Meet Myra — Goodison's Unsuspecting Dog of War

Long live Myra!

Two iconic images yesterday - Myra and then Richie holding the flare after scoring.

Just magnificent. Sums up what this city and this club is all about, mad humour and passion.

We are respected wherever we may go. Marching down the Goodison Road!

Has she got a Ticket for all the remaining Away games? :-)

Onwards to Leicester next Sunday, another 3 points eh lads... and any chance we can take Myra and her owners with us too? 😏

Only Everton could have an Ali as it's unofficial mascot

The dog, the old Man, the flair and the fireworks, ( ok so I borrowed part of the title )

The plot starts as Evertonians are dejected after the Anfield trip, the piss taking from our neighbours, the media throwing street parties for our departure, suddenly one guy who has seen it all, a quiet guy sat in the corner of the pub, in his seventies smashes his glass on his table.

70 years of being the quiet one suddenly snaps, the room falls silent, for this guy is mild mannered and only occasionally curses a mild swear word, but he his broken and angry of all the injustices, he has had enough and is making a stand.

The room still silent, shocked at first hear his roar, Ive had enough of this, I'm not taking it anymore, I'm going to fight back, I'm going to get some fireworks, head down to the hotel the night before, and make those Southern wide boys get a northern welcome in the night ( apologies to our South based fans) then I am going to stand in Goodison Road and greet our team bus.

Forget the Queens jubilee, this party on the Day, will make Goodison Road shake, now who is with me, a great roar goes out in the pub as every single Evertonian starts to chant as one, spread the word fellow Evertonians, tell your mates, tell others on social media about the get together on Goodison Road.

Out of a dark gloomy time, an unlikely hero stands up, he has become a legend, yet no one knows the name of the old guy, but an idea was born and belief and pride came rushing back to every single Evertonian.

The following Day, Evertonians returned to the pub, but no one had seen or known what had become of the old guy, he was not seen throughout the week, what was known that the fireworks did indeed go off at the hotel.

The following Day a mass crowd did indeed converge outside Goodison Road, but still no sign of the old man, but a new hero emerged, after a dogs of war cry, as if by miracle, a dog appeared over peoples heads, being passed through the crowds, the crowd parted as the dog passed over their heads, the dog then disappeared into the distance, with the party mood still in full flow.

This carried on into the stadium, the old lady was rocking once more, the old guys words still ringing in Evertonians ears of fighting back, it was deafening, who was the old guy? No one had any idea, not even the locals in the pub.

A mighty roar went out out as Richarlison scored, the crowd were deafening, flares reigned on the the pitch ( not the seventies 28 inch flares) but royal Blue flares.

Richarlison stood there in awe with one in his hand, before throwing the flare into the crowd, out of the crowd rose the dog once more, he was curious and followed the crowd into the ground, as the flare took flight, the dog leaped up, and caught the flare in his mouth, before carrying it down, and dropping at a stewards feet to a tremendous roar from the crowd.

As the game ended Goodison erupted and partied on long after the final whistle, the dog went viral on social media, but what had become of the old man, who was he, was he the spirit of a past player, was he real.

Well I can finally tell you who that old man was, he was you and I, he was the voice of every single Evertonian, we have had him for some time in our heads, but chose to ignore the fighting back, the daring to sing at a game, to accept the media darlings putting us down.

He got into the head of all Evertonians, fight back, fight back, do not take it anymore, sing your hearts out, back the team, sing to your voice is Raw, play your part and the team will do the rest.

It is now up to all Evertonians to stick together, get behind the team and give it everything we've got for the remaining games.

Up the Toffees.

I had a couple of pints with my oldest son and his mates after yesterday's game, and the passion they have got for Everton, and the lengths they go, to attend any game, made me feel very proud.

Nothing manufactured, just sheer love for our football club, I can't wait for Kenwright to leave, because that old man has convinced me, that once he leaves, Everton will win the cup, and this city will explode with sheer unadulterated joy, and this is something I can't wait, for those younger generation Evertonians to witness for themselves🤞

Spirit of the Blues belting out at the end. I didn't want to go home.

I talked to my 10 year old nephew after the game and he was stoked. He proceeded to tell me all about how Gordon is his best player and how great he is. So I asked him "Do you think Gordon should be in the England squad for the World cup?" fully expecting an affirmative response. What I got was something that demonstrated an Evertonian pragmatism that defies his age. He said "yeah. . . well, maybe. . . as a sub. . . a spare sub. . . if there is an emergency."

Great minds think alike

But the 2 best games have been Chelsea away and home.

Forget we took 4 points from the 3rd place team. On both occasions I watched young Evertonians showing the passion and desire that I can only preach about. But to see it in the kids who haven't been privilleged to see what I have been blessed to is humbling. Fantastic.

They are the future. I take more notice of the football and watch the clock these days!!

No shame.

Tell your lad to consider Mykolenko. Liking him too, the more I watch him and he settles in.

My biggest concern was that the people throwing the ball further into the crowd might have made us pay at the end, because I'm certain the ref added a couple more minutes because of this.

I had those concerns yesterday.

Was it Bournemouth away a couple of seasons back that the celebrations added time that cost?

Not the same, but the ridiculous Chelsea away game where we snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Regardless, just keep the ball and play the game.

I always sympathise with the younger supporters, I have been fortunate enough to have witnessed 4 League triumphs, 3 FA Cup wins, and the European Cup Winners Cup. On the downside, I witnessed relegation in 1951, at the age of 12, three months short of my 13th birthday. While relegation would be a disappointment to me, I have reached an age where I am able to handle it.

The attitude of the 'football fan' on Merseyside has turned toxic, and I wouldn't wish any young Everton fan to be exposed to the treatment they would receive if the worst was to happen.

Hi Kieran, [22] I have e-mailed a message to you, I hope it has reached you in Kansas, there's no need for you to answer it immediately, it's not a matter of life or death.

Whatever happens, we'll still meet up next season. You should have seen the lump on my 50-year-old throat yesterday, let alone Josh's!!

The thing is, with the uncertainty hovering about whether we will be in the Premiership next season, and still not decided yet. Once I know we are safe, I can give the Bramley Moore Pub a call which I am confident they can accommodate us at short notice.

It would be fitting if the Arsenal game is to be televised, that we could all meet up for that. Now I know the Bramley Moore is not at present that easy to get to, quite a walk from Sandhills, not on the Bus Route, but I am sure being the last game we could get Taxis between us say from Lime Street, that is if there any around. Or, we could pre-book Private Hires at a pre-arranged time and place. Obviously the travelling faithful, Rob Halligan, John Raftery, Brian Murray and Danny O'Neill etc, will be at the match.

Food for thought but always open to suggestions, provided they are possible.

I thought Bayern Munich was different because it was more about joy than relief, but Everton haven't won a cup for 27 years, and to turn up the way our fans did on Sunday was very special indeed.

I've written it on these pages many times but, for sheer noise, Munich wants some beating considering the crowd was heard by Pictor clock that night, (6.5 miles from Goodison Park) but the way the blue smoke was rising and could be seen clearly from the other side of the River Mersey, was a beautiful sight.

Or does that take the biscuit?

I would offer to bring my boy as a replacement but there's no way anyone is carrying him. He's closer to the Police horses in size and weight!

I can't complain. I don't have it too ruff.

Can't believe you dragged me in the the bad joke glitter and realise Brian be me to it. I'll leave it there and get my coat.

Craig Pawson is the referee for the Leicester game on Sunday, while Lee Mason is on VAR duty! Mike Dean is the referee for the Watford game next Wednesday, with Michael Oliver on VAR.

Fans make travel plans based on fixtures. Okay, they can change but the reasoning and timing is questionable and shows now consideration.

We are the gift that keeps giving and the FA keep taking.

Forget Grand Old Team, when Spirit of the Blues was belting out, I thought I was going to pass out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIEtWPCxcmA&ab_channel=SameOldEverton-EvertonFanChannel
2 minutes odd in.

Craig PAWson?

Too perfect.