Swingin' Sixties

I've always gone on my own since my Dad passed on; I sit next to another "singleton". A lady directly in front of me comes alone, as does another lady directly across the aisle and, strangely enough, we all get along well. Perhaps we should have a "singles section" as well as a "singing stand"? Or perhaps fans could have an option to sit where they prefer? Roll on the introduction of a standing area! I also go to the Steelers, Lyceum and Crucible, none of which seem to have a problem in welcoming singles.

Kris, I have an idea for a fund raising event, but it would need to be at Hillsborough at the weekend of the next international break and would take some organisational and communication skills. Don't want to clog your find-a-buyer system, is there another contact method or should I contact a Club employee?

Just a reminder - presumably the open bars are for cashless sales only, as per usual? Hopefully the collection bins are for cash only, wouldn't want me to be using my card in the wrong place!!

Are people misreading the news? The current owners of the SPEEDWAY CLUB have put their business up for sale. As with SWFC, the Tigers don't own the premises, so all they have is a going concern that has a great reputation in sport in general, speedway in particular, and has a strong fanbase enjoying strong and positive communication between the fans and the brilliant owners, who have overseen the many trophy wins in recent times. I wonder if Mr Shaw will be interested? He is already well in at the Trigger Hub Sheffield Steelers, another club with a brilliant, committed owner, and could see a good addition to his "Sheffield Sporting Investments" as opposed to the shambolic football club that he could have suffered. In any case, the stadium area is much too small for the requirements of a forward-looking professional football club ...... Oh, wait!!

I cancelled my DD a couple of months ago. I noticed week 39 results on Club website but not seen previous displayed for a while now.

Certainly don't want to dilute the London demo, which is a great idea and enables the Owls down there to get involved, but shouldn't we be doing something up here also? This could be our last birthday as a professional football club, so the event needs to be marked publicly with videos at both locations. Local MPs at both events, perhaps even some ex-players and celebrity fans? SCC councillors for the Hillsborough area should also be seen to represent their local businesses.

How long will it take for the IFR to become active and effective? The holder of that position will be encouraged to make an impact asap; do you really think he will start with a provincial, struggling Championship Club destined for the third tier of English football? Our owner can make a couple of million each season by selling "potential" until we are in the nether reaches of Division 2 - why he would want to do that, I just don't know, but he could. If he had wanted to sell, then he has had several opportunities over the last few months.

the "Trigger Hub" Sheffield Steelers reflects his partnership with a successful businessman (Tony Smith) and a well-run sporting organisation. I wonder if we see Mr Shaw next involved in Basketball, Speedway and/or Rugby League in Sheffield? There are worse investments around here, aren't there?

I hope for a positive outcome like 99.9% of OT but let's not forget that it has been reported that one potential buyer has withdrawn, due to our owner wanting to keep the stadium & training ground. Are the other buyers signing documents on that basis? Please Nnnoooo! I am not ITK, nor have any close knowledge of the situation, but I met an acquaintance yesterday who has connections at the ground; apparently there is a rumour circulating that DC has "sold" each individual stand to a different family member! Sounds extraordinary but can anyone put it past him to do such a thing? Also, I hear that part-time employees receive a small "retainer" fee in the close season, paid monthly. Usually about £30, this month at least one employee only received £5!! I can't vouch for the truth in either point but thought it interesting and perturbing.

Best of luck to our brave Assistant Coach. He clearly knows who appointed him but, while this action was clearly necessary to get our pre-season on the move, I wonder if DC is plotting to sell a share of OUR Club to Mr Textor, providing funds while keeping some level of control? I have only learned of the Eagle Holdings Group having a minority (but important) share in Lyon & Palace; would a similar scenario suit both of them? Please, NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!

I am away on hols so will miss Monday & Thursday at Wadsley Bridge. I will join any action that is legal & ethical and that shows the protesters in a positive light. I will not become an official member of any group because of the few raving, foul-mouthed idiots who bring our cause into disrepute. One suggestion, what about picketing the store and the bridge, not to harass visitors but just to publicise our aims? This requires few people on shifts of a couple of hours each and keeps our activities in the public eye.

Announced today that Triggerhub Sheffield Steelers is the new name for the Elite Ice Hockey team (also applying to the Steeldogs). Agreement for 3 seasons. Tony Smith, owner of both teams, is a smart businessman and I am sure he would not be taken in by any smooth talk. C'mon DC, wake up man!!

I believe (please correct me if wrong) that all the catering bars pay a season-long rental to the Club and then take all the revenue; so not buying refreshments is hurting individual businesses and the minimum-waged employees, not the Club or its owner. Having been the third generation of Wednesdayite from as early as 1952, I doubt that I shall be marching from the city centre but I shall certainly be supporting it from Hillsborough Park. I will approve of any actions that are legal and ethical but totally distance myself from those who think that waving flags with disgusting, insulting expletives presents an image that will help to increase support for the cause; the opposite will be the result and provide additional ammunition for our owner to use on one of his epic statements. Think smart!

Where would you like to see that swfc.co.uk have the correct time and date for a match in which they are expected to participate?? I expect ticket news will be published once the two clubs have agreed on prices. Just 14 days to go, that is if the official site is correct!

Looking forward to the match on Friday 6th September with Northern Ireland - could our Club be represented in both goals at the same time??