Good post Kieran and obviously straight from the heart. Moyes was maybe not my first choice but he's a safe pair of hands and I've been pleasantly surprised at his approach.

What I love about Everton and specifically Goodison is the passion of the fans. I love to be a part of it - especially when we win. What a feeling when we took 2 points of the reds at the death!

As you say we've had 2 or 3 gruelling seasons but come out the other side. COYB !

Nice article and a good read Kieran.

I can resonate with the All the Small Things paragraph. I spent a lot of time over the years in far flung places, away from family and unable to watch the blues. But there was always a way of finding out the result. It makes you appreciate what you miss.

Be with us tonight as everyone who contributes on here always is, wherever they are.

Take care and glad to see you've got your passion for the blues back. Let's be honest, it never goes away!!

Nice post Kieran

I actually remember Michael K. suggesting you shouldn't post so often. Was it really 20 years ago?

Always thought I can see Michael K. in charge of Guinness advertising... "Don't drink so much Guinness"

Kieran

I am 60 years a Blue. (Started in 1966 Cup Final)

I also live in the West Coast of Ireland so don't get to regular games.

Last one thankfully was vs Leicester (4:0)

On the Moyes appointment was in the MK camp of never going back but when Dyche admitted that he couldn’t get any more from the squad (in other words lost the dressing room) Moyes was the only option because there was nobody else who would risk their reputation on taking us on in the relegation battle we were in. (Potter balked at the prospect and chose the Hammers)

Therefore I have very little tolerance of the luke warm praise of what Moyes has achieve. It is nothing short of miraculous and any begrudgery is not welcome (that includes you MK and to a lesser extent M O’N (Not singing the Davy song)

I have often avoided posting on TW or now Evertonian because of the negativity. (Championship players etc.) Moyes to his credit has shown that there is a decent squad there if there was only belief in their ability. I could start naming but we all known who they are.

I once heard a talk from a football manager (from a different code) but the principle is the same. He said “my job is to make these players the best they possibly can be. When we have management post match analysis on the errors players make during the game we ask ourselves what information did we fail to provide the player which would have helped him make the right decision”. It is all about managment responsibility which is the difference that Moyes has brought to this team.

Like Kieran, I am no longer looking at the fixture list in fear and trepidation but in looking forward to each game and the expectaction of winning. The last time I had this feeling was in the 80’s and in some of Moyes seasons with his hand tied behind his back going into gunfights due to finances.

Let’s give him our full support for what he has done to date. Stop assuming that he cant bring us to the holy grail because of past performances and PREJUDICES,

For the moment Let our motto be IMWTMK2

I've praised Moyes enough Neil, without having to sing his name!!

Maybe I'll be able to arrange to meet him post-season.

Kieran, in fact either of you, can get across, let me know. I've got a season ticket for Bramley Moore and would gladly give it up if you're making the trip over.

Danny
That is very kind of you.
Have visited Goodison a few time but was more cautious in the past few years because I wanted to pick a game where I hoped we would enjoy the occasions and the Goodison atmosphere. That has made it very hard over the past few years.

Loved my trip recently to Liverpool recently for the Leicester game and will definitely make the effort for next season. Enjoyed the stadium tour, good dining out and a 4:0 win what more can one ask for.

On the Moyes issue as I said I have always been in the “Never go Back” camp. We saw that with HK. However I was so nervous of staying up in the PL with Dyche as we were not creating any gap between us and the bottom 3 and feared our luck would run out this year of all years. As said he was the only option available who would take a risk with us. I did think he would only get an 18month contract but new owners saw otherwise. I will give him every chance and will put no barriers on what he may or may not achieve, I only know that to date he has exceeded all my expectation and for me thats good enough. Long may it last
It is great to be looking forward rather than fearing games again. Would you believe for a good while before Dyche I wouldn't even check the results until full time. Now I go watch or listen to every game. Life is good again for Blues supporters.

Kieran
Love to make contact if appropriate

Neil & Kieran,

I too was in the disappointed camp when we re-appointed Moyes, but he has changed the mood amongst the supporters.

There are quite a few Irish Toffee supporters groups, who travel over occasionally or meet in a pub in Dublin to watch on the screen.

So, I'm giving my 2nd cousin the benefit of my doubts. We are connected through our Grandfathers, who were brothers. On his side, they moved to Scotland, on mine it was Liverpool.

I forgot the family link. Grandfather's born in Belfast before the family moved to Portrush.

Neil and Danny,
thanks a million for the comments. Danny, that's genuinely very generous of you to offer. Neil, I'll see what I can do.