M42Owl

I’m not one to defend the govt at the best of times, but I read earlier about some of the criteria for the period of mourning. I read it as coming from the govt, and included no requirement for sporting and entertainment events to be cancelled. I’ve no idea whether there’s been any behind the scenes pressure applied, but it looks to me that the decision is with individual sports authorities, not the govt.

It’d be a big change if a big six club appointed: a) an Englishman; b) someone who’s not won a major league and/or European competition. OGS being the only exception I can think of.

Final transfers for summer ‘22. Defence (2nd change of the window) Out Bolton in Derby (£8m for £8m) Outfield (2nd and 3rd transfers) Out McCleary WYC £2m Hardie PLY £2m In Chaplin IPS £2.5m Ironside CAM £2.25m Revised team Defence: Derby £8m Outfield Bishop ACC/PMP £2m Chaplin IPS £2.5m Collins BRI £1.25m Clarke-Harris PET £3m Leigh ACC £1m Ironside CAM £2.25m Total £20m

Where did we end up on number of transfers? I’m assuming 2 outfield transfers plus 1 defence, plus uncapped free transfers in respect of players moving out of L1 or getting long term injury. Did we agree any additional transfers?

Born in Sheffield, raised in Barnsley. I stand corrected.

Told you there was a sneaky one. Well done all correct. Only Reesh taking part. Are the questions too difficult, boring?

Those are all correct. Still a few to go. If you think Brunt was sneaky…

It’s Friday already. Hasn’t the week flown by since we thumped the green florists? Anyway Barnsley. Ex-Wednesday players born in Barnsley Defender, now playing somewhere like St Johnstone? Goooooooal keeper. Currently Mr Big Pig Other Barnsley born footballers 4. Man U Leeds U brothers 5. Defender, ever present on St Johnstone’s team sheet. 6. Me owd flower played for Donny. 7. Died aged 26 in a tragic incident. Other sporty people from Barnsley 8. Triple Olympic gold medalist cyclist. 9. Right arm quicky recently packed in international duty. 10. Scored in an amusing 1-2 “FA Cup 5th round defeat for Man U v Spurs” 1969. Facts about Barnsley FC 11. What was their original club name? 12. In which year did Barnsley win the FA Cup? Where was it played? Who did they beat? 13. In what year did Barnsley first reach the top tier in English football? 14. In Barnsley’s only season in the EPL who scored in both the Wednesday matches? 15. In the same season, Liverpool were struggling to overcome Barnsley at Oakwell. What happened to assist Liverpool’s cause? I’ll be back to check answers in half hour or so.

Free transfer Out: Udoh SHR £2m In: Collins BRI £1.25m Revised team Defence: Bolton £8m Outfield Bishop ACC/PMP £2m McCleary WYC £2m Collins BRI £1.25m Clarke-Harris PET £3m Leigh ACC £1m Hardie PLY £2m Total £19.25m

I don’t object, but how about allowing another defensive change (assuming you’ve already changed it once) what with some defenders moving clubs?

Hope we’ve put in a sell on clause. Alex Hunt could develop after a good season with lots more game time at Grimsby then move up to L1, like Conor Grant has done. Good luck to the lad.

Wouldn’t say there’s much of a raffle. Can anyone see anything other than same 11 as last Saturday unless there’s an injury or illness? First time for a long while that there’s been no argument on team selection. Subs a bit more difficult. I guess we’ll go with seven of them though.

Keeper went down “injured” during the “minimum of” five minutes of extra time. Seven seemed about right then they got the corner. Ref could have done a Clive Thomas, but that’s not the done thing nowadays. What got me during the game was Liverpool used the multi ball systems and had dozens of ball boys giving the ball to their players for quick throws whilst Newcastle were out of position. One near the end when Pope went out of his area to head out for a throw. Had to dash back in a panic. Should adopt the rugby code: quick throw only allowed with the ball that went out of play. Should also consider having neutral ball boys if clubs do this routinely.

Don’t you mean fao Plumb?

Might be a little bit short here. 2 down, 6 points, 5 to go. If next 5 games, 5 points, Moore Out!

I think you’ve missed a bit… An away Tuesday night game to follow the 600 mile round trip three days earlier, bound to piss it down there.

Hasn’t he got experience of winning league one?

When I said there’s probably 30, make that 40.

Seems that Leicester U21s aren’t taking the competition seriously.

One of the many I missed. Along with Bereford.

I don’t think so, but I’m sure I’m missing plenty. I have found three keepers though.

As tonight’s game isn’t a proper game, this isn’t a proper quiz. Just a single question, who’s played for both Wednesday and Bradford City? I can get 17, which means there’s probably about 30.

Can’t you just dump everything in here. I believe it’s intended as an “all topics, anything goes” thread? There’s a fair warning for anyone easily offended: be it offended by scantily clad ladies or by tin pot football competitions.

Unless we lose a piece along the way. And with two defenders out injured, I think we’re one short at the back.

If any of the promoted sides can get it together, I think Leicester would be favourites for relegation. Or is that favourites for administration?