Why Worry? ... Be Happy!
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It is the way with all football fans. We don't think the Everton Board of Directors could organise a night out in a Brewery/Brothel. The manager doesn't understand football tactics. And as for at least one player, usually a local product, we don't know why he's breathing never mind playing. All of these barbs can be levelled at my fellow Evertonians... OK, me included. I've often wondered what's going on in Moysies mind.
But forget all the recriminations. We're getting a new ground and the best team since 1995 is slowly taking shape. Nay, dare I say the mid-1980s? We aren't owned by foreigners, with a dubious interest in 'soccer'. We aren't doing a Leeds United. Things are progressing well and slowly.
Ok, there have been blips. But the curve is still in an upwards direction. We've had European football twice and I think this season could well be crowned by the purchase of some Duraglit. Ok, we probably won't win anything, but its a nice image of Bill Kenwright going to Netto with his pennies.
Brothers and Sisters embrace the revolution!
Mike Berry,
Otley, West Yorkshire Posted 12/09/2007 at 18:32:36
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Neil McKinney
Posted 13/09/2007 at 18:48:53
Hi Mike - Good to here some positive vibes on Toffeeweb for a change.
Also, good to hear from a toffee in Yorkshire, I’m in Leeds too and I think that’s maybe why we find it easier to look on the bright side, find the silvr lining... or other such cliches. Leeds Utd’s fall from grace through poor management and an excitable spending culture has shocked us all on this side of the Pennines, and it could so easily happen to any of the big clubs.
So much is at risk these days, you have to spend £10m each season just to stand still and, for the clubs at the very top, woe betide you if you don’t make Champions League. There’s only so many tournaments to win and only so much prize money to be had that certain clubs will inevitably speculate and then fail to accumulate.
I have much respect for EFC’s recent frugal spending policy, as it has allowed us to slowly build a squad that can compete without risking the clubs future.
Don’t know what your feelings are about Leeds but personally I hope they stick it to the Football League this season. I feel like they have been kicked while they were down. If anybody thinks what happened to them is in anyway good for the game then I just hope they never find their club in the same position.
In my mind, players are now earning more money than they are worth. It should be based on bonuses for winning things instead of paying them huge wages across a 5 year deal, in the hope that they will help you win stuff. If it carries on, fans will be priced out of going to games and the arse will fall out of the market.
COYB
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Also, good to hear from a toffee in Yorkshire, I’m in Leeds too and I think that’s maybe why we find it easier to look on the bright side, find the silvr lining... or other such cliches. Leeds Utd’s fall from grace through poor management and an excitable spending culture has shocked us all on this side of the Pennines, and it could so easily happen to any of the big clubs.
So much is at risk these days, you have to spend £10m each season just to stand still and, for the clubs at the very top, woe betide you if you don’t make Champions League. There’s only so many tournaments to win and only so much prize money to be had that certain clubs will inevitably speculate and then fail to accumulate.
I have much respect for EFC’s recent frugal spending policy, as it has allowed us to slowly build a squad that can compete without risking the clubs future.
Don’t know what your feelings are about Leeds but personally I hope they stick it to the Football League this season. I feel like they have been kicked while they were down. If anybody thinks what happened to them is in anyway good for the game then I just hope they never find their club in the same position.
In my mind, players are now earning more money than they are worth. It should be based on bonuses for winning things instead of paying them huge wages across a 5 year deal, in the hope that they will help you win stuff. If it carries on, fans will be priced out of going to games and the arse will fall out of the market.
COYB