Kopparberg Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That’s basically what being a supporter of Sheffield Wednesday is all about. Either of the clubs own doing or not. Sort of ingrained in us isn’t it ? True or false ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Self inflicted and more importantly totally unnecessary situations that we didn't have to get ourselves in to 7 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 It's tedious, embarrassing and usually of our own making. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Assume you mean from a management point of view. Do our fans have special thick skin to be able to cope though ? Feels like it’s in our DNA to always support a failing club... we’re amazing people if anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Depressing that in the build up to the game yesterday from every media outlet we were described as a club in crisis or club in turmoil. The fact that most debate on here and social media is around the running of the club rather than how we’re doing on the pitch says it all. Sorry state of affairs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That's the definition of 'support'. Waving your flag at another League championship win coz you watch Man Utd or Barcelona is easy but boring. Battling adversity to gain the odd promotion or seasons in the sun is what a proper football supporter is all about. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toppOwl Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 When I started attending football in the early 80's apart from criticism for lack of investment the chairman/board hardly got a mention, now it dominates discussion which is sad state of affairs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Kopparberg said: Do our fans have special thick skin to be able to cope though ? There are different attitudes Some are worried and concerned and rightly point out issues Some attack anyone who expresses any concerns as 'not proper fans' Some just believe everything the chairman/club says as gospel so to them there's no issues whatsoever and Chansiri should be praised as 'he's putting his own money in' Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, lanzaroteowl said: That's the definition of 'support'. Waving your flag at another League championship win coz you watch Man Utd or Barcelona is easy but boring. Battling adversity to gain the odd promotion or seasons in the sun is what a proper football supporter is all about. On the football pitch 100% totally agree We've been suffocated off the pitch though Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogbad Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Depressing that in the build up to the game yesterday from every media outlet we were described as a club in crisis or club in turmoil. The fact that most debate on here and social media is around the running of the club rather than how we’re doing on the pitch says it all. Sorry state of affairs. Absolutely this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Its tragic, but I'm just thankful that we are a "family" in a Shameless way......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grandad Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Depressing that in the build up to the game yesterday from every media outlet we were described as a club in crisis or club in turmoil. Its weird that the whole country can see it - but there is a significant proportion of our fans on here that will shout you down for suggesting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Over the last 5 years - anxiety and facing adversity, sporadic moments of fun Over the last 10 - same Over the last 15 - same Over the last 20 - same Just sort of accepted isn’t it. Tough on the fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 The only thing that gets me by, is the notion that it'll make the good times (even if thats just 1 season) all the better. Because things generally are so so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kopparberg said: Over the last 5 years - anxiety and facing adversity, sporadic moments of fun Over the last 10 - same Over the last 15 - same Over the last 20 - same Just sort of accepted isn’t it. Tough on the fans. Don’t you think we’re pretty much the same as fans of most other clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I think our current situation is by design rather than fault... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, fatzooma said: I think our current situation is by design rather than fault... Both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodwickOwl Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Depressing that in the build up to the game yesterday from every media outlet we were described as a club in crisis or club in turmoil. The fact that most debate on here and social media is around the running of the club rather than how we’re doing on the pitch says it all. Sorry state of affairs. Could be on 6pm headline News that this club is a complete mess and Chansiri would continue as he is I just can’t get my head around someone having so much invested in something and being the position that we’re in, that they are against change. It’s bemusing - if I had £1000 invested in something and it was going down £50 a day - I’d be looking at it by Day 3/4 and thinking what have I done wrong and asking for advice. Nuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwë Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just imagine if we were a genuine small club, 3000 coming through the gate, fighting against the elements and a game that considers us too small for it, and staying up and surprising people by fighting against the odds. That's adversity. Instead, we're a well supported club, we have had a good name within the game (and still do, historically), and our adversity such as points deductions are because we attempted to cheat other clubs and the rules of the game that others are able to live by. We have no manager because we choose not to have a manager. We can't sign anyone because we're under an embargo, because we won't release our accounts. These are all choices we've made as a club. We've blown approx £250m on utter and complete poo . That's not adversity, that's incompetence. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: There are different attitudes Some are worried and concerned and rightly point out issues Some attack anyone who expresses any concerns as 'not proper fans' Some just believe everything the chairman/club says as gospel so to them there's no issues whatsoever and Chansiri should be praised as 'he's putting his own money in' Your right there are different attitudes Some are worried and concerned but don't want to get involved which is their right Some attack those that don't show concern as 'not proper fans' or happy clappers Some get attacked and called thicko's for not having the same views as those who are against the owner Some fans just want to go and watch Sheffield Wednesday and get on with their lives after It takes all sorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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