pauli Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 TODAY’S OPPOSITES Barnsley Also known as Tarn, it was once a bustling metropolis of Ancient Greece. Now, it is an up-market town in the centre of England. It's population, who are all related in some way, are known for being "Strong in't arm, thick in't head." Which why they were so good in the pit as they would work for 22 hours a day whilst never realising they are surrounded by poisonous fumes (That is why the budgie is now lying at the bottom of its cage). The locals are so affectionate towards their hometown that often their conversation revolves around nothing but Barnsley, though the younger generation can often be found bleating obscenities outside Weatherspoons. To put it simply, though many would not want to go to Barnsley, it doesn't matter as most people are not welcome in Barnsley! People of Barnsley The people of Barnsley are kind and caring, but only to themselves, their love of "t'Giro" being particularly strong. The people of Barnsley can regularly be seen pointing at airplanes, wearing string vests and Co-Op own brand trainers. They are famous for their distinctive war cry "Tha wot! Ar much?", this is commonly heard in the markets of Barnsley, whenever someone is forced to pay more than 10 bob for owt. They do love a good pastie though. Folk frum Tarn are proper northerners, anyone south of Barnsley is a shandy drinking poof and anyone from north of Barnsley is inbred i.e Leeds, Middlesbrough etc. Dunt even get me started on Scotland! People of Barnsley, be proud, you are proper northerners. Barnsley people used to keep coal as pets, but now there's no coal, they mehk do wi' ode rolls o' wallpaper. A common feature in Barnsley homes is chicken wire surrounding the dining table, usually attached to the legs by six-inch nails. Hens, banties and and sometimes prize cockerels are kept within this enclosure. A hole in the table top facilitates any crumbs and leftovers to be scooped directly into the pit. Where livestock is not a priority, meals are eaten off trays whilst sat in front of the telly. Famous buildings The most complex building in Barnsley's long and colourful history is the Stairfoot Rarndabart. The 0.01 floor high building was a shining example of the progress of the area being the tallest man-made structure in the area. It cost the equivalent of £2 billion in today's money. Another wondrous work of engineering is The Oakwell stadium, the mecca of Barnsley which no less than 10,000 fans travel to by horse and cart. If you have a job then you can pay on the door, instead of mugging someone for a ticket or jumping over the fence. No need to do that today though, their football team is coming to visit us. IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Venue: Hillsborough Stadium. Kick Off: Tuesday the 13th of December at 19:45 Matchday Apparel: Home shirt, massive flags. No banjos. Matchday Drink: 16 pints of Yorkshire bitter. Matchday Pie: Multi award winning pork pie. Matchday Song: Boogie Call by Slynk… MATCHDAY FACTS Sheffield Wednesday striker Atdhe Nuhiu is likely to keep his place after making his first start of the season in Saturday's defeat at Reading. Fellow striker Steven Fletcher came off the bench to score and could come into Carlos Carvalhal's starting XI. Barnsley boss Paul Heckingarse is likely to name the same side that beat Norwich 2-1 on Saturday. Tykes forward Marley Watkins serves the last game of a three-match ban for a red card against Nottingham Forest. Head To Head ▪ Wednesday are unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Barnsley (W4 D2). ▪ Indeed, Barnsley have won just one of their last 13 league visits to Hillsborough (D1 L11), 1-0 in February 2009. ▪ The Owls haven't recorded a draw at home in the league since April, with their last 10 games ending in a win or a loss (W7 L3). ▪ Barnsley have won back-to-back league games for the first time since September. KING CARLOS’ PEARLS OF WISDOM “These kind of games make people more excited, we believe our players are excited and are looking forward to the game and the fans are in the same way. We need that absolutely. We have prepared very well for the game, we will be ready but, like since the beginning, we will need the fans. We must feel the presence of them and we hope they make a big noise to help us in this difficult match. It is an important game tomorrow," Carlos continued. "It’s a derby and it’s something very positive. We like this kind of environment. We are here and we are ready. We finished the last game not happy but not destroyed. We finished the game positive and ready to the derby tomorrow.” MINTYNESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmontonowl Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Splendidly accurate. Met some Barnsley fans int' pub in London. Curious bunch At least we'll be back on track at 10pm tomoz. 2-1 Owls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Sweet thread Let's beat these Barnsley thingies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJH1867OWLS Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Brilliant OMTD Pauli! We are very weak going into this match with alot of key players injured or suspended but I think we will be strong enough to see off Tarn. I'm going for 1-0 to The Wednesday with Big Atty to score it with a scorpion kick from half way! RELEASE THE LLAMA WHITEY HIDE YOUR SISTER NUHIU IS COMING HES NOT A SHARING MISTER COME ON WEDNESDAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 3-1 Wednesday after going 1 down. Fletch (pen), Reach, Lee. Solid 26.5k crowd and a battling performance to be proud of. Our Christmas starts here. COME ON LADS, YOU GOT THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOTIE AND THE SHIT TU Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Wednesday 3-1 Joao 2 and Keeran Lee Cant wait, getting reyt excited Tune's banging mate Just a bloke, who used up all his luck in one go when he met his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Great OMT, I particularly enjoyed the photograph of the partying young offenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash60s Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 good high standard Pauli as per going 2-1 joao(at last) and wallace(at last) loved the bit about keeping coal as pets rofpmsl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheowl Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Quality as usual Pauli, Can't see anything but the biggest home win of the season tonight. 5-0 UTO COME ON WEDNESDAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Morning all, Nice one Pauli, Going to be a tough physical game no doubt. Reckon the quality in the side will see us emerge as victors. A hard fought 2-1 Wednesday win. Fletcher and Joao with the goals. COME ON WEDNESDAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamK2292 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 As a STH, will be missing this due to work. Don't know if that's a good thing... Regardless, must win game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 COME ON WEDNESDAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLS Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thanks for the thread Pauli - a great read when you can't get back to sleep. Don't think I dare make a prediction cos they are never right. Desperate for us to win. I'd like Nuhiu and Fletcher up front and bring Joao on towards the end when the job is already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel The Tree Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Brilliant If memory serves, Barnsley also holds the record (early 70s) for having the highest number of kestrels born in captivity ... ... although most of 'em ended up in t' bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkleyblue Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Comfortable 2-0 win. Come on Wednesday!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Up the owls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Sweet Sick Choon pauli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Superb Pauli. Thanks as always. Far from easy, even with Hooper and FF playing and Fletch fully fit. Let alone with our threadbare attack. Barnsley have 13 points from 21 away from home recently. Birmingham won 3-0 Burton drew 0-0 Brentford won 2-0 Leeds lost 2-1 Brighton lost 2-0 Wolves won 4-0 PNE won 2-1 Really looking forward to it. Blood and guts stuff tonight to claim a scary 3-2 win, with Fletch scoring 2 and a Reach 30 yarder. Edited December 13, 2016 by Holmowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 ON OUR WAY , WE'RE ON OUR WAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Brilliant OP :-) looking forward to this, hopefully every one of ours give 100% and if we do we should have enough to beat these. 2v1 with a late Fletcher winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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