Danny O’Neill fails to make the Fan Advisory Board election

You didn't mention ToffeeWeb in your application, did you, Danny?

If you did you had no chance, mate — Michael Kenricks' name is poison at Everton FC!

You make it seem like Michael's name is poison at EFC, as though it's exclusive to that one organisation. I'm sure Michael's got quite a long list where that would apply!

Yes, I knew that, but I didn't want to blacken his character too much and didn't want the world to hear about it!

Didn't Paul Disley drive Gail and her kids into the canal, and Austin Smith get off with Diedrie Barlow?

Don't know enough about our FAB to say whether or not he might have swerved a poisoned chalice there? They are all Evertonians with the very best of intentions, I imagine, but probably swimming against a strong tide of this-that-and-the-other.

Yes, I got the email from the club this morning.

Here's what they said.

Dear Danny

Thank you for taking the time to apply for a position on Everton Football Club’s Fan Advisory Board.

We are incredibly grateful for the passion, insight and dedication reflected in your application. This year, we received a record number of submissions, including a high volume of impressive contributions from supporters across the globe. The standard was exceptionally high and selecting just a small number of representatives was an extremely difficult task for the panel.

While your application was unsuccessful on this occasion, we want to sincerely thank you for your interest and commitment to playing an active role in shaping the future of engagement with our Club.

We would strongly encourage you to consider applying again when future Fan Advisory Board opportunities arise. The FAB recruits every year, usually soon after the last home game, so please look out for notices on the FAB and Club's website and social media.

In the meantime, we’d also like to highlight that the Fans’ Forum will be opening its election and application process later this month. This is another valuable platform through which supporters can help represent the voice of our fanbase and support the Club in key operational areas.

Once again, thank you for your support and for being part of such a passionate and engaged Everton community.

Thank you.

Probably a standard response. It doesn't change what I do for the club in my own simple way, which is support them the best way I can. I sit stand and listen to all of you. I have done all my life. We are all the same.

Hopefully those lucky enough can do their best to represent us, because we are the most important part of our club.

Unlucky anyway mate! 💙💙

And I'm with Rob, let's see if your mentioning ToffeeWeb was the bio-killer!

Who selects these people, as representing all of us, and more, that we have never even heard of on any of the usual Everton platforms?

Three letters I heard.

GTF!

So he got my vote, with the other one going to someone I've known for over 20 years – going back to Singapore days.

He also was involved in producing a range of bottled beers a few years ago called "The Holy Trinity" – I bought a load for my late father, who wasn't into real ale at all, so that was me sorted at his place over Christmas and New Year!

Other opportunities will arise. I'm sure you'll nail the next one.

Try again next year and we'll be voting you in — and if you are not selected to be a nominee, we'll start a petition.

Time to start raising campaign funds for your next try. A few thousand-a-plate dinners should do it. Call me if you need a speechwriter -- I'll work up a stemwinder for you.

Your passion, dedication and desire to get the Blues back to the top has no bounds but it says a lot that we don't know any of the names put forward.

In fact, from memory the only previous FAB member I can recall knowing is Dave Kelly.

Keep going, mate, it's the club's loss.

Thank you very much, Michael, for your comments about myself as far as my devotion for the club is concerned.

Christos the Greek Evertonian, friend of Howard Kendall (while he was in Athens).

I think it was Kieran Kinsella who joined a FAB discussion group and I was surprised by the feedback. I also was impressed by Jaz the past chairman who seemed to be able to get his views across and get access to Moshiri, which proved to be quite effective on his part.

I think you would have been an ideal FAB candidate, Danny, but I do suspect you are too much of a fan for their liking. But please do keep trying. They will get used to your way and find you less threatening. Not that you are threatening anyway, but the information that all fans get seems to point to that view from Everton.

Next year, I'll coach Big Bob into scoring 30 goals, beat the rs at Goodison, Shilts won't let many in, and I'll bring home the League for you.

They said I was a fantasist.

As others have said, give us the word and we'll take to the streets or wear blue hats over here in The States that say Make FAB Great Again, with you as our cult leader.

I read ToffeeWeb a lot and sometimes post. It amazes me the dedication you all have for this club. Keep it going. I don't need a Fan Advisory Board when I have you lot.

Keep up the great support. You don't need some no-mark in the hierarchy patting you on the head and patronising you.

You're the heart and soul of this site and a brilliant ambassador for the club and the supporters.

I hope your non-selection doesn’t set the scene for more poor selections by the club this summer!!