HoylandOwl Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Right, thought I'd strike while the iron is hot. BUT... What I want to do, is not have ticket chat in here. Please stay on the game. The first news we've had is the officials have now been appointed for the game. Referee: Tim Robinson Assistant Referees: Shaun Hudson & Akil Howson Fourth Official: John Busby Reserve AR: Mark Russell VAR: Tony Harrington AVAR: Dan Robathan Now, you may or may not remember Mr Robinson.... But he's the ref that did this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 Anyway. In 2022/23 Mr Robinson's reffing record 41 games - 165 yellow cards - 7 red cards His games have been a mixture of League Cup, FA Cup, Championship and Premier League games, with the odd League one game. The last game he reffed, was the Championship playoff semi at Sunderland just over a week ago. Mr Robinson's last game officiating Wednesday came on the 8th Feb 2022, when we beat Wigan 1-0 at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Atdhe on commentary on iFollow! Could be interesting with his previous for swearing on radio... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 As long as we don't have that West Yorkshire **** Beastie ramble on here all is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyOwl Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Now I’m nervous 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) I’m sure he’d never admit to it but is it possible Mr Robinson is a bit more wary of giving any big decisions against us after the FF incident? Not that it will be that easy for him given VAR will be in action. Given the previous incident, wouldn’t you think the EFL would avoid him officiating on a game like this, ah of course not. Edited May 24, 2023 by Tank_Owl2,0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Think we had momentarily forgot there was a game amongst tgd rush for tickets by those who did not realise there had been 28+ games at Hillsborough this season. Good to get this thread going Tee. Who from the Semi Final will miss out to bring Vaulks back. Going Gregory or Iorfa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Every single player put a shift in that started so it will be a tricky one for DM. Just a thought why couldn’t he stick with the same starting 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1banana2banana Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Barnsley’s late season form has been poor so Bolton match aside I’m hoping they’ve peaked too soon and the big game atmosphere will be too much for them. Completely ignoring our own issues like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just been looking back at the starting 11 for the two league games. The game in September we had McGuinness in a back 3 with Ihiekwe and Iorfa, no Smith or Paterson (he was on the bench), but Byers did play. The game in April we had Iorfa, Flint and Famewo as the back 3, Byers not available or Pato. So basically quite different teams even if the formations were similar -ish. Does this mean DM will want to try something a bit different. A question he must be thinking about is around playing Flint, or not. Yes he wins mostly everything in the air but he’s not as mobile as Ihiekwe or Iorfa. I think I’d keep him on the bench. My selection would be. Dawson Iorfa Ihiekwe James Palmer Patterson Vaulks Bannan Johnson Windass Smith subs Stockdale, Gregory, Flint, Brown, Adeniran, Bakinson, another If Windass is struggling then Gregory is the obvious replacement. I might also be tempted to swap Palmer and Pato on the right or at least get them to rotate with and without the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Everyone saying they did the double over us and that should be telling need to wind their necks in, at Hillsborough they were completely in control and deserved the win but the rematch was a fluke and our own fault for the loss. At our best we win this game and only feel George Byers missing is something we may rue. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 It's basics for us after Thursday, belief belief belief but it's nil nil at kick off. I really want the fuck everyone we are 4 nil down mentality and just blow Barnsley away but it won't be that, somewhere half way with a mentality of we WILL win is ideal, Still guarantees nowt though UTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, 1banana2banana said: Barnsley’s late season form has been poor so Bolton match aside I’m hoping they’ve peaked too soon and the big game atmosphere will be too much for them. Completely ignoring our own issues like Talking of Bolton, they’d lost and drawn to Plymouth in the league games. So maybe we can take some inspiration form that kind of thing. I mean it’ll be a totally different situation anyway but if DM needs to put that one to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 This is a one off cup final type thing, forget anything's that happened during the season, irrelevant now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Our last League One play off final 29/05 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Not sure what you're saying there mate.. see above!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, Reesh said: Our last League One play off final 29/05 Yep Hartlepool had a lot to think they could do us, just like the dingles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Reesh said: Everyone saying they did the double over us and that should be telling need to wind their necks in, at Hillsborough they were completely in control and deserved the win but the rematch was a fluke and our own fault for the loss. At our best we win this game and only feel George Byers missing is something we may rue. It’s because of our performances in those two games, that keeps me wary about Monday. As you say Reesh, that first game was one which we didn’t deserve something from, and the second one… we lost for ourselves but, they press well, they put us under pressure and IMO certainly played a part in our self destruct button being pressed. It seemed to get to a few of the players that night. We have this season, and always have, had games where the opposition have it as their cup final no matter where we play, and this is definitely one. They’re going to be properly up for this one, more than the other two this season. But….. as has been said. If our team turn up, play to what they’re capable of. We win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The interesting rumour on Stalk from a poster that does get more right than wrong, that a certain G Byers could be back in the fold. I can't imagine, if true, that would be anything other than on the subs bench. Cue being the S McLean of 2023 ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: The interesting rumour on Stalk from a poster that does get more right than wrong, that a certain G Byers could be back in the fold. I can't imagine, if true, that would be anything other than on the subs bench. Cue being the S McLean of 2023 ! How could he possibly have the “volume”! Anyway that would be amazing if true and he can actually contribute to the game at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 All based on him having a hair cut at the training ground 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyOwl Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 On 24/05/2023 at 21:34, Reesh said: Our last League One play off final 29/05 I’ve never heard this before regarding 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Neither has any sane person 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Before this season is ‘over’ Just a little cheers to everyone who continues to support the site, be it posting, following us on twitter, donating, reading. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Reesh said: All based on him having a hair cut at the training ground I hope they used some Tresemme Volume Shampoo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: I hope they used some Tresemme Volume Shampoo. I use it all the time. for me nothing short of as win will do, it’s all well and good taking 47k fans down there but if they turn us over and we put a shitter in after last Thursday I’ll have to move house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR08OWL Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Last day at work today before the big game. Working near Matlock, there are few sheep-sh***rs around, so going to be gloating about our impending day out in the capital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Pre match press happening at 2pm today. Only DM involved, no player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Come on then. what’s gunna happen on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Rumours of Byers back in the matchday squad…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Winco said: I use it all the time. for me nothing short of as win will do, it’s all well and good taking 47k fans down there but if they turn us over and we put a shitter in after last Thursday I’ll have to move house. Where's 47k come from? Fuck me bet your customers love your invoices with the added 10% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Rumours of Byers back in the matchday squad…. You mean like mentioned further up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Apologies for not reading the post further up. Please don't hate me. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Hope Beasties car breaks down and he sat on M1 all day, the creepy ****. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 We're the team that the Dingles wanted to play. According to their captain... https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-barnsley-captain-play-off-final-4158714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 The EFL's 'stat pack' for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Winco said: I use it all the time. for me nothing short of as win will do, it’s all well and good taking 47k fans down there but if they turn us over and we put a shitter in after last Thursday I’ll have to move house. Easy enough. Dangle a carrot in front of the nag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Duff happy to have VAR at Wembley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Their manager’s pre match chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: Pre match press happening at 2pm today. Only DM involved, no player. Cheers Tee, just tuned in, need his dulcet tones to help my afternoon nap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Some bits from DM: “Whats gone has gone, we focus on the present.” ”Finals are usually tough games and we don’t envisage it being anything but that.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 “They’re the ones who are key to this. Our fans. When they’ve come, they’ve been vocal, energetic and the boys have really capitalised on that. Theyve driven us and we’ll ask them to do that again. It’s another rallying call for them to come and be vocal.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 The live broadcast has just gone off… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 It’s back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 DM: “I’ve known ‘Duffers’ for quite a while over my career. He’s thorough, meticulous with his work and understands the game. He’s astute in how he sets his team up. he’s done a magnificent job to go in there, stray the ship and give them a belief. Credit to him for the job he’s done this season. He knows, because I’ve told him when we played earlier this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 DM: “I knew what was possible when I arrived here. The opportunity to manage this football club. It’s an honour to manage this football club. Give them a team to be proud of, and we’ve had elements of that this season. Let’s not beat about the bush, the comeback has gone, that has gone. We’ve focussed on this game. The only thing we could do was go in with a game plan and we came through, the talking has been left about that to you guys (media). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Message to the fans DM: “We’ve got a fan setting off from Adelaide; we have got fans cutting holidays short to come back, we’ve got 44,000 there supporting this football club. Thank you. My message to them is.. keep doing what you’re doing, the sheer passion you show transfers to the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 DM: I’m feeling quite calm about it. The focus is getting the work done. Also I’m embracing it and enjoying it, it’s great to hear the support base and the interest inside the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 DM on Byers: "He's doing really, really well. I suppose the fans will have to see if he is involved Monday or not...." #swfc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 minute ago, BraddersTim said: Take it you couldn't avoid the TWW "motivational speech?" He does make it all about him. I avoided it thank god but only cos I saw it was him, bloke makes my shit itch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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