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Walking down Goodison Road last Saturday on my way to the game. Who do I pass but John Bailey. Alone and unrecognised by all around. He'd passed me and disappeared into the crowds before I twigged who it was. Pity. I'd like to have thanked him for that 1984 Cup Final win.

This is a thread written for the indulgence of those Evertonians old enough to remember and for the younger readers perhaps to envy. 1966 - perhaps the happiest summer of my life. (Must make sure the wife and children don't read this.....) My 11 plus was in the future (just). I had few cares...

Oh Lordy....semi finals. Once described (by Shankly, I think) as the most compelling day in the english football calendar. A comment from another era. Back then, the FA Cup mattered. And matters again now. To us at least. My first was in 1968 - 12 years old. I'd missed the semi in 66 as...

LCAB's love of nostalgia has got me thinkin about my own memories of wonderful Everton moments. His thread about Brian Labone mentioned the 1968 final which we lost 1-0 to an extra time deflected shot from Jeff Astle. I wanted to ask if anyone else remembers a particular incident from this...

Osman, Neville and Fellaini I've been critical of these players in the past. Sometimes on this site and other times in my head. But I'm changing my tune about all three. I hadn't realised Neville's galvanising impact on the team and the way his contribution can liberate others (mainly...

Hello fellowblues When you're all at the match this Sunday or glued to your screens, I'll be recovering after running the Clarendon Marathon from Salisbury to Winchester, to raise funds for Africa. If anybody's got an ounce of pleasure (or irritation or sheer hatred) from my posts, I'd...

Been reading an article on leadership and business just now and I came across this - it's about coaching an (American, inevitably) hockey team: "True success shouldn’t be based on individual statistics or the percentage of victories, any more than success in life should be based on material...

Been thinking about next season and have noticed a subtle shift in my expectations. Whenever we play Bolton, Stoke, Wolves et al - home or away - I'll be expecting us to win. Everytime. Now I accept that we won't win 'em all. Some will be draws and a few will be losses. But generally...

On the ‘morrow As the sun rises on the momentous day, I will join all true fans of the game and I will hope… I’ll hope that all those who share my faith make their mark on this day with passion for the cause, steadfastness in adversity, grace in defeat and humility in victory. (yeah, I...

So we lose Yak and Timmy steps up to the plate helped on by young Danny occasionally... Then we lose Mikel and Stevie fills the gap - witness today's performance, he was everywhere. Now we've lost Jags and Joey does the business. And the thing I like best is that these players who have...

According to this morning's Grauniad, we've signed up a 15 year-old from Southend as an apprentice. His names not on their website so I can't provide a link Anyone know anything of the lad? Any more injuries and he might end up our leading prem scorer!

A memory came back to me the other day. Imagine a warm, sunny day in late spring. I'm sitting watching a football match unfold. Feels like I'm a long way from the action as the stadium is so big. I'm surrounded by people all wearing the same colour and they're all tensed up. Seems that...

Sorry if this question's been asked already. Are there any GOT posters who are in the Park End tomorrow against Villa? Just ordered my ticket and chose to sit there. After decades supporting the blues and having sat/stood everywhere else in the ground, this'll be my first time at the Park...

At the start of the season, I thought aloud on this site that Man City (given their track record) might mess up their new found status. Surely (I thought) if there's a club that'll make a pig's ear of this it's them. Premier League: Mark Hughes' hands tied as he struggles with mutinous trio |...

My daughter works for a conference company who have been running an event today at Man City's ground. She steps out of the conference venue this afternoon, sees dozens of papparazi crowded around......David Moyes. No wind ups from me - this is a genuine sighting. Anyone know why he's there?

I'm not a great fan of Motty but can see the appeal of someone who is so obviously knowledgeable about the beautiful game. But what is it with his grasp of our players names? On Saturday night I heard the following: Joseph "Yobbo" - pronounced just like the term for a drunk hooligan...

I'd like to get stats for Martin Keown as he's agreed to visit my children's school some time this term to do a mini skills session. Does anyone know where I can get his number of appearances, goals, caps for all his clubs? It's helping to raise money for CHOX, the Oxford Children's...

I read in this morning's Guardian about Chelsea's recent surge to challenge Man U for the title. The author wrote that confidence was the key to Chelsea's reslience - players like Terry and Lampard expect to be challenging for honours every season. According to the writer, that was the secret...

Am I alone in regretting the passing of the era of friendly merseyside derbies? Seems to me that, as the game has changed in the last ten years or so, we've lost a lot of the humour and warmth between the two sets of fans. The well publicised incidents of last Sunday are not new, they...

Been away on business today. Stuck on a plane home as the game was being played. Got the result by text to my phone as I disembarked and waited for my bag. Other passengers looking at me wondering why I'm saying under my breath "GET IN!!" However, I drive home, arrive there at midnight...