30,000+ - The remarkable run continues

[Herb]

That Norwich game was bizarre. Dublin played his last game and was at the heart of Norwich tearing us apart.

We were 1-0 down when Grant (?) made a blinding save and we were in trouble in the live table I believe. Came back second half and absolutely walked it.

Great send off for Dublin as well.

[owlandished]

That Norwich game was the one where that Norwich player retired, forgot his name, we applauded him warmly anyway, can remember talking to some Norwich fans on the tram, lovely people

 

oh, the famous one who always liked a warm hand on his exit?

[OwlLuke]

That Norwich game was 2007/08 not 2008/09 and we needed a win to secure Championship survival.

 

Yeah sos that was what I meant

[Guest Kagoshimaowl]

So what you are saying is if we get over 30,000 we will basically win every game.  If we can get 29,999 I promise I will fly over for every game!!

[trevdi9]

isn't Wycombe worth a mention 

[dan27]

The last 12 matches are as follows.

27/10/15 v Arsenal - won 3-0 - 35,065

4/5/13 v Boro - won 2-0 - 31,375

5/5/12 v Wycombe - won 2-0 - 38,082

26/2/12 v Pigs - won 1-0 - 36,364

2/5/10 v Palace - Drew 2-2 - 37,121

18/4/10 v Pigs - Drew 1-1 - 35,485

26/12/09 v Newcastle - Drew 2-2 - 30,030

8/8/09 v Barnsley - Drew 2-2 - 30,644

3/5/09 v Cardiff - won 1-0 - 30,658

19/10/08 v Pigs - won 1-0 - 30,441

4/5/08 v Norwich - won 4-1 - 36,208

19/1/08 v Pigs - won 2-0 - 30,406

 

 

isn't Wycombe worth a mention 

[heppers]

I went to Wembley in '91. There were over 77,000 there.

I think this proves if I go others follow.

I should get a free season ticket.

[horny owl]

I bumped into Dion Dublin walking out of Harrods in London soon after that last game he played at Hillsborough.

I was wearing a Wednesday top and he shook my hand and said he'd always have time for Wednesday after that send off

He's a nice, humble chap.

And a closet owl.

[clud17]

Biggest match i went to was the cup quarter final in 87 against Coventry, think there were 48k in Hillsborough for that one. The Kop went mental when   scored the equaliser. We lost that one though so im not convinced the theory holds up.

 

 

 

 

[Pompeyowl]

And most of those clubs have gone downhill since

Apart from Arsenal, Boro, Palace and Norwich.

So what you are saying is if we get over 30,000 we will basically win every game.  If we can get 29,999 I promise I will fly over for every game!!

Clearly not, as many of them are draws.

[matthefish2002]

I find it a bit surprising us not losing for 10 years when we get over 30,000 at home.

Even as a child I always had us down of us bottling the big games.

[trevdi9]

 

 oops i'm getting old dan  don't know why i missed that ,

[Guest _Ibbo_]

I suspect If we ever go back up.... Having a proper old school football stadium, with big stands close to the pitch.... might well be a big advantage.,

 

Arsenal shrunk. I can imagine other teams doing the same...... 

[HirstWhoScoredIt]

P12 W8 D4 L0 F23 A8

[Neal M]

The Norwich game was the last time I set foot in Hillsborough.

Next trip to Britain tentatively scheduled for early August 2017. Hoping this time it finally coincides with a home game.

[since59owe]

All outside the top flight

True

[Mr. Chow]

Cardiff 30k

[HirstWhoScoredIt]

The last 12 matches are as follows.

27/10/15 v Arsenal - won 3-0 - 35,065

4/5/13 v Boro - won 2-0 - 31,375

5/5/12 v Wycombe - won 2-0 - 38,082

26/2/12 v Pigs - won 1-0 - 36,364

2/5/10 v Palace - Drew 2-2 - 37,121

18/4/10 v Pigs - Drew 1-1 - 35,485

26/12/09 v Newcastle - Drew 2-2 - 30,030

8/8/09 v Barnsley - Drew 2-2 - 30,644

3/5/09 v Cardiff - won 1-0 - 30,658

19/10/08 v Pigs - won 1-0 - 30,441

4/5/08 v Norwich - won 4-1 - 36,208

19/1/08 v Pigs - won 2-0 - 30,406

Sorry I made a mistake, its actually 13 matches:-

 

15/4/06 v Norwich - won 1-0 30,755

 

I have not yet analysed fully when we are in the top division - it is obviously nowhere near as good(I am sad I know).  However, our record outside the top flight when getting over 30,000 is staggering.

 

18/2/06 v Pigs - Lost 1-2 - 33,439

1/4/01 v Pigs - Lost 1-2 - 38,433

1/11/00 v Pigs - won 2-1 - 32,283

8/5/91 v Bristol City - won 3-1 - 31,706

4/5/91 v Millwall - won 2-1 - 30,278

27/4/91 Barnsley - won 3-1 - 30,392

13/4/91 M'boro - won 2-0 - 30,598

27/2/91 v Chelsea - won 3-1 - 34,669

3/11/90 v Oldham 2-2 - 34,669

7/5/84 v Man City 0-0 36,673

19/11/83 v Newcastle - won 4-2 - 41,134

24/11/81 Barnsley - 2-2 - 30,861

3/5/80 Carlisle - 0-0 - 32,724

26/12/79 Pigs - 4-0 - 49,309

 

So basically, in the past 36 years, when we have been outside of the top flight and got over 30,000 - Sheff Utd are the ONLY team to beat us.

 

P 27 W17 D8 L2

 

It just shows what a difference an intimidating home support can make.

 

 

 

 

 

[Pulsar]

Who remembers this one? 49350 v Liverpool League Cup Jan 83? Great night nearly so-called the champions even though we were second tier. We took 9000 to the replay and whilst we lost we sang long and loud "we'll be back".

 

Am pretty sure we took 15,000 to Anfield for the replay? I'm certain i have an old match report confirming this.

Biggest match i went to was the cup quarter final in 87 against Coventry, think there were 48k in Hillsborough for that one. The Kop went mental when   scored the equaliser. We lost that one though so im not convinced the theory holds up.

Am also certain it was Hirst who scored our goal in front of the Kop?

Was a cracking following from Coventry that day.

[ramone]

 

Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers 15 August 1992 Everton A 1–1 27,687 Pearson 19 August 1992 Nottingham Forest H 2–0 29,623 Hirst (2) 22 August 1992 Chelsea H 3–3 26,338 Hirst (2, 1 pen), Wilson 25 August 1992 Crystal Palace A 1–1 14,005 P Williams 29 August 1992 Arsenal A 1–2 23,389 Hirst 2 September 1992 Coventry City H 1–2 22,874 Bart-Williams 5 September 1992 Manchester City H 0–3 27,169   12 September 1992 Nottingham Forest A 2–1 19,420 Warhurst, Hyde 19 September 1992 Norwich City A 0–1 13,367   27 September 1992 Tottenham Hotspur H 2–0 24,895 Bright, Anderson 3 October 1992 Liverpool A 0–1 35,785   17 October 1992 Oldham Athletic H 2–1 24,485 Palmer, Bright 24 October 1992 Middlesbrough A 1–1 18,414 Bright 31 October 1992 Blackburn Rovers H 0–0 31,044   8 November 1992 Sheffield United A 1–1 30,039 Hirst 21 November 1992 Ipswich Town H 1–1 24,270 Thompson (own goal) 28 November 1992 Wimbledon A 1–1 5,740 Bart-Williams 5 December 1992 Aston Villa H 1–2 29,964 Bright 12 December 1992 Leeds United A 1–3 29,770 Nilsson 19 December 1992 Queens Park Rangers H 1–0 23,164 Bright 26 December 1992 Manchester United H 3–3 37,708 Hirst, Bright, Sheridan 28 December 1992 Southampton A 2–1 17,426 Sheridan (pen), Hirst 10 January 1993 Norwich City H 1–0 23,360 Worthington 16 January 1993 Tottenham Hotspur A 2–0 25,702 Bright, Hirst 30 January 1993 Chelsea A 2–0 16,261 Warhurst, Harkes 6 February 1993 Everton H 3–1 24,979 Warhurst, Harkes, Waddle 20 February 1993 Crystal Palace H 2–1 26,459 Warhurst, Wilson 23 February 1993 Manchester City A 2–1 23,619 Anderson, Warhurst 27 February 1993 Liverpool H 1–1 33,964 Anderson 3 March 1993 Coventry City A 0–1 13,806   10 March 1993 Ipswich Town A 1–0 16,538 Hirst 20 March 1993 Aston Villa A 0–2 38,024   24 March 1993 Wimbledon H 1–1 20,918 Bright 7 April 1993 Oldham Athletic A 1–1 12,312 Watson 10 April 1993 Manchester United A 1–2 40,102 Sheridan (pen) 12 April 1993 Southampton H 5–2 26,183 Bright, Bart-Williams (3), King 21 April 1993 Sheffield United H 1–1 38,688 Warhurst 1 May 1993 Middlesbrough H 2–3 25,949 Bart-Williams, Morris (own goal) 4 May 1993 Leeds United H 1–1 26,855 Hirst 6 May 1993 Arsenal H 1–0 23,645 Bright 8 May 1993 Blackburn Rovers A 0–1 14,956   11 May 1993 Queens Park Rangers A 1–3 12,177 Bright

1992-1993 season - finished 7th (i believe) and got to 2 cup finals with the best Sheff Wed side in my living memory... 

 

Its a myth that successful football at Hillsborough brings sell out crowds week in week out

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_Sheffield_Wednesday_F.C._season (link as its not copied right)

Edited November 3, 2015 by ramone