Wednesday - V- Rotherham OMDT

[Lord Snooty]

 

 

  "Absolutely awful night."

 

  "Indeed Sir. Though not unexpected, the forecasters said it was coming in"

 

  "No, not the bloody storm. The team news."

 

  "You know the team news Sir?"

 

  "Yes. Had the wireless on this evening. Fletcher having a late test. Forestieri definitely out. Bannan looking like he'll be out. I mean, you couldn't really make it up. It's an absolute wet dream for the doom mongers"

 

  "Well you say that Sir. But Forestieri barely played during your good run earlier in the season. And The West Brom game without Bannan...arguably one of the best performances of the season, apart from the last 10 minutes. Dare I say you might have won if Onomah hadn't come off?"

 

 

  "I know, but Stubbs, come on, supporters want some hope in their heart when they head to the ground. They want to hear the big name players are available."

 

  "With the greatest of respect Sir, you've spent the last 2 years saying you wish the club hadn't gone 'chasing big name players' and had instead done their homework and got some lesser known types with a bit more in the locker."

 

  "Yes, yes, I know. But still.... You want to see the likes of Fernando out there on the pitch. He's our brightest attacking spark."

 

  "Except against Derby."

 

  "Well yes, except against Derby."

 

  "And not really much against Blackburn"

 

  "Well, no. But then again who did shower themselves in glory against Blackburn"

 

  "Joao Sir?"

 

  "Not for my money. Great goal from nothing. But otherwise, anonymous. Though how much of that is his fault eh? Afterall, the boy had never been a winger. I mean, would you play a striker on the wing?"

 

  "No Sir. But it happens. Cruyff played Lineker on the wing in his second season at the Nou Camp"

 

  "How do you know? You don't even follow football"

 

  "He's been in the Nuns tonight"

 

  "Who? Lineker?"

 

  "No Cruyff"

 

  "Cruyff? I thought he was dead?"

 

  "He is Sir but they've had a séance and the medium said the Dutch Master was talking through him"

 

  "And what did he say?"

 

  "He said 'aanval, aanval, aanval'"

 

  "And what the hell does that mean? Was it a message for the blacksmith?"

 

  "It was hard to tell Sir as the medium he was speaking through had a strong Liverpudlian accent. But I think it loosely translated as "Attack, attack, attack'."

 

  "Well there's no bloody chance of that is there! We look ..gummy"

 

  "I think you mean toothless Sir"

 

  "What eh? Oh yes, toothless. Toothless...you know Stubbs I think that moment was when things really started to go wrong" 

 

  "What was Sir?"

 

  "Joao losing that tooth. I don't think the lad or the team ever quite recovered"

 

 

  "Because a player lost a tooth Sir?"

 

  "Yes. I think we can trace it right back to then. Why not? I mean, look at Samsom when he lost his hair"

 

  "But Sir, that's a bit different. And besides, Joao has had his tooth replaced."

 

  "Yes, but it's not his real tooth is it. Oh no, It's an imposter tooth. I mean, you think Samsom would regain his strength by wearing a wig?"

 

  "Samsom did regain his strength though Sir"

 

  "What by wearing a wig?"

 

  "No Sir, at the end of the tale his strength  was granted back to him by God and he pulled the giant columns down and-"

 

  "That's right, that's right he did didn't he...we need to recreate that situation. Get Joao his powers back. Remind me why Samson was pulling the pillars down?"

 

  "Because the Philistines had gauged his eyes out and made him prisoner"

 

  "Hmmm. Well Joao has signed a new contract, so in many ways he's got the prisoner bit covered. The God bit shouldn't be a problem, we can just send Chrissy Waddle down to the dressing room before the game to have a quick word with him. Hmm.... but the eyes might be a bit more problematic. I mean, I don't actually fancy gouging them out. I mean, there must be another way to get the same affect."

 

  "I thought it was his tooth you wanted to knock back out Sir, not to blind him?"

 

  "We may as well go the whole hog now we're two thirds of the way there!"

 

  "What do you suggest? Without permanently damaging the man?"

 

  "I've got it Stubbs! He could wear a welders mask. Give him the sensation of blindness. No, wait!  Maybe he could wear one of those Jedi training helmets. Like Luke Skywalker. So he has to rely more on using the force"

 

  "Star Wars?! Sir, two minutes ago you were going by the Bible!"

 

  "And? It's basically the same thing really. Good versus evil. Feel it in your heart and what not."

 

  "Basically the same?! I wouldn't quite go that far Sir. I think your're getting a bit confused."

 

  "You'd be bloody confused Stubbs, going into a league game against Rotherham bloody United....and half your chums expecting defeat. Against bloody Rotherham for heavens sake. I mean to say.... Rotherham.FFS!"

 

  "For what it's worth Sir I don't think you'll need to smash Joaos tooth back out, or seek guidance from Waddle or any of the rest of your elaborate and if I may say so , dubious plan.  I think you'll  beat them anyway."

 

  "Really Stubbs, you do?"

 

  "Yes Sir. The spirit of Cruyff said so last night"

 

  "Did he? Did he really?"

 

  "Yes Sir. He said  'Rotherham are one of the few teams in the division that are actually shyter than Sheffield Wednesday! Who will win by a couple of goals."

 

  "Did he say anything else?"

 

  "He left just after that Sir you see, because old Ted offered to lend him his ticket and scared him away.  Ran off back to the other-world. Screaming "It's going to be a bloody dreadful game!. Two struggling sides. Barely scoring a goal between them!.....two shocking , shocking defensive sides.....and with this storm too.... it could be one of the ugliest games of football of all time.. "  and then the mediums eyes opened. And he said he was gone"

 

  "I'm not surprised Stubbs. I'm not surprised. A purist spirit like that wouldn't want to watch tomorrows fayre. It's going to be a horror show isn't it, even if we win?"

 

  "I fear so Sir. Shall I give your ticket away to your nephew?"

 

  "No I'm still going Stubbs. Still going. But I've had an idea which might make it more bearable .Pass me that Jedi training helmet. Might make it an easier watch"

 

 

 

 

*** *** *** ***

 

 

EFL Championship

Hillsborough Stadium

Kick off : 15:00

 

 

 

• Sheffield Wednesday have won four of their last five league meetings with Rotherham (L1).

 

• Rotherham have won four of their last six away league matches at Hillsborough against Sheffield Wednesday (D1 L1), losing last time out in December 2016.

 

• Sheffield Wednesday have won just one of their last eight Championship games (W1 D1 L6).

 

• Rotherham are winless in their last 11 away league games, since a 1-0 victory against Gillingham in April in League One (D3 L8).

 

• Adam Reach has scored four of Sheffield Wednesday's last six league goals at Hillsborough.

 

• 63% of Rotherham's league goals this season have come via set-pieces (12/19), a league-high rate.

 

 

 

COME ON WEDNESDAY!

Edited March 9, 2021 by Lord Snooty

[Morepork]

Thanks Snoots.

 

Matchday, set our problems aside for 90 minutes and fight like our lives depend on it. Come on Wednesday!!!

[Rev Owl]

Well done MiLord insightful as ever. 

Head says....  well heart says... 

Actually I'm a bit down about the whole situation TBH.  Hoping for a win but not really expecting one is the best I can manage. UTO

 

[Weshallovercome]

Well done, at least we can rely on you Snoots.

 

Dreading this game, a 'relegation 6 pointer' we'll probably lose, trying to fear the worst, but secretly hoping for the best.

 

Very much doubt it though.

[Athelwulf]

Owls 1 - Millers 2 I'm afraid.

 

The key is to make our feelings known at the end of the match.

 

We're too complaisant.

[Maxine]

I feel we will get battered by garbage Rotherham how bad is that 

[edmontonowl]

Yup a real 6-pointer

 

Be a draw

 

FFS

 

This season is really ballsax  FFS

[Doghouse Daz]

Fire alarms just gone off in the hotel. 

 

It's a sign I tell yer. Going to miss the team on fire. 

 

Wednesday 6 Rovrum 0

 

COME ON WEDNESDAY !!! 

[Maxine]

Fear the worst against tug Rotherham

[Neon Nick]

30 minutes ago, Maxine said:

Fear the worst against tug Rotherham

So do I, oh not because I think they're a better side, but rather because I don't see us setting up to attack them from the opening moment.  

 

 

[nevthelodgemoorowl]

My Good wife Diane has obtained fresh supplies of Hendos. Boliled the Steak and Kidney potato and onions. Fresh pastry sits atop of the pie dish full of goodies. It will be served Piping hot with a side of peas and lashings of relish in celebration of our victory over Toy Town whilst watching the blunts get turned over on TV. UTO WAWAW Come on Wednesday ! 

Edited December 8, 2018 by nevthelodgemoorowl

[Mystic Neg]

I can feel a bore draw looming.

Having said that, ToyTown have got a reasonably long winless run away from home for us to break. 

[trumbullowl]

Brilliant Snoots, brilliant. Cruyff indeed. I bet Nuhiu can do one of his turns, and then bury the ball in the back of the...kop. We're due a good performance,

these things happen....3-1 to the Mighty Owls.

[Blue and white]

Wooohooo I can hardly wait for kick off.

[quinnssweetshop]

Up The Owls !!!

I really have no idea how we will do, nor which team will come out, what formation it will be, or whether Jos will smile during the game.

 

We just need to win.
 

I'll settle for a last minute own goal

[acquiescefc]

Heading out now for the Inter City Owl in hope more than expectation.  At least the bar is open early.

 

Hoping we can sneak a home win.    Shall i bring my boots?

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

THE WEDNESDAY

[Drewswfc]

3 hours ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said:

My Good wife Diane has obtained fresh supplies of Hendos. Boliled the Steak and Kidney potato and onions. Fresh pastry sits atop of the pie dish full of goodies. It will be served Piping hot with a side of peas and lashings of relish in celebration of our victory over Toy Town whilst watching the blunts get turned over on TV. UTO WAWAW Come on Wednesday ! 

Eeeerrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmm pie

[Holmowl]

Enjoyed that Snoots. Well done as always.

 

I’ve even learned some Dutch. I wonder...when you get picked to play for Holland are you awarded a Dutch Cap?

 

Panic over for today though guys. According to Sky News this morning Rotherham are playing at Norwich this afternoon! As long as we have 8 fit players to line up at 3pm we win 3-0 by default. Even we can’t muck that up can we?

 

 

[Holmowl]

56 minutes ago, acquiescefc said:

Hoping we can sneak a home win.    Shall i bring my boots?

 

Be careful mate.

 

If you line up for Wednesday this afternoon you are likely to have several months off work.