Chilli

At 1:10 on the video, just after Brum have scored and it's showing the crowd celebrate, why does Blackburn Rovers FC have an executive box at Birmingham's proposed new ground? Have a look and please explain it to me, because I'm at a loss to understand it.

That's a regular occurrence at Northern soul nights. Never see it anywhere else.

He put SWFC and Sheffield 3 (the company he set up that owned the ground) into administration at the same time, so the administrators are selling both the club and the ground together. He no longer owns either.

For what? It was him who put us into administration, so the only person he can take to court is himself. Actually, I wouldn't put that past him .

I knew he was living in the area as he's being un a relationship with a woman from Sheffield for a good couple of years now.

I wonder if he'll be serenading the Kop with a chorus of 'Wilder is a w' like he did at the end of last season

At the minute we're all p*ssing in the wind, debating hypothetical situations. For all we know, the new owners might prefer building a new stadium; if so they're not going to invest much money into the existing infrastructure other than what might be needed to ensure H&S. It'll be interesting to see what plans new owners come up with, at least we'll be able to discuss such issues from a more secure knowledge base rather than the more recent communication black hole we've had.

See my reply to Umeesk. I think it's worthy of further consideration, but apart from the forthcoming game against the scrubbers, it just won't be needed for the foreseeable future. Other than against them, and other recent high profile games it's not been needed. I can't see that changing any time soon.

Longer term I agree, however in the short term we're talking about not being able to utilise the whole stadium to it's capacity for 1 game. We've just had two very well attended games where fans have been encouraged to attend and get behind the team, which didn't sell sufficient tickets to warrant opening other parts of the ground where blocks had been held back, including the LL lower. Next season we'll be in league 1, where attendances are generally lower, so I just can't see the need for such measures next season either. That gives new owners a minimum of a season and a half (possibly/probably longer!) to investigate such issues and scope out, develop and implement a plan to utilise in future when it might be more of an pressing need (hopefully).

Yes it does, but there's no easy means of segregation on the concourses so it's probably more hassle than its worth.

Great track to get us in the mood (should anyone need it) pre-match.

How we're all feeling now.

One for cuntsiri; he even stars in the video

No problem pal. Looking at it again, I got the timing of the kegends wrong; they're in earlier than I stated, but the shop will definitely be open until kick off .

There's another thread about swfc legends being in the shop from 5.45 to 6.45, with the shop remaining open until kick off, so you'll be fine at 7pm, though it could be very busy (hopefully!!).

All the prospective buyers are going on T1 fir true match day experience ..... sniff...

That's incredible Liam. I know you've been a long time contributor to this site, and your contributions are always welcome (except your love for the huns ), but to also contribute financially to our cause goes above and beyond. I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you for your support in our hour of need.

I don't want this to sound argumentative, it's certainly not meant that way, but how do you know they haven't? There's loads of anonymous donations and any one of those could be from players who don't want to publicise the fact that they've contributed.

I recall when he was on loan at Carlisle last season, feedback was that his first few games he was terrible, but after he settled he was one of their best players. The Carlisle fans certainly wanted him back again. It obviously takes him a few games to get used to the pace, but he's certainly upped his game for us over recent games. It shows what a run in the side can do for consistency.

Appeal is just under £30k now so wouldn't be surprised if the £35k was achieved later today. Astounding support!!

Sorry, should have also said, his knackers in a vice would have been a much more preferable option.

It's been said that NAP, who organised the loan on the ground, were going to put Sheffield 3 Ltd into admin. Added to the impending HMRC winding up petition, if it's true, it was the end game for him and he agreed to sign the admin papers that he had apparently had for about a fortnight.

Donated mate. Thanks for setting this up, it's another great way to be able to support the club

Oh my word, that is brilliant. I remember seeing the still image a few months ago, and I actually found it distressing, and I'm 60 for god sake!! That video signifies in 5 seconds the feeling that many of us have had since the announcement that the club had gone into administration on Friday. Love it.

I've said this a few times on here, but it's worth repeating it; IMO the Trust got there approach absolutely spot on. They knew it wouldnt be a short term fight, so set about developing a longer term strategy to build up support. At times they were met with ignorance and apathy (not everywhere, admittedly) but they continued to build and develop support to a point where 90+% of Wednesday fans were involved in the protests in dime way or other. What they've achieved, sorry what we've achieved together, is to enable us to believe that we've got a future where our children and grandchildren will be able to support this wonderful club as we have over the years. Thank you to everyone involved in the Trust, I'll be eternally grateful for the time and dedication you've committed to achieving the first of our goals. Onto bigger and better things now.