Meet the Grand Old Team

Editor of Grand Old Team, Everton’s largest independent fan community. Having established the platform in 2007, he brings nearly 20 years of experience to running the site and remains fiercely dedicated to amplifying Everton fans’ voices through daily community engagement.

Thomas is a lifelong Evertonian, a Scouser, and a Season Ticket holder with over 20 years in the Main Stand. Combining his deep roots in the local football community with decades of matchday experience, he brings a passionate and informed voice to Grand Old Team.

Lou Reed Foster is a passionate Everton FC supporter, journalist, and author. He currently serves as Editor of Diego Magazine and contributes to Pitch Publishing. In 2023, Lou released his acclaimed book, Fear & Loathing at Goodison Park: Everton FC under David Moyes, offering a deep dive into the club’s highs and lows under the current manager. When he’s not covering Everton, Lou can be found sharing insights, opinions, and stories about the Toffees’ latest exploits.

James Sheehan is a lifelong Everton supporter and passionate football commentator originally from the United States, now based in Liverpool. With over a decade of following the Blues, James combines first-hand matchday experience at Goodison Park and Hill Dickinson Stadium with deep knowledge of Everton’s history, players, and culture. His unique perspective as an American living in Liverpool allows him to connect international fans with the heart of Everton, bridging the gap between local culture and global supporters.

chicoazul is a long-standing contributor to Grand Old Team, since joining the site in 2007. Specialising in match previews, opinion pieces, and reflective Everton content, his writing is known for its imaginative style, humour, eloquence, and sharp observations on the club's highs and lows. His previews frequently feature collaborations with acclaimed Everton illustrators such as @Thebluedoodler and @tomchitty, adding visual flair to his detailed breakdowns of upcoming fixtures. Over more than a decade, chicoazul has built a dedicated following among Blues supporters for his consistent output and distinctive voice - often returning from short breaks to deliver highly anticipated pieces that blend analysis with wit. A passionate Evertonian writing independently for the fan community, his work appears regularly on Grand Old Team, one of the longest-running and most respected independent platforms for Everton fans.

catcherintherye is a longstanding contributor to Grand Old Team, having joined in 2012 and authored over 130 articles. His work spans match analysis, season reviews, transfer commentary, historical reflections, and opinion pieces on Everton's on-pitch and off-field developments. Known for thoughtful, detailed writing that often examines the club's management decisions, recruitment strategies, and long-term trajectory, he provides balanced perspectives drawn from years of following the Blues. Notable pieces include annual season reviews, in-depth looks at key figures like David Moyes' return, and pieces on recruitment crises and historical Everton topics. His articles frequently appear in the site's Everton News and Fan Opinion sections, contributing to Grand Old Team's reputation as a key independent voice for supporters since its early days. A dedicated Everton fan writing independently for the community, catcherintherye's consistent output over more than 13 years has made him a familiar and respected name among readers seeking insightful, non-sensationalist coverage of the club.