 1996. You all know what it's like arsenal liverpool fans every were and well united fans like rats never further than 10mts away from them. My old man wanted me called Everton but he had to settle for Lee Everton and there we are 22 years later having to explain every time someone asked me what team I support. They ask why? So I explain your born a blue it's not a choice your chosen. Thanks guys what a site. (12/07/08)

256. Jason Dunne. I was born feb 88 and raised in Dublin and with no da in the house I was never given a football team to support, been in Ireland it could of easily been the shite, man u or the gooners. but on one fine day in may of 95 still without a team to support my young gran and her boyfriend (Geoff an Evertonian) took me to a pub by the liffey called Mulingar House and I watched in awh at this wonderful team called Everton make all these glory folowers (man u fans) that filled the pub cry at Everton lifting the F.A. Cup. From then on I'm confinced its in my blood I have been to more than a dozen games such as the 1 nil Dunc v man u and the 3 nil v the shite. I'm so lucky to be an Evertonian. (12/07/08)

255. Kevin Burns. Massive fan of you website, I use it everyday as a break from the chores of being a law student! I just wanted to say how I became an Evertonian. I was born in 1986 and following the choice by my mother to give my dad naming discretion, he called me Kevin. Now, just a quick history lesson, who was the Everton captain in 1986? Born an Evertonian, not manufactured. My first game was when I was 6, I went to Norwich to watch us against the canaries. I remember my dad telling me before the game that Everton where the best team in the world. We lost 3 -0, and I turned to him and said "I thought you said we where the best?" He told me recently that he had to restrain himself from giving me a clip round the ear! Supported Everton ever since. Although I think that If I had changed, I would have had it beaten out of me! Thanks for being so awesome, you honestly keep me sane sometimes. (04/07/08)

254. Simon 'Tetley' Adshead. Born Leicester 1977, lived in Nottinghamshire ever since. 1st Football watched on TV i can remember was 1984 cup final win, I'm a glory supporter, but once a blue always a blue. My best mates family were from Liverpool and they were all blue noses too so I suppose they influenced my decision at the time too. Glad to see us back to our best, Ozzies goal in Eufa cup this season reminded me of the glory days of the 80's. Come on the blues next season, my brother is a red sh!te lets finsh above them! (04/07/08)

253. Stuart Jenkins. I was a 7 year old glory hunter. It just so happened that I was 7 in 1984 and still get told by the Watford fans with whom I went to my 1st match with (Cup final for those recent Evertonian additions) that Andy Gray fouled the goalkeeper for his goal. Who cares? Born: 1977 in High Wycombe. Lived at Silverstone, Northants for 30 years but still managed to get to Goodison 12 times and saw 20 matches in total this season. I think I’ve earn’t my blue stripes of the last 24 years as I’ve seen more dark days than glory days but providing we continue to progress year on year then the glory days shall once again be back at Goodison, or Kirkby, or Goodison, or Kirkby. Wherever we are I’m Blue Till I Die!!!!!!! (04/07/08)

252. Marlon a.k.a Scockney Blue. I was born and raised in the North of London to parents who didn’t particularly like football. All my Pals growing up were the usual Southern mix of The Arse, The Mancs And the Unholy Anti-Christ. This made my decision all the more Baffling. As a result I really do believe that Blues (the real Blues not that Chelski shower) are Born and not Manufactured and having endured year upon year of abuse and the customary “Why Everton?” questions I say with great pride “Once a Blue Always a Blue” and unlike some I don’t just say it I live it. C O Y B. (19/05/08)

251. Christian Bauer. I live in Malmo, Sweden. I was born in 1950, and I became interested in English football in the mid-sixties. In those days, long before the internet, radio and newspapers were the only sources of information. Most of the club names became familiar to me, one of my uncle's who had been a sport journalist, taught me a lot. Born in 1916, he had spent a few years in London in the 30s and, not surprisingly, he supported Arsenal. And then in 1966, the FA-cup final was to be televised in Sweden, I think for the first time. Everton and Sheffield Wed, I knew the names of a few players, but nothing else, really. The match was one of the most thrilling ones I have seen up to this day, witnessing Everton coming back from being two goals down, and finally winning 3-2. Do you think I was impressed?

Some years later, in the 1969-70 season, English league games were shown regularly live on television on Saturdays from November to March, during the long winter-break of the Swedish football-season. Everton were crowned champions that season, and I was even more impressed. Later in the seventies I became acquainted with one Fredrick Davis, a Scouser living in Malmo. He was a truly devoted Evertonian, and he told me all about what it meant being a blue. From then on I can really say that I became an Everton-supporter through and through. Thank you, Fred!
My first visit to Goodison was a derby-match in October 1980, a 2-2 draw, the one where W R Dean tragically died. I have been to Liverpool a number of times since, the latest visit being to the Fulham game in April, 2007. Close to where I live in Malmö, there is a Pub and Sports-bar, Sir Toby's. I go there as often as I can, dressed in my Everton-jersey and scarf, to watch the Boys In Blue play. We are a group of four Evertonians, a Londoner, two Scousers and I. It's wonderful to be an Evertonian these days, and I enjoy every minute! (19/05/08)

250. Clare, Wigan. I was born in wigan in 1971, both my parent were born in Liverpool, mum is an armchair supporter of the s****e, dad was blue to the bone, third generation. He used to tell me of his grandfather taking his dad to watch Dixie Dean. My great grandad died shortly after watching his beloved Everton win at Goodison, so he died a happy man!! My first match is a bit of a blur, I don't know the exact date, but we played Southampton. Kevin Keegan was in their side and I remember asking dad why he had silly hair (oh for the 70s hairstyles!). Dad had four of us he encouraged to support the blues, I never needed much guidance, it was love at first sight for me!! My eldest brother was a red for a while, but when he realised Dad wouldn't take him to watch them, he came to his senses. I'm fourth generation blue and proud. My niece is fifth generation, but hasn't quite got the passion yet, (she's only 7) but when asked who she supports, she sings 'history', It brings a tear to my eye, Dad would be so proud. (01/04/08)

249. Jonathan Williams. I was born 12th May 1984, ring any bells. It was the day Everton beat Watford 2-0 in the FA cup final. 11 minutes past 1, 1 hour and 49 before kick off. My dad, a then season ticket holder had 2 tickets for wembley, and 2 train tickets for himself and a friend. My old dear was taken in on the thursday to my dads relief or so he thought. Yes Geoff she is in Labour he will be born today or Friday, "don't worry we will be going to Wembley".

Famous last words, 3 days in labour and he missed the game. Straight after i was born he went home left the old dear in the hospital, bought a crate, took out the phone line and watched the game. He woke up the next day, put the phone line in, just as nan called to see how my mum was getting on and to see if there was any news!!! "oh yeah she had a boy he said" as if it was nothing.

Nan was fuming, the next time he visited the irate mothering-in-law she got him in the kitchen and put a bread knife to his throat, safe to safe from that moment on he never crossed her again. And that's how i became a blue. Every birthday my old man reminds me of that day he missed the final but hey he was in rotterdam, and he went in 95. I am 23 years of age and still haven't seen the blues at wembley. Blue Kipper an awesome site, and the UEFA trips have been awesome, just a shame about Italy. (01/04/08)

248. Jon. London. Both of my parents grew up in Norris Green, I grew up in Billinge, near Wigan. Mum was from a large family of reds and I have loads of red cousins but one of my earliest memories is, sometime in the late seventies asking my Dad what team he supported.

"Everton lad" he said
"I'll support what my Dad supports" I said
"too right yer will" came his reply.

He was a 3rd generation blue, I am 4th and we've all seen a title wins!! Come on lads! (11/03/08)

247. Margie. I was born and raised a 'red' by a pair of armchair 'reds'. In fact my whole family were particularly stupid. I felt so alone and lived under a cloud feeling I didn't belong. It always felt wrong somehow; who in their right mind would follow the shite? I felt unclean and lost until one day under a blue sky I met a handsome 'blue nose'. Suddenly all was well. It didn't take me long to know what I wanted to do. I had the 'operation' as my 'blue nose calls it', that removes every last shade of red, he bought me a season ticket for the Upper Gwladys St. and I still have one to this day. We even have two beautiful blue nose kids now. Who would have though that under all that shite was a happy blue? I feel so proud to be a blue and love nothing better than taking the piss out of the shite at work when they lose. Oh and can I just add "THERE'S NOBODY BETTER THAN MIKEL ARTETA. He's the best little Spaniard we know." (17/08/07)

246. Jon Jarvis. My first game was at White Hart lane around about March 1971. Alan Whittle scored the winner and as you all know, we went on to win the title with the "Holy trinity" of Ball, Harvey and Kendall. Living in Kent all my life ( some bugger has to keep the Frogs away) it has been a challenge to get to Goodison. However, I have never been less than four times in every season since, and in my glory hunting years of the mid 80's saw every home game for two seasons. Like you all I have shared in some miserable times over the decades surrounded as I am by "Gooners", Chelsea ( never ever saw a Chelsea shirt being worn down here until the Russian arrived), and the ubiquitous Mancs with cockney accents. However, through good times and bad there has always been a real buzz about being a Blue. This site keeps me informed of the true feelings of the club and it's heart, the supporters. so keep it going. Good times are around the corner, we just need to build with patience and not expect "wads" off money spent on players who just want to take the " Queens Shilling" big time for a season and about 6 games ( look at Shandy). Moyes will steer us on the right track. Great site lads. (17/08/07)

245. Michael Tracey. My old man is a Tottenham fan born in London. My family have no connection to Merseyside or the North of England at all. I was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1976. and have been an Evertonian all my life. My dad or mum can’t explain it. I have had ups and shitloads of downs as have have all Evertonians over the years. All my mates went for either the Shite or Manure. I have been lucky enough to go Goodison twice. Both times lost 2-1. The first time I went to Goodison the ground was absolutely Chockers and we played Middlesboro would have been start of 1996-97 season. Sat in the top left hand corner of Gwladys St. Obstructed views but I didn’t care I was home. When Z cars started belting out of the speakers and the fans all rose as one I had Tears in my eyes. My love for The Blues has never waned and through the despair my love for the club has only got bigger. Its true and after reading from Evertonians all over the world I am so lucky I was chosen. Once a blue always a blue. I have an Everton crest on my arm and cant wait until we are back at the top where we belong. Currently working in Laos and waiting with anticipation for the next season. And isn’t Cahill a GOOD LAD. (17/08/07)

244. Vishal Poorundersing. I'm from Melrose, Mauritius. Born 1978, I support Everton since my childhood. Actually it began like that, my three elder brothers chose each a team ( Manure, Redshite and Arse) and they told to take Everton. For me it was Ok and like that we played daily. As we say we are chosen, so really in my case I have been chosen. Since then, I remained an Everton Fans, however my three brothers turned to Manure. My first TV match was the FA Cup final against the Red Shite, ya we loose it 3-2. Then it continues for me like this. I started buying stickers and collecting the Everton Team. Sticking them everywhere in books, copybooks. My favourite player became Kevin Sheedy, and I also supported EIRE in the world cup. I still remember the 4 - 1 victory against tottenham in the FA cup semi final, and the final was simply a dream for me. One hour after the match it was still unbelievable for me that we won the FA cup. Here in Mauritius we don't have many Everton Fans. Most are either Manure or Redshite supporters. Many laugh at me when I say that i'm an Everton supporter, I become nervous but then i realised that they chose a team whereas I am chosen to be an Everton Fan. My next plan is to set up an Everton Supporters Club here in Mauritius. Surely after that we will have a tour to Goodison Park. Glory to Everton, Once a Blue Always a Blue. (17/08/07)

243. Henrik Nygren. I live in Halmstad, Sweden (Freddie Ljungberg's hometown and a nest of Gunners fans). My dad use to support Arsenal but use to watch "SuperSaturday" on Swedish television in the 70's. He saw Bobby Latchford and the royal blue shirt and that was it. Maybe a gloryhunter? I don't care. I was raised and Everton was the only team. We bought the little magician, Anders Limpar after some scrappy years. But no signs of improvement. I have went threw a tough 90-decade with majority of United and Arsenal supporters. But finally I can see a team with players i'm proud of. First time I visited Goodison was the 20th of April 2005. Bought my Everton-shirt hours before the match. Decided to take Duncan Ferguson's number 10 on my back and guess what, he scored and Rooney got noseblood. We beat United for the first time in 10 years and Goodison was rocking!

Two years later I decided to take the plane to London and White Hart Lane. We hadnt beat Tottenham away in 20 years but what the hell? I would see Big Ben and maybe we could get a point? Kilbane off with just 30 minutes gone. 60 minutes later and 3000 travling fans was dreaming, I sat in an ocean of Spurs fans, and I controlled my feelings when we scored the first one. But after the second I was jumping up and down before the security guard told me "could you please stop chearing(?)". 2-0 we played brilliantly. 2 games, 6 points and 3-0. This Christmas me, my dad and my brother will travel to Liverpool to see Arsenal and Bolton at home. Cant really wait. Lets just hope it will continue. (25/07/07)

242. Francis Dadez ( aka Evertondadi) Born in 1960, my first TV game was the World Cup Final 1966. I'd support England and since that date I like (or love !) the English football. The first time I heard the name Everton was in 1970 with the Championship win. Later that year I'd seen the European Cup game against Moenchen-Gladbach on the German TV ( I live in France near the German border). Since that game I support Everton.

On Sundays the first thing I'd look for in the newspaper was the Everton result ! Today it's very easy to support and follow a football team with the web and satellite TV, but in the seventies I' d only the well know french weekly France-Football for Everton news. In the late seventies the French TV began to show European Goals (England, Italy, Germany..) and the best goal I'd seen in that period was the famous Andy King's strike in the Merseyside derby. Year after year I support the Toffees in the good seventies, the better eighties and the bad nineties. In the last years progress is coming and I think that Everton is back on winnings ways.

I have seen three games at Goodison Park, the first versus West Ham in 2003 (0-0), the second vs Blackburn in 2005 (0-1) and third time lucky vs Aston Villa in 2006 with the 4-1 victory. The next game ? Perhaps next season I think the call is too strong! One life - one team, the Everton crest was the only choice for my tattoo! (17/07/07)

241. Gopal Suppiah Hi Guys I'm 33 now, name is Gopal. I’m from Singapore. Well when I was 10 years old. I was playing football in a basketball court. And I use to play with people much older than me. So after I scored with an header, one of the older guys called me Andy Gray. So out of curiosity I wanted to find out who is Andy Gray, and who he plays for? Well Andy was playing for Everton and I became an Everton fan. Like They say Evertonians R Chosen. We do not choose. (17/07/07)

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