Unfortunately, Everton live to disappoint Evertonians when there is hope.... just look at the Wigan game.

6 points would be great, 4 would be okay and keep us in the mix, given Chelsea and Spurs have to play each other and Arsenal have the easiest run-in, therefore, we have to take something from that game,

Meanwhile the other thread regardind Jelavic's imaginary musings in the summer is all "Inuendo". No way he's going to get on his bike and ride.

I could go on (and on and on and on and on)

Should be Evertonians theme tune under Moyes

It is still in the lap of the gods, we will probably be under pressure but with a bit of staying power and if we play the game it could end up being the miracle and then it will be time to tear it up and party.

That's probably enough

In addition to Chelsea, Spurs have to play City as well as visiting the home of reportedly the best manager in football, Wigan.

Even Arsenal follow up the match against us with a tricky visit to Fulham and then they play United.

There are a lot of opportunities for our main rivals to drop points in the next few weeks so any talk of it being over is very premature.

You just never know, after all its not over till the fat bottomed girl sings!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8mJJJvaes

However Jamie, I think the general air of pessimism that you are referring to has come from years of disappointment and false dawns. The majority of us now preferring to assume the worst and hope to be surprised rather than think positively, only to be horribly and painfully shot down in flames.

You say:
However Jamie, I think the general air of pessimism that you are referring to has come from years of disappointment and false dawns. The majority of us now preferring to assume the worst and hope to be surprised rather than think positively, only to be horribly and painfully shot down in flames.

I grew up a Red Sox fan. Inasmuch as you probably don't know the American sports landscape, the Sox didn't win a World Series for 86 - yes, 86 - years(!). I fully understand your proclivity to expect the worst. And I blame you not one bit.

I pray EFC has their 2004 soon (year the Sox finally (!) won it).

A surreal moment in my life. Dude.

The Club marketing people had nothing to do with it. Shocker...

And New Orleans was only a collegiate stop-off. I was born in Boston, MA. Now live in sunny Florida. (it was 85 degrees here today... totally sunny).

Succinctly:

I loved soccer. Never played it. Grew up playing hockey.
Would see clips of the English "football" fans going fucking berserk when their team scored a goal and just loved their passion. Always said some day I'd "pick a team" and follow them.

7 years ago decided it was time. Did a ridiculous amount of research. Basically, hailing of Irish decent I wanted a team with some "Irish" connection. From what I read on-line Everton had this in abundance, as well as some historically great Irish players. The city of Liverpool seemed to have a fair share of Irish immigrants. Cheap labor...

I couldn't "pick" one of the "big" clubs. I detest bandwagon jumpers. Everton titled "The Peoples Club" really won me over. I'm not a fan of haughty-taughty folk (fucking hate Chelsea btw).

My friends (mates) are very serious about sports and sporting allegiences. Again, I hate bandwagon jumpers. I could not, for the first year following Everton, use the word "we" in reference to the Club. Had to wait a year for that honor or else get jacked by one of my buddies.

I fell in love with Everton. They are an extension, I believe, of everything I hold dear - hard working, nose to the grindstone, do your best with what God gives you, work 100%, die for the cause, fuck it all sails to the wind kinda Club.

I honestly say now, with no reservations whatsoever:

I did not choose. I was chosen.

I also say, head held high in an "adopted" kind of way; and very, very humbly out of respect to those Evertonians who have it "in their blood":

those who understand need no explanation
those who don't understand don't matter

Dude.

Ah, Florida Keys.... sand beneath your feet, warm water, large cocktail, (no umbrella), Jimmy Buffett...The Great Jimmy Buffett on the radio...happy memories.

"Those Were the Days of our Lives"

Ill have one more

Anyway, my favourite artist, Roger Waters, is a big Arsenal fan so maybe we can have another Floyd based thread after our stunning win on Tuesday..........

You suck my blood like a leech
You break the law and you preach
Screw my brain till it hurts
You've taken all my money
And you want more
Misguided old mule with your pig headed rules
With your narrow minded cronies
Who are fools of the first division
Death on two legs
You're tearing me apart
Death on two legs
You've never had a heart of your own
Kill joy bad guy big talking small fry
You're just an old barrow boy
Have you found a new toy to replace me'
Can you face me'
But now you can kiss my ass goodbye
Feel good are you satisfied'
Do you feel like suicide'
(I think you should)
Is your conscience all right
Does it plague you at night'
Do you feel good feel good'

You talk like a big business tycoon
You're just a hot air balloon
So no one gives you a damn
You're just an overgrown schoolboy
Let me tan your hide
A dog with disease
You're the king of the 'sleaze'
Put your money where your mouth is
Mister know-all
Was the fin on your back
Part of the deal' (shark)
Death on two legs
You're tearing me apart
Death on two legs
You've never had a heart (you never did) of your own
(right from the start)
Insane you should be put inside
You're a sewer rat decaying in a cesspool of pride
Should be made unemployed
Then make yourself null and void
Make me feel good I feel good

Trust your comments were made in the heat of the moment after a severe hoedown.

I don't think Lee Mavers is any great authority. One fantastic song and then... zilch.

Then zilch.