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Devastated

Mark Cuddy

Posted 28/03/2020

Absolutely devastated.

“You will never believe who was born on your birthday.” My wife said.

During this coronavirus pandemic, we all had to look for things that occupied our time and my wife decided to browse “the years”. » Read

A Soldier's Song

Derek Turnbull

Posted 17/03/2020

I'm trying to help search for an old Everton song that was set to the Irish National Anthem, A Soldier's Song:

Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39347"><a href="39347.html"> Your greatest moment</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Andy Crooks</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 15/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> In this time of gloom, I have been trying to think of something to post to bring a smile. <P>What is your greatest moment as an Evertonian? Mine is easy. I was living in Glasgow. Everton were playing Wimbledon, and we were relegated, there was no do... <br>» <a href="39347.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39329"><a href="39329.html">On the throwing of toilet paper, cushions, darts, coins etc</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Alan McGuffog</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 10/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> Oh for the good old carefree days when we could throw toilet rolls at the likes of Pat Jennings and Gordon Banks with gay abandon. I wonder what happened to them all?... <br>» <a href="39329.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39326"><a href="39326.html">Atkinson – yet again!</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Jim Wilson</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 11/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> This is part of my post on 2 March, VAR the Truth: <p><blockquote>'In 2011, Atkinson sends Rodwell off for a perfect tackle on Suarez. Not only is there no action taken against Suarez, the prick Atkinson has been allowed to referee 4 more derby ga... <br>» <a href="39326.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39304"><a href="39304.html">Coronavirus: Restrictions on sport </a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Brian Harrison</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 07/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>The government are meeting with many sports authorities on Monday to discus what steps to take, should – as if seems likely – the coronavirus epidemic becomes more widespread. Some of the many suggestions being put forward include banning over... <br>» <a href="39304.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39299"><a href="39299.html">Everton Anthem</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Alexander Murphy</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 05/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>Look, I know that every pissed/socially relaxed Blue has "A Brilliant Idea", so here's another....</p><p>To <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2p84Xdx8ck" target="_blank">Audrae Mae's Version of Bob Dylan's “Forever ... <br>» <a href="39299.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39288"><a href="39288.html">Who do we piss off at the FA?</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">David Cooper</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 02/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>I am not a conspiracy theorist but today’s news that Carlo Ancelotti is the first manager to be shown the red card is the straw that has broken my camel’s back! </p><p>Last year we had Omar Nasser being the first player to be suspended for div... <br>» <a href="39288.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39283"><a href="39283.html">The Truth about VAR</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Jim Wilson</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 02/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>VAR we were told was brought in to help the referee and spot bad decisions etc. But all it is used for is to give corrupt officials the chance to change a game the way they want, usually for the well-in teams.</p><p>There is no way on earth that l... <br>» <a href="39283.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39282"><a href="39282.html">The common denominator</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Dave Williams</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 02/03/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>Dominic Calvert-Lewin was struggling to score and Richarlison was sulking as he seemed to be our only hope of a goal. Tom Davies was out of the side and in poor form.</p><p>What happened next was a change in manager. Duncan Ferguson came in and im... <br>» <a href="39282.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39232"><a href="39232.html">Marcel Brands – The Architect</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Chris  Williams</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 20/02/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> There was an excellent programme on last night on Sky Premier League, 402, at 6-30pm.<p>It was in a series called Premier League World, and this one was called ‘The Architect’. It was about the career of Marcel Brands, and it is thoroughly enjoya... <br>» <a href="39232.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39226"><a href="39226.html">Howards Way – Special London Screening with Graeme Sharp</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Rob Madigan</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 19/02/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> <p>The Howard Kendall film, Howard's Way, is finally coming to London — for one night only. Graeme Sharp will be our special guest as we watch this one-off showing in the Capital. If you are about, tickets are available through EventBrite via the f... <br>» <a href="39226.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39201"><a href="39201.html">Bramley-Moore Dock</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Alasdair Jones</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 10/02/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> Readers of ToffeeWeb will no doubt be aware that the club submitted its full and detailed Planning Application for the new stadium to Liverpool City Council on 24 December 2019. The <a href="http://www.peoples-project.co.uk" target="_blank">People's ... <br>» <a href="39201.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39180"><a href="39180.html">Is Carlo Ancelotti the man to break the spell?</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">David Cooper</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 03/02/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> Looking at how the fixtures are falling... after Saturday against Crystal Palace, we might be in 7th place for 6 days! That’s if my math is correct! <p>Three points against Palace will jump us above Wolves and Man Utd onto 36 points. Due to our... <br>» <a href="39180.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39177"><a href="39177.html">Mason Holgate: What will his ultimate position be?</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Fran Mitchell</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 03/02/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> If there was an award for most improved player, Mason Holgate would certainly be a contender. Long derided as too error-prone, as having poor positioning, and simply being 'Championship Standard' (the much-used criticism labelled at our youngsters). ... <br>» <a href="39177.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39145"><a href="39145.html">If I was Manager!</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Tony Cheek</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 26/01/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> As a sport, I feel the game has changed for the worse these last few years. Cheating has become a big part of the game I used to love. It has unfortunately become accepted that shirt-pulling, feigning injury, time-wasting, and "taking one for the tea... <br>» <a href="39145.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39140"><a href="39140.html">Pickford, the case for removal... or not?</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Don Alexander</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 24/01/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> To me, Jordan Pickford is the best goalie we can afford. I also think he's still the best English goalie currently playing, albeit there's now a smidge of meaningful competition. In fact, I also think he's in the top six keepers in the Premier League... <br>» <a href="39140.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39133"><a href="39133.html">Unique</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">Phil Roberts</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 23/01/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> Now here is a good one for ToffeeWebbers. <p>Until last Saturday, Moise Kean held a unique record for Everton. <p>However, he then lost it but gained another one on Tuesday night. ... <br>» <a href="39133.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39131"><a href="39131.html">Player of the season </a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">David Pearl</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 22/01/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> Hah! <p>Anyway, time is ticking along and l am scratching my head. Not just at how we can always seem to shoot ourselves in the foot in the most bizarre ways possible. <p>Any stand outs? DCL and Holgate for me. <br>Possibly Richarlison... i... <br>» <a href="39131.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <div class="articleListing"> <h3 id="39129"><a href="39129.html">Win as a team and lose as a team?</a></h3> <p> <h6 class="itemauthor">David Cooper</h6> <span class="itemdate">Posted 22/01/2020</span></p> <div class="synopsis"> One of my favourite coaching comments is “Win as a team and lose as a team”. But, although it is inclusive and sounds good, it is rarely true! <p>This morning, I forced myself to watch the last 5 minutes of regular time and then the 6 minutes... <br>» <a href="39129.html">Read</a> </div> </div> <hr> <h3><a name="Archives">Talking Points / MailBag Archives</a></h3> <br /> <p><strong>Current Season</strong></p> <table class="diaryIndex" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td>« <a href="/season/18-19/comment/talkingpoints/"> 2018-19</a></td>  <td align="center"><a href="index.php">Index</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="July.php">Jul</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="August.php">Aug</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="September.php">Sep</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="October.php">Oct</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="November.php">Nov</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="December.php">Dec</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="January.php">Jan</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="February.php">Feb</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="March.php">Mar</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="April.php">Apr</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="May.php">May</a></td> <td><a class="undecorated" href="June.php">Jun</a></td> <td align="right"><a href="/season/20-21/comment/talkingpoints/">2020-21</a> »</td> </tr> </table> <br /> </div>  <img src="/images/homepage/teams/everton.jpg" class="fbghost" style="margin-top: -20px;" />  <div id="tertiary" class="tierTwo"> <div class="videoBox"> </div> <div id="newsnowlogo" title="Click here for more Everton news from NewsNow" style="width:300px;margin: 0 0 1em 0;padding:0;border:0px solid #ccc;background:#555;color:#fff;font-size:11px;line-height:14px;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;" ><div style="margin:0;padding:0;border:0px solid #fff;background:#555;" ><div style="margin:0;padding:0;border:0;width:160px;height:50px;float:left;" ><img src="/images/ads/newsnow_f_ab.gif" alt="As featured on NewsNow: Everton news" style="display:block;margin:0;padding:0;border:0;width:160px;height:50px;" /></div><div style="padding:0;border:0;margin:0 0 0 160px;text-align:center;" ><span style="margin:0;padding:0;border:0;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;width:120px;" ><a id="newsnowlogo_a" href="http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Everton" style="color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;" rel="nofollow">Everton News</a> 24/7</span><span style="margin:0;padding:0;border:0;display:inline-block;height:50px;width:1px;vertical-align:middle;line-height:50px;font-size:1px;" > </span></div></div></div> <script type="text/javascript"> document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').onclick=function(){ window.open('http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Everton','newsnow'); 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