Orlando_Trustful Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I am all for Sheffield having one successful football club. It could be called Sheffield F.C. to keep the history. Play in Blue and Red stripes, at a new purpose built stadium in the East End of Sheffield. The current set up where a Sheffield side last won the title in 1929/1930 is a joke and will never happen again while the city is split down the middle. Newcastle, Leeds only have one club. Liverpool and Manchester are twice the size of Sheffield in catchment area, so that argument doesn't wash. Slight problem though as Sheffield F.C already exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 why do people insist in flogging this dead horse? the merger will never happen, both sides are too big, and would never take to it. bizarre to see some people want to get rid of one of the UKs biggest derbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18owlsforeva67 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 As Im bored this morning I thought Id share my fabulous ideas for combining the resources of the two sheffield clubs. I think its about time we realised that having two non successful clubs in Sheffield is just holding us back so heres my ideas for creating one super club in Sheffield from the two existing ones:. 1: We combine the names of the two clubs to create the name of the new club (a bit like Dagenham and Redbridge did). My suggestion is that we use the 'Sheffield' from Sheffield utd and the 'Wednesday' part from from SWFC. The new combined clubs name will be 'Sheffield Wednesday'! I think people will eventually get used to it. 2: We create a totally new kit by combining the two kits from the clubs. We use the blue stripes from the SWFC kit and the white stripes from utd's kit. Both teams have previously worn white shorts/socks so no argument there either. 3; We sell off the ground with the most potential to become a hotel or much needed housing stock. Bramall lane seem the obvious candidate for this as theres already a hotel on site. Once sold all the profits can be ploughed into the combined remaining stadium. Not to completely lose links with the past the remaining Hillsborough stadiums away end will also be renamed by combining its old name with the name of utd's stadium. Im thinking using the 'Leppings' from its existing name and the 'Lane' part from bramall lane should keep everyone happy. 4: We combine the playing staff by getting rid of any players who would not be happy to play in the new team colours and under the new team name. The criteria for keeping players after talent would be a vote by existing season ticket holders on who they want to stay. All other players will be sold for team rebuilding. 5: Finally, any existing fans of either former team who disagree about this new venture to be dissuaded from supporting the new team and pointed in the direction of Rotherham. Any floating fans will be allowed in as will whole new generations of youngsters and university students who may settle in the city thus raising the fanbase and eventually needing the existing stadium to be extended via the money from selling off bramall lane. So there you have it. My contraversial vision for a combined Sheffield team! I really do think its the best way forward. :-) Never. roger OFF!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I am all for Sheffield having one successful football club. It could be called Sheffield F.C. to keep the history. Play in Blue and Red stripes, at a new purpose built stadium in the East End of Sheffield. The current set up where a Sheffield side last won the title in 1929/1930 is a joke and will never happen again while the city is split down the middle. Newcastle, Leeds only have one club. Liverpool and Manchester are twice the size of Sheffield in catchment area, so that argument doesn't wash. I certainly wish we did only have one club in the city, and I'm not one of those people who would refuse to watch a merged club on principle (I'd prefer purple and white stripes though). However, such a team would still be nowhere near challenging for honours without huge external investment. Even getting to and staying in the Premier League would be a struggle. I do, though, suspect it would be seen as a much better investment target than either Wednesday or United on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I certainly wish we did only have one club in the city (i.e., that United had never been formed), and I'm not one of those people who would refuse to watch a merged club on principle (I'd prefer purple and white stripes though). However, such a team would still be nowhere near challenging for honours without huge external investment. Even getting to and staying in the Premier League would be a struggle. I do, though, suspect it would be seen as a much better investment target than either Wednesday or United on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sorry, pressed reply instead of edit. Where's the delete button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lythamowl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I said I was bored. Im amazed people take this seriously.:-) I thought it was quite funny actually I'm amazed at the stupidity of some people who actually fell for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks like you've caught a few sardines today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikowl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Man alive people, its a joke! The suggestion is a merger that results in a team called Sheffield Wednesday who wear a blue and white strip and play at Hillsborough (which is expanded using cash from the sale of Bramall Lane). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 well I thought it was funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 all the tl;dr people have been exposed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raynaldo71 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I thought it was quite funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18owlsforeva67 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 As Im bored this morning I thought Id share my fabulous ideas for combining the resources of the two sheffield clubs. I think its about time we realised that having two non successful clubs in Sheffield is just holding us back so heres my ideas for creating one super club in Sheffield from the two existing ones:. 1: We combine the names of the two clubs to create the name of the new club (a bit like Dagenham and Redbridge did). My suggestion is that we use the 'Sheffield' from Sheffield utd and the 'Wednesday' part from from SWFC. The new combined clubs name will be 'Sheffield Wednesday'! I think people will eventually get used to it. 2: We create a totally new kit by combining the two kits from the clubs. We use the blue stripes from the SWFC kit and the white stripes from utd's kit. Both teams have previously worn white shorts/socks so no argument there either. 3; We sell off the ground with the most potential to become a hotel or much needed housing stock. Bramall lane seem the obvious candidate for this as theres already a hotel on site. Once sold all the profits can be ploughed into the combined remaining stadium. Not to completely lose links with the past the remaining Hillsborough stadiums away end will also be renamed by combining its old name with the name of utd's stadium. Im thinking using the 'Leppings' from its existing name and the 'Lane' part from bramall lane should keep everyone happy. 4: We combine the playing staff by getting rid of any players who would not be happy to play in the new team colours and under the new team name. The criteria for keeping players after talent would be a vote by existing season ticket holders on who they want to stay. All other players will be sold for team rebuilding. 5: Finally, any existing fans of either former team who disagree about this new venture to be dissuaded from supporting the new team and pointed in the direction of Rotherham. Any floating fans will be allowed in as will whole new generations of youngsters and university students who may settle in the city thus raising the fanbase and eventually needing the existing stadium to be extended via the money from selling off bramall lane. So there you have it. My contraversial vision for a combined Sheffield team! I really do think its the best way forward. :-) I posted this idea about a year ago mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I posted this idea about a year ago mate. plageurism! He owes you royalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intercity0wl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) As Im bored this morning I thought Id share my fabulous ideas for combining the resources of the two sheffield clubs. I think its about time we realised that having two non successful clubs in Sheffield is just holding us back so heres my ideas for creating one super club in Sheffield from the two existing ones:. 1: We combine the names of the two clubs to create the name of the new club (a bit like Dagenham and Redbridge did). My suggestion is that we use the 'Sheffield' from Sheffield utd and the 'Wednesday' part from from SWFC. The new combined clubs name will be 'Sheffield Wednesday'! I think people will eventually get used to it. 2: We create a totally new kit by combining the two kits from the clubs. We use the blue stripes from the SWFC kit and the white stripes from utd's kit. Both teams have previously worn white shorts/socks so no argument there either. 3; We sell off the ground with the most potential to become a hotel or much needed housing stock. Bramall lane seem the obvious candidate for this as theres already a hotel on site. Once sold all the profits can be ploughed into the combined remaining stadium. Not to completely lose links with the past the remaining Hillsborough stadiums away end will also be renamed by combining its old name with the name of utd's stadium. Im thinking using the 'Leppings' from its existing name and the 'Lane' part from bramall lane should keep everyone happy. 4: We combine the playing staff by getting rid of any players who would not be happy to play in the new team colours and under the new team name. The criteria for keeping players after talent would be a vote by existing season ticket holders on who they want to stay. All other players will be sold for team rebuilding. 5: Finally, any existing fans of either former team who disagree about this new venture to be dissuaded from supporting the new team and pointed in the direction of Rotherham. Any floating fans will be allowed in as will whole new generations of youngsters and university students who may settle in the city thus raising the fanbase and eventually needing the existing stadium to be extended via the money from selling off bramall lane. So there you have it. My contraversial vision for a combined Sheffield team! I really do think its the best way forward. :-) Some people just dont get sarcasm do they, 100 % behind this initiative Edited May 6, 2011 by intercity0wl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckington owl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 How people find this funny is beyond me. It's like joking about the death of Princess Diana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 i cant be arsed thats not what Orlando told us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 How people find this funny is beyond me. It's like joking about the death of Princess Diana. What is the difference between a Mercedes and a Ford? Princess Diana wouldn't be caught dead in a Ford. What is the difference between Princess Diana and Thomas the Tank Engine? Thomas made it through the tunnel. What is the difference between Princess Diana and Casper? Casper can go through walls. Did you hear that Princess Diana was on the radio? Yeah she was also on the window, the seats,... got me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AnotherOwl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) As Im bored this morning I thought Id share my fabulous ideas for combining the resources of the two sheffield clubs. I think its about time we realised that having two non successful clubs in Sheffield is just holding us back so heres my ideas for creating one super club in Sheffield from the two existing ones:. 1: We combine the names of the two clubs to create the name of the new club (a bit like Dagenham and Redbridge did). My suggestion is that we use the 'Sheffield' from Sheffield utd and the 'Wednesday' part from from SWFC. The new combined clubs name will be 'Sheffield Wednesday'! I think people will eventually get used to it. 2: We create a totally new kit by combining the two kits from the clubs. We use the blue stripes from the SWFC kit and the white stripes from utd's kit. Both teams have previously worn white shorts/socks so no argument there either. 3; We sell off the ground with the most potential to become a hotel or much needed housing stock. Bramall lane seem the obvious candidate for this as theres already a hotel on site. Once sold all the profits can be ploughed into the combined remaining stadium. Not to completely lose links with the past the remaining Hillsborough stadiums away end will also be renamed by combining its old name with the name of utd's stadium. Im thinking using the 'Leppings' from its existing name and the 'Lane' part from bramall lane should keep everyone happy. 4: We combine the playing staff by getting rid of any players who would not be happy to play in the new team colours and under the new team name. The criteria for keeping players after talent would be a vote by existing season ticket holders on who they want to stay. All other players will be sold for team rebuilding. 5: Finally, any existing fans of either former team who disagree about this new venture to be dissuaded from supporting the new team and pointed in the direction of Rotherham. Any floating fans will be allowed in as will whole new generations of youngsters and university students who may settle in the city thus raising the fanbase and eventually needing the existing stadium to be extended via the money from selling off bramall lane. So there you have it. My contraversial vision for a combined Sheffield team! I really do think its the best way forward. :-) Good joke. Edited May 6, 2011 by AnotherOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 As Im bored this morning I thought Id share my fabulous ideas for combining the resources of the two sheffield clubs. I think its about time we realised that having two non successful clubs in Sheffield is just holding us back so heres my ideas for creating one super club in Sheffield from the two existing ones:. 1: We combine the names of the two clubs to create the name of the new club (a bit like Dagenham and Redbridge did). My suggestion is that we use the 'Sheffield' from Sheffield utd and the 'Wednesday' part from from SWFC. The new combined clubs name will be 'Sheffield Wednesday'! I think people will eventually get used to it. 2: We create a totally new kit by combining the two kits from the clubs. We use the blue stripes from the SWFC kit and the white stripes from utd's kit. Both teams have previously worn white shorts/socks so no argument there either. 3; We sell off the ground with the most potential to become a hotel or much needed housing stock. Bramall lane seem the obvious candidate for this as theres already a hotel on site. Once sold all the profits can be ploughed into the combined remaining stadium. Not to completely lose links with the past the remaining Hillsborough stadiums away end will also be renamed by combining its old name with the name of utd's stadium. Im thinking using the 'Leppings' from its existing name and the 'Lane' part from bramall lane should keep everyone happy. 4: We combine the playing staff by getting rid of any players who would not be happy to play in the new team colours and under the new team name. The criteria for keeping players after talent would be a vote by existing season ticket holders on who they want to stay. All other players will be sold for team reb 5: Finally, any existing fans of either former team who disagree about this new venture to be dissuaded from supporting the new team and pointed in the direction of Rotherham. Any floating fans will be allowed in as will whole new generations of youngsters and university students who may settle in the city thus raising the fanbase and eventually needing the existing stadium to be extended via the money from selling off bramall lane. So there you have it. My contraversial vision for a combined Sheffield team! I really do think its the best way forward. :-) I guess it pays to read something before commenting for which I am guilty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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