Guest Saturday Owl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 First friendly today, pre-season starts here! Reckon we'll get a very respectable 0-0 draw. Commentary- Live on player KO- 6:00PM Where- Irdning Sportplatz: RE/MAX-Arena 8952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Come on wednesday. First win of many hopefully today. New start, and a chance for us to kick-start the Promotion campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xvivahatex Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Champange Super Nolva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lawrie Maddens Hump Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) I don't think this Russian team will be pushovers. They will also be fitter than us due to there season being at its mid way stage. I feel that we will get beat tonight by a technical side who will probably keep the ball better than us at this stage of our preparation. In saying all that I feel it will be an excellent opportunity for our players to gain fitness and for this relevantly new look squad to begin to establish some sort of team cohesion. In all honesty the result is irrevalant. Edited July 12, 2011 by Lawrie Maddens Hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedOwl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 They're a Russian Premier League side, and we're English League One side - in terms of results, we really shouldn't expect much. As Megson's said a few times now though, it really is only about fitness at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 They're a Russian Premier League side, and we're English League One side - in terms of results, we really shouldn't expect much. As Megson's said a few times now though, it really is only about fitness at this stage. I expect nothing less than victory. After all we invented the game. COME ON WEDNESDAY !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoscowDave Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 FC Volga are currently 12th (out of 16 clubs) in the Russian Premier league. On 16 points after 15 games - won 5 - drawn 1 - lost 9. GD 17-17. We can expect them to play fast attacking football - I don't think they will have the first team out though, but there will be 1 or 2 players of note. They have posted a load of stuff about us on their website http://fcvolgann.ru/main/news/3427/ There is an ENGLISH tab on the main menu and you can read about the history of the club. They usually wear blue and white striped kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_blue_owl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This is what the ruskies had to say about us:- Tomorrow at 20:00 Moscow time, "Volga" will hold their second test match in the Austrian collection. Rival of our team will be English club, "Sheffield Wednesday". History and Achievements "Sheffield Wednesday" - one of the oldest clubs in England, it was founded in the middle of the XIX century - in 1867. September 4 of that year, members of the Cricket Club «The Wednesday Cricket Club» («Cricket on Wednesdays") decided to create a football team to stay in shape during the winter. Nevertheless, in 1882 the way football and cricket teams have dispersed, and in 1887, "Sheffield" became a professional club. Already in the first team reached sezone-1889/1890 Cup finals, and two years later joined the expanding Football League. At that time there was another significant event - the club moved to a new stadium, later named "Hillsborough". On it he plays more than one hundred years. "Owls" became the best four in the elite division, with their successes occurred in two periods: the first fell for the first five years of the XX century, and the second - in 1928-1931 years. Between them, the club was a relatively quiet period. After the war, "Sheffield" became a "team-lift," three times in a decade flying out for the season in relegation. In the 60s the team played only in the elite and even managed to win the FA Cup. In the '70s began, "dark period" that lasted nearly 15 seasons. The club has managed to slide to the third division in which the "owls" are stuck as much as 5 years. In the elite team returned in 1984 and over the next 16 seasons flew only once. Sezon-1990/1991 became the sole conducted outside of class the strongest, however, he is recognized as one of the most successful for the club. For the first time in half a century the team has won a trophy - the League Cup, defeating in the finals of "MU" - 1:0. Fall club began in the new century. For two seasons the club once again slipped to the second division, where not taken off again due to a combination of circumstances. With the new manager of the club got into the playoffs and won the right to secede in the Championship in 2005. However, it is often regained command with a dangerous edge: the sezone-2007/2008 "owls" were able to survive only in the last round. Nevertheless, the "Sheffield" and were certain gaps in the results: in sezone-2006/2007 - a good ninth place, while in 2008/2009 - a twelfth, and the club missed the least goals in the league. But in the penultimate rally on the results affected by financial difficulties, and the club was relegated in the first league. "Sheffield" even threatened to cease to exist because of debts, but it agreed to buy for a symbolic sum of one pound of Milan Mandarich - Serbian businessman who previously owned the "Lester". Last season the team had not the best, taking 15th place. However, it is recognized that from getting into the top ten club separated only 4 points. Leaders Club Nick Weaver - goalkeeper. Goalkeeper, who came from the "Dundee United", has advocated the "owls" in sezone-2005/2006. Best of his abilities to say one of his achievements - he was the champion, "Manchester City" by the number of 'dry' matches per season. In the championship years 1998/1999. He gave them 26! Lewis Buxton - the defender. In favor of the club since 2008. Can play both on the left flank protection, and cover the entire curb, joined the attack. Jose Semedo - midfielder. Disciple of "Sporting" also joins the club in the current season. Defensive midfielder spent last season in "Charlton", where 43 percent of the fans recognized him as "Player of the Year." In 2006, Semedo with the youth national team of Portugal participated in the championship of the continent. He spent Jose is just one match, the reason for it - removal of the match with Serbia and Montenegro for an aggressive foul against an opponent. Interesting Facts "Sheffield Wednesday" is the only club in the League with the day in the title. The reason why cricket team matches were held on Wednesday, was the fact that the team was formed from local butchers, who were released early on Wednesdays after work. Name «Sheffield Wednesday» goes back to 1883: the home stadium of the club "Olive Road" on the roof supports had such an inscription. Initially the team was nicknamed "Blade" - a common nickname for the club from Sheffield in the XIX century in connection with a major industrial city on the products of steel, but now it's the nickname stuck for the main contenders, "Wednesday" - "Sheffield United". In the early XX century, when the owl mascot of the club was in honor of the club stadium in Oulertone (English - Owlerton), "Sheffield Wednesday" came to be known as "Owl." The first tournament, won the "owl" was called - Cromwell Cup. It was attended by three local teams. February 1, 1868 "Wednesday" won in the final in extra time 1-0. The first professional footballer to play for England was the "Sheffield". In 1876 the club purchased the Scot David Lang, who was appointed board member of the club with an official salary. The first major trophy - the FA Cup - the team won in sezone-1895/1896 when beaten in the finals was "Wolves" - 2:1. In 1964, three players of the club - Peter Swan, David Lane and Tony Kay - have been accused of betting against his own team in an away match with the "Ipswich". They were subsequently sentenced to imprisonment and received a lifetime disqualification. Sezon-1992/1993 "Sheffield Wednesday" held as a top club - he visited the "Wembley" four times during the season, reaching the League Cup final and the semifinals and finals (with replay) FA Cup. In the semi-finals of the FA Cup, "Sheffield United" beat the opponent in principle "Sheffield United" - 2:1. However, the "owls" lost "Arsenal" in both finals. Stadium Club - "Hillsborough" - can accommodate up to 40,000 spectators and is the largest stadium in the first division and the twelfth largest in England. The club intends to increase its capacity to 45,000 by 2012 and to 50,000 in 2016. In 1989, during a semifinal match in the FA Cup, "Hillsborough" between the "Liverpool" and "Nottingham Forest" in a stampede killed 96 people. The main contender, "Sheffield United" - is from their neighbors, "Sheffield United". Matches between these teams are called the "Steel City derby." The next season it will resume - "United" also flew the first league. The other principal contender, "Wednesday" - "Leeds United". Among fans of the club there is a belief that the bad seasons are given for the club when he was experimenting with coloring shapes, abandoning the traditional blue and white horizontal stripes. On one of the first emblems of the club could see his motto - "The wisdom and courage." Player, "Sheffield" David Hurst struck the strongest blow registered in England. In a match with "Arsenal" he hit the post, "shot" with skrostyu 114 miles per hour (184 km / h). Recall that the match between our team and "Sheffield Wednesday" will be held tomorrow at 20:00 Moscow time. Follow the on-line report on the official Twitter FC "Volga". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxOwl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 2 Nill to The Wednesday Boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDAZ Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 "David Hirst struck the strongest blow registered in England" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedOwl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 "Sheffield" even threatened to cease to exist because of debts. Among fans of the club there is a belief that the bad seasons are given for the club when he was experimenting with coloring shapes, abandoning the traditional blue and white horizontal stripes. Player, "Sheffield" David Hurst struck the strongest blow registered in England. In a match with "Arsenal" he hit the post, "shot" with skrostyu 114 miles per hour (184 km / h). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'd take a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BarmyBetto Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) wonder if we will play in the new home kit? Edited July 12, 2011 by BarmyBetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullitsAA Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Stadium Club - "Hillsborough" - can accommodate up to 40,000 spectators and is the largest stadium in the first division and the twelfth largest in England. The club intends to increase its capacity to 45,000 by 2012 and to 50,000 in 2016. awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan™ Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I was talking to one of my Russian friends about this team the other day, she says that they haven't had a player worth over €1m since 2010 so maybe they won't be so good after all? Unless they are really good... then we can just take all their best players on the cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoscowDave Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I was talking to one of my Russian friends about this team the other day, she says that they haven't had a player worth over €1m since 2010 so maybe they won't be so good after all? Unless they are really good... then we can just take all their best players on the cheap They use Georgians for strikers and they cost nothing! (Well, after the war, they probably won't let them go home). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoscowDave Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Otar Martsvaladze (Georgian) is the top scorer and the captain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I was talking to one of my Russian friends about this team the other day, she says that they haven't had a player worth over €1m since 2010 so maybe they won't be so good after all? Unless they are really good... then we can just take all their best players on the cheap Different valuations of players maybe? Same players would be more expensive here then in Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan™ Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 have you really got some russian friends or did you make that bit up? Why would I make it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl.1867 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Isn't the Volga river where that boat sank the other day and so Russia is having a day of mourning today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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