[azul]

dalekpete, on 07 February 2012 - 11:26 PM, said:

The police have insisted that we only sell to confirmed fans.

The checks we put in place for the Sheffield United game turned out to be too restrictive.

Normally anyone can buy tickets using the on-line system but this is not possible for the Wednesday match because of the police advice. This means available seats are indicated but not for sale. I thought it might have been possible to reset the system to allow the additional purchases by season ticket holders but I guess if one person bought an excessive number then the Club might want to check that.

At the AGM Barrie Hubbard suggested that anyone who could prove they were a supporter would be accommodated, whether it was by means of a purchase history, shareholding or (I guess) supporters club membership. However I think sales at this point will all be through personal representation rather than by electronic means.

If you have purchased tickets online for any of the Oldham (cup), Bournemouth and Charlton games (and Tranmere/MK) then you are obviously a "confirmed" fan

For gods sake, anyone who has purchased a ticket since Christmas is on the clubs database!!!!!!

Is the new online system too restrictive to cope with this, or is the club too lazy to argue the point with the police.

Why should a casual supported have to jump through hoops when the means are at our fingertips?

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Am i the only one that finds Megson a smug, slimy, rather nauseating individual?

He might not openly demonstrate the bombastic arrogance of many of his supporters, but we still hear the sly references to just how special it is for clubs to visit Hillsborough, the myth that every side raise their game just 'cos they're playing the Bowels, and the suggestion wearing their colours carries a weight not found at other outfits. Add to that his 'poor man's Stoke' style of football, the cynical manner he approached the JPT - laughing whilst making early substitutions, the weakened side he fielded last evening (were admission prices reduced accordingly?), not to mention the selection of reserves when managing Bolton in Europe, and for all his relative success it's no wonder so many fans of his previous clubs view him with such disdain.

The Wednesday version of Warnock, perhaps?

[Johnnyspireite7]

MDCCCLXVI, on 08 February 2012 - 07:03 PM, said:

Am i the only one that finds Megson a smug, slimy, rather nauseating individual?

He might not openly demonstrate the bombastic arrogance of many of his supporters, but we still hear the sly references to just how special it is for clubs to visit Hillsborough, the myth that every side raise their game just 'cos they're playing the Bowels, and the suggestion wearing their colours carries a weight not found at other outfits. Add to that his 'poor man's Stoke' style of football, the cynical manner he approached the JPT - laughing whilst making early substitutions, the weakened side he fielded last evening (were admission prices reduced accordingly?), not to mention the selection of reserves when managing Bolton in Europe, and for all his relative success it's no wonder so many fans of his previous clubs view him with such disdain.

The Wednesday version of Warnock, perhaps?

At least he 'played' for a decent side once.

[TOWNOWL]

MDCCCLXVI, on 08 February 2012 - 07:03 PM, said:

Am i the only one that finds Megson a smug, slimy, rather nauseating individual?

He might not openly demonstrate the bombastic arrogance of many of his supporters, but we still hear the sly references to just how special it is for clubs to visit Hillsborough, the myth that every side raise their game just 'cos they're playing the Bowels, and the suggestion wearing their colours carries a weight not found at other outfits. Add to that his 'poor man's Stoke' style of football, the cynical manner he approached the JPT - laughing whilst making early substitutions, the weakened side he fielded last evening (were admission prices reduced accordingly?), not to mention the selection of reserves when managing Bolton in Europe, and for all his relative success it's no wonder so many fans of his previous clubs view him with such disdain.

The Wednesday version of Warnock, perhaps?

megson is my all time hero has been since his playing days.i've never heard a manager talk so much sense (eg/ he never criticises a referee) and always shows a sense of humour in interviews (you lot don't get our 'in house' jokes and mistake them as arrogance).he also is a very honourable person (eg/ we will be the only team who wears black armbands in respect of the recently deceased forest chairman... the man who sacked meggo as their manager!)
ps/ he was INSTRUCTED by the bolton chairman to get out of europe or lose his job

This post has been edited by TOWNOWL: 08 February 2012 - 09:11 PM

[moondog]

TOWNOWL, on 08 February 2012 - 09:04 PM, said:

megson is my all time hero has been since his playing days.i've never heard a manager talk so much sense (eg/ he never criticises a referee) and always shows a sense of humour in interviews (you lot don't get our 'in house' jokes and mistake them as arrogance).
ps/ he was INSTRUCTED by the bolton chairman to get out of europe or lose his job

seems about right, as he's one of the most boring blokes I've ever heard

[TOWNOWL]

moondog, on 08 February 2012 - 09:08 PM, said:

seems about right, as he's one of the most boring blokes I've ever heard

never in a million light years !!! (think you're mixing him up with wilko )

[Goku]

TOWNOWL, on 08 February 2012 - 09:04 PM, said:

megson is my all time hero has been since his playing days.i've never heard a manager talk so much sense (eg/ he never criticises a referee) and always shows a sense of humour in interviews (you lot don't get our 'in house' jokes and mistake them as arrogance).he also is a very honourable person (eg/ we will be the only team who wears black armbands in respect of the recently deceased forest chairman... the man who sacked meggo as their manager!)
ps/ he was INSTRUCTED by the bolton chairman to get out of europe or lose his job

lmao

the bolton fans hated him and he is still a huge laughing stock there, trust me i have loads of bolton-supporting mates.

[TOWNOWL]

Haslandboi, on 08 February 2012 - 09:13 PM, said:

lmao

the bolton fans hated him and he is still a huge laughing stock there, trust me i have loads of bolton-supporting mates.

all turds who know nowt about football! bottom of the league and 10 points adrift when meggo took over ... saved them and took them to a european quarter final - abject failure eh !!!

This post has been edited by TOWNOWL: 08 February 2012 - 09:15 PM

[Goku]

TOWNOWL, on 08 February 2012 - 09:15 PM, said:

all turds who know nowt about football! bottom of the league and 10 points adrift when meggo took over ... saved them and took them to a european quarter final - abject failure eh !!!

An excellent description of the majority of Wednesday fans if Radio Sheffield is anything to go by.

For what it's worth, the ones I know more about football than most of your fanbase put together.

[Oscar Tone]

Just checked his record, he must have done well to get WBA up to the Prem a couple of times back in the day of the Boing Boing Baggies and all that. Manager of the Month for Bolton in 2008 as well. And thats about your lot. Got a good win percentage at Shef Wed with approx 44%, but lets not forget they are a massive club punching well below their weight in the third tier.

Tobe honest i've only seen them twice, on tv in the jpt trophy i dont think they were the better team & at Hillsborough a few months ago i thought they would run in a hat ful but they stoppped playing after twenty minutes. I doubt they'll go up but on last nites evidence, there Championship credentials are questionable.

Wednesday supporters on praise & grumble dont seem to share a certain glory hunters adoratilon of the man; i dont think he's held in particular high regard by anyone else either.

[TOWNOWL]

Haslandboi, on 08 February 2012 - 09:17 PM, said:

An excellent description of the majority of Wednesday fans if Radio Sheffield is anything to go by.

For what it's worth, the ones I know more about football than most of your fanbase put together.

we will have to agree to disagree on that one i'm afraid. i think both you and me would take premier league survival (from being 10 pts adrift) and getting to a european quarter final in the same season over what we've got now!!! also they adored big fat sams style of football but hated meggos .... spot the difference??? i hope they get what they deserve this season !

[TOWNOWL]

Oscar Tone, on 08 February 2012 - 09:21 PM, said:

Just checked his record, he must have done well to get WBA up to the Prem a couple of times back in the day of the Boing Boing Baggies and all that. Manager of the Month for Bolton in 2008 as well. And thats about your lot. Got a good win percentage at Shef Wed with approx 44%, but lets not forget they are a massive club punching well below their weight in the third tier.

Tobe honest i've only seen them twice, on tv in the jpt trophy i dont think they were the better team & at Hillsborough a few months ago i thought they would run in a hat ful but they stoppped playing after twenty minutes. I doubt they'll go up but on last nites evidence, there Championship credentials are questionable.

Wednesday supporters on praise & grumble dont seem to share **** a certain glory hunters adoratilon of the man;****** i dont think he's held in particular high regard by anyone else either.

do you mean me??? lmao i've watched wednesday in six different decades ... believe you me (brian-the-blade catchphrase) there ain't been a lot of glory!!!!

[Oscar Tone]

Dude you've probably done this to death,but i'll never understand why anyone wont follow their hometown club.
Two Cup Finals, European football, several years in the top flight. The likes of Waddle, Sheridan & Des Walker turning out. You have not had it so bad.

[TOWNOWL]

Oscar Tone, on 08 February 2012 - 09:34 PM, said:

Dude you've probably done this to death,but i'll never understand why anyone wont follow their hometown club.
Two Cup Finals, European football, several years in the top flight. The likes of Waddle, Sheridan & Des Walker turning out. You have not had it so bad.

i've seen all that and more! doesn't seem so bad when you put it like that.. thanks

This post has been edited by TOWNOWL: 08 February 2012 - 09:39 PM

[NOFX]

You can support Sh*tfield Wednesday as long as you want, you're still a traitor

[Westbars Spireite]

He's from Sheffield and therefore is following his hometown club.

[Jud]

MDCCCLXVI, on 08 February 2012 - 07:03 PM, said:

Am i the only one that finds Megson a smug, slimy, rather nauseating individual?

He might not openly demonstrate the bombastic arrogance of many of his supporters, but we still hear the sly references to just how special it is for clubs to visit Hillsborough, the myth that every side raise their game just 'cos they're playing the Bowels, and the suggestion wearing their colours carries a weight not found at other outfits. Add to that his 'poor man's Stoke' style of football, the cynical manner he approached the JPT - laughing whilst making early substitutions, the weakened side he fielded last evening (were admission prices reduced accordingly?), not to mention the selection of reserves when managing Bolton in Europe, and for all his relative success it's no wonder so many fans of his previous clubs view him with such disdain.

The Wednesday version of Warnock, perhaps?

In my opinion (not that I care either way really) Megson > Warnock, and this is why...still a disgrace, but Megson's quote tickles me. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=9ZDsjY3uFdE

[Paul Fisher]

Westbars Spireite, on 09 February 2012 - 08:23 AM, said:

He's from Sheffield and therefore is following his hometown club.

Failed the Tebbit Test though.

Sadly there are many of them in Chesterfield, who have emigrated when the great Council Tax famine (also known as Boundary Changes) of 1974, when hundreds of homes in Derbyshire, suddenly found themselves in Yorkshire.

[moondog]

MDCCCLXVI, on 08 February 2012 - 07:03 PM, said:

Am i the only one that finds Megson a smug, slimy, rather nauseating individual?

He might not openly demonstrate the bombastic arrogance of many of his supporters, but we still hear the sly references to just how special it is for clubs to visit Hillsborough, the myth that every side raise their game just 'cos they're playing the Bowels, and the suggestion wearing their colours carries a weight not found at other outfits. Add to that his 'poor man's Stoke' style of football, the cynical manner he approached the JPT - laughing whilst making early substitutions, the weakened side he fielded last evening (were admission prices reduced accordingly?), not to mention the selection of reserves when managing Bolton in Europe, and for all his relative success it's no wonder so many fans of his previous clubs view him with such disdain.

The Wednesday version of Warnock, perhaps?

Fully agree

[TOWNOWL]

Westbars Spireite, on 09 February 2012 - 08:23 AM, said:

He's from Sheffield and therefore is following his hometown club.

thank you! i've lived in derbys/chesterfield for nigh on 42 years so class this as home now,hence my involvement on this site.i'm here in peace as one of you (in all except football!)