ToffeeWeb - Season 2008-09

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Thank you

Having grown bored witless by the official site, I stumbled across ToffeeWeb more by luck than judgement. Yet what luck! No bland, sanitised for the masses, politically correct articles here. Oh no, this is much, much more visceral than that. These are articles, letters, cries from the heart etc from real Everton fans. People who passionately care about the club.

At times I've laughed at the legendary scouse wit, almost cried at the depth of sentiment expressed, and felt the intense heat of debate. So why am I saying "thank you" ? Well, I guess you could call me half scouse. My Mum's side were blues from Bootle. My dad although from Shropshire was also fortunately a blue.

At the age of 11 (1974) I saw my first home game versus Arsenal and marvelled at Dobson's silky passing skills. The visits to see relatives and go to Goodison were the happiest days of my childhood. The sheer adrenaline rush of matchday was magical to me. Sadly, my parents are gone now. I'm a 45-year-old man who lives in Shropshire but is still fanatical about his beloved Everton.

Everton fans are like any family. We may laugh together, cry together and at tmes argue and yet the bond between us will withstand anything. I care so deeply about this club and through ToffeeWeb I have been reminded that many, many others do too. Thank you.
Mike Evans, Shropshire Posted 04/07/2008 at 21:36:28

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Michael Kenrick

You're very welcome, Mike. It's for fans like you that we provide this facility. We do laugh and cry, argue and tear out our hair.... but at the end of the day we are all Evertonians. Born, not manufactured.

Paul Trafford
1 Posted 05/07/2008 at 00:47:02

Well said Mike, So nice to hear some positive things... I can not tell you how much I'm looking forward to the new season.... Seeing the picutres of some of the lads training today has put a huge smile on my face. Roll on 19th July for the Cambridge game...

Jimmy Digney
2 Posted 05/07/2008 at 05:43:58

From the heart Mick from the heart, thats were most of our feelings come from, yeah it;s a long love affair, we fall out with the old dear occasionaly, but we always make it up.

Robert Jones
3 Posted 05/07/2008 at 10:01:30

Positivity! Finally! Welcome to Toffeeweb Mike.(presuming this is your first post)

Terry Beeken
4 Posted 05/07/2008 at 11:38:45

It's a cracking site, Mike, if I do not always agree with whats said, but that's what it's all about ? expressing your opinions on our beloved Everton!!!!!! Well said Michael Kenrick, I like the "born not manufactured" statement.

Tim Lloyd
5 Posted 05/07/2008 at 12:50:09

Really good to read of Mike Evans feelings re ?the Blues?. Guess we all feel the same, some with considered opinions, others maybe younger supporters, with a vehemence that simply draws a big broad line under their attachment.

We will argue with each other, particularly on matters like Kirkby but the undoubted facts are, such arguments simply confirm how each contributor loves his chosen club and wants the very best for it.

Ian Mullin
6 Posted 05/07/2008 at 17:12:48

Nice one Mike, brought a lump to my throat. The same lump that always appears every time I gaze upon the hallowed turf of Goodison Park at every match. No matter how many times I?ve been there I still get that real emotional feeling. I guess thats what comes with supporting the greatest team in the world ... Everton FC
Like I always say We are the luckiest people alive... imagine having to support LFC ... lol

Andy Crooks
7 Posted 06/07/2008 at 00:15:34

A mate of mine,a Man u season ticket holder,was having a look over my shoulder while I was on this site.Now this is a guy who could name every team in the Peruvian second division.Well,he declared ^what a fucking strange site* It made me even prouder to be an Evertonian.Best club,best website!

Gary dos Santos
8 Posted 06/07/2008 at 11:22:10

Welcome from as far as Cape town South Africa it is a great chance for Toffees around the world to have a laugh, cry and good computer chat. Keep up the great work and COYB.

Tom Campbell
9 Posted 07/07/2008 at 00:37:17

I think we should introduce Mike to Tony Marsh....another positive Evertonian

Gavin Harris
10 Posted 07/07/2008 at 07:26:32

I think Michael has summed it up perfectly.