dunsbyowl Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Edited November 16, 2019 by dunsbyowl 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 One thing that's remained true and constant since the day we were formed is the supporters.... They've /we've always been there.. Win or lose ...shìt or bust ... UTO.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, OWLERTON GHOST said: One thing that's remained true and constant since the day we were formed is the supporters.... They've /we've always been there.. Win or lose ...shìt or bust ... UTO.... And this is the key. We all slag each other for not liking said Manager or Chairman etc, but who is still here when they have inevitably gone. Us. It isn't a job for us. It's our religion and our life. Think on, when you can't tolerate another fans opinion on here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkowl Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I have always liked the concept of that old school type Supporters Club - did moot the idea of bringing it back alongside a couple of others from on here but the historical politics of Wednesdayite and I think it's fair to say a lack of enthusiasm from others killed it really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 hour ago, OWLERTON GHOST said: One thing that's remained true and constant since the day we were formed is the supporters.... They've /we've always been there.. Win or lose ...shìt or bust ... UTO.... they wernt many about in the mid 70s ……...do we still have a supporters club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 minute ago, torryowl said: they wernt many about in the mid 70s ……...do we still have a supporters club ? It was a generalisation of the fanbase as a whole that I was referring to Torry .. But agree it was sparse in the bleak years ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, OWLERTON GHOST said: It was a generalisation of the fanbase as a whole that I was referring to Torry .. But agree it was sparse in the bleak years ... I know mate ,i'm a bit tetchy today what with the weather and fecking international break …… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 so do we still have an official supporters club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 The official supporters club died a bit of a death when the club took merchandising and travel 'in house' in the late 70s/early 80s. It was still going strong in the mid 70s though. Here's their 'Personality Girl' of the year (1974 I think) as announced at the annual SC dinner dance. Lots more in my upcoming book on the dark days :) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 GI SHARES BACK? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, camffiti said: GI SHARES BACK? I was going to post exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 There was a thread a month ago about Rita's passing - a true owl and cared passionately about the club and fans. Whilst growing up in the70s/80s and into the 90s I never thought much or had any involvement with the supporters club, but always knew it was around/active. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 And Women got it for free, what's new, not bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonbones Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Long time since i've posted a reply in the wrong thread! Edited November 17, 2019 by Salmonbones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 20 hours ago, mkowl said: I have always liked the concept of that old school type Supporters Club - did moot the idea of bringing it back alongside a couple of others from on here but the historical politics of Wednesdayite and I think it's fair to say a lack of enthusiasm from others killed it really Rotherham Owls Old School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxtongent Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Some of the replies on here show how small and moronic some of the minds are on here can be even in jest. Can I make several very important points:- First - The 'Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Club was founded in the years between the two wars.It had NO connection with the club , other than being comprised of fellow fans of Sheffield Wednesday. It was purely a social club, who's HQ was in the pub on the corner of the old Castlegate Fish Market. It's purpose was to bring together the supporters of SWFC (and note, I said Supporters NOT Investors) Second - The idea of a Supporters Club quickly spread to many areas outside Sheffield, who's members were interested not in the politics of the club, but simply of going in groups to see the club play football, home and away Aside from the Main branch, it had self-governing groups which sprang up in places such as Hoyland, Hoyland Common, and Wombwell, to the North of the city, as well as, even in the 1960's, large branches at Killamarsh and Creswell. These are the branches I know of, and had personal contacts with. There were others. Third -Apart from each branch holding an Anual dinner, the Main branch used to organise an Annual Dinner and Dance, once in the Cutlers Hall at Sheffield, and the following year in the large dining suite in Steel, Peech and Tozer, Rotherham It's aims were to increase the fan following of SW, and to have an enjoyable time meeting fellow fans. Many of the 'smaller' branches would meet occasionally for Games nights It was never its intention to tell the club how it should be run, and by whom, AND IT NEVER HELD ANY SHARES Fourth - it never had anything to do with 'Wednesdayite' since it folded before the formation of that organisation, yet always called themselves 'Wednesdayites' After my second match, when my Father had taken me to watch Wednesday, he came home one night from a meeting of the then Hoyland Branch, handed me a card and a badge , and said' I think it's time tha' wore this, Lad' THE BADGE, OF THE 4 LEAF CLOVER DESIGN, I STILL PROUDLY WEAR TO EVERY MATCH AFTER OVER SEVENTY YEARS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaping Lannys Perm Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Read the sub heading as 'Objects of Shame'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Has anyone seen Buxton's sense of humour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 At what point did united copy us...I'm sure they didn't want to miss out so that 90 years later they can claim they did it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaminowl Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Buxtongent said: Some of the replies on here show how small and moronic some of the minds are on here can be even in jest. Can I make several very important points:- First - The 'Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Club was founded in the years between the two wars.It had NO connection with the club , other than being comprised of fellow fans of Sheffield Wednesday. It was purely a social club, who's HQ was in the pub on the corner of the old Castlegate Fish Market. It's purpose was to bring together the supporters of SWFC (and note, I said Supporters NOT Investors) Second - The idea of a Supporters Club quickly spread to many areas outside Sheffield, who's members were interested not in the politics of the club, but simply of going in groups to see the club play football, home and away Aside from the Main branch, it had self-governing groups which sprang up in places such as Hoyland, Hoyland Common, and Wombwell, to the North of the city, as well as, even in the 1960's, large branches at Killamarsh and Creswell. These are the branches I know of, and had personal contacts with. There were others. Third -Apart from each branch holding an Anual dinner, the Main branch used to organise an Annual Dinner and Dance, once in the Cutlers Hall at Sheffield, and the following year in the large dining suite in Steel, Peech and Tozer, Rotherham It's aims were to increase the fan following of SW, and to have an enjoyable time meeting fellow fans. Many of the 'smaller' branches would meet occasionally for Games nights It was never its intention to tell the club how it should be run, and by whom, AND IT NEVER HELD ANY SHARES Fourth - it never had anything to do with 'Wednesdayite' since it folded before the formation of that organisation, yet always called themselves 'Wednesdayites' After my second match, when my Father had taken me to watch Wednesday, he came home one night from a meeting of the then Hoyland Branch, handed me a card and a badge , and said' I think it's time tha' wore this, Lad' THE BADGE, OF THE 4 LEAF CLOVER DESIGN, I STILL PROUDLY WEAR TO EVERY MATCH AFTER OVER SEVENTY YEARS. Nothing personal but I rarely read your posts. Too wordy and rambly (is that a word?) for my liking. I just prefer brevity. I do, however, always skim read them to see which word you've randomly capitalized but you've definitely exceeded your quota with this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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