Some optimism...

[daza_1973]

Watford have never beaten us a Goodison in 9 attempts

 

[The Equaliser]

Only 4 days, 22 hours and 17 minutes.

...of that optimistic felling left! I'm going to enjoy every minute.

 

[Boss_Blue]

Can't wait for this again:

 

[Tubey]

I think we'll beat Watford.

 

[1966efc]

The wine bars and sushi restaurants of County Road will be pleased.

 

[LostLegend]

Happy with our signings so far.
Deufoleu is a no brainer, has obvious potential and for x10 less money than Sterling I am very happy.

Cleverly is a shrewd piece of business. Sure, he's not a world class game changer, but he is a highly experienced, solid squad player... And for virtually nowt as well.

Yes, we do need a few more players in and the thought of having to rely on Konè if Rom is injured is a scary thought, but I think we'll do alright.

It's a tough start, but I think we tend to play some of our best stuff when we are up against it.

COYB!!!

 

[daza_1973]

Arouna Kone thankfully does not possess any Elton John records...

 

[Toffeelover]

Perhaps, and should bring a smile to all our faces. BTW back then we had a Zephyr 6. There will be ups and downs make no mistake but there will be mostly ups to cheer. COYB

 

[Toffeelover]

I also hope this song will put paid to silly differences here on GOT. Plus a new season to look forward to.

 

[sageyefc]

Watford have never beaten us a Goodison in 9 attempts

You had to jinx it didnt you

 

[daza_1973]

You had to jinx it didnt you

Optimism please ???

 

[Tramps_mate]

them two lads we brought on near the end yesterday look quite handy

Laurel and Hardy?

 

[Tramps_mate]

Someone?

Anyone?

Surely between us we can conjure up some optimism, no matter how misplaced.

I spent all last season depressed with Everton, usually we at least con ourselves a bit we're in for a good season.

How about...

• We signed Deulofeu. He's alright, isn't he?
• Cleverley. Not fashionable, but I reckon he could pleasantly surprise.
• Alcaraz and Distin have gone.
• We'll benefit from continuity.
• No Europa excuse/distraction.
• We've not lost a big player.
• We've still got time to buy. Martinez in May: “But now our business could happen in a much smoother manner and we will try to do it as quickly as we can with some of our targets. Others we will try to bring in late because of the type of player that we need to bring in".

Any miserable arses in the replies will be thread banned for this one, lets try an keep one thread at least that' allows us Blues who want to at least have a week of feeling like the end isn't near.

COYB

We're gonna have a season like Martinez's first one..

 

[Tramps_mate]

The third kit looks ace!!!

 

[Tramps_mate]

Other clubs are spending big bucks because they have rubbish squads to begin with. We have ace players who just had an off-season.

Exactly.

Europa killed us. Although we played really well in the euro games..