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Thaksins sister? I know that is wrong as the birth year doesn't match but it's the taking part that counts isn't it?

Worrying times Owl, we were absolutely garbage.

His own shop.

John Collier, it was the window to watch.

Tina and Bobby. Bit late to the party I know.

Merc?

Bloke I worked with many moons ago ran a kids footy team. He took them to watch Wednesday training when Big Jack was manager. Big Jack runs over to my mate, puts a tab end into his mouth and asks my mate for a light. My mate says, "Sorry Jack, I don't smoke now, I've been stopped some time now." Big Jack replies "Oreight pal, I wanted a light not your <deleted> life story."????

I just hope we can beat the drop.

Was that correct Owl?

I'll go with "B" please Owl, which is a pure guess and I refuse to google it.

As you say, the club was first formed in 1820 is the general consensus although there is some evidence that it was formed in 1816 which would put it just a year after The Battle of Waterloo. And you're right again Owl, it was a Cricket Club where the players found time to play as that was their day off or half day off. It was The Wednesday Cricket Club. Jump forward to 4th September 1867 where it was decided at the Adelphi Hotel in Sheffield to branch out into football where that would enable the players to stick together over the winter months and to also keep them fit. I'd personally much prefer to return to The Wednesday Football Club and there was a poll conducted on a fans forum which showed that we were in the minority, not like it would ever happen anyway. Our original nickname was The Blades, not a lot of people know that. That changed at some time after we moved home to Hillsborough, or Owlerton as it was more commonly know then and visitors more or less changed that by common usage and the presentation of an Owl mascot to the club around 10 years after moving in there. We are currently the 4th oldest league club due to Wrexham entering the league proper now and Notts County being still out of the league proper. Sorry, stop that, we're 5th again due to Notts County being back in. Interesting to see Crystal Place now laying claim to being older than Notts County, that is a load of old cobblers from cockney spivs though.???? And of course, the oldest league club, independent of any other influences is Sheffield Football Club. Strangely enough the second oldest club is Hallam FC which also hails from Sheffield, based in the Crosspool area. I think Hallam also have the oldest ground in the world as well. https://www.hallamfc.co.uk/index.php/club-news/265-join-the-1860-members-club https://sheffieldfc.com

Hmmm, not sure Owl. You got the score correct but you were due to tell us the origin of my teams name but I don't think you got round to it. Or did I miss the answer.???? Of course, the answer should include the date the club was founded.

My missus reckons their sweet apples. They look like pears to me I told her. She doesn't think i'm the full shilling.

Boooo. We're not ready yet so I expect you're right. I won't spoil the quiz.

I thought that was going to be she couldn't make up her mind whether she wanted to be a boy or a girl.

Disgraceful.

How's the supply of the old Rosie these days Owl? Are you getting your fair share?

I would just check in with Macron before retiring pal, he might be wanting to keep you working.????

Geoffrey Boycott style Owl, just keep playing that straight bat. The faster they bowl just give em the straight bat back, must demoralise them, especially when it's hot.????

I'm sure everyone who reads your diary feels for you mate. I certainly do. Keep your chin up as best you can.

@owl sees all Saw these online Owl and thought of Mildreds displays. Way too expensive mind but a good idea none the less. Shouldn't take you too long to knock 10 or 12 of these up. https://doxla.co/product/children-art-projects-kids-art-frames/?twclid=2-5j2assco668bg59mc5p6dposd

Crikey Owl, good luck with all that. Whatever you do, think it all through, come to a decision, plan well and execute the plan. Not easy with little un I know.

I'd have preferred Bolton. Barnsley have already beaten us twice this season. That game though tested my nerves, couldn't watch that week in week out, way too much stress. Get the final out of the way and hopefully get settled back down again wherever we finish up playing next season

Great post again Owl, but you forgot to mention the greatest comeback of all time. No need to thank me.

Thanks for the reply. RIP Ubon Joe.