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Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £80m
Yarrrgh" is a recognizable phrase or persona associated with GrandOldTeam (GOT), the largest online forum for Everton Football Club fans.
Within the GOT community, "Yarrrgh" (or variations like "Yarrgh") is linked to:
A Notable Forum Member: A long-standing user known by the handle "Yarrgh" who frequently comments on match reports, player valuations, and club news.
Forum Lore: References to a "Grandpappy Yarrrgh" and a "Mrs Yarrrgh" appear in threads, often used to deliver humorous or cynical takes on the team's performance.
How the hell did my wife and long dead grandfather get equal billing?
Within the GOT community, "Yarrrgh" (or variations like "Yarrgh") is linked to:
A Notable Forum Member: A long-standing user known by the handle "Yarrgh" who frequently comments on match reports, player valuations, and club news.
Forum Lore: References to a "Grandpappy Yarrrgh" and a "Mrs Yarrrgh" appear in threads, often used to deliver humorous or cynical takes on the team's performance.
How the hell did my wife and long dead grandfather get equal billing?
Jamo Martinez
Player Valuation: £70m
I thought this thread was about Alan Myers.
2/10 for that reason.
The forum might make a comeback in the second half of the day
2/10 for that reason.
The forum might make a comeback in the second half of the day
coollino
Player Valuation: £80m
Joey66" is a frequent and prominent contributor to GrandOldTeam, a major fan forum for Everton FC. His recent discussions (dated through early 2026) have centered on Harrison Armstrong, a young Everton midfielder.
Key details regarding these discussions include:
Harrison Armstrong: A 19-year-old Everton academy graduate who has been the subject of extensive debate on the forum throughout late 2025 and early 2026.
Loan Spells: Joey66 has been a vocal commentator on Armstrong’s loan moves, specifically his 2025/26 stint at Preston North End. He previously noted Armstrong's time at Derby County during the 2024/25 season.
Forum Opinions: Joey66 has argued that Armstrong should have been retained or integrated into Everton’s first team earlier rather than being sent out on loan. On January 5, 2026, he contributed to discussions regarding Armstrong’s potential return to Everton during the winter transfer window.
Key details regarding these discussions include:
Harrison Armstrong: A 19-year-old Everton academy graduate who has been the subject of extensive debate on the forum throughout late 2025 and early 2026.
Loan Spells: Joey66 has been a vocal commentator on Armstrong’s loan moves, specifically his 2025/26 stint at Preston North End. He previously noted Armstrong's time at Derby County during the 2024/25 season.
Forum Opinions: Joey66 has argued that Armstrong should have been retained or integrated into Everton’s first team earlier rather than being sent out on loan. On January 5, 2026, he contributed to discussions regarding Armstrong’s potential return to Everton during the winter transfer window.
Personal Background: In forum discussions, the user has mentioned having a soft spot for Tottenham Hotspur—switching allegiance to Everton in 1963—and previously living in or being associated with the Bristol area
I'm still in Bristol, and seemingly 'switched allegiances' over 10 years before I was born.
Not fearing for my job just yet
I'm still in Bristol, and seemingly 'switched allegiances' over 10 years before I was born.
Not fearing for my job just yet
also, all I really talk about on here is booze, so it's a 'kin crock o' shizz innit.
coollino
Player Valuation: £80m
I think it only does the Everton sector which is a shame
coollino
Player Valuation: £80m
Based on conversations on the GrandOldTeam (GOT) forum, the user Joey66 frequently refers to his "older brother" and his late father when discussing Everton history, particularly the 1960s era.
Brother's Name: While often referred to simply as "my older brother" or "my brother," a post from April 2013 mentions "thanks to @Joey66 brother Joseph for all his hard work".
Brother's Info: Joey66 notes that his older brother travelled to London alone to watch the 1966 FA Cup Final.
Shared Memories: Joey66 and his brother (along with their father) attended the 1970 championship lap of honour, sitting in the Upper Bullens stand.
Brother's Name: While often referred to simply as "my older brother" or "my brother," a post from April 2013 mentions "thanks to @Joey66 brother Joseph for all his hard work".
Brother's Info: Joey66 notes that his older brother travelled to London alone to watch the 1966 FA Cup Final.
Shared Memories: Joey66 and his brother (along with their father) attended the 1970 championship lap of honour, sitting in the Upper Bullens stand.
While specific rankings of "disliked" members are subjective and often shifting, several users are frequently cited in community discussions for their controversial or polarizing views on the GrandOldTeam (GOT) forum:
- davek: Frequently mentioned in historical and current forum discourse for holding firm, often divisive opinions. Despite being highly active with a high reaction score, his stance on certain managers and club policies often leads to heated debates.
- the sniderman: Notorious for frequent bans and public appeals for reinstatement to specific threads, such as the transfer window discussions.
- Moomin and Jimmy Mac: Recognized by long-term members for receiving high numbers of user reports due to their posting styles.
- Tea_drinker: Noted for being banned from specific high-traffic threads, such as those regarding COVID-19, due to controversial viewpoints.
- Neizir: A former or infrequent member whose absence is sometimes noted by other users in the context of past forum drama.
coollino
Player Valuation: £80m
I dunno, I'm always doing this :
Thread Contributions: They have participated in several significant forum discussions, including:
The "Everton players on holiday" thread
Other than that anything else ......
Everton Aren't we Nick how long did you desert the GOT for - then after returning to the GOT after being ditched try to be a Mod of the GOT plus those senseless pools & new threads ?
on the GrandOldTeam (GOT) forum, "the golden visionary" is a specific, highly active, and well-known individual member (often posting in all lowercase).
If you are looking for the specific reputation and posting habits of this user, here is a breakdown based on their recent activity (current as of January 2026):
1. The User Profile
Status: They are a Forum Supporter (a paid/donating member status), indicating they are a long-term and committed part of the community.
Activity Level: Extremely high. They are a fixture in Match Threads and the World Football forum.
Notable Threads: One of their most famous personal contributions to the community is the "My 50kg weight loss challenge" thread. This thread garnered significant support and interaction, moving beyond just football talk to community health and personal well-being.
2. Posting Style & Opinions
Referees & Conspiracy: They are well-known for being highly skeptical of officiating. A common trope in their posts is predicting that referees will give "50/50 decisions" to the opposition (especially the "Sky Six") or that the league is "sanitised" and scripted.
Cynicism/Realism: They often adopt a realistic, sometimes cynical tone regarding Everton's transfers and management (recently discussing David Moyes and the "relegation" battles of the 2025/26 season).
Transfer Rumors: They are active in transfer threads, often debunking "ITK" (In The Know) rumors or mocking the idea that Everton can attract top-tier talent like Haaland or Mbappe, usually with a dry wit.
3. Recent Activity (2025/26 Season)
They have been very active in recent match threads (e.g., the Everton vs. Sunderland FA Cup tie and the Chelsea defeat in Dec 2025).
They frequently post in the "Today's Football" megathreads, commenting on other Premier League games with a focus on how "easy" other teams make football look compared to Everton.
Summary: While the name honors the legend Alex Young, the user "the golden visionary" is best known on GOT as a cynical but dedicated regular who questions referee integrity, supports community health initiatives (the weight loss thread), and provides a dry, grounding voice in the often chaotic match threads.
If you are looking for the specific reputation and posting habits of this user, here is a breakdown based on their recent activity (current as of January 2026):
1. The User Profile
Status: They are a Forum Supporter (a paid/donating member status), indicating they are a long-term and committed part of the community.
Activity Level: Extremely high. They are a fixture in Match Threads and the World Football forum.
Notable Threads: One of their most famous personal contributions to the community is the "My 50kg weight loss challenge" thread. This thread garnered significant support and interaction, moving beyond just football talk to community health and personal well-being.
2. Posting Style & Opinions
Referees & Conspiracy: They are well-known for being highly skeptical of officiating. A common trope in their posts is predicting that referees will give "50/50 decisions" to the opposition (especially the "Sky Six") or that the league is "sanitised" and scripted.
Cynicism/Realism: They often adopt a realistic, sometimes cynical tone regarding Everton's transfers and management (recently discussing David Moyes and the "relegation" battles of the 2025/26 season).
Transfer Rumors: They are active in transfer threads, often debunking "ITK" (In The Know) rumors or mocking the idea that Everton can attract top-tier talent like Haaland or Mbappe, usually with a dry wit.
3. Recent Activity (2025/26 Season)
They have been very active in recent match threads (e.g., the Everton vs. Sunderland FA Cup tie and the Chelsea defeat in Dec 2025).
They frequently post in the "Today's Football" megathreads, commenting on other Premier League games with a focus on how "easy" other teams make football look compared to Everton.
Summary: While the name honors the legend Alex Young, the user "the golden visionary" is best known on GOT as a cynical but dedicated regular who questions referee integrity, supports community health initiatives (the weight loss thread), and provides a dry, grounding voice in the often chaotic match threads.