only worrying thing about the post is the 'hear me out' which implies its a scary thing to write a post about your love of the game and the club despite whatever befalls them. everything you have said reflects what a massive amount of true Evertonians feel who have been supporting through thick and thin for years. when I was witness to our only period of sustained trophy winning in the mid eighties it felt like even more of a joy because as a kid I was raised to think I would probably never see it. When it happened it happened against the odds with the right group of players and a great balance and spirit coming together for a number of reasons that were impossible to emulate. Some people thought there was a blueprint for success at the time and that if anything meant our spirit and style plummeted in the nineties. If we just want trophies and titles then we could get them by dropping down a couple of divisions. winners are teams and players who do it with dignity, style and spirit. too many teams get a period of five, ten years or more without any of that. The reason I grew to hate Liverpool was their pass the ball back spoilers attitude and the arrogance and lack of dignity a huge chunk of their supporters displayed. I remember thinking how it would have been much more fun to be a Forest fan spoiling their party against the odds. Right at the moment we are a good example of how spirit, style and some integrity can bring stability and some success. To bring in more then maybe we should stop this idea that we are entitled to it. Success to a large number of clubs now is just how many t shirts they sell, success can be what Spain and Barca have achieved. If we get money lets make sure the heart of the club is there for years and not buy a title to please a few people who want to brag they are part of a European elite for six months.
I would thumb you till you limped if i could
I simply don't understand fans who won't accept anything but 1st? It really baffles me?
Just because we touched base several times and had periods in our history where we were the best these fans scoff and patronize others who revel in what is still worth celebrating.
I remember some people who mocked Bradford's fans for singing at the final vs Swansea "look at those sad souls, cheering as their team loses- sad deluded souls- THEYR'E NOT COMING FIRST"
Success is relative, and while there is near to nothing on earth I would love more than to see Everton lifting the league trophy (I genuinely struggle to think of many things that will make me happier) I will not trivialize the fantastic achievements of our club, manager and players in relation to the present reality we find ourselves in.
Beat the champions in a league game- I'll cheer and I won't feel I'm settling for less
Qualify for Europe (even little old Europa)- I'll celebrate like crazy and not feel any worse for it
Each club has its individual trajectory its on and this determines what is constituted as a success. If you deviate in the short term downwards, you can act aggrieved and entitled (as Man City fans feel now). But given enough time it normalizes, and you change your expectations to your present realities (What Leeds or Forest fans would give for promotions now- and for many who've seen their great successes the celebrations of doing so will feel equivalent).
Sorry for rambling.
Bring back Lars Jacobson.
