Popular Post Striggy Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 The club and it's organisation gets a lot of stick, so for balance here is a big thumbs up to SWFC. My Mum is currently 88 not out, and during a long conversation around Christmas we were reminiscing about all the games we had been to together as a family whist my dad was alive. She said she would really like to attend one more match while still (just about) being able, and as a fool I replied OK if that's what you would like I will sort it! I never thought about the logistics, she can walk a bit, but longer distances needs a fold up wheelchair, she feels the cold, needs to be comfortable, even if I could get her to the ground the sudden thought of her on the concourse queuing for the ladies filled me with dread. So I contacted the club, and after speaking to Hazel in the ticket office, and getting put on to Richard Stanford and finally to Alistair, a plot was hatched. I was offered a reasonable Hospitality package of drop off, parking, lunch, and then most importantly use of the balcony seats of an empty box, where my mum could enjoy the atmosphere of the game in comfort, and without constant interruptions (You now 5 mins after KO, 30 mins sweet or wee break, 5 mins before half time for another pee and a pint, 5 mins after second half ko, leave on 86, that sort of thing) I jumped at the chance and the day went like a dream, got mum safely and early to the ground, parked up in Hillsborough Park, a wonderful lunch in the Dooley Suite, a talk from Rob Jones (just how tall is he?) lift up to the box, a wonderful seat approching the half way line, coffee, drinks and a snack at half time, a 3-0 win, sunshine, coffee and a pie at full time. Collect car and mum, home at 6;00 well happy. A big thank you to all, especially Aliaster and James who looked after us on the day. Made my mum's day and all of us very happy UTO and well done SWFC for helping to make this happen. 57 9 "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReginaldD Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Absolutely fantastic, great to hear the club get praise when something is done well. Edited April 22, 2018 by ReginaldD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitechapel Owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Brilliant, glad you both enjoyed. Well done to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post torres Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 The old joints aren’t what they used to be, not as quick or as fit as years gone by ..... but he still managed to stay on his feet long enough for a picture 1 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s73owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Fantastic, glad your mum enjoyed it, well done swfc, just one thing though, what's going off with Fletcher? He's got a ruddy great big hunchback Edited April 22, 2018 by s73owl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 good lad, always look after your mam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, s73owl said: Fantastic, half your mum enjoyed it, well done swfc, just one thing though, what's going off with Fletcher? He's got a ruddy great big hunchback He's got Bannan strapped on his back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hoppy Hopper Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Brilliant, I’m glad you all had a great day. UTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 You look like Steven Fletcher in your pic. Not sure if the resemblance has ever been mentioned before. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CohenTheBarb Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Fantastic! You picked a hell of a day for it. Glad to hear you both enjoyed it and good on the club for making it happen. UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Alistair is a real asset to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Not only does he know his stuff but he's a really top bloke But it's not just that It's the little things he does. The attention to detail, and the nice things he does above and beyond to make things brilliant for fans that stands him out at the club. I really like Alistair. Over the years he's never once been anything less than polite, understanding and brilliant I genuinely hope he stays for years to come Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Glad you enjoyed your day - good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striggy Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Alistair is a real asset to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Not only does he know his stuff but he's a really top bloke But it's not just that It's the little things he does. The attention to detail, and the nice things he does above and beyond to make things brilliant for fans that stands him out at the club. I really like Alistair. Over the years he's never once been anything less than polite, understanding and brilliant I genuinely hope he stays for years to come He really did much more than expected, and more than he needed to, and it made for a wonderful experience for all of us. Cannot thank him enough, tried to ring him this morning to give a personal thank you, but he was busy as I am sure he often is, will try again later. Top banana! "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincs Owl Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Good to hear a nice story for once. Two points..... Rob Jones works for Wednesday? I've heard before that he's a lifelong Wednesdayite. But he's Gateshead-born and has a distinct Tynseside accent. Anyone know the story behind that? Secondly, that 2nd photo shows the massive gap between Kop and North stand. When they rebuilt the Kop, they could presumably have taken the side of the North stand down.... it's not holding any weight up as far as I know, and got another 1,500 to 2,000 seats in there. Would have been useful when we got big crowds. No segregation probs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striggy Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Rob Jones as understand it is a Wednesdayite, not sure how and why. He does not work for Wednesday, he works in Leeds at some sort of football academy training youngsters from America I believe. He was there with his family to enjoy the game and invited to speak. He is very well spoken, and extremely tall. Mind the massive gap between to Kop and North "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyowl Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Brilliant story, I loved reading this, made me proud to be an owl. Also you're a top bloke, not many would do something like this for their mum, top man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Alistair is a real asset to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Not only does he know his stuff but he's a really top bloke But it's not just that It's the little things he does. The attention to detail, and the nice things he does above and beyond to make things brilliant for fans that stands him out at the club. I really like Alistair. Over the years he's never once been anything less than polite, understanding and brilliant I genuinely hope he stays for years to come This. He emails back literally hours after sending an email with everything covered. Unbelievable really for a business of Wednesday's nature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnb Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thanks for posting Striggy, the hospitality side of the club has had so much stick it really is good to see we still have that personal touch. UTO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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