THYLACINE Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I didn't take part in the Best Owls Striker EVER poll because I'm a United supporter, but I do remember singing a song about a Wednesday forward, a few years ago. Music and lyrics provided by The Casuals. Ten points for the players name and the first two lines of the song (the only two lines I can remember). Apologies if he is a Sheffield History member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I didn't take part in the Best Owls Striker EVER poll because I'm a United supporter, but I do remember singing a song about a Wednesday forward, a few years ago. Music and lyrics provided by The Casuals. Ten points for the players name and the first two lines of the song (the only two lines I can remember). Apologies if he is a Sheffield History member. 1968 WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO,WITH A GIRL LIKE JESAMINE, THOUGH MY EYES ARE OPEN WIDE,SHE'S MADE MY LIFE A DREAM (CHORUS) WHEN JESAMINE GOES,A PART OF ME KNOWS I'M NOT REALLY LIVING, A BUTTERFLY CHILD,SO FREE AND SO WILD AND SO FULL OF LIVING WHEN JESAMINE STAYS,THOUGH TIME GOES FAST, THIS IS MY WORLD AT LAST BEAUTIFUL DAY'S LOST IN HER EYES, BUT THEN THE WHOLE WORLD DIES (CHORUS) WHEN JESAMINE GOES,A PART OF ME KNOWS I'M NOT REALLY LIVING A BUTTERFLY CHILD,SO FREE AND SO WILD AND SO FULL OF LIVING WHAT CAN YOU SAY,WHEN A GIRL DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW SHE'S TOO FAR AWAY,AND SHE MAKES MY LIFE A DREAM (CHORUS) WHEN JESAMINE GOES,A PART OF ME KNOWS I'M NOT REALLY LIVING A BUTTERFLY CHILD,SO FREE AND SO WILD AND SO FULL OF LIVING WHEN JESAMINE STAYS,THOUGH TIME GOES FAST THIS IS MY WORLD AT LAST BEAUTIFUL DAY'S,LOST IN HER EYES BUT THEN THE WHOLE WORLD DIES WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH A GIRL LIKE JESAMINE THOUGH MY EYES ARE OPEN WIDE,SHE MADE MY LIFE A DREAM (CHORUS) WHEN JESAMINE GOES A PART OF ME KNOWS IM NOT REALLY LIVING......FADES..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 1968 Nice one Richard, the right song, but your cryptic message . . . LIFE . . .CHILD . . . BEAUTIFUL . . . CHILD . . . LIFE . . . BUTTERFLY didn't cut it with the Bramall Lane crowd. So WHO was the unfortunate Wednesday striker whose name we substituted for the beatiful butterfly child Jesamine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Has this anything to do with being a stripey, extinct (1936), cat-like marsupial ? You have me beaten, hands up from me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Has this anything to do with being a stripey, extinct (1936), cat-like marsupial ? You have me beaten, hands up from me ... Thanks Richard, you are certainly 'on the ball' (pun) as far as the Thylacine is concerned. But the name change was coincidental, not in any way linked to the Football Quiz. The song I heard in the 1960's at local Sheffield derbies - I swear I wasn't the only one singing it - "What am I supposed to do with a girl like John Ritchie?" I don't know why this particular player was targetted, just a mindless provocative chant. Anyone have memories of John Ritchie - perhaps the goals he scored against the Blades? A photo and his playing record? Was he anyone's choice for greatest ever Owls striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks Richard, you are certainly 'on the ball' (pun) as far as the Thylacine is concerned. But the name change was coincidental, not in any way linked to the Football Quiz. The song I heard in the 1960's at local Sheffield derbies - I swear I wasn't the only one singing it - "What am I supposed to do with a girl like John Ritchie?" I don't know why this particular player was targetted, just a mindless provocative chant. Anyone have memories of John Ritchie - perhaps the goals he scored against the Blades? A photo and his playing record? Was he anyone's choice for greatest ever Owls striker? Maybe because he scored the winning goal against United at the Lane in 1967. In the 1966-67 season, he was, somewhat surprisingly, sold to Sheffield Wednesday, after scoring eight times for Stoke in 14 League games. He got another 10 for Wednesday in 24 League matches, but in the following season he missed just one League game, scoring 18 times, twice as many as the second Wednesday scorer, John Fantham. Sadly John passed away in 2007 aged 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Maybe because he scored the winning goal against United at the Lane in 1967. In the 1966-67 season, he was, somewhat surprisingly, sold to Sheffield Wednesday, after scoring eight times for Stoke in 14 League games. He got another 10 for Wednesday in 24 League matches, but in the following season he missed just one League game, scoring 18 times, twice as many as the second Wednesday scorer, John Fantham. Sadly John passed away in 2007 aged 66 Thank you Mickjj, very sad to hear of his recent death. Four others who may have played in that 1967 derby, gone to glory in the last year or so: Cec Coldwell, Derek Pace, Joe Shaw and Keith Kettleborough. Here's another question you may be able to help me with, how many of the 1966 World Cup winning team are still alive? Thylacine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Gordon Banks- Alive (71) Ray Wilson - Alive (74) George Cohen - Alive (70) Nobby Stiles - Alive (67) Jack Charlton - Alive (74) Bobby Moore - Desceased (1941- 1993) Alan Ball - Desceased (1945 - 2007) Roger Hunt - Alive (71) Bobby Charlton - Alive (72) Geoff Hurst - Alive (67) Martin Peters - Alive (66) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Gordon Banks- Alive (71) Ray Wilson - Alive (74) George Cohen - Alive (70) Nobby Stiles - Alive (67) Jack Charlton - Alive (74) Bobby Moore - Desceased (1941- 1993) Alan Ball - Desceased (1945 - 2007) Roger Hunt - Alive (71) Bobby Charlton - Alive (72) Geoff Hurst - Alive (67) Martin Peters - Alive (66) Thanks again. Didn't know that Jack was older than Bobby. Next question: Which team won the F.A. Cup and never scored a goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks again. Didn't know that Jack was older than Bobby. Next question: Which team won the F.A. Cup and never scored a goal? I remember being asked that question many years ago. The answer is brilliant, but is it true? Seems some team in the distant past who won the FA Cup had a player called Alf Never. Or was it Bert? Anyway whoever it was, he scored a goal for his team in a round of the cup. So, Mickjj who was the team, what was the year. Please tell me it's true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I remember being asked that question many years ago. The answer is brilliant, but is it true? Seems some team in the distant past who won the FA Cup had a player called Alf Never. Or was it Bert? Anyway whoever it was, he scored a goal for his team in a round of the cup. So, Mickjj who was the team, what was the year. Please tell me it's true!! A myth? <h1 align="center">1871 - the ultimate Reading FC website</h1> <h1 align="center">Football Quiz - Answers</h1> Q: Which team won the FA Cup and never scored a goal? A: The Royal Engineers, because Willie Never scored in the final. This is a trick question on two levels. Obviously there is the double use of the word "never" to create the question. However the second trick is that this question is UTTER RUBBISH. The Royal Engineers have indeed won the FA Cup once but they did not have any players called Never playing for them in the final. They won the trophy in 1874/75 by beating Old Etonians 2-0 in a replay after the first match ended 1-1. The scorers in the replay were Captain H. W. Renny-Tailyour and Lieutenant R. H. Stafford. Renny-Tailyour got the goal in the first game as well. I have heard the answer to this question given as Old Etonians, but it's still wrong. They have won the FA Cup twice and the two players who scored in their 1-0 wins were C. J. Clerke and W. J. Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 A myth? <h1 align="center">1871 - the ultimate Reading FC website</h1> <h1 align="center">Football Quiz - Answers</h1> Q: Which team won the FA Cup and never scored a goal? A: The Royal Engineers, because Willie Never scored in the final. This is a trick question on two levels. Obviously there is the double use of the word "never" to create the question. However the second trick is that this question is UTTER RUBBISH. The Royal Engineers have indeed won the FA Cup once but they did not have any players called Never playing for them in the final. They won the trophy in 1874/75 by beating Old Etonians 2-0 in a replay after the first match ended 1-1. The scorers in the replay were Captain H. W. Renny-Tailyour and Lieutenant R. H. Stafford. Renny-Tailyour got the goal in the first game as well. I have heard the answer to this question given as Old Etonians, but it's still wrong. They have won the FA Cup twice and the two players who scored in their 1-0 wins were C. J. Clerke and W. J. Anderson. Thanks Dunsbyowl. Now what am I going to do for a party piece? How am I going to impress people now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 My Dad's favourite was "Who played for the Owls on Christmas day and the Blades on Boxing Day?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 My Dad's favourite was "Who played for the Owls on Christmas day and the Blades on Boxing Day?" Is it some sort of band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 My Dad's favourite was "Who played for the Owls on Christmas day and the Blades on Boxing Day?" What year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 What year? No idea it was just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Is it some sort of band? Like the Salvation Army Band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Like the Salvation Army Band? Yes that sort of band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Yeah you are all on the right track, it was Stocksbridge works brass band lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 OK who can tell me in what year did the Owls not make a single appearance in the F.A. Cup competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 OK who can tell me in what year did the Owls not make a single appearance in the F.A. Cup competition? If this is refers to a season, it was the 1886/7 season, when the club forgot to enter. As a result, Lockwood Brothers "borrowed" some players and did quite well. This has been covered here. They also did not play in the FA Cup in 2005, having been knocked out in the 2004/5 season in the first round (13th November 2004) and only joining in the 3rd round the following season (7th January 2006), having gained promotion to the second tier of the league structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 OK who can tell me in what year did the Owls not make a single appearance in the F.A. Cup competition? (see Madannie's excellent reply) Is there any truth in the report that NASA asked SWFC if they could train their astronauts at the Hillsboro ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 If this is refers to a season, it was the 1886/7 season, when the club forgot to enter. As a result, Lockwood Brothers "borrowed" some players and did quite well. This has been covered here. They also did not play in the FA Cup in 2005, having been knocked out in the 2004/5 season in the first round (13th November 2004) and only joining in the 3rd round the following season (7th January 2006), having gained promotion to the second tier of the league structure. Correct on both accounts Madannie, plus add 1980 to the list as the same event happened with the Owls getting knocked out in Dec 1979 then with promotion appeared again in Jan 1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My fathers favourite was the old favourite "Who were the only team to win the FA cup in Yorkshire?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My fathers favourite was the old favourite "Who were the only team to win the FA cup in Yorkshire?" That'll be Barnsley in 1912, beating West Bromwich Albion in a replay at Bramall Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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