I am a rare species, American who's been following Everton for 10 years. Maybe it's only nine - but I "signed on" the season that is now known as HK 3. That was quite a year. The Blues were almost relegated.
Well, I've stuck with the team since. Bye, HK, Hello WS. Bye Duncan, Bye WS. And then the Moyes era. I do the Black Watch predictions league. I own an Everton scarf and a gray away jersey that says: "Blomqvist 12."
I make no pretensions about my importance in the Everton universe. I will always be the remote supporter and the odd duck. So be it. I have deep respect for the club, its fans and its traditions. I have deep respect, especially, for those who pay to go to the games. You would not be disappointed in how I represented your team here.
Blah, blah, blah. Now, for the good stuff, in order of importance:
1) Pineapple on pizza? No, thanks.
2) How did I find the forum? Long-time reader of Toffeeweb.
I posted very occasionally some place else for several years but wanted a change. I don't think my absence will be noted.
3) Favorite Everton player? The man who became a legend before he became a player, of course. I am always drawn to the enigmatic player, the next big thing, etc.
4) How did I become an Evertonian? Well, I've read that they are born, not manufactured, etc. No one I knew followed Everton. It's not that difficult to find Americans who support Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal and even Liverpool. That would have been too easy...
Fate led me here, I guess.
Hopefully, I'll pass the audition.
Well, I've stuck with the team since. Bye, HK, Hello WS. Bye Duncan, Bye WS. And then the Moyes era. I do the Black Watch predictions league. I own an Everton scarf and a gray away jersey that says: "Blomqvist 12."
I make no pretensions about my importance in the Everton universe. I will always be the remote supporter and the odd duck. So be it. I have deep respect for the club, its fans and its traditions. I have deep respect, especially, for those who pay to go to the games. You would not be disappointed in how I represented your team here.
Blah, blah, blah. Now, for the good stuff, in order of importance:
1) Pineapple on pizza? No, thanks.
2) How did I find the forum? Long-time reader of Toffeeweb.
I posted very occasionally some place else for several years but wanted a change. I don't think my absence will be noted.
3) Favorite Everton player? The man who became a legend before he became a player, of course. I am always drawn to the enigmatic player, the next big thing, etc.
4) How did I become an Evertonian? Well, I've read that they are born, not manufactured, etc. No one I knew followed Everton. It's not that difficult to find Americans who support Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal and even Liverpool. That would have been too easy...
Fate led me here, I guess.
Hopefully, I'll pass the audition.
