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To the ToffeeWeb community, thank you for the patience you have shown during the transition period from the old ownership to the new. 

We’re excited to launch the new version of the site. While we appreciate reservation around change, the goal remains the same: To provide the ToffeeWeb audience with the best Everton-related content, community and discussion around.

The new site will soon feature the overdue ability to implement video and embeds into our content. We’re also working on widgets to allow the statistical data to be updated in real-time. These features will come with phase two of what has been a tricky transition. 

New i-gaming revenue streams will also ensure the necessary income for a sustainable and secure future for ToffeeWeb, in what is a challenging period for all publishers. This will allow us to expand our network of writers to bring new voices and opinions to the site.

As always, we want to hear from you. The magic of ToffeeWeb is in its community and that fan content and debate is what drives the site forward. We want to actively encourage submissions from old and new readers.

Let’s head into a new era for ToffeeWeb, collectively working together to ensure the site remains the go-to destination for Everton fans.

Thanks,

The ToffeeWeb team.

 

 

Reader Comments (58)

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Jeff Armstrong
1 Posted 10/11/2025 at 21:24:46
What the fuck has happened to ToffeeWeb tonight? What an absolute mess this site became tonight, on a day when lots got in touch on this article to lament past posters and indeed the integrity of this site, it suddenly changes to a betting website site, the timing is perfect for everyone to migrate to Evertonia.
Ray Robinson
2 Posted 10/11/2025 at 21:27:44
What the hell has happened to ToffeeWeb? Is it now primarily a betting site? That’s me done if it is
Jeff Armstrong
3 Posted 10/11/2025 at 21:38:30
Ray, my thoughts exactly, my migration to Evertonia is now complete, some good posts over there tonight.
Jeff Armstrong
4 Posted 10/11/2025 at 21:40:57
The real reason Toffeweb was bought finally revealed tonight, what a shitshow.
Darryl Ritchie
5 Posted 10/11/2025 at 21:56:53
what's all this "betting" shit?

Not al! impressed!!!!!

Darragh Farrell
6 Posted 10/11/2025 at 22:21:20
It's like the site has been hacked, awful.
Mike Hayes
7 Posted 10/11/2025 at 22:23:39
Oh dear how sad never mind - bye bye Tofeeweb RIP 💙
Colin Glassar
8 Posted 10/11/2025 at 23:41:50
Are you blind, Ian. It’s awful
Les Callan
9 Posted 10/11/2025 at 23:58:54
Agreed Colin.
John Pickles
10 Posted 10/11/2025 at 00:04:17
This is a joke, right? An unfunny joke, yes?

Someone has replaced ToffeeWeb with a monstrous turd.

A betting site with its own fan forum.

Les Callan
11 Posted 11/11/2025 at 00:04:51
Looks like it’s the end Colin.
Dale Self
12 Posted 11/11/2025 at 01:32:38
Studs up Colin!
Dale Self
13 Posted 11/11/2025 at 01:34:28
Ooh is it X friendly? It looks like it.
Christine Foster
14 Posted 11/11/2025 at 01:57:09
Seriously? Holy crap.. Not only were posts deleted in response to my comments but the site was then updated to this new format.

"Who are we?

For over 10 years, Toffee Web has become a reference for Everton fans and sports betting enthusiasts.

Our mission : To help bettors make better decisions with in-depth analysis, reliable data and passionate expertise.

Our motivation : Sharing our passion for Everton and betting. At Toffee Web, we live and breathe sports. Every day, our editorial teams work to bring you the most accurate and relevant information, ensuring you can bet with confidence and, above all, enjoyment."

I think you just lost 80% of your audience this is a disgrace.. this was our site too once..

Christine Foster
15 Posted 11/11/2025 at 02:05:26
I never thought my last response to Darren would become an epitaph for the ToffeeWeb we knew. How fitting. Michael K, are you seriously OK with this??

Don't worry this post will self destruct in 20 mins...disappear completely..

Christine Foster
16 Posted 11/11/2025 at 02:08:27
Oh and if you are younger than 16 you cannot use this site
Stephen Vincent
17 Posted 11/11/2025 at 02:08:53
Amen Christine. Hang your head in shame MK. As someone said else where a betting site with a forum attached.

Such a shame it used to be fun.

Mike Gaynes
18 Posted 11/11/2025 at 02:52:12
Folks, give it a minute. The transition to a new website platform is massive and it doesn't happen all at once with the flick of a switch.

Give the owners and administrators a chance to clean up the detritus. The mission statement Christine quoted has already been changed.

Let's see how it looks when the process is finished.

Christine Foster
19 Posted 11/11/2025 at 03:57:29
Mike, scroll down to the bottom of this page. You will see the "Mission" as I copied and pasted. It hasn't changed. As for giving them chance, the whole demeanor of the site has been changed to a Betting site with a forum. Sorry Mike but this is nothing like what I was expecting no matter what "adjustments" are made.
Darryl Ritchie
20 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:22:25
This is a sad, sad day.

The day ToffeeWeb died.

I, for one, will mourn its passing.

Paul Griffiths
21 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:25:04
'The detritus', Mr Gaynes? This is it. Get real.This is what was always planned. We are being encouraged to engage in a serious addiction.

I feel for TW founding father MK whose true-blue commitment I always admire. He has an integrity that is not reflected in our beloved once award-winning TW becoming a pimp for gambling. I suspect that we might see MK slip away and then where will we be?

Thank you Darren - 54. I, too, hated and was embarrassed by those 'fuck-witted fish jokes for 90 minutes a week on the Live Forum'.

Perhaps we can now turn to the 'grown ups' in the autumn of their lives and younger who go on and on about Myko, Pats, Picks, Brannners, Tarks, Keano, Ily, Bets, Baz, Timmy, etcetera fecking etcetera

All the best MK.

God help us one and all.

I've got certs for the 14-45 at Hereford and 15-11 at Huntington.

Thanks Toffeebet.

Paul Griffiths
22 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:30:55
Since when has this once wondrous site been 'ToffeeWeb Sports & Betting since 1994'?

'Sports'.WTF. 'Sports'. This is Everton. A proud football team with a distinguished history from a city called Liverpool.

'Betting'. How dare you. Remember all the posts slamming our choice of sponsors?

Can we now have job adverts for call-centres please?

Paul Hewitt
23 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:38:20
Site looks good. But I bet not everyone thinks the same?
Eric Myles
24 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:41:29
On the home page I can see a message from Paul Griffiths but it doesn't appear in this thread. Censorship or cock-up?

The login page is all skew wiff as well. Lyndon!!!

Eric Myles
25 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:46:32
Can't edit (nothing's changed there then) 2 posts from Paul Griffiths in the ether now.

How have ToffeeWeb been a betting site since 1994 as the home page banner says?

I know there were some betting links hidden away but with the settings on my browser I couldn't see them, or any other ads. Now it's in yer face!

Eric Myles
26 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:53:13
Hated it when I first saw it Paul but on a second look it's growing on me.

Seems to be some issues with it though, "Recent Comments" has disappeared and also one thread.

But it's interesting that we're now allowed to edit the articles and reply to them as a site moderator.

Martin Scott
27 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:54:24
R.I.P... ToffeeWeb Will miss the posts from Dave and Tony A,and Christine all sensible valid posts,will miss Paul Ferry whatever u think of him he was a true blue... I've not been a poster,but now it seems to be a haven for 4 or 5 people to outdo whom is the better fan... I travel from here, I travel from there...I get it, but its about the footbal, not about long winded travel tales... So long all... As Tony A my fave EVERTON song is,We shall not be moved,place was bouncing in the mid eighties...I love u all as a blue to a blue...WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED X
Paul Hewitt
28 Posted 11/11/2025 at 05:58:20
Eric. Some people hate change. This won't go down well with some.
Eric Myles
29 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:09:06
Martin, someone let the cat out of the bag the other day that Paul Ferry is posting as Paul Griffiths which might explain why his recent posts are not appearing.
Martin Scott
30 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:16:59
Thanks.Eric... Vive Le Griffo...
Paul Griffiths
31 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:17:31
Eric, 89, I had no choice in the matter as you hint. My name was changed and I had nothing to do with it.
Paul Griffiths
32 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:29:52
Mr. Hewitt, PH if you can't see the low point of turning TWEB into a gambling fest then I despair. Look around you, like any other depressed northern town, St. Helens will have many gambling addicts whose lives and families are being destroyed.

It's not 'change' PH, unless you are 100 per cent behind it.

Mind you, I did enjoy your 'But I bet. ' and I can see TWEB becoming a Rugby League site if the punters are lining up with their wagers/wages.

Laurie Hartley
33 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:44:39
I hate gambling in all its forms. When people become addicted it can destroy lives and families very very quickly.
Paul Griffiths
34 Posted 11/11/2025 at 06:59:31
By the way, I think that the new design of the site and all its apparatus is really smart and nice. Love the attention to colour. It's cool.

But then the incentive to become a gambling addict takes over.

Ian Jones
35 Posted 11/11/2025 at 07:23:57
Colin, not blind :)

Getting a new site up and running takes time, this site looks different, and there will be teething problems like links from older news not linking but I went for positive vibes. Not a fan of the betting links, but the site has to make money. Probably better than being inundated with adverts poppong up every where, but I'll learn to ignore the betting links.

Alan Rooney
36 Posted 11/11/2025 at 07:31:11
That's me gone. Great site or not.

I don't do betting. It's evil.

Paul Griffiths
37 Posted 11/11/2025 at 07:45:12
Seriously, Ian??

Probably better than being inundated with adverts poppong up every where, but I'll learn to ignore the betting links.

Erm, everywhere?

This is the home-page for you to check and relax.

https://www.ToffeeWeb.com/. It's been a betting site and 'SPORTS' site since 1994.

Enjoy Ian.

Brent Stephens
38 Posted 11/11/2025 at 08:28:51
Not seen enough of the site changes yet but I remember not long ago when Lyndon asked for patience as they worked through changes to the site as part of an overall improvement in site layout.

Not sure how this one will go but so far I’m confused.

Brent Stephens
39 Posted 11/11/2025 at 08:37:52
With a nod to Eric Morecambe, all the usual bits of the site will probably still be here - not necessarily in the “right “ order.

I’ll wait and see. I wanted to leave the site when Lyndon left but felt there was nowhere else that offered what I was used to. So I stayed.

Paul Griffiths
40 Posted 11/11/2025 at 08:46:49
Brent, I want to be in a place - formerly Ferry now Griffiths - where you and I can natter.

EVERTON AND MARINE

Rob Dolby
41 Posted 11/11/2025 at 08:47:59
Surely this isn't what the final version of the site is going to look like?

Michael?

Paul Griffiths
42 Posted 11/11/2025 at 08:54:34
Mr. Gaynes, you establishment apoligist, TOFFEWEB DIED TODAY.

GO TFG.

Ajay Gopal
43 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:00:44
This new website feels weird, with the focus definitely shifting from Football to Betting, which I really don\'t care about. I like a nice, clean, uncluttered look to any site that I go to, and just hate it when ads pop up.

I hope this feedback is taken constructively and if necessary, a paid, no-ads option should be made available.

Ernie Baywood
Editorial Team
44 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:22:40
A few things not right here. Why can I reply as site moderator?
Jimmy Salt
45 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:23:41
Well the site has truly sold its soul to the betting devil.
Anyone know if there is a decent matchday forum on any other sites?
Ernie Baywood
Editorial Team
46 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:24:53
I think it's fair to say there are some teething issues.

Apparently I'm in the editorial team with access to edit articles and other people's comments.

Ernie Baywood
47 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:27:41
No option to view latest comments?

That's the only way I interacted with the site.

Alex Kociuba
48 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:31:18
ToffeeWeb turned into a fucking betting site, absolutely shameful
Michael Kenrick
49 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:31:58
Hi Ernie,

Definitely some interesting teething problems! They will take a while to sort out, I fear.

Please bear with us.

Andrew Taylor
50 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:32:59
Time to move to Lyndon's Evertonia dot com for everyone who feels like they lost their online blue home.

Dreadful.

Ernie Baywood
Editorial Team
51 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:34:06
So you're adding betting ads to generate the money to bring more writers to the site?

These writers are typically the ones generating the clickbait AI content that no-one on here wants to read or engage with.

There are plenty of great contributors among the ToffeeWeb population. Did you think of engaging with them? I suspect they'd have contributed for free and you'd have a more authentic site.

I think I might actually be done now.

Alex Kociuba
52 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:35:40
What an absolute disgrace this website has become. RIP ToffeeWeb.
Ernie Baywood
53 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:40:03
I just scrolled a bit further down the page. Wow! You're on your own if that's your perspective of what ToffeeWeb is, what your mission is, and what your motivation is.

Fucking hell!

Who are we?
For over 10 years, Toffee Web has become a reference for Everton fans and sports betting enthusiasts.

Our mission : To help bettors make better decisions with in-depth analysis, reliable data and passionate expertise.

Our motivation : Sharing our passion for Everton and betting. At Toffee Web, we live and breathe sports. Every day, our editorial teams work to bring you the most accurate and relevant information, ensuring you can bet with confidence and, above all, enjoyment.

Geoff Lambert
54 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:53:21
Well that's it for me, Sold ToffeeWeb's soul to the Devil. RIP and goodbye from me. BET,BET.BET.
Ernie Baywood
55 Posted 11/11/2025 at 09:57:08
MK, not sure how I do this but I'd like my email address to be removed from any records this site holds.

I'm looking at some real chancers here. My account can be deleted.

Brian Harrison
56 Posted 11/11/2025 at 10:13:05
We have lost quite a few regular posters of late, and I think with this new lay out we might lose a few more. Seems T/W is as much to do with encouraging people to bet than what most of us want which is to talk about Everton.
Keith Gleave
57 Posted 11/11/2025 at 10:19:57
This is just awful and what is it with all the betting. Just about all toffee webbers were against betting sponsorship.
I am willing to wait and see if things change but I will be looking elsewhere.
Dave Abrahams
58 Posted 11/11/2025 at 10:35:40
ToffeeWeb was the place for me to come and read the comments, mostly about football but it got interesting with other comments, from my ToffeeWeb Mates although only my imagination knew most them, I’ve laughed,agreed, disagreed, argued and learned from all of them, had my favourites but now like Brent Stephens I’m confused and discouraged with the way ToffeeWeb has become a stranger to me, if it stays a stranger I’ll be in two minds what to do but I’ll definitely miss my imaginary, although real, friends.

Whoever is running ToffeeWeb be like Fagan in Oliver Twist and review the situation —- please— you know it makes sense to do so.


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