dunsbyowl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Some time ago on the Sheffield History website we got this message . Has anyone heard this story before? There was a run of 4 straight wins in February 1911. Robertson scored 31 goals in 173 games for Wednesday. "I am researching the career of my great uncle George Robertson, a Scottish internationalist who played for Sheffield Wednesday between 1910 and 1920. George was indirectly responsible for Wednesday becoming known as the Owls when he presented the team with an owl as a mascot and they won their next 4 home games without conceding a goal. I would love to hear from anyone who has any information on George's time in Sheffield or any photographs of him or Wednesday teams in which he appeared. Attached are two photographs of George, one with the owl he presented to the club and one with his first Scottish Cap." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatricowl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Weren't they nicknamed the Owls because they originally played at Owlerton . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womble Owl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Weren't they nicknamed the Owls because they originally played at Owlerton . I thought that too. Although i have heard before about the club being given an owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxypuppet Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Apparently it isn't because of the fact that we play at owlerton, and is in fact of an owl mascot. I read that in the official Wednesday book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Is this true wonder what our nickname was before that just 'The Wednesday' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Is this true wonder what our nickname was before that just 'The Wednesday' ? Our nickname before "The Owls" was the "Blades" another thing we gave Yoonited I have heard the story about the Owl before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 *knock at the door* "Come in !" "Morning boss" "Morning mate.. you ok ?" "Yeah.... errr..... thought I'd nip in for a chat and to give you something" "Cool.... is it chocolates ?" "No boss - we're professional athletes so can't eat chocolate" "Oh yeah... is it flowers ?" "FLOWERS ?? What are you ?? A GAYER ??" "Oh no no no no..... I can't be a gayer... it's the early 1900's.... what is it lad ?" "errrr..... its..... errrr........" *holds arm up - with an OWL perched quietly on it* "WHAT THE FOOOKING HELL ????" Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrahamHydeFanClub Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The story is correct. The Owlerton link has nothing to do with the nickname, as stated before, we were known as the blades for some time, even after the move from Olive Grove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlsfaninNorway Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 One can't really say that the "Owls" nickname has nothing to do with the Owlerton name as the owl was presented after the move to Owlerton. I'm not saying he did, but it's quite possible that mr. Robertson got the idea from the Owlerton name. Unless stated spesifically, one can't really say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Maybe someone got tackled like REALLY hard and gave a right 'owl of pain' ? (probably Franny Jeffers great great great grandad) Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taffowl71 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The story is correct. The Owlerton link has nothing to do with the nickname, as stated before, we were known as the blades for some time, even after the move from Olive Grove. I think UTd were called the Cutlers at the time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyowl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Maybe someone got tackled like REALLY hard and gave a right 'owl of pain' ? (probably Franny Jeffers great great great grandad) Its a FACT that he DID play for us......... :st2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think UTd were called the Cutlers at the time?? This is correct. I believe it's why they have their crest. Our porky poking neighbours would try to argue otherwise tho. They seem to think they invented everything I think UTd were called the Cutlers at the time?? This is correct. I believe it's why they have their crest. Our porky poking neighbours would try to argue otherwise tho. They seem to think they invented everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 A cartoon from 1896 we WE won the FA Cup - still looks wrong though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Weren't they nicknamed the Owls because they originally played at Owlerton . Can't you remember ,you would have been a teenager in 1910 wouldn't you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PrincessWendy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 One can't really say that the "Owls" nickname has nothing to do with the Owlerton name as the owl was presented after the move to Owlerton. I'm not saying he did, but it's quite possible that mr. Robertson got the idea from the Owlerton name. Unless stated spesifically, one can't really say for sure. I'm with you on this. It seems to be a likely happening. Why else suddenly produce an owl as a present? Unwanted gift? Bargain from ThePoundShop? Found it in the attic and just couldn't think what to do with it?Does anyone know what happened to it? Do we still have it somewhere? Bring out the owl! Now! Bless you HRH Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls101 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I reckon Owlstalkers should club together a buy the club a new Owl. We could present it at a game and it could live at the back of the kop. Be cool as flip that. A proper Owl flying about the kop on match days. We could train it to intimidate the opposition and sh!t on the away fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG_1984 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Did he present the owl because of us playing in Owlerton, therefore a clever play on words on his part? A bit like Man Utd being presented with an Old lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PrincessWendy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I reckon Owlstalkers should club together a buy the club a new Owl. We could present it at a game and it could live at the back of the kop. Be cool as flip that. A proper Owl flying about the kop on match days. We could train it to intimidate the opposition and sh!t on the away fans. Super idea! Let's do it!Bless you HRH Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PrincessWendy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Did he present the owl because of us playing in Owlerton, therefore a clever play on words on his part? A bit like Man Utd being presented with an Old lady Have Manchester United been presented with an old lady? I don't like the sound of that. It's too much like a form of slavery. I bet she was suffering from dementia.Bless you HRH Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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