Toffee Club Rising

Toffee Club Rising

Over the years Everton has grown in stature, a good manager in David Moyes and passionate blue half of the Merseyside. The Toffee men club, are a rising figure in English football. A masterstroke from Moyes in taking the game to the champions left United in a fit, ruing the 3 points they could have taken to be on par with league leaders Chelsea.

David Moyes and Everton have come a long way from being close to relegation in 2003 to a club that produces some exciting young prospects. Rooney was a true blue once, as the young lad 16 years of age pulled on the Evertonian shirt and scored a brace against mighty Gunners. The world noticed and in came a 30 Million sterling offer from United. The latest result at Goodison Park means the returning prodigy of Everton would have felt the sting in loosing.

On the goal scoring sheet was young Jack Rodwell, 18 year old, compact defensive midfielder who has been in the limelight for some time. United has been fervently enquiring on his status and the lure of champions league nights and at the biggest stage in football ‘Theatre of Dreams’ would certainly tempt him. The highlight is the fact that in 2003 when Rooney left Everton there was nothing David Moyes could do to keep him. The club was seeing definite lows almost finishing as low as 17^th in the premier league table.  

The change that he has brought up now is significant and that means Everton will be resolute in keeping hold of their young stars because the club is going in the right direction, it’s finishing for Europa League places almost every season and even vying to break into top four. Like Fergie, Moyes hails from working class background in Scotland and has done wonders in managing Everton, a club with rich tradition contesting for honors with the big 4’s and the newer clubs that have tons of cash. Not a lot has changed in scene between their arch rivals Liverpool but I really believe with players like Jagielka, Leon Osman, Rodwell , a gritty manager and the Evertonian loyal fans. The toffee men club is on the surge!!

(Between here’s some trivia – Everton are called ‘The toffees’ because they had an old toffee vendor right outside the main stands and seemingly rival fans christened them with the pseudonym)

I loved the Rossoneri challenge between Milan and United, despite playing in dominant fashion in the first half Milan looked lost in the second, with Rooney playing headmaster with 2 goals. Having said that, has Ronaldinho rekindled his footballing genius that brought him as the biggest thing in football? The tricks, composure and silky movement flashed just as he did at Nou Camp. The tie is still there for all to play but Milan needs fresh legs and I doubt they will have a say in the second leg at Old Trafford.

Interesting match tonight!, the special one Jose Mourinho’s Inter against his former club Chelsea. Jose is a master at upping the ante and he is always at it. Hope this one turns out to be a belter.

Overall this season has been rather funny considering top teams have lost quite a few matches and the title finish will be tight. What crosses my mind is that Chelsea seems that better prepared physically and mentally this time around to finish atop. United will hope now that they drop points and so will Arsenal who will fancy a final thrust, hoping to sneak in with a title challenge that will quench their 6 year long barren spell in winning any silverware. Gotta Love the game – Don’t You?

Darel Luiz