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Originally Posted by LostOstrich
can definitely relate. I guess Everton fans are somewhat fortunate to have had a lifetime in the top flight, but I spend very little time feeling genuinely optimistic, and most of it just longing for the sweet release of death.
This is where I shake my head and tell you that you have no idea! Twenty years ago Sheffield Wednesday and Everton were clubs of pretty even stature. Hell, we even poached Andy Hinchcliffe from you at a time when his future looked to be that of a potential regular for England rather than the perennial crock that he turned out to be.
Now every Wednesday fan would give their left bollock (or right, your choice!) to be close to where Everton are. While Everton have plateaued, Wednesday have had lows and lowers like an underground roller coaster. I expect what you feel in relation to Everton is a malaise, rather than the utter despair of a Wednesday fan!
I'm not having a dig, by the way. Just having fun. I find it interesting that people adjust to find success relative to their current situation. I've lived in the North East recently and have good friends from most of the clubs up there. My Boro friend though disappointed to lose the playoff final has been generally delighted with how his club has been going on for the last few years. My Hartlepool friends were happy to stay in the Football League last year and giddy that they look so comfortable so far this season. In contrast, the Newcastle and Sunderland fans are crestfallen at how things are. It's a funny old game!