v Sheffield United (a) - 3/5/2025

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Woke up this morning feeling rather optimistic. Not sure whether it's the sunshine or the fact I've got an easier day at work today, but knowing there's a chance is enough. 

If we can just hold it together and not fall apart in the first 10 minutes It'll settle me down.

To all those that are going,

get up get loud, 12th man  for the full 90

COME ON YOU BLUES 🔵⚪️

Edited yesterday at 06:51 by ...

[ruggles1995]

BRING. IT ON.

tickets, hotel booked. BEERS BEERS BEERS.

ITS HAPPENING

[dallydally]

10 hours ago, J*B said:

Four games from potential new ownership. 

Now you are dreaming!!

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38 minutes ago, dallydally said:

Now you are dreaming!!

More of a spotlight in the prem though will that add to the heat? @glen9mullan

[glen9mullan]

1 hour ago, ... said:

More of a spotlight in the prem though will that add to the heat? @glen9mullan

I'm with @J*B I think they'd sell at that point

[wilba23]

Maybe it's my age or the amount of times I've had my hope crushed with Rovers over the past few years but sadly I can see the required results going our way but we just can't get over the line - so Rovers. Maybe that would give more fuel to the call that if only they'd strengthened earlier in January we could have pulled off a couple of better results during our dismal run and already be safely assured of a shit at the play-offs. I'd like to be proven magnificently wrong but I just don't want to get my hopes up again. 

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4 minutes ago, wilba23 said:

Maybe it's my age or the amount of times I've had my hope crushed with Rovers over the past few years but sadly I can see the required results going our way but we just can't get over the line - so Rovers. Maybe that would give more fuel to the call that if only they'd strengthened earlier in January we could have pulled off a couple of better results during our dismal run and already be safely assured of a shit at the play-offs. I'd like to be proven magnificently wrong but I just don't want to get my hopes up again. 

I hope those that go are loud and proud 👏  give them everything, every challenge every knock every shot.

It's our luck to be in sight of the finish line but a win here and potentially playing them again will really put them on a high and go into the playoffs comfortably 

[wilsdenrover]

53 minutes ago, glen9mullan said:

I'm with @J*B I think they'd sell at that point

This statement in Venkys London accounts could be read as supporting that point of view (Or maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part):

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

44 minutes ago, wilba23 said:

Maybe it's my age or the amount of times I've had my hope crushed with Rovers over the past few years but sadly I can see the required results going our way but we just can't get over the line - so Rovers. Maybe that would give more fuel to the call that if only they'd strengthened earlier in January we could have pulled off a couple of better results during our dismal run and already be safely assured of a shit at the play-offs. I'd like to be proven magnificently wrong but I just don't want to get my hopes up again. 

Bit of a Freudian slip on line No 6.

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35 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

This statement in Venkys London accounts could be read as supporting that point of view (Or maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part):

[Tomphil2]

2 hours ago, glen9mullan said:

I'm with @J*B I think they'd sell at that point

I actually think they'd hang on a while longer, figure out a way to get as much back as possible from a season up there then probably put it up for sale on relegation.

Maybe with stipulation that they get some of or all of the parachute money which would obviously make it difficult but it would actually deter fly by nights who only had their eyes on that.  At least that's what i'd do business wise because it's the only chance of getting significant money back.

Just couldn't see them letting go on promotion for less than 100 mill plus and i still couldn't see anyone paying that for the club but you never know.

Verdict is we'd probably be stuck with each other and go through another doom loop unless we could get back up again which under this stewardship would be very unlikely imo.

Edited yesterday at 13:49 by Tomphil2

[because of boxing day]

135 additional tickets on sale at 3.30

[arbitro]

16 minutes ago, because of boxing day said:

135 additional tickets on sale at 3.30

Only online again.

[miqaayil]

22 minutes ago, Tomphil2 said:

I actually think they'd hang on a while longer, figure out a way to get as much back as possible from a season up there then probably put it up for sale on relegation.

Maybe with stipulation that they get some of or all of the parachute money which would obviously make it difficult but it would actually deter fly by nights who only had their eyes on that.  At least that's what i'd do business wise because it's the only chance of getting significant money back.

Just couldn't see them letting go on promotion for less than 100 mill plus and i still couldn't see anyone paying that for the club but you never know.

Verdict is we'd probably be stuck with each other and go through another doom loop unless we could get back up again which under this stewardship would be very unlikely imo.

i differ the moment we get promoted ..judgement and negative media will be upon the Vs ..we will be hot coal they cannot hold nor put down ... that's when protest should increase volume... actually a statement should have been released for now saying we are 100% behind the team but never the Vs....

 

something strange i noticed ...after every win VI keeps looking towards swagg and suhail... which i find very strange 

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39 minutes ago, because of boxing day said:

135 additional tickets on sale at 3.30

YESSSSS!!!! COME OOONNNNN!!!!

[arbitro]

16 minutes ago, ... said:

YESSSSS!!!! COME OOONNNNN!!!!

I'm guessing you got them 😁

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

My grandson just got one ! He’s buzzing. Now he has to figure how to get from Rochdale to Sheffield for a 12-30 KO.

 

 

[wilsdenrover]

1 hour ago, Tomphil2 said:

I actually think they'd hang on a while longer, figure out a way to get as much back as possible from a season up there then probably put it up for sale on relegation.

Maybe with stipulation that they get some of or all of the parachute money which would obviously make it difficult but it would actually deter fly by nights who only had their eyes on that.  At least that's what i'd do business wise because it's the only chance of getting significant money back.

Just couldn't see them letting go on promotion for less than 100 mill plus and i still couldn't see anyone paying that for the club but you never know.

Verdict is we'd probably be stuck with each other and go through another doom loop unless we could get back up again which under this stewardship would be very unlikely imo.

That bit I posted from the accounts suggested there’d be after what they’re ‘owed’ (£134 million) plus the money they’ve ‘invested’ in shares (£86 million).

Good luck with that…

 

[wilsdenrover]

23 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

My grandson just got one ! He’s buzzing. Now he has to figure how to get from Rochdale to Sheffield for a 12-30 KO.

 

 

Get there for an all-nighter on Friday?

[arbitro]

29 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

My grandson just got one ! He’s buzzing. Now he has to figure how to get from Rochdale to Sheffield for a 12-30 KO.

 

 

Get him booked on the train and granddad can pay 😁 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly TransPennine Express Advance Single Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road or Deansgate to Sheffield 11:08 Sheffield

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15:11 Sheffield TransPennine Express Advance Single Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road or Deansgate 16:09 Manchester Oxford Road

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1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I'm guessing you got them 😁

Might of..... 😃🍺🍺🍺🍺

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

Get him booked on the train and granddad can pay 😁 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly TransPennine Express Advance Single Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road or Deansgate to Sheffield 11:08 Sheffield

t

15:11 Sheffield TransPennine Express Advance Single Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road or Deansgate 16:09 Manchester Oxford Road

Cheers, I’ve already paid. It’s been an expensive week but he’s worth it.

[Tomphil2]

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

That bit I posted from the accounts suggested there’d be after what they’re ‘owed’ (£134 million) plus the money they’ve ‘invested’ in shares (£86 million).

Good luck with that…

 

Perhaps that's the real reason the drawbridge has gone up.

They've spent what they deem they'd get back from 1 season in the Prem plus parachutes and haven't got a promotion so that's it they won't go any further.

It's hard not to feel they've cut the club adrift now aside from maybe a sponsorship deal with the Venky part of the company despite what waffle is spouted by the 3 goons. A few things dropped in there bu Suhail got my attention after telling everyone there are no restrictions he drops in bits about owners saying 'we'll see what we can do to help' and 'we'll help you if we can', very concerning if you think about it.

Certainly doesn't sound like 'we'll pay all the bills don't worry' type stuff we used to hear.

[wilsdenrover]

51 minutes ago, Tomphil2 said:

Perhaps that's the real reason the drawbridge has gone up.

They've spent what they deem they'd get back from 1 season in the Prem plus parachutes and haven't got a promotion so that's it they won't go any further.

It's hard not to feel they've cut the club adrift now aside from maybe a sponsorship deal with the Venky part of the company despite what waffle is spouted by the 3 goons. A few things dropped in there bu Suhail got my attention after telling everyone there are no restrictions he drops in bits about owners saying 'we'll see what we can do to help' and 'we'll help you if we can', very concerning if you think about it.

Certainly doesn't sound like 'we'll pay all the bills don't worry' type stuff we used to hear.

How to say no without saying no.

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