New Everton investor Jason Kidd plans to attend final match at Goodison Park

Lots of people who have been supporting for generations that can't get in for the final match.

My sentiments exactly, I've got mates and family who would give their right arm for a ticket for our last ever game at the old lady.

Not only the fans will be there but I'm assuming every player who can get there will be attending, which is only right – Sharp anyone?

Not only a great day but a manic one as well. I well understand people's frustration and possible anger at not being able to get a ticket and the new boy wants to go and will probably be there, I'd be the same!

I'm going to attempt to get over there and see if I can soak up the atmosphere!

Just say - I'm investing in this club to make some coin and leave it at that will yer?

I don't expect them to be present all the time, but they should show presence on occasion. We've had an absent owner and a board that practically abandoned us recently. I'd like to see them present when they can be to get to know the club and understand the supporters.

Obviously they will be in the Directors' Box anyway, so it won't affect those who are fortunate enough to have tickets.

He probably went through a Freakins Everton catechism. He won't take up anyone else's seat with this Yank corporate juggernaut who now love and know our history so much. But I'd much rather he wasn't there at The Old Lady. He's far more suited to BMD.

Apparently, despite Mike Gaynes's best limp efforts, this 'dude' is divisive. He's also fucking ugly like that supposed 62-year-old-going-on-82 'dude' from the other week.

Invest for your profits by all means but don't even pretend that you care or know about our history Yank.

You twat. Who the fuck are you to say this you week-long erm 'Evertonian'.

“It’s going to be excitement, sadness, it’s going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, when you talk about Goodison Park, I’m excited.

I think for his commitment he deserves to be there if he wants to.

The next couple of years will be telling.

I was more concerned with the last absent board, their false accusations at the supporters, and the disappointment that Sharp didn't make a statement. I have to differentiate between the player and the board member so as not to sour the memories.

What soul? Please don't say "The People's Club".

I don't understand why he wants to be inside a stadium that means absolutely nothing to him!

He probably really believes he's 'feeling' it the way we do. Fair enough, but obviously we know he's not.

'He's invested massively in the club and he's helping secure Everton's future'

Absolute shite, Barry. You have zero knowledge of how much he has invested so far but I think it might be fuck all. There has been nothing revealed about this 'divisive' NBA fella's 'investment'. But, apparently, Barry, you know it's 'massive'.

What's your source Barry?

Ernie: 17: He is not an 'owner'.

The title of a Frank Zappa album applies to our new owners and their friends' interest in Everton.

But to be fair, Andrew, we keep getting told on here that these Texas Mammon are top-dog Yank corporate big business ruthless operators, so all is well, mate.

My personal view, and stepping away from Everton, any CEO or Managing Director chooses to come and go and get involved as they please, as is their right, be that in person or virtually, as can be the case now. It's not for me to tell them to stay away.

Derek, keep that quiet or you won't be able to get lifted over the turnstiles anymore. Saying that, attempting that at the Everton Stadium would require a ladder and SAS style operation!!

I hope you're well, Derek, and that we see you soon.

And what is going on with cyber-security?

And Danny, going back to your lower league enjoyment, I just watched Bradford vs Fleetwood all the way through. True footy. Not least the 40th anniversary of the horrible fire.

That said, I really hope the Friedkins are present for this match, it's so important for both the history and the future. I personally have no problem with a long-arm approach to running the club as long as they have top professional people at the helm. However, you've got to show up when it really matters.

Despite a few jarring words and phrases used by Jason here, he at least shows a sense that, if he is to understand what he's brought into and committed to, then he needs to be there when it matters to feel the energy and passion of its fanbase. I know it will be an experience he won't forget.

And where might we be now had Boys Pen Bill sold up to Sheik Yerbouti?

I hope your colon has recovered!

Cyber security? I won't bore you or anyone with the detail, but usually organisations take the "it won't happen to us" approach and don't do the basics. After the horse has bolted, as they say, and a lot of the time, we come in to clean up the mess, when proactive measures would have prevented it.

We used to look after Tottenham. They were really hot on it, especially as they moved to their new stadium. The best monthly review was on the rooftop garden of their adjacent offices in the sun. We got a tour of the stadium just before their first test event.

Yes, that tragedy I feel often get's overlooked. I hope it is marked accordingly. There is another 40th anniversary of a football tragedy coming up this month, but we probably won't see much coverage of that either.

Haha! We would probably be in a better place.

Was there any need for that level of aggression?

What an unpleasant smug ponce you are.

Me (19): 'Absolute xxxxx Barry. You have zero - ZERO - knowledge of how much he has invested so far but I think it might be fuck all. There has been NOTHING revealed about this 'divisive' NBA fella's 'investment'. But, apparently, Barry, you know it's 'massive'.

Oooooohhhhh so 'aggressive' you poor little thing Mr. Lightfoot. I'm gonna twat you with a feather next. Advice: grow up.

' xxx...ZERO...NOTHING' compared with erm 'unpleasant smug ponce'.

Oh by the way Mr. Lightfoot in your hissy little fit you of course avoided the questions.

I'll ask again: What is your source for your unsupported claim that this fella has invested 'massively' in our club?

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15992615

And please don't tell me you just googled "pub in centre of Birkenhead." 🤣

Back in the day Andy was so often referred to as "A Right Sartorial Elegance" that a lot of people simply used the acronym.

'I was carrying out a delicate operation'. OK, I'm biting, imagination racing, what were you doing?

I'll google "pub in centre of Birkenhead."

Two absolute balloons had given the girl in the betting shop next door a load of abuse.

My dad was in there, had words with them, and left to go to the Fireman's.

They followed him, and started on him in the pub. Musta thought an old guy in his 70's wearing a medical collar was an easy target.

When he invited them outside they thought it was Christmas. They didn't know him.

Someone who saw it first hand told me there were about five or six punches thrown.

The first by one of the so called hard cases, which caught my dad off guard, and then a flurry of punches that sparked the pair of them, literally within half a minute.

When you've boxed since being a kid, and for most of your adult life, the training stays with you. And when you like to fight......... 😁

Some of the things that happened there I find hard to believe myself!

The Blood Tub was attached to Ilchester Square. My aunty Kate lived in the square.

The square hasn't existed for years.

Now that is a ponce.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Barry's usually get the full Ferry.

That said, I'm now glad that it seems to be a normalised, fit term to describe the character of our very own Paul Ferry.

He should rejoice in it!

He was in the Oyster Catcher for a pint before home. He was half way in when a big bugger grabbed a stool smashed it over a guys back at the bar and said When he wakes up tell him he was stood in my place. My mate did a quick u turn and never went in again 😵‍💫🤣

He said it was a regular occurrence he brushed up broken glass and teeth!

I lived in Mercer Road off Hoylake Road, my nan lived in Solway Street.

It is not so long ago that we were all rejoicing that new owners were on the horizon. We didn't quite know what they would bring to the party but they we welcomed as a new broom to the dusty, neglected and mismanaged Everton that we all knew and loved that was in terminal decline as it was.

Just four months later, when a new person has been appointed by TFG to their ownership group (surprise, surprise… it's an American). Kidd has had the gall to say that he intends to come over and attend the last match at Goodison (no doubt to sit in the Directors Box – no ticket required) and all hell breaks loose on here.

In the words I think somebody from The Boys from The Blackstuff uttered – "Calm Down, Calm Down". He isn't taking anyone else's place even if he looks as though he might be wearing an antique top for reasons unknown.

He has a right to be there. As others have also said, I too hope that the Friedkins also deem it appropriate to attend the match prior to also attending the inaugural match at the new stadium.

I hope that, whilst we might not agree with everything that TFG might do, we give them enough slack to do what they want without hammering them so soon. Early days. Time enough for that when they really upset us.

We adapted the Boys From The Blackstuff title for the "Boys from the Blue Stuff" banner.

But your post makes a very valid point. He and the Friedkins should show presence as and when they can do and it won't affect any supporter's chance of getting a ticket. They own and run the club.

Let us hope that someone in TFG reads TW and acts appropriately, even if they just attend for PR purposes.

We had a doe-eyed incompetent who was a true Evertonian, and didn't he like to bang on about it; we had Barrett-Baxendale who was also a Blue, and should have stuck to running the community arm.

Now we have apparently serious investors and proper business people running the show, they've reorganised the finances and seem to have some good ideas. He has come on board as an investor and seems genuinely interested.

Of course we don't know in the long term, but meanwhile, could we all cheer up? I couldn't get a ticket either, and I'm doing a charity run that Sunday planned for months so wouldn't have been able to go anyway, but honestly guys, let's lose the cynical anti-American aggression and give the guy a chance!

Hopefully he's suitably addicted to the Goodison magic by the end, then throws some much-needed dollars at the club!

As for the yanks, if they can turn this sinking ship around and lead us into the Promised Land they are more than welcome.

You don't hear it used anymore.

According to Ged, who posts on here and was/is one of the Head Stewards, Denise Barrett-Baxendale was that much of an Evertonian, she didn't even know who Neville Southall was!!!

He, Ged, being a 'Big Unit' as they say recalled... gist... being asked to be present in her office as she was having a meeting with a bit of an (alleged) 'trouble maker'... I think was the phrase used... by the name of - consults notes - a Mr Neville Southall.

Evertonian, my arse.

Sadly, football changed decades ago and we are still playing catch-up.

I prefer the owners, managers and players not to talk too much because it's generally nothing of interest or it's embarrassing.

Kenwright and Moshiri both being examples of bad timing in what not to say. So let's just accept the dollars and hope they are spent far more wisely.

What hurts more is it's 30 years since our last trophy. When we next win something meaningful, I'll happily listen to what they have to say but, until then, I've no interest in words, only actions.

Love the above stories and remember it's the best game in the world. Admittedly, it's less enjoyable than it was when I was younger and merely watched sport for fun – not friction.