On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:41:36 GMT, Dave G wrote in alt.sports.soccer.everton:
They'd got lost too. ;-)
On a serious note, this guy has some fairly major issues. Instead of just getting on, supporting his side and wanting the best for them, he seems to be looking for reasons why people who aren't him aren't as good as him. What's the word the Kopites use? Bitter?
There is no harm in "casual" football support - whichever side the individual chooses. Let's remember that most clubs have people that like or look out for their results (Everton included, believe it or not). There is no crime in it. It can be conversely argued that Man Utd and Chelsea (currently - previously you could have replaced them with names like Leeds, Blackburn, Liverpool, Spurs, Notts Forest and even Everton - believe it or not - to name but a few) are increasing the appeal of football. They do things that "casual" supporters want to know about. How can this be a bad thing? Anything that increases the popularity of this great sport is good.
Like it or not, Football is now a business. The sides that play the business game well will generally rise. Look at sides like Wigan, Luton, Bolton etc. etc. would anyone out there like to deny these clubs the opportunity to do what they've done? I suggest that the author of the piece you posted would.
Don't get me wrong. There is something irksome about clubs who can afford £30m and £40m transfer fees, but this isn't the end of the world. Sunderland played fairly well against Chelsea and were unlucky not to get a point, for instance. Luton's great FA Cup tie with Liverpool, Burton's against United as two more
The good thing is, football is a great leveller. However much a side generate or get donated this will *always* be the case. That's why the business side of football has generally been reserved for the football enthusiasts. Don't believe me? Look at Gibson, Kenwright, Moores, Whelan, Gold, Ellis and even the OP's own mate Simon Jordan. NONE of these people are in it for money. They'd be better off putting their money into an ISA.
I may have drivelled a bit, but the reasons above are why the guys "attack" on Utd and Chelsea is an utter crock.
-- Moog
"I once had a large gay following, but I ducked into an alleyway and lost him."
NOW WOULDNT THAT BE NICEIs it just me, or is that whole thing the biggest pile of poo argument ever, no matter which club you point it at? Personally, Chelsea are my number...
