From Bad to Worse

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The worse thing that could of happened to Everton Football Club was reaching the FA Cup Final last May. By doing so, it gave our fans a false sense of destiny and hope. The fact that we managed to get to Wembley made us feel and think we were on the verge of something special. A new era of glory was waiting for us just around the corner and this cup final was only the beginning. The truth is that reaching the cup final gave the club a thin coat of respectability which masked the real issues eaffecting the once mighty Everton. Behind the scenes, we were still a shambles and no amount of Wembley appearances could hide the fact. Fast forward to August 2009 and a culmination of all the mismanagment by the Board over the last 10 years has hit us like a sledgehammer in the gooolies. David Moyes looks a broken man and so lacking in vision or new ideas it is painful to watch. The way we play the game is a joke and when two-bob no-mark newly promoted outfits like Burnley outclass you then you know we have big problems. The sad truth is, for all the lack of funds available to the manager, Moyes hasn't got a clue how to change things around on the pitch. Whoever he selects to play just comes in and does exactly the same job as the man he replaces. Nothing new... just like for like. It's all one-dimensional and very hard to stomach. Its not worth slaughtering Moyes or the players any more. I think we can all see the bigger picture now. It may have taken a long time but even the most ardent and loyal fans amongst us have realised what a mess we are in. Those still dreaming of breaking into the top 4 this season... dream on. Those of you who think we will still finish above Man City and Spurs this season... think again. We are a rudderless ship at the moment. Moyes and his players have been around the same old shit for so long now that it's all gone stale and NFI has taken hold. David Moyes and his tactics belong in the in the dark ages with the Rubics Cube and the Betamax video player. Like I have said in the past, throw all the money in the world at Moyes, sign Kaka and Messi if you like... but it won't change or improve what Moyes has in his head. The Moyes ethos and playing style will always remain the same: Percentage Hoofball is the Moyes way and it's killing us on and off the field. I have never felt so ashamed of the way we play as I do right now. It's heart breaking and soul destroying. The fans are being drained of all their passion and energy. The life blood is being sucked from us with every passing game. Only yesterday, I was talking to a kid about 12 year old who has jumped ship and gone over the dark side. His dad is devastated but can't talk him around. You see, it's too hard being an Evertonian these days — much easier to be a Kopite. I thought I was going to come on here today and let rip. Tear into the players and the manager but do you know what, I can't be arsed any more. It would probably fall on deaf ears any how. There are still some out there who are quite content with all things Everton — we beat Sigma 4-0 you know. Where to from here is anybody's guess but, without a complete overhaul and change at the top, we are fucked. The club, despite the 5th place finish last year, is going in the wrong direction. The twats that run the club need hanging, they really do. Kenwright is a grade A Shithouse who must see what he is doing to us but carries on all the same. Fiddling while Rome burns if you like. As for Moyes, he isn't going anywhere soon (unless he walks) so it's as you where, boys. No chance of a footballing renaissance is there? It's going to be 'backs to the wall' mentality as we are already in a relegation battle... Oh no, wait a minute... sorry, that only happens under Walter Smith doesn't it??? I know I am on the verge

The worse thing that could of happened to Everton Football Club was reaching the FA Cup Final last May. By doing so, it gave our fans a false sense of destiny and hope.

The fact that we managed to get to Wembley made us feel and think we were on the verge of something special. A new era of glory was waiting for us just around the corner and this cup final was only the beginning.

The truth is that reaching the cup final gave the club a thin coat of respectability which masked the real issues eaffecting the once mighty Everton. Behind the scenes, we were still a shambles and no amount of Wembley appearances could hide the fact.

Fast forward to August 2009 and a culmination of all the mismanagment by the Board over the last 10 years has hit us like a sledgehammer in the gooolies. David Moyes looks a broken man and so lacking in vision or new ideas it is painful to watch.

The way we play the game is a joke and when two-bob no-mark newly promoted outfits like Burnley outclass you then you know we have big problems.

The sad truth is, for all the lack of funds available to the manager, Moyes hasn't got a clue how to change things around on the pitch. Whoever he selects to play just comes in and does exactly the same job as the man he replaces. Nothing new... just like for like. It's all one-dimensional and very hard to stomach.

Its not worth slaughtering Moyes or the players any more. I think we can all see the bigger picture now. It may have taken a long time but even the most ardent and loyal fans amongst us have realised what a mess we are in.

Those still dreaming of breaking into the top 4 this season... dream on. Those of you who think we will still finish above Man City and Spurs this season...  think again. We are a rudderless ship at the moment. Moyes and his players have been around the same old shit for so long now that it's all gone stale and NFI has taken hold.

David Moyes and his tactics belong in the in the dark ages with the Rubics Cube and the Betamax video player. Like I have said in the past, throw all the money in the world at Moyes, sign Kaka and Messi if you like... but it won't change or improve what Moyes has in his head. The Moyes ethos and playing style will always remain the same: Percentage Hoofball is the Moyes way and it's killing us on and off the field.

I have never felt so ashamed of the way we play as I do right now. It's heart breaking and soul destroying. The fans are being drained of all their passion and energy. The life blood is being sucked from us with every passing game. Only yesterday, I was talking to a kid about 12 year old who has jumped ship and gone over the dark side. His dad is devastated but can't talk him around. You see, it's too hard being an Evertonian these days — much easier to be a Kopite.

I thought I was going to come on here today and let rip. Tear into the players and the manager but do you know what, I can't be arsed any more. It would probably fall on deaf ears any how. There are still some out there who are quite content with all things Everton — we beat Sigma 4-0 you know.

Where to from here is anybody's guess but, without a complete overhaul and change at the top, we are fucked. The club, despite the 5th place finish last year, is going in the wrong direction. The twats that run the club need hanging, they really do. Kenwright is a grade A Shithouse who must see what he is doing to us but carries on all the same. Fiddling while Rome burns if you like.

As for Moyes, he isn't going anywhere soon (unless he walks) so it's as you where, boys. No chance of a footballing renaissance is there? It's going to be 'backs to the wall' mentality as we are already in a relegation battle... Oh
no, wait a minute... sorry, that only happens under Walter Smith doesn't it???

I know I am on the verge of losing my sanity with the carryings on at this club. I can't take much more of this crap and unless something gives many more youngsters will join that kid and go and follow the Red Shite... And do you know what — who could blame them??

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