TX Bill
Player Valuation: £80m
I had a coworker roll over to me (he's a Gooner) and say: "If it wasn't an HR violation, I'd give you a hug. Thanks for beating Man U."
That's a great story...and line.
I had a coworker roll over to me (he's a Gooner) and say: "If it wasn't an HR violation, I'd give you a hug. Thanks for beating Man U."
Phoenix here. The Mexican leagues and La Liga seem to be bigger here than EPL compared to most big cities in the country. Watched Monday's game at a place called George and Dragon and there were a few Everton supporters there (the pub is owned by a die-hard United supporter).
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10003 - East Village, NYC
NYC toffee here, but started supporting the team whilst in Seattle, WA. I went with some friends (I've been bludgeoning all my sports buddies with Everton this, Everton that...I think they're catching on...) to Timmy's first game at Red Bull Arena a couple weeks ago. It was great seeing a few dozen other blues there. Having never been to Goodison, it was a blast learning some of my first Everton songs, as our section was in good spirits.
I would like to point out that there is such a massive population of interested but uncommitted sports fans here in the States that just need a gentle push in the right direction. This is such a massive market of potential supporters with no real allegiance. I get the sense from so many of my friends and acquaintances that they'd like to support an EPL club - they just don't know which one...
It'd be fantastic to take advantage of this vacuum. We may be a tad uneducated regarding the game and its traditions, but once turned, Americans can be rabid fans and supporters.
Question for the other NYC Blues: Is Mr. Dennehy's still our supporter's pub? I remember hearing something about a new venue last year around the time of the FA cup Semifinal...
Article from the States with a lot of Everton mentions
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/1140474/bennett:-are-you-a-real-football-fan?-&cc=5901
I love Roger Bennett. And Americans like soccer...who knew?
(Random Preki mention in an article, had to laugh at that).