@owlstalk Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 A great player. Very underrated. No nonsense. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewswfc Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Quality player. This was when defenders could defend 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Good picture is that :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since 1971 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I always thought he was a decent player. He added to the strength of the squad when he came back - in 1991? Always special affection for him on the pitch as a Sheffield lad and Wednesday fan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basement Jack Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Very capable defender As mentioned very underrated Great time to be a Wednesdayite 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goldensmoke Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2022 Shirty was a magnificent defender. Now all this time on in the 2020s, it’s 30-45 years ago we’re talking, you can see the timespan of his incredible career with us. Other than going away to Charlton in 86 then to return in 89, that period from 1979-1993 was the rise of SWFC and he was synonymous with it. That was my young life from age 9 to 23 and it’s clear now was the greatest era in the last 50 years for Wednesday. For that association alone I love him. I remember seeing him against Watford at home in 78-79 and at the end against Liverpool in the amazing Spring of 1993, when I think he got injured. I don’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong, he must have done but I don’t recall.To play in 270 games under the 3 great Wednesday managers of my lifetime is incredible. Most of Jack Charlton, the best of Wilkinson and bar the end of 88-89, all of Atkinson. Then the best of Francis, Good things happened when Shirty was around. Yet he didn’t play in anything like the number of games he could have done. Wasn’t in the 79-80 promotion team much, didn’t play in the 83 FA Cup semi Final and much of that era. Was allowed to leave in 86 but not to a bigger club. No fanfare when we signed him back for £500k in 89. That all seems odd now. I would rank Shirtliff as one of our finest ever defenders. And if you’re too young to have seen him play, watch the 91 League Cup Final. The slow motion sequences of him and Pearson up against Hughes and the rest epitomise the man he was. Now in the fullness of time, it’s really true, he was underrated. I’d have him in that mural instead of Des Walker. Thanks for the memories Shirty. 11 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Solid. A proper pro. Loves Wednesday. What is not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 When shorts were shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Animis said: Rix and Nicholas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Animis said: Shirtliff dishing out a bit of elbow to Rix there. Nowadays, they’d be rolling around trying to get a red card; back then, they’d be making a mental note to “return the favour”. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since 1971 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, goldensmoke said: Shirty was a magnificent defender. Now all this time on in the 2020s, it’s 30-45 years ago we’re talking, you can see the timespan of his incredible career with us. Other than going away to Charlton in 86 then to return in 89, that period from 1979-1993 was the rise of SWFC and he was synonymous with it. That was my young life from age 9 to 23 and it’s clear now was the greatest era in the last 50 years for Wednesday. For that association alone I love him. I remember seeing him against Watford at home in 78-79 and at the end against Liverpool in the amazing Spring of 1993, when I think he got injured. I don’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong, he must have done but I don’t recall.To play in 270 games under the 3 great Wednesday managers of my lifetime is incredible. Most of Jack Charlton, the best of Wilkinson and bar the end of 88-89, all of Atkinson. Then the best of Francis, Good things happened when Shirty was around. Yet he didn’t play in anything like the number of games he could have done. Wasn’t in the 79-80 promotion team much, didn’t play in the 83 FA Cup semi Final and much of that era. Was allowed to leave in 86 but not to a bigger club. No fanfare when we signed him back for £500k in 89. That all seems odd now. I would rank Shirtliff as one of our finest ever defenders. And if you’re too young to have seen him play, watch the 91 League Cup Final. The slow motion sequences of him and Pearson up against Hughes and the rest epitomise the man he was. Now in the fullness of time, it’s really true, he was underrated. I’d have him in that mural instead of Des Walker. Thanks for the memories Shirty. What a wonderful post. A joy to read. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage owl Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Remember watching the 91 league Cup final a couple of days after the actual game. Jimmy Greaves was summarising " Pearson and Shirtcliff have dealt with Mark Hughes as nightclub bouncers would deal with a rowdy drunk ". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, goldensmoke said: Shirty was a magnificent defender. Now all this time on in the 2020s, it’s 30-45 years ago we’re talking, you can see the timespan of his incredible career with us. Other than going away to Charlton in 86 then to return in 89, that period from 1979-1993 was the rise of SWFC and he was synonymous with it. That was my young life from age 9 to 23 and it’s clear now was the greatest era in the last 50 years for Wednesday. For that association alone I love him. I remember seeing him against Watford at home in 78-79 and at the end against Liverpool in the amazing Spring of 1993, when I think he got injured. I don’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong, he must have done but I don’t recall.To play in 270 games under the 3 great Wednesday managers of my lifetime is incredible. Most of Jack Charlton, the best of Wilkinson and bar the end of 88-89, all of Atkinson. Then the best of Francis, Good things happened when Shirty was around. Yet he didn’t play in anything like the number of games he could have done. Wasn’t in the 79-80 promotion team much, didn’t play in the 83 FA Cup semi Final and much of that era. Was allowed to leave in 86 but not to a bigger club. No fanfare when we signed him back for £500k in 89. That all seems odd now. I would rank Shirtliff as one of our finest ever defenders. And if you’re too young to have seen him play, watch the 91 League Cup Final. The slow motion sequences of him and Pearson up against Hughes and the rest epitomise the man he was. Now in the fullness of time, it’s really true, he was underrated. I’d have him in that mural instead of Des Walker. Thanks for the memories Shirty. can't argue with any of that! can't remember many (if any) mistakes, he really was a 'steady eddie' , a true life 'unsung hero' . and who can forget that late,late goal away at WBA in promotion year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyowl1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, goldensmoke said: Shirty was a magnificent defender. Now all this time on in the 2020s, it’s 30-45 years ago we’re talking, you can see the timespan of his incredible career with us. Other than going away to Charlton in 86 then to return in 89, that period from 1979-1993 was the rise of SWFC and he was synonymous with it. That was my young life from age 9 to 23 and it’s clear now was the greatest era in the last 50 years for Wednesday. For that association alone I love him. I remember seeing him against Watford at home in 78-79 and at the end against Liverpool in the amazing Spring of 1993, when I think he got injured. I don’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong, he must have done but I don’t recall.To play in 270 games under the 3 great Wednesday managers of my lifetime is incredible. Most of Jack Charlton, the best of Wilkinson and bar the end of 88-89, all of Atkinson. Then the best of Francis, Good things happened when Shirty was around. Yet he didn’t play in anything like the number of games he could have done. Wasn’t in the 79-80 promotion team much, didn’t play in the 83 FA Cup semi Final and much of that era. Was allowed to leave in 86 but not to a bigger club. No fanfare when we signed him back for £500k in 89. That all seems odd now. I would rank Shirtliff as one of our finest ever defenders. And if you’re too young to have seen him play, watch the 91 League Cup Final. The slow motion sequences of him and Pearson up against Hughes and the rest epitomise the man he was. Now in the fullness of time, it’s really true, he was underrated. I’d have him in that mural instead of Des Walker. Thanks for the memories Shirty. Top top player for us, like many of the players we had in the 83 to 87 period i suspect he would have had International Caps if he played for a more fashionable club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentowl Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Since 1971 said: What a wonderful post. A joy to read. This ^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basement Jack Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 4 hours ago, goldensmoke said: Shirty was a magnificent defender. Now all this time on in the 2020s, it’s 30-45 years ago we’re talking, you can see the timespan of his incredible career with us. Other than going away to Charlton in 86 then to return in 89, that period from 1979-1993 was the rise of SWFC and he was synonymous with it. That was my young life from age 9 to 23 and it’s clear now was the greatest era in the last 50 years for Wednesday. For that association alone I love him. I remember seeing him against Watford at home in 78-79 and at the end against Liverpool in the amazing Spring of 1993, when I think he got injured. I don’t remember him ever putting a foot wrong, he must have done but I don’t recall.To play in 270 games under the 3 great Wednesday managers of my lifetime is incredible. Most of Jack Charlton, the best of Wilkinson and bar the end of 88-89, all of Atkinson. Then the best of Francis, Good things happened when Shirty was around. Yet he didn’t play in anything like the number of games he could have done. Wasn’t in the 79-80 promotion team much, didn’t play in the 83 FA Cup semi Final and much of that era. Was allowed to leave in 86 but not to a bigger club. No fanfare when we signed him back for £500k in 89. That all seems odd now. I would rank Shirtliff as one of our finest ever defenders. And if you’re too young to have seen him play, watch the 91 League Cup Final. The slow motion sequences of him and Pearson up against Hughes and the rest epitomise the man he was. Now in the fullness of time, it’s really true, he was underrated. I’d have him in that mural instead of Des Walker. Thanks for the memories Shirty. Great post mate I was unsure of some of the timelines regarding his career but I always remember him as being a class act and never really understood his move to Charlton and your right I can never remember him letting us down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 MHS Malcolm H Stockwell I believe. I remember the TV ads..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo89 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Bit too young to remember him properly, but I've seen plenty of videos of him. Also, did some work on his parents' house not long ago, really nice couple and clearly really proud of both sons. His Dad spent the full time I was there talking about how good the 91 Wednesday side was, and also how Paul more or less quit football after a disagreement with Wilkinson knocked his love for the game out of him, and ended up in non league football. Could've easily spent longer there talking about football if I could. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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