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Taking a chance
Comments (20) : Enough of Arsenal and their woes though; what of our beloved Blues? No signings, plenty of dicussion, eager checks of every website and newspaper at every opportunity. Always hoping that some serious business will be done. We all have our wannabuy list and our wannasell list but we can only wring our hands and agonise over every rumour and scrap of information we hear or read. Of course, nothing from the OS, which makes it all even harder to handle. Players are talking about actually wanting to sign for Everton! When was the last time we've heard that? I wonder what the management are waiting for? They must have a good reason, yes?
For me though, one thing is certain: we will look back at this coming season as a pivital time in our club's recent history.
We have had a good season despite those lost points ? indeed, thrown away points if I'm going to be picky ? but the whole atmosphere around the club, the players and not least, us, the supporters, is electric. I still get a buzz watching bits of the Portsmouth game (yes, I lead a sad life), the noise we made on that afternoon was incredible, the players responded, the whole ground was rocking and I felt so honoured to be part of it. I walked away from the GS end feeling ten feet tall and wanting the new season to start next week.
I was full of optimism for the future and I still feel that this is our chance to build on the incredible power that is a packed Goodison with the lads playing some beautiful football to truly entertain us. So, so sweet.
Now, back to reality: we must seize this opportunity, we must build on this team without destroying the spirit that clearly exists between those guys in Royal Blue. A tall order no doubt but surely not beyond the wit and guile of David Moyes?
I confess that I have questioned him many times and will almost certainly do so again when the warm glow of last season finally leaves me for the reality of a freezing cold Monday night playing hoofball.
BUT, if we do not grasp this chance this season because the management have failed to act, then they will have betrayed each and every one of us in the most hideous manner. If we fail because other teams were simply better, then so be it but to fail because they have missed this chance, well, it doesnt bear thinking about.
We are at a crossroads in many respects, the outcome of the ground debate and the apparant lack of significant funds to strengthen the squad are all issues which will continue to rattle around this and other websites for weeks if not months and issues which will have a fundamental effect on the Blues.
Take a chance, Mr Kenwright. Take a chance, Mr Moyes. Let's go for it, build that team and make our hearts sing with pride to be a Blue.
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2 Posted 13/06/2007 at 08:18:25
3 Posted 13/06/2007 at 08:20:56
For the club it represents part of our general reassertion as a force in English, of course we don’t want to slip backwards again but I think most people outside the club have accepted that Everton are no longer the relegation and joke fodder of the 90s.
For Moyes however, questions still hang over his competency, particularly his ability to take us onto the next level as a genuine and permanent fixture in the top 6 and pushing for the top 4. If Moyes allows Everton to slip away from, say the top8, this season then those who say his limitations will be Everton’s limitations will have case which is difficult to refute.
Personally I like Moyes and after all he’s done for the club would love to see him take us all the way so here’s hoping he can get his men in, no need to panic yet, and turn in some good European nights whilst pushing the top four. That would be a good season for me.
4 Posted 13/06/2007 at 08:22:23
5 Posted 13/06/2007 at 08:41:46
6 Posted 13/06/2007 at 09:37:53
We need to prioritize.
If we are to take the UEFA cup serious, reaching the final is a must (unfortunately no Europe trip for us - just Manchester : ). I would much rather see an assault on the top four than a dire cup run which pitters out at Goodison against European no-marks.
7 Posted 13/06/2007 at 10:45:53
8 Posted 13/06/2007 at 10:58:50
Oh and 4 points out of 6 isnt bad for a "small club" is it!
9 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:08:24
Go away ’big eddie’, go and comment on the red shite website were all the other morons are.
10 Posted 13/06/2007 at 11:54:30
You are clearly interested in all matters Blue. I have a friend who is a closet homosexual and can’t admit his true leanings for fear of reprisals from his piers. You are obviously quite bitter towards true blues so is there something you would like to tell us? Are you scared of the backlash if you admit you aren’t really a glory hunter? Don’t hide behind fear of your fellow fashion fans who follow glory over true passion for a team. Admit it, you want to be an Evertonian don’t you? Otherwise, why are you so embittered if you are not threatened by us and don’t like us?
The fact is, whatever your leanings, they do not interest me. You do not interest me. I am quite sure I speak for all Evertonians when I say that your bile interests none of us. Please stick to poisoning your own RS site. On the other hand, if you want to cross over to the light side and face the truth, you will be welcome to offer constructive comments to help us one day overthrow those cuckoos in red.
11 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:15:23
12 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:09:31
Perhaps you should fill your time with something constructive - a course in norwegian maybe - might help you to get a bit more involved on websites and forums about your own team.
I like to see contributions from other team’s fans when they are relevant and pertinent, all you’ve done is a bit of playground name calling. If I were a red (god forbid) i’d have plenty enough to worry about regarding the state of my own team. Focus on getting your own house in order. And i’d urge toffeewebbers not to get sucked into this.
13 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:42:41
14 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:40:25
15 Posted 13/06/2007 at 12:38:03
16 Posted 13/06/2007 at 13:05:13
17 Posted 13/06/2007 at 13:15:50
18 Posted 13/06/2007 at 13:25:15
19 Posted 13/06/2007 at 15:15:36
20 Posted 13/06/2007 at 16:59:44
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1 Posted 13/06/2007 at 07:49:39
Now this has to continue we need the supporters to react like this all the time, But if the board want it and want to bring backers to the club ?, then we have take that chance, we need to buy and buy well we cant let the minnows buy up all the better players.
we cant be seen in poundland when curbishley and rafa will be at harods. The club already has nearly £1000 off me alone through season tickets and new kits for the kids, so unless someone is fiddling while goodison is burning then should show your true spending power now.