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In addition to a bit of a facelift, ToffeeWeb has undergone some changes "under the bonnet", as it were, particularly with regard to the Membership centre and our interactive sections (MailBag, articles, etc). If you experience any problems with logging in or adding comments, please contact the Webmaster.
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The ToffeeWeb Team
Lyndon Lloyd Posted 27/01/2010 at 03:52:31
Reader Comments
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Paul Columb
2 Posted 27/01/2010 at 03:45:12
2 Posted 27/01/2010 at 03:45:12
I know it's what we're all thinking but once in a while it needs saying; ToffeeWeb is simply by far the most incredible independent (or official) football site... end of. Thank you Michael, Lyndon & Co. COYB.
Shaun Brennan
3 Posted 27/01/2010 at 08:57
3 Posted 27/01/2010 at 08:57
Well done lads.
Jason Lam
4 Posted 27/01/2010 at 09:40
4 Posted 27/01/2010 at 09:40
Thanks TW, new theme and use of colours are class.
Now we need to replicate that on the field. COYB
Now we need to replicate that on the field. COYB
Nick Entwistle
5 Posted 27/01/2010 at 10:28
5 Posted 27/01/2010 at 10:28
Of all the great things about this site, one plus which won't get a mention is the league table on the home page.
All othe websites have your expanded Home and Away sections, this is the only one to have the far more useable standard table. Just thought it worth a mention :)
I like the new format, it reminds me of two interfaces (?) ago where the sections were more defined than the one just been. Though the decreasing shade of blue which separates the posts starts too pale to make a difference.
All othe websites have your expanded Home and Away sections, this is the only one to have the far more useable standard table. Just thought it worth a mention :)
I like the new format, it reminds me of two interfaces (?) ago where the sections were more defined than the one just been. Though the decreasing shade of blue which separates the posts starts too pale to make a difference.
Nick Entwistle
6 Posted 27/01/2010 at 10:39
6 Posted 27/01/2010 at 10:39
Actually foget that last bit, it was just the angle of the screen....
Paddy Francis
7 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:05
7 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:05
I knew Big Mick would do us a favour last night! — Come on boys, a big win tonight and we’re breathing down the Shites neck.
Mike Allison
8 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:47
8 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:47
Seems a good time to thank everyone involved at ToffeeWeb for all the work that goes into a truly excellent site. Thanks guys.
Derek Turnbull
9 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:56
9 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:56
Can I suggest that on the main page where the main articles and mail bag topics are that at the end of those ones there is a link to the page where the previous articles are? Sometimes a good debate is killed dead by it falling ’off the screen’, and it takes a while to find it as you forget whether it’s an article a mail bag item, etc, which is a shame.
David Gallant
10 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:57
10 Posted 27/01/2010 at 11:57
Lads, as a web boy myself, can I just say that you have produced sheer class here. It’s got a kind of retro feel to it, but with shades of post-modernism to boot ;)
ToffeeWeb has always been boss as far as i’m concerned where content’s concerned. You’ve managed to make it more classy in terms of look now as well.
Fantastic job. Usability is far superior as well. Now lets hope that the football can mirror the site!
ToffeeWeb has always been boss as far as i’m concerned where content’s concerned. You’ve managed to make it more classy in terms of look now as well.
Fantastic job. Usability is far superior as well. Now lets hope that the football can mirror the site!
Duncan McDine
11 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:06
11 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:06
Looks bloody spiffing chaps. Just refreshed the page, and was greeted by good old Dixie on the top banner.
Here’s hoping for a good win tonight. COYB
Here’s hoping for a good win tonight. COYB
Shaun Brennan
12 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:14
12 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:14
Question for the Gents at Toffeeweb Towers.
Could the Badge at the top left of the Screen, link back to the homepage?
Cheers.
Could the Badge at the top left of the Screen, link back to the homepage?
Cheers.
Dave Davies
13 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:15
13 Posted 27/01/2010 at 12:15
No ’Fans’ section anymore?
Jay Harris
14 Posted 27/01/2010 at 13:35
14 Posted 27/01/2010 at 13:35
Simply the best.
Thanks Lyndon, Michael and all.
Thanks Lyndon, Michael and all.
Steve Higham
15 Posted 27/01/2010 at 15:34
15 Posted 27/01/2010 at 15:34
Best independent Everton site by far. Like the new look — thanks to everyone involved.
Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
16 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:06
Editorial Team
16 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:06
Lyndon does a great job with these periodic facelifts, and behind the scenes, the structure of the site and the various data-driven components are simply first class.
Derek, click on the MailBag heading or the Recent Articles heading block to get a fuller list of recent contributions, and scroll down to the bottom of those pages for more archive links. (I need to set one up for the January Mailbag!)
Dave Davies, the Fans section is under Site & Community | Fans Online.
Shaun, we used to have the badge do that.. can’t remember why we stopped, but the header comes up on most current pages, and ’HOME’ is right there...
Thanks to you all for your continuing support, interest and (above all) contributions, which is what now mostly defines the site. Keep ’em coming!
Derek, click on the MailBag heading or the Recent Articles heading block to get a fuller list of recent contributions, and scroll down to the bottom of those pages for more archive links. (I need to set one up for the January Mailbag!)
Dave Davies, the Fans section is under Site & Community | Fans Online.
Shaun, we used to have the badge do that.. can’t remember why we stopped, but the header comes up on most current pages, and ’HOME’ is right there...
Thanks to you all for your continuing support, interest and (above all) contributions, which is what now mostly defines the site. Keep ’em coming!
Kevin Sparke
17 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:36
17 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:36
Fixed!
Cheers Lyndon
Cheers Lyndon
Derek Turnbull
18 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:44
18 Posted 27/01/2010 at 16:44
Michael Kenrick - I do find them in the end! but sometimes the hassle of looking to the articles then the mailbag etc when you’re in work with a window open the size of a stamp makes it not worth the hassle.
You have say 5 mail bag and articles on the page at each time if there was a direct link under the 5th one to previous articles/mail then I reckon that would keep alive some interesting debates.
Also what’s your distinction between a mailbag item and a fan article?
You have say 5 mail bag and articles on the page at each time if there was a direct link under the 5th one to previous articles/mail then I reckon that would keep alive some interesting debates.
Also what’s your distinction between a mailbag item and a fan article?
Greg Murphy
19 Posted 27/01/2010 at 17:57
19 Posted 27/01/2010 at 17:57
First class.
James Stewart
20 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:03
20 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:03
Great job guys. Looks great. You keeping on putting the OS to shame!
Derek Turnbull
21 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:07
21 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:07
Just seen the ’more from mailbag’ link! Thanks guys! Now about my commision.....!
Lyndon Lloyd
Editorial Team
22 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:08
Editorial Team
22 Posted 27/01/2010 at 18:08
First off, thanks for the kind words and also for your patience while we iron out any kinks. Secondly, thanks for the suggestions for things we might add or change — we do this for you, the reader, so anything you think would make the site better for you, let us know and we’ll take it into consideration.
Onto a couple of issues raised above:
Onto a couple of issues raised above:
- The badge/logo link back to the homepage was supposed to be there but had gone AWOL but should now be working, so thanks Shaun for catching that.
- Derek, I’ve added a "More from the Mail Bag" link under those 5 links and will do the same or the articles when I’ve got a catch-all page for all the article types (Columns, Fan Articles, Editors’ Blog, etc) sorted out.
To answer your question re: the distinction between Fan Articles and MailBag submissions, the latter we regard as "Letters to the Editor" type messages that are generally shorter and often pose questions or thoughts for discussion; the former are intended more like newspaper-style opinion pieces.
Sam Higgins
23 Posted 27/01/2010 at 20:11
23 Posted 27/01/2010 at 20:11
If the fucking players put in the effort you boys do to keep this site running smoothly we’d be in the champs league!!
Raymond Choi
24 Posted 28/01/2010 at 01:08
24 Posted 28/01/2010 at 01:08
Great work guys! I love the new look! I wish my website could look something like this!
Just to point out that the badge/logo link is not working....
Just to point out that the badge/logo link is not working....
Chad Schofield
25 Posted 27/01/2010 at 21:08:12
25 Posted 27/01/2010 at 21:08:12
Reflective honeycombs with a cold western front:
Oooh, new design looks nice!
Good first half, shame about the second.
Gavin Ramejkis
26 Posted 28/01/2010 at 19:01
26 Posted 28/01/2010 at 19:01
Nice new look and feel to the site and considerably better looking than Pravda. Really enjoyed the auto refresh thread for the Sunderland game although my web client both Firefox and Chrome did error twice and needed a logout login to fix, but worked well besides that.
Lyndon Lloyd
Editorial Team
27 Posted 28/01/2010 at 21:45
Editorial Team
27 Posted 28/01/2010 at 21:45
Gavin, to you recall what kind of error you saw?
Keith Glazzard
28 Posted 29/01/2010 at 22:55:28
28 Posted 29/01/2010 at 22:55:28
Lyndon - I have just remembered that it would be impolite not to comment -
Looks good, but the grey wash makes the players look a bit Greek statuesque - was that intended?
Navigation seems fine and easy enough.
Thanks and keep going.
Looks good, but the grey wash makes the players look a bit Greek statuesque - was that intended?
Navigation seems fine and easy enough.
Thanks and keep going.
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1 Posted 27/01/2010 at 03:01:37
Nice! :-)