By John P
October 19 2005

We printed a letter a few days ago from one of our chiefs, Chris, regarding the rise in fickle fans attacking our club and manager. Chris thought it was time he raised his concerns with CEO of Everton, Keith Wyness. Mr Wyness,
There seems to be an assumption in the media, that there’s growing discontent amongst Everton fans, and that we suffer from short-term memories.

Well as an Evertonian, I would like to dispel this myth. The vast majority of the fans back David Moyes and his team whole-heartedly, and appreciate the achievements of David Moyes and his staff in his time at the club.

Negative reaction to his leadership seems to echo from a small minority of supposed fans, who have an effective media to spread “own” personal views, and are only adding to the problems that we as a club are encountering at the present time.

He, who shouts loudest, does not always echo the views and feeling of the masses, and the rantings of a small minority on some independent web sites, do not reflect the views of all true Evertonian’s.

It has also come to my attention that Everton Football Club have decided to monitor all unofficial sites, and I hope this action has highlighted the backing from the visitors to these sites for the manager, and I hope this is not a underhanded “Big Brother” operation, aimed at the very customers of the club you represent.

So please make it known to the manager of the club I have supported all my life, that I for one back him to manage our club, for at the least the remainder of his contract, and hopefully beyond!

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum Mr Wyness,

Christopher Lewis

Christopher,

Thanks for your email. Our backing of david is 110% and will continue to be so. I share your frustration at the reaction of some fans but I also respect the right for everyone to have an opinion as that is what makes football great. There is no specific monitoring of web sites as we always like to see the views of fans, however in certain cases it has gone into defamatory and incorrect allegations which can damage the professional integrity of individuals.Just because it is football does not mean it is open season.

We will get out of this bad start and move forward.
Keith Wyness