mark1948 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Being a Wednesday fan is like a roller coaster ride. Well that’s how it feels having watched them for over sixty years. But that’s just my perception. For me I’ve seen the yo-yo years of the 1950s when we yo-yoed between the first and second divisions followed by a sustained period in the first division in the 60s. There were the highs of finishing second in 1961, the nearly of the 1966 FA cup, and the low of the bribery scandal. Names like John (lino) Fantham, Redfern Froggatt, Don Megson, Gerry Young, Vic Mobley and the trio of David Layne, Peter Swan and Tony Kay were etched deep in the brain. The drop in 1969 saw us drop to the uncharted depths of the Third Division. A dreadful Decade of turgid horrible losing football. The highlight of the decade was in 1996 when I flew home for the weekend from Gibraltar for the match against Southend United, which we won 2-1 to avoid the big drop to The Fourth Division. I can remember the game against Chesterfield which we undeservedly won 1-0 when there was a rumour circulating that Jack Charlton was at the game and going to be our new Manager. At the end of the game he walked across the pitch from the North Stand and was announced as Manager before we got to the car on the way home. The climb back was great fun especially as the Blades were now down with us. In our promotion season things really got going for us after the “Boxing Day Massacre” which was just an unbelievably happy day. The away match at Blackburn on a dark rainy Tuesday Night was another landmark game. The pre-match entertainment was from a Marching Jazz Band just like the one at the beginning of James Bond Film “Live and Let Die”. It was ominous but we lived that night with goals from Curran and Mellor against promotion rivals. Howard Wilkinson finally got us back into the first Division and the big time was back. Things started to get a bit bleak again but the appointment of Ron Atkinson brought light even though we suffered relegation it didn’t feel bad as everything was kept together. I missed the Rumbelow’s Cup Final as I was at a conference in Luxemburg. We couldn’t find a TV channel showing it. Me and a Manchester United colleague took it in turns to call home for score updates. It was my turn when I heard of John Sheridan’s goal. He thought I was joking and wouldn’t believe me until it was his turn to phone 10 minutes later. We then had the wonderful fabulous Waddle era with all those Wembley trips and beating the Blades to boot. Who would think at that time our longest time out of the top division would follow. If today you are under 25 and a Wednesday fan I salute you for your stoicism, for unlike me and my generation you have not experienced Wednesday in the Big Time. It’s you that are the future supporters and the future Old Heads who will regale youngsters with tales of the Wonderful Wednesday. I just get the feeling that whether it’s this season or next we are on the cusp of something great. Edited April 24, 2017 by mark1948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 What is a cusp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm not reading all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Its a point at which a curve crosses itself, which I do when we give away stupid free kicks within striking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) On the brink...... Edited April 24, 2017 by Almat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneynorthstandowl Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, Holmes said: What is a cusp? Someone on here will know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneynorthstandowl Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, vulva said: I'm not reading all that. Someone on here will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Just now, Barneynorthstandowl said: Someone on here will know I just looked it up and I was surprised by all the different definitions. OT education for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Almat said: Edited...... Yes I noticed I had typed ; instead of an l Sorry. Edited April 24, 2017 by mark1948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great post, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneynorthstandowl Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Just now, Holmes said: I just looked it up and I was surprised by all the different definitions. OT education for life. Might have spelt cups wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone in my head Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, vulva said: I'm not reading all that. Its never too late to get help with your reading skills you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1948 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 P.S Noticed a typo the game to avoid the drop was 1976 not 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acquiescefc Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 https://thumped.com/music/new-releases/giveamanakick-welcome-to-the-cusp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 26 minutes ago, mark1948 said: P.S Noticed a typo the game to avoid the drop was 1976 not 1996. Was going to say your dates are miles off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 58 minutes ago, mark1948 said: Being a Wednesday fan is like a roller coaster ride. Well that’s how it feels having watched them for over sixty years. But that’s just my perception. For me I’ve seen the yo-yo years of the 1950s when we yo-yoed between the first and second divisions followed by a sustained period in the first division in the 60s. There were the highs of finishing second in 1961, the nearly of the 1966 FA cup, and the low of the bribery scandal. Names like John (lino) Fantham, Redfern Froggatt, Don Megson, Gerry Young, Vic Mobley and the trio of David Layne, Peter Swan and Tony Kay were etched deep in the brain. The drop in 1969 saw us drop to the uncharted depths of the Third Division. A dreadful Decade of turgid horrible losing football. The highlight of the decade was in 1996 when I flew home for the weekend from Gibraltar for the match against Southend United, which we won 2-1 to avoid the big drop to The Fourth Division. I can remember the game against Chesterfield which we undeservedly won 1-0 when there was a rumour circulating that Jack Charlton was at the game and going to be our new Manager. At the end of the game he walked across the pitch from the North Stand and was announced as Manager before we got to the car on the way home. The climb back was great fun especially as the Blades were now down with us. In our promotion season things really got going for us after the “Boxing Day Massacre” which was just an unbelievably happy day. The away match at Blackburn on a dark rainy Tuesday Night was another landmark game. The pre-match entertainment was from a Marching Jazz Band just like the one at the beginning of James Bond Film “Live and Let Die”. It was ominous but we lived that night with goals from Curran and Mellor against promotion rivals. Howard Wilkinson finally got us back into the first Division and the big time was back. Things started to get a bit bleak again but the appointment of Ron Atkinson brought light even though we suffered relegation it didn’t feel bad as everything was kept together. I missed the Rumbelow’s Cup Final as I was at a conference in Luxemburg. We couldn’t find a TV channel showing it. Me and a Manchester United colleague took it in turns to call home for score updates. It was my turn when I heard of John Sheridan’s goal. He thought I was joking and wouldn’t believe me until it was his turn to phone 10 minutes later. We then had the wonderful fabulous Waddle era with all those Wembley trips and beating the Blades to boot. Who would think at that time our longest time out of the top division would follow. If today you are under 25 and a Wednesday fan I salute you for your stoicism, for unlike me and my generation you have not experienced Wednesday in the Big Time. It’s you that are the future supporters and the future Old Heads who will regale youngsters with tales of the Wonderful Wednesday. I just get the feeling that whether it’s this season or next we are on the cusp of something great. All made up stories, complete fantasies the lot of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Holmes said: What is a cusp? Someone on here will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Owl999 said: Someone on here will know. Shaduup with the, Someone will know on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Holmes said: Shaduup with the, Someone will know on here. That's actually the first time I've posted that, I've found it as annoying as you have in all honesty but kindly don't tell me what I and can't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Owl999 said: That's actually the first time I've posted that, I've found it as annoying as you have in all honesty but kindly don't tell me what I and can't do. Shaddup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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