Triple O Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 What is wrong with some of you! I am 68 years old so obviously seen loads of ups and down. At a very young age I was to be found at Hillsborough on someone's shoulders watching the 1st team and the reserves. Leppings Lane for the first team and South stand for reserves. The Boxing day massacre I sat in the director's box and witnessed the celebrations in the tunnel afterwards courtesy of Big Jack. Remember not eating my tea if we'd lost after walking the miles back home with tears in my eyes. I'm no different from most but stop myself from overreacting. Yes... when we lose I feel pain, probably drink too much, argue too easily with the missus and withdraw from the usual banter. But I don't want to hear all this negative, knee jerk stuff which just makes things worse. No-one can predict what will happen this season for any teams in the division. Criticising players for every action can only make them cautious and nervous. From my experience a player will know how well or otherwise they played. Give them a chance, it's far too early to write anyone off. UTO 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes or die Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Lord Snooty said: We live in the digital age. Social media connectivity and engagement with the fanbase is an absolute must. Theres a generation of children (and young adults) who have born into a world in which it is the norm. Wednesday HAVE to do this sort of thing. It's a huge tool in hauling and hooking the next generation of supporters. The old school method of being taken by father and grandfather is one way. The way we all were brought into it. But in these times of (what feels at times) like physical isolation beaming these images into the back pockets of the young ones is a vital aid. Much of it is beyond me. But we have to recognise its potential in reaching out to the younger fans. Because, well, bluntly, us older chaps wont be around forever. Wednesday have often been a bit behind on this score and I'm pleased to see they've upped their output and their game in general in this area. Give over. It's gratuitous tosh! Do you really believe what you've just written? Start winning games and looking something like and the kids (and adults) will be happy. It's really not that difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Stripes or die said: Give over. It's gratuitous tosh! Do you really believe what you've just written? Start winning games and looking something like and the kids (and adults) will be happy. It's really not that difficult Can do both Win AND have social media updates Not sure why you’re struggling here it really is that simple 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Stripes or die said: Give over. It's gratuitous tosh! Do you really believe what you've just written? Start winning games and looking something like and the kids (and adults) will be happy. It's really not that difficult I dont have to believe it or not. I just have to see the nephews and nieces watching it on their phones and forwarding it to their chums on snuggle or whatever it's called. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootsman Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 48 minutes ago, Stripes or die said: Give over. It's gratuitous tosh! Do you really believe what you've just written? Start winning games and looking something like and the kids (and adults) will be happy. It's really not that difficult TBH it's just the modern equivalent of the black and white pictures of players / posters of Terry Curran that The Star used to give away. I loved those as a kid. It helps people to engage with the club - and that's not a bad thing. Of course winning would also encourage support but we can never guarantee that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Roscoe P. Coltrane said: Yep zero issues here I don't watch them Same here All that matters is matchday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spondon Owl Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Jim said: We are all part of the problem, some will admit it like myself, some won’t, simple as that. Other big city clubs have been and continue to be successful, Sheffield Clubs struggle continuously both now and in the past. Why is that? I think it’s pretty obvious and the general nature of Sheffield folk is a big part of the problem. Yes we’re decent folk but we’re very negative, suspicious, critical and sarcastic at the same time. I just don’t see it ever changing. This is absolutely spot on. We're a cynical bunch who enjoy moaning possibly more than success as its more comfortable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spondon Owl Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Lord Snooty said: We live in the digital age. Social media connectivity and engagement with the fanbase is an absolute must. Theres a generation of children (and young adults) who have born into a world in which it is the norm. Wednesday HAVE to do this sort of thing. It's a huge tool in hauling and hooking the next generation of supporters. The old school method of being taken by father and grandfather is one way. The way we all were brought into it. But in these times of (what feels at times) like physical isolation beaming these images into the back pockets of the young ones is a vital aid. Much of it is beyond me. But we have to recognise its potential in reaching out to the younger fans. Because, well, bluntly, us older chaps wont be around forever. Wednesday have often been a bit behind on this score and I'm pleased to see they've upped their output and their game in general in this area. Anyone disagreeing with this is clearly out of touch with the youf. Kids love social media. Getting players to connect better with fans (young ones especially) via social media is only a good thing for the club. It's the mindless turds who spout aggressive rubbish after any defeat that make it difficult. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlyegg Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 hours ago, @owlstalk said: We will see a big reaction to the Plymouth result this week Yep we usually bounce back after a couple of losses. We are one of the top clubs in the country at bouncing back. We are like a coiled spring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, quinnssweetshop said: Same here All that matters is matchday And that's fine But those calling for the social media stuff to end is like someone saying 'they should scrap radios, reclining seats, glove boxes and air-con in cars because all I need is to get from one place to another' 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyStyle Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Social media is the way forward for every club. They have to engage with the current & potential fans or the fans will engage with a club that does. DM said he told the players to “let’s not believe the hype” after Saturday’s defeat regarding what we may or may not do this season. It’s a double edged sword. We lost to Plymouth IMO because “enough” of our lads believe that hype. I’m all for the videos to continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 WARNING WARNING WARNING IT'S TOO LATE NOW - REPEAT - IT'S TOO LATE I'm really sorry to break this news to you but I have some very bad news Other clubs have been reading this thread and have seen the discussion on social media and happy photos of players being to blame for our defeat at Plymouth at the weekend and have done the right thing and scrapped their entire social media teams meaning they are guaranteed a win this weekend Sadly we've kept ours and that's going to be at the expense of promotion (OBVS) The other clubs thank you all for spotting the easiest way to win and can't believe the answer was right there staring them in the face all along They said to mention that they'd been doing midweek videos of players in training, had been doing photos of players smiling and yet all along didn't realise that this meant that they'd not be winning matches as a direct result. So basically we're left now all alone on the social media island, putting out happy videos and photos of our players enjoying their week, and we will now be the only club that can't win matches So we're doomed You lot were right The happy videos have caused the club to crumble and we're heading for extinction because of that photo of Barry Bannan and Liam Palmer smiling WE SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO ALL OF YOU WHO POINTED THIS OUT Damn.... RIP SWFC 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 (They're also investigating scrapping post match apologies from players / managers after games as another way to instantly get promotion and win the league) Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: And that's fine But those calling for the social media stuff to end is like someone saying 'they should scrap radios, reclining seats, glove boxes and air-con in cars because all I need is to get from one place to another' i should have said at the end " ...to me " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Just now, quinnssweetshop said: i should have said at the end " ...to me " It's ok - I included "But those calling for" in my reply to show you that I understood it wasn't yourself 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 hours ago, @owlstalk said: We will see a big reaction to the Plymouth result this week We will have a top positive week Enjoy it and have a great week everyone You better be right or else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, debram said: You better be right or else If I'm not I'll issue a post match apology video mate 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: If I'm not I'll issue a post match apology video mate We need everyone to be positive, it breeds success, key is to put the graft in, uto. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, debram said: We need everyone to be positive, it breeds success, key is to put the graft in, uto. Most definitely mate - that's why I've been batting off the nutters blaming the midweek videos and photos of barry bannan smiling as the reason for the defeat 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 5 hours ago, @owlstalk said: You don't have to You can choose not to watch it or listen to it That's the beauty of it - it wasn't made specifically and solely for YOU to be forced to watch It was made for the whole fanbase And then people can choose whether to watch or not Most people who don't want to watch it choose not to watch it and don't watch it Many fans do I agree, and so does Roy Chubby Brown, People in Sheffield need to lighten up. Makes no difference to what does or doesn't happen on the pitch. More vids for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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