Opinions On The Lastest 2 Everyman Crosswords ?

[spanex]

I cannot be alone in hating the 2 most recent Everyman crosswords which seem to have been compiled by someone totally lacking in the humour I have enjoyed during many years of solving the puzzle. My Sundays will never be the same if this person is not replaced as I have derived absolutely no enjoyment from what has become an irritating struggle.Let us unite and demand a return to what we love !

[Fibonacci]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Question1420833.html

[Gavmacp]

I used to be able to get 1/3 to 2/3 without much effort now lucky if I get 1 answer. I now really on educated guessing which I hate. You are right the answers did make you smile now I mostly frown.

[shaneystar2]

It was set by Allan Scott for many years but he's stopped doing them now. Perhaps he's retired ..who knows .
No idea who the new setter is but give 'em a chance .They all have to start somewhere.
You just have to get into the mind set of a new compiler .
The point of it all is to use the grey matter and put a bit of effort into it .I always found it too easy ,the new guy (or gal) makes you think a bit more.

[Mamyalynne]

I do so many over the weekend that I didn't really notice the change until people commented - it has changed and it's a shame some don't like it.

[shaneystar2]

He also sets as Falcon in ..I think .. in the FT and used to set as Ascot in The Speccie but I haven't seen a Speccie under that name for ages.
I used to think nobody could replace Araucaria or Ruth Crisp in the Telegraph but things move on and we have to move with them .
It's only a crossword after all :)

[daizee]

I agree with Spanex. They seem unnessesarily tricky with no elegence or clever surfaces to make the hard work worth it.

[markey]

Have been doing the Everyman crossword for many years , it has always been my way of relaxing on a Sunday afternoon , unfortunately no longer as even when I get an answer it doesn't feel as if I have achieved anything , it certainly doesn't make me think "oh I get it " or make me smile wryly and say " I should have got that one sooner "

[mephistopheles]

Absolutely agree- horrible, hard and humourless! Not at all in-keeping with the wry, witty Everyman house-style. Could be any old crossword now....