Football Season - Page 117

trader blade · May 31st, 2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

Weren't Wednesdays there at one time too though?

no, they escaped it on the last game of the season I believe. They're MASSIVE you know

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Owlingmad · May 31st, 2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

Weren't Wednesdays there at one time too though?

NEVER

By the way Adam, ask any fellow pig fan over the age of 40 what there favourite season was supporting united and they will tell you 1981/82 won't they trader.

still laughing

jozblade · May 31st, 2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Owlingmad

NEVER

By the way Adam, ask any fellow pig fan over the age of 40 what there favourite season was supporting united and they will tell you 1981/82 won't they trader.

still laughing

Ah right, fair enough.

Yeah my dad says it was his best season watching the Blades. My neighbour (an Owl) also says his best season watching Wednesday was when you were in League One (Division Two) a few years back. It must be the big fish in a small pond thing...

Owlingmad · May 31st, 2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

Ah right, fair enough.

Yeah my dad says it was his best season watching the Blades. My neighbour (an Owl) also says his best season watching Wednesday was when you were in League One (Division Two) a few years back. It must be the big fish in a small pond thing...

Must admit my favourite was season 1990/91, the old Div 2

trader blade · May 31st, 2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

Ah right, fair enough.

Yeah my dad says it was his best season watching the Blades. My neighbour (an Owl) also says his best season watching Wednesday was when you were in League One (Division Two) a few years back. It must be the big fish in a small pond thing...

it was right up there with the best Joz, though I was a bit young to fully appreciate it.

Hand on heart I'm really glad we've visited all 4 divisions. I've been with my club to almost 90 football league grounds. And given that none of us are really going to see our clubs shake the football world, that's what being a football fan is all about. That and provising humour to the clearly incredibly dull lives of people like Owlingmad.

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lewisskinner · May 31st, 2009, 10:03 PM

89-90 has to rank highly with Blades. United go up 2nd behinds leeds, and Wendy come down

trader blade · May 31st, 2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

89-90 has to rank highly with Blades. United go up 2nd behinds leeds, and Wendy come down

Leicester away has o be the most memorable away fixture ever. Swapping places with Wendy on the same day, after an absence of about 15 years.

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Halfy · June 1st, 2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trader blade

no, they escaped it on the last game of the season I believe. They're MASSIVE you know

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Yep, April 1976 we beat the mighty Southend United in the last game of the season to avoid the drop to the (then) 4th division.

lewisskinner · June 1st, 2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by trader blade

Leicester away has o be the most memorable away fixture ever. Swapping places with Wendy on the same day, after an absence of about 15 years.

Was that the match with sporadic pitch invasions after every United goal, with the announcer pleading for everyone get get off the pitch?!

trader blade · June 1st, 2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

Was that the match with sporadic pitch invasions after every United goal, with the announcer pleading for everyone get get off the pitch?!

that's the one. And I was one of the "bad lads" that were on the pitch every 5 minutes.

I made an (on pitch) appearance on MOTD if memory serves. In those days (pre premier), MOTD covered all 4 divisions. I'm visible in the United series video clips. Fame was short and sweet, LOL.

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Steely_Blade · June 1st, 2009, 10:52 PM

Hallam FM announced United have sold 18,000 season tickets today.
Thats good going if true to have already sold that amount.
We had 19-20k last season.

Wednesday have sold 7,500 on last count, but apparantly do seem to get alot of individual ticketers as they only had 11,000 season ticket holders last yr.

Also SkySports have said we are in talks with Lupoli to sign permanently. I reckon a decent signing for about something like 500k or so not sure how much worth really.

lewisskinner · June 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

I'd rather get Halford than Lupoli (of course) and although Lupoli seemed to do well in the games he was involved in, I don't think we know enough about him to make that kind of outlay. Given that we have Henderson, Sharp, Ward et al, do we need Lupoli?

Steel City Suburb · June 2nd, 2009, 01:10 PM

Wednesday have appointed Inner Circle Sports LLS to help attract US investment into the club today.

Richard Hinds has signed a two year contract extension.

Season tickets sales now stand at 9,000+ after just 41 days of sales, with 2 weeks to go untill the first deadline.

trader blade · June 2nd, 2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

I'd rather get Halford than Lupoli (of course) and although Lupoli seemed to do well in the games he was involved in, I don't think we know enough about him to make that kind of outlay. Given that we have Henderson, Sharp, Ward et al, do we need Lupoli?

I suspect there's about £15,000 per week difference in the two, so although most would agree in terms of wanting Halford more, we "can't pay 'em in washers".

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Nathowl · June 2nd, 2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Steel City Suburb

Wednesday have appointed Inner Circle Sports LLS to help attract US investment into the club today.

Richard Hinds has signed a two year contract extension.

Season tickets sales now stand at 9,000+ after just 41 days of sales, with 2 weeks to go untill the first deadline.

Inner Circle Sports LLS sorted out the takeover deals for Liverpool and Aston Villa.

Good season tickets sales so far, I think we will get to 16,500 no problem.

jozblade · June 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM

I can't see the takeover bid being a success. Wednesday's couldn't get anyone to invest before the current climate. So who'll pay £20m for them now? Look at Newcastle, no one will touch them.

Steel City Suburb · June 2nd, 2009, 05:24 PM

People will touch us, trust me.

Low price, can easily have their shares and profits raised through minor investment/common sense.

We are a good club to invest in, and the fact other unknown English clubs have been snubbed by Inner Circle Sports is large sign Wednesday have done well to get them. They will have numerous interested parties with them already looking for deals, Wednesday might suit their existing or new clients.

arepeejee · June 2nd, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jozblade

I can't see the takeover bid being a success. Wednesday's couldn't get anyone to invest before the current climate. So who'll pay £20m for them now? Look at Newcastle, no one will touch them.

There was at least one bid which would have gone through had it not been for bizarre FA regulations about future investment in other clubs.

It'll happen one day, even the bank - the Co-Op think it will.

jozblade · June 2nd, 2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steel City Suburb

People will touch us, trust me.

Low price, can easily have their shares and profits raised through minor investment/common sense.

We are a good club to invest in, and the fact other unknown English clubs have been snubbed by Inner Circle Sports is large sign Wednesday have done well to get them. They will have numerous interested parties with them already looking for deals, Wednesday might suit their existing or new clients.

Low price - but with large debts and in the second tier of English football. Hardly the most exciting proposition to an investor when the money is tight.

If we weren't facing economic difficulties, then yeah, i'd say that it Wednesday's could gain some investment. But i think its highly unlikely now. Especially at the levels you're all thinking.

Steel City Suburb · June 2nd, 2009, 06:11 PM

Jozblade - We all know Wednesday have debts but they are not an issue when it comes to investment. Nor are they an issue now. ,Much of it is parked debt and its managed well.

Inner Cirlce Sports is one of the best investment firms for sport. Jealous much?

"They (Inner Circle] don't take deals on that harm their brand.

"This has been done brilliantly. If this doesn't land a result to the best possible investor through the best possible intermediaries, then good luck to any foootball club."

Strafford says that Wednesday are privileged because the American bank have turned down most approaches to aid English clubs - but they see the Owls as the having the right set-up and potential.

"They (Inner Circle] are seriously clued up," he added. "They have been hands-on at Liverpool and Sunderland, and they have looked at every other club who are trying to raise money and turned them down."

We are no less attractive to buy than united.

May 31st, 2009, 10:03 PM	#2326
lewisskinner do me bad things Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield 6 Posts: 7,293 Likes (Received): 0	89-90 has to rank highly with Blades. United go up 2nd behinds leeds, and Wendy come down __________________ SHEFFIELD: If only Orwell could see us now... Stop looking for the pot... Enjoy the Rainbow I've rather stupidly agreed to walk from Sheffield to Lille for charity. Won't you please, click here to sponsor me? All proceeds to the MS Society

June 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM	#2332
lewisskinner do me bad things Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield 6 Posts: 7,293 Likes (Received): 0	I'd rather get Halford than Lupoli (of course) and although Lupoli seemed to do well in the games he was involved in, I don't think we know enough about him to make that kind of outlay. Given that we have Henderson, Sharp, Ward et al, do we need Lupoli? __________________ SHEFFIELD: If only Orwell could see us now... Stop looking for the pot... Enjoy the Rainbow I've rather stupidly agreed to walk from Sheffield to Lille for charity. Won't you please, click here to sponsor me? All proceeds to the MS Society

June 2nd, 2009, 01:10 PM	#2333
Steel City Suburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,825 Likes (Received): 6	Wednesday have appointed Inner Circle Sports LLS to help attract US investment into the club today. Richard Hinds has signed a two year contract extension. Season tickets sales now stand at 9,000+ after just 41 days of sales, with 2 weeks to go untill the first deadline. __________________ VISITSHEFFIELD Learn more.

June 2nd, 2009, 05:24 PM	#2337
Steel City Suburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,825 Likes (Received): 6	People will touch us, trust me. Low price, can easily have their shares and profits raised through minor investment/common sense. We are a good club to invest in, and the fact other unknown English clubs have been snubbed by Inner Circle Sports is large sign Wednesday have done well to get them. They will have numerous interested parties with them already looking for deals, Wednesday might suit their existing or new clients. __________________ VISITSHEFFIELD Learn more.

June 2nd, 2009, 06:11 PM	#2340
Steel City Suburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,825 Likes (Received): 6	Jozblade - We all know Wednesday have debts but they are not an issue when it comes to investment. Nor are they an issue now. ,Much of it is parked debt and its managed well. Inner Cirlce Sports is one of the best investment firms for sport. Jealous much? "They (Inner Circle] don't take deals on that harm their brand. "This has been done brilliantly. If this doesn't land a result to the best possible investor through the best possible intermediaries, then good luck to any foootball club." Strafford says that Wednesday are privileged because the American bank have turned down most approaches to aid English clubs - but they see the Owls as the having the right set-up and potential. "They (Inner Circle] are seriously clued up," he added. "They have been hands-on at Liverpool and Sunderland, and they have looked at every other club who are trying to raise money and turned them down." We are no less attractive to buy than united. __________________ VISITSHEFFIELD Learn more.

June 1st, 2009, 10:52 PM	#2331
Steely_Blade Steelyblade Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 821 Likes (Received): 0	Hallam FM announced United have sold 18,000 season tickets today. Thats good going if true to have already sold that amount. We had 19-20k last season. Wednesday have sold 7,500 on last count, but apparantly do seem to get alot of individual ticketers as they only had 11,000 season ticket holders last yr. Also SkySports have said we are in talks with Lupoli to sign permanently. I reckon a decent signing for about something like 500k or so not sure how much worth really.

June 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM	#2336
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	I can't see the takeover bid being a success. Wednesday's couldn't get anyone to invest before the current climate. So who'll pay £20m for them now? Look at Newcastle, no one will touch them.

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