excellent 1st post even if I dont agree with parts of it (and im one of the more optimistic ones!) which have already been covered. Anyway, made me smile reading it.
And yes, I remember Barry Horne, ive told the story before about crying and telling my dad I didnt want to support Everton any more because it was too painful. Still here though (albeit abroad!), were born this way.
Welcome to the site mate, hope you stick around