Hello Blues!
I'm an American Blue who's been following Everton religiously since the exact moment Ross Barkley curled in that beauty against Man City 8 years ago. I hadn't really watched football before and didn't realize a ball could even do that. Been hooked ever since, for better and for worse.
My favorite player of all time, past, present, and future is Leighton Baines. Coming from a country where defensive players in our sport are essentially just enormous fat guys who push other men around, seeing Baines hit those free-kicks and smart passes was another huge eye-opener for me to how this sport is amazing.
Seamus is my other favorite amongst the current squad, and the only remaining player from when I first fell in love with the club, so it'll be sad to see him go but I'm glad I'll get to see him play in-person soon.
Speaking of, my wife and I are going on vacation to London primarily next week, but we are taking a train to Liverpool to catch the Leeds game, and I can't wait. For a while I thought I'd never get to see us play at Goodison before the big switch, so I'm giddy that I'll be there soon.
Secured some bad seats in the Lower Bullens, Row Q, so if any incredibly kind season ticket holders would want a much worse view for the Leeds game and would want to swap, I'd be eternally grateful, buy you a pint, and give you a big hug (optional). But either way, I'll be happy to see anything at all, even with a bit of a letterbox view.
And yes, pineapple does belong on pizza. It tastes great! Nice to meet you all!