Germanbird

10 minutes ago, Professor Plum said:

Check your emails, I've been banned indefinitely apparently but can still post. 

haven't received anything yet

3 minutes ago, Professor Plum said:

@GermanbirdLost your PM feature GB?

germanowl21@gmail.com

1 minute ago, Professor Plum said:

@GermanbirdLost your PM feature GB?

Ups.. I am still here, but cannot send messages

1 hour ago, Andyben said:

This was called something similar until it was decided to commemorate a much loved poster who sadly passed away.

Lets not got erasing history eh

I was not talking about re-naming the Martin Haigh Suite. 

I am just trying to get a new forum next to the Martin Haigh Suite, where we can post all the topics, which annoy Reesh.  Just a new area, where I can post cup games and videos and all the other things without being an nuisance .

I didn't talk about other stuff forum. I would please like to have a sub-forum in the Sheffield Wednesday Section, where we can talk about Sheffield Wednesday related topics, which annoy you. 

We could call it " The Wednesday Suite" and just use it for all the topics, which you find irritating.

1 minute ago, Reesh said:

That's cos you don't understand it.

Could we maybe have a new forum somewhere here on Owlsonline, where we discuss the topics, you are not interested in?

Just now, Reesh said:

Still NO ONE fucking cares 

I am still looking forward to the game and hope to get more people excited about it.

Let's have a look how good Mighten is. It's all on ifollow tonight!

Match preview | Bradford v Wednesday - News - Sheffield Wednesday (swfc.co.uk)

10 minutes ago, HappyOwl said:

Is the rule still in place where you have to play a percentage of players that have played in your last couple of games?

Great question. Nearly forgot that the cup had all those dodgy rules

Rules - EFL

Guess my team is ok under those rules.  We need four "Qualifying outfield players"

My team would be fine :

Pato (7.4.3)  Ihiekwe (7.4.1)  James

J. Hunt (7.4.4) Adeniran  (7.4.4)  Vaulks (7.4.3)   A. Hunt    Brown

Mighten (7.4.5)  Wilks (7.4.4)

7.4.3. List:

7.3  Each EFL Club shall play its Full Available Strength in and during all Matches.

‘Full Available Strength’ means the EFL Club must include at least four Qualifying Players in the ten outfield Players named in the starting eleven on the Team Sheet.

3 hours ago, Professor Plum said:

Just need Hirst and Dean now and that should conclude our business for this window.

 

OK, that's a tongue in cheek post, no need for bites.

I don't see a Hirst deal, but Dean might really be an option.

We are already short in the defensive area and he still seems to be available. Maybe there is a deal to be done.

I'd go with this lineup:

Dawson

Pato  Ihiekwe  James

J. Hunt Adeniran Vaulks   A. Hunt    Brown

Mighten   Wilks

I don't like Pato upfront anyway

15 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said:

I would say it was a factor in nearly de-railing Rotherham getting automatic promotion. 

 

Yes, I really was hoping for that.

However, we do have a bigger squad and all our players are eager to show their abilities. The cup games are the perfect opportunity for that.

2 hours ago, M42Owl said:

I’ve given it a couple of nights before posting, but I’m still a bit disappointed with how the game progressed on Saturday. Is it just me?

I’ll get the caveat in first. I appreciate that it’s the points that count and having secured them at half time it’s mainly about seeing the game out whilst minimising the risk of fatigue and injuries. And five goals is nothing to sneeze at, but…

But I left the ground feeling short changed. At 4-0 I was hoping for a thumping win. I don’t think I’ve ever seen us score 8. It’s years since a 7. Why not go for 10? It wasn’t beyond the realms of possibility if we’d have stuck to the task. I’d like, just once, to see us get a truly big score. FGR we’re worse than Cheltenham last season when similar happened and we stuck at 6. 

What made it worse for me was seeing the Scouser’s go from 5 at half time. They didn’t sit back and take it easy second half. Neither did Celtic yesterday. Top teams don’t reflex until the final whistle: and we’re a top team in this league. Did nice chap Darren Moore feel sorry for them? If so, leave that for full time.

But it’s not just the lack of second half goals. I was hoping when the subs came on that we’d see whether Adeniran really can be a future replacement for Bannan. Let’s see whether the hype about Wilks has been justified. Give him something to chase down the channels or behind the big defenders. But no, neither showed anything much. That’s not to aim criticism their way: when the rest of the team is playing walking football, it’s difficult for anyone else to get going. 

And whilst we rested legs, it seems that we rested minds too. There was a lot of sloppy passes in the second half. Players just not concentrating. All in all, a good first half, second half was a stroll, but a wasted opportunity, and somewhat disappointing.
 

It's not just you.  I also had hoped that we would have scored some goals in the second half.

IMO we should have brought on three or four fresh players at halftime, who are hungry to put their name on the scoresheet. 

Maybe it was better this way to avoid unnecessary injuries, but I was still disappointed. DM might have learnt from the Portsmouth game last season, when Bannan made his ridiculous run although we already had won the game. The knock he took from that overexcited run might have contributed to our poor performance in the playoffs.

1 hour ago, Reesh said:

Sums you up. You don't get it.

I absolutely get it.

Many people claim that they don't want to be in that competition - not because they don't want to win, but because they are afraid of the embarrassment of losing.

Some people believe that we are to important as a massive club to participate in the pizza cup.

I still enjoy it. It's a great opportunity to give our fringe players a game and for me it's always great, if we win anything. And a day out at Wembley is always nice - especially as I might be able to get tickets and travel there.

41 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said:

See I just follow kids round the local park. Good for my step count 

Might be good for your step count, but I am sure it is even more damanging for your reputation than my instagram-embarrasment.

1 hour ago, Reesh said:

Yes I am but it still doesn't explain why you and others follow a childs Instagram. It is odd.

I follow both Chansiri kids to get first hand Infos  

1 hour ago, Reesh said:

No fucker wants to win this morally corrupt competition surely.

I want us to win

It's Cup time.  Let's work hard for our Wembley moment:

The Owls travel to Bradford on Tuesday 30 August (7.30pm) 

We have been allocated 2,560 tickets which are unreserved. Please note this fixture is ALL TICKET.

Sources:
Bradford City live score, schedule and results - Football - SofaScore

Papa John's Trophy EFL Northern Grp. H Summary | WhoScored.com

England - Bradford City AFC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway

Bradford v Wednesday ticket news - News - Sheffield Wednesday (swfc.co.uk)

UTO 💙🤍💙

5 minutes ago, Reesh said:

Usually motivates a footballer rather than staying put in a mediocre division. Windass may stay, not by choice but cos we don't let him leave.

 

He stays because he right now loves playing for us.

Last season I was sure that he would be happy to leave, but he won't leave right now. He's scoring goals, has persuaded Wilks to join us, gets on well with the gaffer and looks forward to promotion... and last but not least, he also earns very good money here.

Why  should he leave??

3 minutes ago, Reesh said:

"Reyt lads I'll turn down football in a higher division and a pay rise cos mi pal has just us"

 

Aye righto 

He doesn't turn down football in a higher division - he's just postponing it for a season as we'll be in the Championship next year as well.

I am aware that some people actually believe that money is the only motivation, but trust me.. it isn't. There are many people, who try to make sure that their work-live balance is right. 

6 minutes ago, Professor Plum said:

I hadn't seen that tbh, read it elsewhere.

Is Mighten coming in and Windass leaving? Wilks will be impressed, just got to play with his bestie and he then leaves.

Therefore I'm sure that Windass is not leaving. He's been looking forward to have Wilks in the team. 

7 minutes ago, Professor Plum said:

A good win next week and i'll be off the bottom.

Lee joined us today with zero points. The future looks good for you!

13 minutes ago, Reesh said:

Nope you should have posted it in the transfer thread so you can own your mistake.

I fear I really do deserve this embarrassement

Note to myself: Don't fall for fake news; do you research before posting and use the right thread!

FAKE NEWS!!!!

Sorry.. I fell for it and created the thread too early.

Mods, please delete!!!

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