Season 2011-12
The Mail Bag
Why I love ToffeeWeb
74 Comments: Having been a reader of Toffeeweb since the early days, I thought I'd just congratulate the boys on a fantastic product. I'll trawl other sites but will always come back pretty quickly as I feel I might be missing out on something.
The Mailbag is my favourite, always passionate and nobody has anything coming anywhere near it. Quite a few regulars posting and I reckon it's like having mates that you just haven't 'met' ? who wouldn't want to have a beer with Doddy or Marshy, polar opposites but both with the same hope at heart?
So keep those letters coming in, just love ranting at the computer screen. Look forward to the day when we can get all the ToffeeWebbers together in the one place for a few coldies.
David Stewart, Posted 26/04/2012 at 15:45:23
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Shaun Brennan
841 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:20:14
841 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:20:14
Yeah I'd love to know what some posters look like. I have my thought's but won't share them :-)
Kevin Tully
847 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:35:36
847 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:35:36
I reckon it would be a great night - free bar then film the kick -off !
Richard Dodd
850 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:44:09
850 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:44:09
Better make it quick, David, as I hear they are about to take the Titanic pump out of the Freshy! (Phil Matthews told me so it must be right!)
Perhaps this is the one thread on which we can all agree:?
TOFFEEWEB IS THE GREATEST!
Perhaps this is the one thread on which we can all agree:?
TOFFEEWEB IS THE GREATEST!
Peter Laing
851 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:52:17
851 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:52:17
I reckon Eugene Ruane must wear a dirty mac, have fingers like he smokes 60 woodbines and a dirty laugh akin to Sid James lol
Ian Smitham
852 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:49:21
852 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:49:21
Some sort of get together is not as ridiculous as is it may seem. I appreciate that it is totally impractical for some, but when, for example I queue for Chips I am always trying to spot or imagine seeing Ken.
Why not agree a pub, say the Winslow (where I go) and describe a meeting place within the pub,and a few of us could meet for a laugh and banter.
I went to Wembley the other week and saw this bloke who sits a few rows behind me, I think he is an idiot who constantly calls Moyes, you know what, he saw me and came over and spoke and suddenly we had a bond (of sorts), next time I see him I will not think bad of him but as the fellow Evertonian from the pub at Wembley at ten to nine in the morning.
Why not agree a pub, say the Winslow (where I go) and describe a meeting place within the pub,and a few of us could meet for a laugh and banter.
I went to Wembley the other week and saw this bloke who sits a few rows behind me, I think he is an idiot who constantly calls Moyes, you know what, he saw me and came over and spoke and suddenly we had a bond (of sorts), next time I see him I will not think bad of him but as the fellow Evertonian from the pub at Wembley at ten to nine in the morning.
Mark Riding
853 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:00:24
853 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:00:24
Peter.. I always had a vision of Eugene as Fitz from Cracker...
But Sid James is good !!
But Sid James is good !!
Ian Smitham
856 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:00:25
856 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:00:25
Doddy, see, you seem to go to a pub called the "freshy" no idea where it is, but imagine if you and a few twebbers met up how good it would be
Mark Riding
857 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:08:51
857 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:08:51
Ian.. I agree.. get a few birds from the 'mature dating' adverts involved and I reckon were onto a winner !
Chad Schofield
858 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:03:40
858 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:03:40
Yeah, Michael and Lyndon do a great job with Toffeeweb. Most "non-virtual" Evertonians I know either read (but don't necessarily contribute) or at least know the site.
There's always great and often thoroughly informed opinions... Even if you might not share those opinions - but that is of course what makes the site so compelling. I read far more than I put in certainly these days because of everything else, but as you wrote David, it is like having a running commentary from mates you haven't met.
There's always great and often thoroughly informed opinions... Even if you might not share those opinions - but that is of course what makes the site so compelling. I read far more than I put in certainly these days because of everything else, but as you wrote David, it is like having a running commentary from mates you haven't met.
Chad Schofield
859 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:20:43
859 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:20:43
Christ Mark, that site would be better named 'blind dating'. A long as the plan isn't to meet at one of that where's photo locations then sounds good to me... But the prospect of a cheap hotel or dimly lot bedsit, count me out!
Andrew James
860 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:23:41
860 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:23:41
Eugene is a weather beaten guy with glasses and decent hair which is gradually receding. He might be slightly portly and I reckon his gait is relaxed.
His accent is probably shot to pieces because he's lived everywhere but the moon. But I don't think his speech patterns match his writing so don't expect him to shout the occasional word when he's talking.
His accent is probably shot to pieces because he's lived everywhere but the moon. But I don't think his speech patterns match his writing so don't expect him to shout the occasional word when he's talking.
Andrew James
861 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:28:09
861 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:28:09
Richard Dodd is a slightly chubby, ruddy faced loveable optimist that nobody dislikes. He'll be the first one to buy a round. He would be...mid 30's and might wear quite smart clothes and I reckon he never wears the shirt outside a football ground. You are unlikely to see him on the couch in the shirt, his boxer shirts while eating a Big Mac.
Mark Riding
863 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:42:37
863 Posted 27/04/2012 at 00:42:37
Chad #859, I was a bit tongue in cheek there mate as I only see the adverts on toffeeweb...
Clearly you have done more 'research' than myself, so I bow to your greater knowledge.
Clearly you have done more 'research' than myself, so I bow to your greater knowledge.
Steve Barr
876 Posted 27/04/2012 at 02:47:57
876 Posted 27/04/2012 at 02:47:57
Dave,
I agree. Being exiled here in Washington DC, this site is a breath of fresh air and keeps me in touch.
The banter is always interesting and as others have already noted, this is easily the best football fan web site out there. Many remarkble, well written and researched contributions in the main and plenty of good argument.
As it happens I'm back in Liverpool from Thursday 10th May, returning to DC Sunday 13th May.
I'm up for a bevvy if it can be pulled off. When I'm home I usually bevvy in the Five Ways in Childwall or the Halfway House in Woolton.
I agree. Being exiled here in Washington DC, this site is a breath of fresh air and keeps me in touch.
The banter is always interesting and as others have already noted, this is easily the best football fan web site out there. Many remarkble, well written and researched contributions in the main and plenty of good argument.
As it happens I'm back in Liverpool from Thursday 10th May, returning to DC Sunday 13th May.
I'm up for a bevvy if it can be pulled off. When I'm home I usually bevvy in the Five Ways in Childwall or the Halfway House in Woolton.
Pat Finegan
881 Posted 27/04/2012 at 03:42:55
881 Posted 27/04/2012 at 03:42:55
I echo Steve's sentiments about being in touch with other supporters. I don't get much face to face contact with other Evertonians. It's rare to meet anyone here in the states who is a fan of a non-"big 4" side, let alone Everton.
I love that TW has people's actual names. Screen names look middle-schoolishish. Easily navigable. Variety of opinions. Posters tend to be well-informed. Best EFC fan site, In my opinion.
I love that TW has people's actual names. Screen names look middle-schoolishish. Easily navigable. Variety of opinions. Posters tend to be well-informed. Best EFC fan site, In my opinion.
John Maxwell
883 Posted 27/04/2012 at 03:59:01
883 Posted 27/04/2012 at 03:59:01
I think it would be a great idea for the regulars to meet up. I'm sure they have more in common than they know !
Although once everyone gets on again will the website have any posts ?!!? Could be the end !
I'm in Oz so a bit tricky as I'm sure it is for other fans dotted around the world. But would be great to put names to faces.
Also on the facebook page, can't you see the members of the group with pics ?
Although once everyone gets on again will the website have any posts ?!!? Could be the end !
I'm in Oz so a bit tricky as I'm sure it is for other fans dotted around the world. But would be great to put names to faces.
Also on the facebook page, can't you see the members of the group with pics ?
Gavin Ramejkis
894 Posted 27/04/2012 at 06:56:53
894 Posted 27/04/2012 at 06:56:53
The facebook page shows what a few of us look like, would love to meet a few faces on here including Eugene, Marshy, Doddy, Ken and a guy who doesn't seem to post that much anymore Ciaran McGlone
Jimmy Sørheim
895 Posted 27/04/2012 at 07:15:01
895 Posted 27/04/2012 at 07:15:01
I agree Toffeeweb is a great site.
sometimes I think that people do not understand that we are all Evertonians, and have different views, and to some that is shocking.
As a result a few puts out personal attacks, which is sad.
There are rules, but not everyone seems to know or follow them.
Aside from this I have not been to a better site that discuss what is really going on at all times.
Take a look at the official site and all you see are yes sayers.
I have tried posting on the OS in the past, but it is useless as they remove any post that they do not agree with.
Great idea to arrange a get together of sorts.
The best time for that might be before a derby at Goodison!
sometimes I think that people do not understand that we are all Evertonians, and have different views, and to some that is shocking.
As a result a few puts out personal attacks, which is sad.
There are rules, but not everyone seems to know or follow them.
Aside from this I have not been to a better site that discuss what is really going on at all times.
Take a look at the official site and all you see are yes sayers.
I have tried posting on the OS in the past, but it is useless as they remove any post that they do not agree with.
Great idea to arrange a get together of sorts.
The best time for that might be before a derby at Goodison!
Chad Schofield
903 Posted 27/04/2012 at 07:57:49
903 Posted 27/04/2012 at 07:57:49
Mark, my only real research has been to see the ads here... But isn't the while point of advertising to entice you to the thing you're promoting. Those ads are tantamount to ropey takeaway photos... If it looks like a turd in a bun on the pics best to walk past.
Lee Courtliff
911 Posted 27/04/2012 at 08:49:00
911 Posted 27/04/2012 at 08:49:00
Like others have said TW is my only contact with other Evertonians. There are not too many of us here in Burnley. Sometimes it seems it's just my Dad and I.
I think a meet up is a great idea.
I reckon Eugene is bald,a bit of stubble and when he walks into his local all the other regulars exchange "knowing" glances.
Despite shaking my head in amazement at some of the negative shite on here, I can honestly say I would be a bit lost without TW.
Where else can I hear the likes of Doddy,Marsh,Ruane and Wilson??
If they all drank in the same boozer then that pub would quickly become my local. No matter how far away it might be.
I think a meet up is a great idea.
I reckon Eugene is bald,a bit of stubble and when he walks into his local all the other regulars exchange "knowing" glances.
Despite shaking my head in amazement at some of the negative shite on here, I can honestly say I would be a bit lost without TW.
Where else can I hear the likes of Doddy,Marsh,Ruane and Wilson??
If they all drank in the same boozer then that pub would quickly become my local. No matter how far away it might be.
David S Shaw
923 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:18:16
923 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:18:16
Toffeeweb is one of the very few Everton forums, along with Bluekipper, where there are activists on board who challenge the status quo.
It surprises why it links up with GOT? Possibly the worst of them all along with wsag.
It surprises why it links up with GOT? Possibly the worst of them all along with wsag.
Richard Dodd
924 Posted 27/04/2012 at 08:57:26
924 Posted 27/04/2012 at 08:57:26
Andrew @ 861.
You sum my husband up so well,you just must be one of the reprobates from the Freshfield!
Beware,he`s `working from home` today so Toffeeweb is sure to be buzzing.
Best wishes to you all,
Angela Dodd
You sum my husband up so well,you just must be one of the reprobates from the Freshfield!
Beware,he`s `working from home` today so Toffeeweb is sure to be buzzing.
Best wishes to you all,
Angela Dodd
Derek Turnbull
926 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:30:15
926 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:30:15
Eugene comes across as an advertising type. He spends more time articulating how he says and sells his argument rather than thinking if is his actual argument is any good.
Peter Barry
928 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:26:37
928 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:26:37
Note to the 'editors' as ToffeeWeb is patronised by many far flung Scouses why not establish a photo feature where we could send in photos of ourselves.
Nick Entwistle
931 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:47:31
931 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:47:31
If there was a get together, can we be sure John Fisher wouldn't turn up?
Dave Roberts
932 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:45:41
932 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:45:41
I'm the spitting image of Cary Grant.
I'll post my photograph for a small fee....although don't let your WAGs see it or they may get too excited.
Otherwise I can be viewed 'live' anytime after 1.00pm in the Winslow on matchdays. I'll be the one surrounded by grannies.
I'll post my photograph for a small fee....although don't let your WAGs see it or they may get too excited.
Otherwise I can be viewed 'live' anytime after 1.00pm in the Winslow on matchdays. I'll be the one surrounded by grannies.
Dave Roberts
933 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:56:33
933 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:56:33
.....yeah, I know Cary Grant's been dead for twenty years....that's why I look like him.
Lee Smith
934 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:37:04
934 Posted 27/04/2012 at 09:37:04
I would love to meet the eternal optimist that is Richard Dodd, though I would be dissappointed if he didn't look like how I picture him, which is exactly like Walter from the Beano comics.
Lee Smith
936 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:00:46
936 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:00:46
http://s865.photobucket.com/albums/ab218/SAMWISE_01/?action=view¤t=CAP025.jpg&mediafilter=images
Walter, aka Richard Dodd :)
Walter, aka Richard Dodd :)
Dave Roberts
939 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:03:10
939 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:03:10
Lee
That's Bill Kenwright in his Boy's Pen days. Always thought he and Doddy were one and the same!
That's Bill Kenwright in his Boy's Pen days. Always thought he and Doddy were one and the same!
Richard Dodd
940 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:06:21
940 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:06:21
How dare you say that ,Dave! I`m a far better actor than Kenwright!
Peter Mills
946 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:36:40
946 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:36:40
If I was to nip into the Freshy at 4.30 this afternoon am I likely to meet anyone from this thread?
Matt Butlin
949 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:49:40
949 Posted 27/04/2012 at 10:49:40
Hello to the 2 toffee webbers we were speaking to on the train back up north from London. I hope my tips on iPhone performance optimisation have served you well. Continue to spread the word.
Didn't catch their names but they were bitching like hell about Margret Thatcher. ;-)
Didn't catch their names but they were bitching like hell about Margret Thatcher. ;-)
Tony J Williams
953 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:10:40
953 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:10:40
Seguras on County Road, the most handsome one with the body of an Adonis and the wit of Oscar Wilde..... I will be standing next to him trying to get noticed by the barstaff to get served.
Jamie Barlow
956 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:18:43
956 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:18:43
It would be great if he did turn up Nick.
Geoff Trenner
957 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:22:41
957 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:22:41
Matt @ 949, after the discussion last year about free schools let's steer well clear of anything about Lady Thatcher! I'm pretty sure that was the only time I've been threatened with physical violence on TW
David Stewart
958 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:22:31
958 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:22:31
Good evening, fellow Toffeewebbers, well 35 comments in and we haven't turned on each other... yet!. Me, I blame Hibbert. Hope some of you can get together for a beer, maybe go all blue kipperish and stick some photies on.
So keep those letters and articles coming in. I gotta go cos this thread's getting too nice... need to rant at the screen. Doddy, Williams, Marshy ? where are you? Get ranting!
So keep those letters and articles coming in. I gotta go cos this thread's getting too nice... need to rant at the screen. Doddy, Williams, Marshy ? where are you? Get ranting!
Matt Butlin
959 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:36:03
959 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:36:03
Point taken...
Ray Roche
960 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:32:37
960 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:32:37
I'm only allowed out in the dark.
Dave Roberts
972 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:33:16
972 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:33:16
Geoff Trenner
She was no 'Lady'.
Hasn't the old cow popped her cloggs yet?
She was no 'Lady'.
Hasn't the old cow popped her cloggs yet?
Michael Summers
974 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:36:52
974 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:36:52
Toffee web is the best around there is nothing like it and big ups to the team that run it keep up the fantastic work. Also have to agree meeting a few lads in here would be good finally putting a face to a name ( mark 857 now that sounds interesting lol) COYB.
Mark Stone
975 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:45:21
975 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:45:21
Seriously Dave - don't go there with Geoff!
Ray Roche
976 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:32:37
976 Posted 27/04/2012 at 11:32:37
I'm only allowed out in the dark.
Richard Dodd
977 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:45:28
977 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:45:28
Sorry, Peter, I won't be in attendance as my good lady has booked me for child minding duties this pm whilst she does Liverpool 1 with her ma.
Sorry, mate!
Sorry, mate!
Peter Mills
979 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:01:43
979 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:01:43
Another time Richard, I call in occasionally.
Matt Traynor
980 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:58:52
980 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:58:52
Way back in the day, there was ToffeeNet, one of the feckless, irresponsible parents of this site. If I recall, after a while they even started arranging meet ups in Walton Road pubs before the games, and even got t-shirts done. I didn't by one, but they were subtle, with I think the tower from our logo encased in a "T". I think they patronised the Netley for a while, if one could ever patronise that place.
My first meeting with a Blue was a result of JANET, and I met Dr Dave Shepherd in The Mons, around 1990 I think.
My first meeting with a Blue was a result of JANET, and I met Dr Dave Shepherd in The Mons, around 1990 I think.
Tony Cawson
984 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:21:39
984 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:21:39
Marshy ? Father Ted,
Eugene ? Father Jack,
Doddy ? Dougal,
Saying that, I always picture Tony Marsh looking like a young David Byrne for some reason! Everytime Eugene posts now, he will be Sid James in my eyes!!
Eugene ? Father Jack,
Doddy ? Dougal,
Saying that, I always picture Tony Marsh looking like a young David Byrne for some reason! Everytime Eugene posts now, he will be Sid James in my eyes!!
Drew O'Neall
985 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:13:15
985 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:13:15
Great post / thread..
Andrew James - priceless (I will be watching out for you [said in a slightly creepy tone]).
I always look out for my Toffeeweb heroes:
Nick Entwistle (for absolute sense, I nod in agreement with virtually everything you say)
Eugene Ruane (for unapologetic, cathartic and unfiltered brain dumping creativity - I want to work in your office)
Jimmy Sorheim (for a mad but passionate long range view of Goodison Park from a treehouse up a mountain)
Richard Dodd (doesn't let 'the bastards' bring him down)
Ciaron McGLone (used to drive me mad but now I miss him)
...But I don't know, meeting people off websites, I'm sure there is a golden rule about that?!
Andrew James - priceless (I will be watching out for you [said in a slightly creepy tone]).
I always look out for my Toffeeweb heroes:
Nick Entwistle (for absolute sense, I nod in agreement with virtually everything you say)
Eugene Ruane (for unapologetic, cathartic and unfiltered brain dumping creativity - I want to work in your office)
Jimmy Sorheim (for a mad but passionate long range view of Goodison Park from a treehouse up a mountain)
Richard Dodd (doesn't let 'the bastards' bring him down)
Ciaron McGLone (used to drive me mad but now I miss him)
...But I don't know, meeting people off websites, I'm sure there is a golden rule about that?!
Dean Adams
991 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:51:35
991 Posted 27/04/2012 at 12:51:35
Nick Entwistle 931 - How nice of you to remember John (Billy no mates) Fisher, the redshite who invaded our matchday thread. I knew we were so much better than them!! Well done Nick. Just a pity the manager doesnt have the same aproach!!
Nick Entwistle
995 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:54:37
995 Posted 27/04/2012 at 13:54:37
Drew, thank you for agreeing with me on everything. So people should!
Eugene to me is Ciarán McGlone's crazed cousin.
Jimmy, not so long on these boards but with his morose and depressive Norwegian outlook has certainly found a niche. And apparently voted Norway's Mr Happy three years running. First post I saw from him was this season recommending the signing of Beckham. Hasn't improved much from that shaky start.
Doddy is like from the film Twins. He's all that's good and played by Schwazenegger, and his opposite twin, all that's bad, played by Devito, is Tony Marsh.
Ken Buckley is the character from The Fast Show who's catchphrase is '...which is nice'.
John Fisher, known to those who hang round the live forum long after the final whistle is dressed solely in his white pants and Candy Liverpool top from around the Souness era. Phil Babb is his favourite ever player, but he can't remember why.
Lyndon, likes to throw in the occasional Latin. Ad Hominem last year, and two weeks ago there was one Latin term about accepting one's faults or something. Seems a nice chap but, you know, it makes him suspicious to me. Like we're all part of a grand experiment. Still, I have a burgeoning interest in Latin terms now.... bastard.
Finally Denis Richards, not so much a view on who he is, but I miss-read his name every time and think Denise Richards has become an Everton fan.
Eugene to me is Ciarán McGlone's crazed cousin.
Jimmy, not so long on these boards but with his morose and depressive Norwegian outlook has certainly found a niche. And apparently voted Norway's Mr Happy three years running. First post I saw from him was this season recommending the signing of Beckham. Hasn't improved much from that shaky start.
Doddy is like from the film Twins. He's all that's good and played by Schwazenegger, and his opposite twin, all that's bad, played by Devito, is Tony Marsh.
Ken Buckley is the character from The Fast Show who's catchphrase is '...which is nice'.
John Fisher, known to those who hang round the live forum long after the final whistle is dressed solely in his white pants and Candy Liverpool top from around the Souness era. Phil Babb is his favourite ever player, but he can't remember why.
Lyndon, likes to throw in the occasional Latin. Ad Hominem last year, and two weeks ago there was one Latin term about accepting one's faults or something. Seems a nice chap but, you know, it makes him suspicious to me. Like we're all part of a grand experiment. Still, I have a burgeoning interest in Latin terms now.... bastard.
Finally Denis Richards, not so much a view on who he is, but I miss-read his name every time and think Denise Richards has become an Everton fan.
Drew O'Neall
008 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:03:34
008 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:03:34
I agree (nodding).
Christine Foster
016 Posted 27/04/2012 at 14:57:21
016 Posted 27/04/2012 at 14:57:21
There must be some good looking men on Toffeeweb as I refuse to believe they are all beer-drinking, pot-bellied, and bald (come to think of it, that's most Australian women) no, l jest, they are not bald.
Where are all the girls? There should be a Ladies Corner for the women's team or female contributors, as they say "if you can't beat them, join them," at least you can fight over something your both passionate about!
Nothing wrong with the pink kit although l understand if it's difficult to walk into the city on a Friday night with it on if you're a bloke.
Toffeeweb, can't abide it but can't live without it, why? Because each and every one of you are as passionate as the other, but you all know, you can never have the last word...
Where are all the girls? There should be a Ladies Corner for the women's team or female contributors, as they say "if you can't beat them, join them," at least you can fight over something your both passionate about!
Nothing wrong with the pink kit although l understand if it's difficult to walk into the city on a Friday night with it on if you're a bloke.
Toffeeweb, can't abide it but can't live without it, why? Because each and every one of you are as passionate as the other, but you all know, you can never have the last word...
John Crook
024 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:18:08
024 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:18:08
How about going with the times?? (Something EFC failed to do on numerous fronts). Start a Toffeeweb Facebook group/page - and then all the members can add each other as friends (if they so wish) then the true feautues of Doddy, Marshy et al will be revealed...
Matt Traynor
026 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:32:57
026 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:32:57
John (#024). There's been a Toffeeweb page on FB for at least 3 years. What was that about going with the times?
Lee Smith
027 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:36:44
027 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:36:44
Regarding the Toffeeweb FB page, is there anyway of viewing the full list of people who have 'Liked' the page? I can't seem to find it. Lyndon, have the security settings been set this way, or am I just being a total mong? Cheers
John Daley
031 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:59:47
031 Posted 27/04/2012 at 15:59:47
In the midst of this mutual love fest, Eugene's imaginary appearance seem to be taking a bit of an undeserved hammering. So I'll join in: Rigsby from Rising Damp.
Actually come to think of it, if they can make a movie about fucking Facebook then surely to god they can give Toffeeweb it's moment of big screen glory. It might be talky as hell, with no action, shagging or special effects but,shite on a bike, the no expense spared cast should carry it through:
Starring:
Tobias Funke from 'Arrested Development' as 'Richard Dodd'.
Rigsby from 'Rising Damp' as 'Eugene Ruane'.
Ron Jeremy from 'loads of random grot flicks' as 'Roman Sidey'.
Bob Carolgees as 'Tony J Williams', with Spit the Dog as 'Jimmy Sorheim'.
'Wee' Jimmie Krankie as 'Nick Entwistle'.
Louis Walsh as 'Andy Crooks'.
Louie Spence as 'Martin Mason'.
'Wee' Jimmie Krankie as 'Nick Entwistle'.
Oscar the green grouch thing from Sesame Street with it's fucking head sticking out of a bin as 'Tony Marsh'.
Dog the Bounty Hunter as 'James Flynn'.
With extra special guest stars:
The dwarf from 'Don't look Now' as 'Ian Tunstead'
and
Blakey from 'On the buses' as 'Dave Wilson'.
On second thoughts, a 4hr black and white epic about a turd disintegrating in the sun would probably have more chance of awards glory. ("...and the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to...").
Actually come to think of it, if they can make a movie about fucking Facebook then surely to god they can give Toffeeweb it's moment of big screen glory. It might be talky as hell, with no action, shagging or special effects but,shite on a bike, the no expense spared cast should carry it through:
Starring:
Tobias Funke from 'Arrested Development' as 'Richard Dodd'.
Rigsby from 'Rising Damp' as 'Eugene Ruane'.
Ron Jeremy from 'loads of random grot flicks' as 'Roman Sidey'.
Bob Carolgees as 'Tony J Williams', with Spit the Dog as 'Jimmy Sorheim'.
'Wee' Jimmie Krankie as 'Nick Entwistle'.
Louis Walsh as 'Andy Crooks'.
Louie Spence as 'Martin Mason'.
'Wee' Jimmie Krankie as 'Nick Entwistle'.
Oscar the green grouch thing from Sesame Street with it's fucking head sticking out of a bin as 'Tony Marsh'.
Dog the Bounty Hunter as 'James Flynn'.
With extra special guest stars:
The dwarf from 'Don't look Now' as 'Ian Tunstead'
and
Blakey from 'On the buses' as 'Dave Wilson'.
On second thoughts, a 4hr black and white epic about a turd disintegrating in the sun would probably have more chance of awards glory. ("...and the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to...").
Stephen Kenny
035 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:04:45
035 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:04:45
I always inagine Dave as quint from Jaws, with 'togger' being his great white sharks.
Lyndon Lloyd
041 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:12:59
041 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:12:59
Way back in the day, there was ToffeeNet, one of the feckless, irresponsible parents of this site... even got t-shirts done. I didn't by one, but they were subtle, with I think the tower from our logo encased in a "T"You mean like this, Matt? :)
It's a bit wrinkled 'cause I wore it only yesterday! I had enough left over that I still had a few unworn ones that I could pull out the cupboard a couple of months back to replace my more tatty versions!
ToffeeNet is still going to this day, you know. Much quieter than the old days but still around.
Tony J Williams
045 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:24:38
045 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:24:38
"Bob Carolgees as 'Tony J Williams', with Spit the Dog as 'Jimmy Sorheim'." - Love it
Kevin Sparke
046 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:49:57
046 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:49:57
Faceebook? Fuckin ell are you all a bunch of teenage girls? (he hopes)
If a film is ever made of this site the title will be: 'The League of Extraordinary Moaners'
Tony Marsh has always struck me as Zippy from Rainbow - I read all of his pieces with Zippy's voice going through my head.
If a film is ever made of this site the title will be: 'The League of Extraordinary Moaners'
Tony Marsh has always struck me as Zippy from Rainbow - I read all of his pieces with Zippy's voice going through my head.
Dave Richman
047 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:36:45
047 Posted 27/04/2012 at 16:36:45
Nice one Lyndon..... I still have one from way back which is plain blue with the 'ToffeeNet' logo on the left.... and I wore that yesterday too :)
Tony J Williams
050 Posted 27/04/2012 at 17:12:33
050 Posted 27/04/2012 at 17:12:33
"Tony Marsh has always struck me as Zippy from Rainbow - I read all of his pieces with Zippy's voice going through my head." Fuck, I will from now on too
Tony Marsh
066 Posted 27/04/2012 at 18:04:41
066 Posted 27/04/2012 at 18:04:41
Zippy from Rainbow is it lads?.Well is Zippy from Rainbow 6ft tall ,14st, Blue eyed and resembling a young Paul Newman?.
Andy Crooks
088 Posted 27/04/2012 at 19:38:52
088 Posted 27/04/2012 at 19:38:52
John Daley, ludicrous comment. So, Roman Sidey is Ron Jeremy and I have to be Louis, fucking, Walsh. Over my shoulder my wife is muttering Tom Thumb. The woman knows fuck all about football.
Andrew Gilbert
094 Posted 27/04/2012 at 19:55:21
094 Posted 27/04/2012 at 19:55:21
For Eugene you need to think Oliver Reed with a funny beard!
Simon Atkins
096 Posted 27/04/2012 at 20:23:26
096 Posted 27/04/2012 at 20:23:26
I look exactly like Brad Pitt
John Daley
099 Posted 27/04/2012 at 20:25:06
099 Posted 27/04/2012 at 20:25:06
No need to be jealous Andy. Have you actually seen Ron Jeremy? Motherfucker looks like a mustachioed version of Danny Devito's deformed Penguin in Batman Returns.
As for Tom Thumb? He may not go deep but he tears up the sides like nobody's business.
As for Tom Thumb? He may not go deep but he tears up the sides like nobody's business.
Ciaran Duff
140 Posted 28/04/2012 at 02:18:40
140 Posted 28/04/2012 at 02:18:40
Geez Tony, 6ft Paul Newman lookalike!
Here's how I always pictured you:-
http://www.listal.com/viewimage/349536
Here's how I always pictured you:-
http://www.listal.com/viewimage/349536
Andrew James
141 Posted 28/04/2012 at 02:56:08
141 Posted 28/04/2012 at 02:56:08
Richard Dodd - brilliant response from "Angela"
Christine - you are right, this site could do with some more ladies. There are too many blokes on here in there 50's...
But on the good looking blokes front, I'm sure Nick Entwhistle, Luke Farrell and Richard Dodd would get the younger vote...
(Big yourself up boys and quickly photo shop any images of yourselves online...)
Christine - you are right, this site could do with some more ladies. There are too many blokes on here in there 50's...
But on the good looking blokes front, I'm sure Nick Entwhistle, Luke Farrell and Richard Dodd would get the younger vote...
(Big yourself up boys and quickly photo shop any images of yourselves online...)
Nick Entwistle
168 Posted 28/04/2012 at 08:27:19
168 Posted 28/04/2012 at 08:27:19
Is this what grooming feels like?
Derek Thomas
182 Posted 28/04/2012 at 09:36:10
182 Posted 28/04/2012 at 09:36:10
Well Messrs K & L the tribe has spoken, set up a post and be damned photo site....I dare you.
Derek Thomas
185 Posted 28/04/2012 at 09:42:17
185 Posted 28/04/2012 at 09:42:17
Fellow Contributors, we have heard what others think you look like, fess up, you are the casting director in ' Toffeeweb - The Movie' WHO PLAYS YOU??
Richard Dodd
243 Posted 28/04/2012 at 13:39:27
243 Posted 28/04/2012 at 13:39:27
So you can spot me in the Freshy,I will fess up to bearing a striking (bugger that spell checker!)stinking resemblance to Hugh Grant.
Ladies only please apply!
Ladies only please apply!
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838 Posted 26/04/2012 at 23:01:37
Nevertheless, a good sentiment. Much as the occasionally relentless underlying negativity can get to me (and we wonder why they call us 'bitters'), the quality of articles and insight and the general ease of use of the site are second to none, ensuring that I always come back.
Let's hope 2012-13 gives us all something to be a bit more positive about, eh!