As would be expected of a fans' site, traffic is boosted by a controversial story and the news about Matt Stevens' drug problems was certainly controversial. ERE attracts a wide range of posters and readers, mainly I think because robust debate is encouraged and this approach is generally popular: in the same way as a rugby match is more enjoyable when the referee isn't keen to brandish yellow cards or penalise players at every opportunity.

ERE is also something of a social networking site, joining together friends and strangers across the country and long may this continue.

If you have any ideas for developing ERE please feel free to contact me. I already have some great writers who help me with match reports and previews, if you want to write for ERE contact me at glenleat@btinternet.com.

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