@owlstalk Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 John Harkes will join a raft of Sheffield Wednesday former favourites next month to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary. The gala dinner, staged at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, is set to take place on the exact date of the Owls’ formation on Monday 4 September 1867. Flying over from the USA for the occasion is ex-Owls midfielder and USA international Harkes, who became the first American to play in the Premier League and score at Wembley. With less than two weeks until the big event in the city centre, Harkes said: “It will be a really special night and it will be such an honour to be there celebrating the club with the people of Sheffield. “For me to be the first American to get an opportunity at a club as big as Sheffield Wednesday back in the day was amazing. “It was pretty special for me. It wasn’t just the moments we had as a group and a club and how successful we were but more off the field as well. “The people, the family, the support - that’s just how Sheffield is. “It’s still dear in my heart and a special place with the players, the coaches, Ron Atkinson to give me the first opportunity and open the door. “When you’re able to do all that and achieve those moments, with Sheffield Wednesday, representing the Owls, they become very special for you. “I want to say thank you so much for having me and I look forward to the occasion.” Packages of bronze, silver and gold are on sale now, although the gold VIP band is strictly limited. Bookings for the gold package can be made by telephone on 0114 3240525or by emailing swfc150@swfc.co.uk. Bronze and Silver packages can also be purchased via our online shop following this link here. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 They should just play this on a loop for the entire dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsidney Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mr. Tom said: They should just play this on a loop for the entire dinner. Reight goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcx666 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Honestly love John harkes. Cracking player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 What a player. Would always be in my all time eleven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Great character. Boundless enthusiasm. Real grafter. Let go far too soon and far too cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joondalup Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On his way back down the Wembley steps in 1991, I gave JH my Wednesday scarf which I had bought on Wembley Way on the way in to the ground. All them photos of him with 'my' scarf. Hope you've looked after it John lad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJH1867OWLS Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 35 minutes ago, Joondalup said: On his way back down the Wembley steps in 1991, I gave JH my Wednesday scarf which I had bought on Wembley Way on the way in to the ground. All them photos of him with 'my' scarf. Hope you've looked after it John lad ! You should ask him for it back at the dinner. Oi! Nah den lad!... Weirs me tab warmer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 4 hours ago, kingsidney said: Reight goal. As someone else commented, possibly on that YouTube clip, 'he hit that from the carpark' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Joondalup said: On his way back down the Wembley steps in 1991, I gave JH my Wednesday scarf which I had bought on Wembley Way on the way in to the ground. All them photos of him with 'my' scarf. Hope you've looked after it John lad ! Ay up Ian not seen you on here for a while, hope you and yours are ok? UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracksuit Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Top player for the Owls but arguably saved his best performance for an evening as guest presenter of the Late Night Love Affair on the New Hallam FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Im gonna touch him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Lord Snooty said: Great character. Boundless enthusiasm. Real grafter. Let go far too soon and far too cheaply. Absolutely. Great player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joondalup Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Andoverowl said: Ay up Ian not seen you on here for a while, hope you and yours are ok? UTO Morning r'Andover and Charl. Not posting but still visiting. Hope you and yours are well ? My eldest is in Sheff. Stung me for a few quid to go to one of the games while she's over ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 What a player , pace and drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenowl Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Is he in the dream scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 8 hours ago, 33 said: Im gonna touch him Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCOWL Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, maldenowl said: Is he in the dream scene? Nope. We had to give a place to the Millenial snowflakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, NYCOWL said: Nope. We had to give a place to the Millenial snowflakes Hey sausage lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socialist_Owl Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Became an Owl because of John Harkes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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