A great comment from one of those Barcodes in that article:
Right lads, if we're going to have it, lets have it right, eh? Everton's fans aren't universally happy with Kenwright. He hasn't two brass farthings to rub together, so investment in the team is always criticised. Yet you don't see consistent mass action against him. No, they put the team first. Second, Everton have had great managers, true. But why? Moyes was not 'great' for a while at Everton, with some very poor seasons in the early days. Moyes also never won anything. But he was given time and support by fans who realised where they were in the pecking order. The class and dignity they handled Moyes with meant they were an attractive outfit to join for another quality manager, Martinez. Think a quality manager would join us the way we bleat on? Finally, yes, the Everton fans are great; they back the team and don't boo it regularly. They understand they're building for the long term and don't wish for things beyond the Club's ability. All in all, that's why they're a giant of the game, having not been demoted since the 1931!!! We could learn a lot. If Pardew goes, and it looks likely, we need to start treating our managers with patience and respect.
He is wrong about one thing, though.
We were demoted circa 1952, but I get his point.
