bobbycraig Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 that Sheffield Wednesday produced arguably their greatest ever half of football, away against Blackburn Rovers in the Coca Cola Cup semi final, first leg. Paul Warhurst was virtually unplayable that night and I actually felt (a bit) sorry for Colin Hendry. Goals by John Harkes, John Sheridan and 2 for Warhurst made it 4-1 by half time. I remember Big Jack Charlton co-commentating and saying "Sheridan's one of my players" (for the Republic of Ireland) after he scored. Mind you, we were very nervous in the second leg, and Roland Nilsson almost scored the craziest ever own goal, hitting our goalpost with a sliced crossfield pass. We were a goal down at half time, but a Hirst goal settled us down, and Bright scored a second. We also got to the FA Cup Final that year, being very unlucky to lose against Arsenal in both matches. I also remember us leading 5-1 at half time, again against Blackburn Rovers, in 1960, this time at home. Terrible weather pouring down with rain, we were all hoping for double figures in the second half, and it ended 5-4, with us hanging on! Greatest ever home game? Difficult to choose between Boxing Day Massacre, and the 5-4 win against Man U in 1968. Best ever away result? 7-2 again against Man U in 1961 in the FA Cup replay, after a 1-1 draw at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat blondeau Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 we were good then , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Williams Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 man on crutches behind the goal he says GET THE flip IN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clud17 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play They've been going in and out of style....... haha that's the first thing that came into my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalian Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Man on crutches was a mate Harry. Broken leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls36 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Losing 1-0 at blackburn as well went to both games ! Great times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It was twenty years ago today, Trevor Francis asked the band to play They've been going in and out of style But they're guaranteed to give you piles. So may I introduce to you An assault on your ears Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka England Band. We're Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka England Band Oh no! A Wednesday/Rhinos clash! We're Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka England Band Some love us - some think we are gash, Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka, Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka, Wednesday Rhinos' Pukka England Band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambs Owl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 that Sheffield Wednesday produced arguably their greatest ever half of football, away against Blackburn Rovers in the Coca Cola Cup semi final, first leg. Paul Warhurst was virtually unplayable that night and I actually felt (a bit) sorry for Colin Hendry. Goals by John Harkes, John Sheridan and 2 for Warhurst made it 4-1 by half time. I remember Big Jack Charlton co-commentating and saying "Sheridan's one of my players" (for the Republic of Ireland) after he scored. Mind you, we were very nervous in the second leg, and Roland Nilsson almost scored the craziest ever own goal, hitting our goalpost with a sliced crossfield pass. We were a goal down at half time, but a Hirst goal settled us down, and Bright scored a second. We also got to the FA Cup Final that year, being very unlucky to lose against Arsenal in both matches. I also remember us leading 5-1 at half time, again against Blackburn Rovers, in 1960, this time at home. Terrible weather pouring down with rain, we were all hoping for double figures in the second half, and it ended 5-4, with us hanging on! Greatest ever home game? Difficult to choose between Boxing Day Massacre, and the 5-4 win against Man U in 1968. Best ever away result? 7-2 again against Man U in 1961 in the FA Cup replay, after a 1-1 draw at home! Agree with the away game at Man Utd. For me the best game was the 2.1 win against Spurs in Nov 1960 followed by the 5.4 Man U game. The 7.0 home win against West Ham the season before was also a memorable match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chuckie4570 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Never ever forget that game.... No roof on the away end and we made so much noise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 agree one of the best halves of football at blackburn - warhurst playing like that today would be an astronomical price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yep, a truly amazing game that night and quite frankly the best 25 minutes of football I've ever seen - and I include all the greats - Barca, Man U etc. Nothing topped how we were in that period. 20 feckin years. Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodytheowl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) That was an unbelievable performance. One of my all time favourites. 4 in 25 minutes in a semi after going one down? something like that. I remember being about 50 metres away from the people i went with after that fourth, wild is not the word! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh5DXwsJyaw Edited February 10, 2013 by goodytheowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I read the news today Oh boy all of them goals in Blackburn Lancashire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatfordOwl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 man on crutches behind the goal he says GET THE flip IN!! Most iconic Wednesday celebration I've seen in my lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 who would have thought a defender banging em in like that, step forward Reda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) We were in the middle of a hell of a run of form I seem to remember- definitely the best team in the country for 2/3 months without a doubt. Unfortunately Arsenal under George Graham were probably the worst team for us to come up against at the time- they were basically the antidote to our potion of attacking football. Edited February 10, 2013 by RUMBELOWS91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 i hate arsenal especially steve tvatting Bold , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Man on crutches was a mate Harry. Broken leg.I was stood directly behind him that nightThose were the days when Wednesday were actually good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1867Heaven Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Can remember watching on tv, can remember the guy with the crutches and can remember leaving wembley after the final not carei g we'd lost cus "we'd never lose em both"!! Incidentally Wednesday were the last fans on that stand behind goal as it was knocked down In the days after the game to make way for a new stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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