Hello from Champaign, IL

Kyle G. · January 13, 2015

New-ish Blue living in Champaign, IL, USA. Originally from Kentucky. Good bourbon and horses. If there are others in the C-U area, feel free to reach out. I'm hoping I'm not the only Blue in town!

Found the forum through Twitter, trying to find a place to read and discuss the club.

I think the quip about always being an Evertonian and taking some time to realize it is true. Watched Premier League for a few years but never followed a team until the recent World Cup. Intrigued by Tim Howard's play, I read up on Everton's history and realized EFC and I share similar values. I like seeing young talent developed from within when possible, rather than throwing money around like a few other clubs. NSNO. The team's history and relationship with its fans. It all spoke to me. Plus, growing up in Kentucky, I prefer blue over red.

Favorite player is probably Lukaku. He's playing with heart right now.

Pineapple on pizza: If you are a child, yes. If you are an adult of sound mind, pineapple is unacceptable.

Woolly Blue · January 13, 2015

Welcome mate, excellent intro.
We're all a bit shell shocked at the moment

verreauxi · January 13, 2015

Welcome. I did my undergrad at Shampoo-Banana, anthropology major, back in the early 90s (when bands like Hum and Poster Children were just ordinary folks). And I am a fan of UK basketball due to my ex. And bourbon. Bourbon, yes.

RAFUH · January 14, 2015

Welcome to GOT!

Boss_Blue · January 14, 2015

Welcome to the forum mate.

Kyle G. said:
If you are an adult of sound mind, pineapple is unacceptable.

This should be emblazoned across the top of every page.

malfosse · January 14, 2015

Welcome to GoT mate, I hope you know what your getting yourself into.

RAFUH · January 14, 2015

Boss_Blue said:
This should be emblazoned across the top of every page.

Negged

Boss_Blue · January 14, 2015

RAFUH said:
Negged

Just so you know, I would never neg you despite your pineapple related psychological issues.

At least one of us has some integrity left.

RAFUH · January 14, 2015

Boss_Blue said:
Just so you know, I would never neg you despite your pineapple related psychological issues.

At least one of us has some integrity left.

The neg was not for your opinion....however wrong it is.

It was for endorsing the establishment anti-POP propaganda thereby creating a hostile environment on GOT for members of Team POP.

Boss_Blue · January 14, 2015

RAFUH said:
It was for endorsing the establishment anti-POP propaganda

Boss_Blue · January 14, 2015

RAFUH said:
The neg was not for your opinion....however wrong it is.

ilikecheese · January 14, 2015

RAFUH said:
Negged

Is right!

COYB · January 14, 2015

Welcome nice post mate

+ im just curious was kfc made in kentucky
hence the name cos im starvin ffs.

LinekersLegs · January 14, 2015

Kyle G. said:
New-ish Blue living in Champaign, IL, USA. Originally from Kentucky. Good bourbon and horses. If there are others in the C-U area, feel free to reach out. I'm hoping I'm not the only Blue in town!

Found the forum through Twitter, trying to find a place to read and discuss the club.

I think the quip about always being an Evertonian and taking some time to realize it is true. Watched Premier League for a few years but never followed a team until the recent World Cup. Intrigued by Tim Howard's play, I read up on Everton's history and realized EFC and I share similar values. I like seeing young talent developed from within when possible, rather than throwing money around like a few other clubs. NSNO. The team's history and relationship with its fans. It all spoke to me. Plus, growing up in Kentucky, I prefer blue over red.

Favorite player is probably Lukaku. He's playing with heart right now.

Pineapple on pizza: If you are a child, yes. If you are an adult of sound mind, pineapple is unacceptable.

Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster that following Everton involves mate.