Ben Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 After years of very casually following the EPL from across the pond in the United States, I've finally decided to start supporting a team. I think Everton is a great fit and like that is not as much a "bandwagon" team as some of the bigger clubs (Man U, Arsenal, Chelsea, etc.). The problem is, I have no idea where to start. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways that I can learn about the team (current squad, history, chants/songs)? What are some of the main things that I need to know as a supporter of Everton? Thanks for your help! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Best thing for you to do mate, will definitely help you become popular on here, is to moan, moan when we don't sign anyone, moan when we do. Moan when we win, moan when we lose, just basically moan. Should set you up for the next season... Welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Had a similar request recently; have a read of this. http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/26454-a-rookie-evertonian-in-need-of-help/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi Ben, I really don't want to sound harsh and I am happy you have chosen everton as your preferred team but I have never fathom how someone can just pick a team and start supporting them. It's either drilled into you or an experience has made this choice for you. Supporters really do baffle me nowdays. When I was young I never listened or toll on board anything my dad said but due to him supporting everton and me being around that experience I was hooked. It's like something you cannot choose. I could have taken a easier more smug, glory hunting path when I was younger and followed man utd or liverpool for that matter but it chooses you. FC Clutch, Aidan, Toffee_in_LA and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 dont listen to brett, welcome to the dark side. Not everyone is a football fan from an early age! best way is to just check out the websites and watch some videos. you will soon pick up what our club means and what we are about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Look online and get some Everton history books and dvds , read and watch and read and watch and read and ... You get the picture. Welcome, glad you chose us you'll be welcomed into the Everton family by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Everton wiki site is quite good for the history of the club. Toffeetalk is also a massive source as there is a lot of knowledge within this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Hi Ben, I really don't want to sound harsh and I am happy you have chosen everton as your preferred team but I have never fathom how someone can just pick a team and start supporting them. It's either drilled into you or an experience has made this choice for you. Supporters really do baffle me nowdays. When I was young I never listened or toll on board anything my dad said but due to him supporting everton and me being around that experience I was hooked. It's like something you cannot choose. I could have taken a easier more smug, glory hunting path when I was younger and followed man utd or liverpool for that matter but it chooses you. This is the testimony of a man who only knows one way of becoming a fan. I've experienced both. I've grown up to be a Club Brugge supporter since I was a toddler, as I went to school in the center of Bruges as a kid and teenager. And I do go to the stadium every once in a while. But just like you, I've taken a lot of interest in the EPL in recent years and took fancy in teams of which I liked the style of footballing. For instance I started to take a fancy in Manchester City and Chelsea early on, whereas I disliked Arsenal and ManU's football. I've grown into liking EFC a lot, definitely in very recent years. Now I actually like Everton as much as I like Club Brugge. Edited July 31, 2014 by Mirallas Ian C and evilweevil666 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 This is the testimony of a man who only knows one way of becoming a fan. I've experienced both. I've grown up to be a Club Brugge supporter since I was a toddler, as I went to school in the center of Bruges as a kid and teenager. And I do go to the stadium every once in a while. But just like you, I've taken a lot of interest in the EPL in recent years and took fancy in teams of which I liked the style of footballing. For instance I started to take a fancy in Manchester City and Chelsea early on, whereas I disliked Arsenal and ManU's football. I've grown into liking EFC a lot, definitely in very recent years. Now I actually like Everton as much as I like Club Brugge. Oh look, the ducks popped up again. FC Clutch, evilweevil666, Matt and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Top tip: Stay away from fan forums for a while! You may get put off any club you 'choose'. Loads of info in the net for your reading. Days upon days worth. Welcome by the way, once your in, there's no way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminfox Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 became a fan 6 years ago, you wouldn't be able to tell me apart from a fan born in Liverpool. (Except for the lack of a scouse accent) You just feel a connection and after knowing so much about a team you feel apart of that history and of it. What I did was just read a lot about the club and watched the games. Each game that goes by and the excitement you feel you will make you want more. It is addicting and the great Everton community on the internet, in Liverpool, and even in the states will make you feel more and more home. Welcome to the family, plenty of room rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Remember: Evertonians are born, not manufactured We did not choose we were chosen Those that know, understand Those that don't, don't matter. Hopefully you've been chosen and you'll know soon enough if that is the case when you are hooked on the team and club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Oh look, the ducks popped up again. Jesus you're a weapon. FC Clutch, evilweevil666, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome, Ben. It's good to have another Everton fan from this side of the pond. Whereabouts are you? We have forum members from most parts of the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Ben, I really don't want to sound harsh and I am happy you have chosen everton as your preferred team but I have never fathom how someone can just pick a team and start supporting them. It's either drilled into you or an experience has made this choice for you. Supporters really do baffle me nowdays. When I was young I never listened or toll on board anything my dad said but due to him supporting everton and me being around that experience I was hooked. It's like something you cannot choose. I could have taken a easier more smug, glory hunting path when I was younger and followed man utd or liverpool for that matter but it chooses you. What kind of welcome is that? There's a time and place for expressing your opinion on fans, and this is not it. Hopefully, Ben isn't put off by such ill-considered comments. Matt and evilweevil666 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Ben, I really don't want to sound harsh and I am happy you have chosen everton as your preferred team but I have never fathom how someone can just pick a team and start supporting them. It's either drilled into you or an experience has made this choice for you. Supporters really do baffle me nowdays. When I was young I never listened or toll on board anything my dad said but due to him supporting everton and me being around that experience I was hooked. It's like something you cannot choose. I could have taken a easier more smug, glory hunting path when I was younger and followed man utd or liverpool for that matter but it chooses you. If you want, all of us who weren't as lucky as you to be an Evertonian from birth can go away and stop giving money to the club that then gets used to buy new players.... evilweevil666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 What kind of welcome is that? There's a time and place for expressing your opinion on fans, and this is not it. Hopefully, Ben isn't put off by such ill-considered comments. Sorry iI speak from the heart and not the arse like half of these cheese-misters. evilweevil666, flaminfox, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) What kind of welcome is that? There's a time and place for expressing your opinion on fans, and this is not it. Hopefully, Ben isn't put off by such ill-considered comments. Gonna stick up for Brett on this, I don't think he intended on being unwelcoming, he welcomed the poster & said he was glad he chose to join our family. He was just expressing his opinion, based on his own experiences which I can relate to. At the same time, I think it's shit hot that we are picking up supporters from all over the world & it goes to show how far we have come as a club in recent years. Anyway.........welcome on board Ben lad, great choice! Edited August 1, 2014 by BlueBlood81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Gonna stick up for Brett on this, I don't think he intended on being unwelcoming, he welcomed the poster & said he was glad he chose to join our family. He was just expressing his opinion, based on his own experiences which I can relate to. At the same time, I think it's shit hot that we are picking up supporters from all over the world & it goes to show how far we have come as a club in recent years. Anyway.........welcome on board Ben lad, great choice! Thanks blue, at least someone reads the entire post without jumping. There was a walm welcome in there, it's just easy for other plebs to take the higher ground. Edited August 1, 2014 by Brett Angel evilweevil666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Everton fans are chosen Someone upstairs has obviously influenced your thinking. Welcome to the greatest club in the word. I mean that in total sincerity. I'd start by reading this forum every 20 seconds like I do. You'll soon get up to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cornish Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Sorry iI speak from the heart and not the arse like half of these cheese-misters. Nothing wrong with passion, and nothing wrong with being a fan from birth. My point is that that discussion is for elsewhere, not when welcoming someone eager to support this club. FC Clutch, flaminfox, Matt and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome and welcome and once again WELCOME I am the sane one in here that they keep locked in the small cage out the back .... oooh look a squirrel! Apart from researching the club on the interwebby thing, you can always ask in here too. Apart from the offside rule. Never ask about the offside rule .... that's for girly people such as errr .... girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome Ben, you made a great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Notice how he didn't post anything anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Notice how he didn't post anything anymore Can you blame him given the ire directed in his direction - intentional or otherwise? You can never undo first impressions. I do hope he sticks around, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Can you blame him given the ire directed in his direction - intentional or otherwise? You can never undo first impressions. I do hope he sticks around, though. Fuck me Cornish, they weren't even bad replies. Grow a pair will ya's they where opinions and if I'm not mistaken he was welcomed on every post. Do you wear a skirt my friend? flaminfox and evilweevil666 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Fuck me Cornish, they weren't even bad replies. Grow a pair will ya's they where opinions and if I'm not mistaken he was welcomed on every post. Do you wear a skirt my friend? To be fair to Brett, its not his fault his native language is cuntish Edited August 2, 2014 by London Blue evilweevil666 and flaminfox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 To be fair to Brett, his not his fault his native language is cuntish What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 The current dialogue reminds me of a pratt who really wanted to join a discussion forum for pratts. He received the cursory nod and then had to put up with a rant: "I don't know how you can consider yourself a proper pratt. I've been a pratt since birth, so no one can doubt that I'm a right dumb-ass. You come waltzing in here, believing you have the right to be a complete pratt..." but maybe that's for another time. Let me just double-check I'm in the right place... Yup: This is the place for thinking Evertonians. I think you're confused and should stop by www.born-a-pratt-always-a-pratt.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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