Author Topic: SWFC fan in peace! (please move) (Read 9192 times)

londonowl · « **on:** March 28, 2012, 12:48:41 pm »

Hi

My partner wants to visit her family on the 11th of april, which involves us travelling up from here, and staying the weekend.
We are due to be staying till the sunday (the 15th)

Shes a little forgetful to be honest, and i mentioned the hillsborough memorial, and she is now worried about this.

Since she is originally from liverpool she has the impression that you lot arnt fans of "the typical wednesday fan!"

Now personally i have never had any problems (or know of any) that has been directed at wednesday fans in general (im not here to talk about SYP at all)

we will be going out with her family on the saturday to a few "local pubs" that her family visit, and she is worried that my accent could be a problem due to the disaster,

I again dont think it will be a issue, but she wants to be sure - of course everyteam has a few idiots following them, but i wanted just to see what the general opinion is........and since the semi final is the same day, i can imagine the city to be quite fired up! (regardless of the result)

She seems to think that the minute I open my mouth to order a pint, someone will say something, and if someone asks what team i support, i am going to say SWFC.....then she thinks im going to get grief/trouble

opinions please?

aside from the above, is it common for SWFC fans to attend the memorial? especially on the sunday

(if someone can repost this in the main forum i would love it)

thanks, and as you probabally know, the average swfc fan doesnt forget either.

P

londonowl · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:51:15 pm »

thank you for moving this to the main forum, i will keep a active eye on it

Farman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:52:44 pm »

I cannot imagine that would be any problem at all. Nothing to worry about.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:53:16 pm »

I don't think you'll get any grief myself. You should be OK. Liverpool is a very friendly place.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:54:18 pm »

As with everything mate = it's not where you're from it's where you're at.

The only trouble I can recall with Wednesday fans were with fans who refused to accept that the HSE report and the Taylor report concluded that the Leppings Lane terracing was intrinsically unsafe and that SWFC were at fault for that. Assuming you are coming to Liverpool in peace and aren't intent on causing an argument on that point then you'll be welcomed (usual skitting on having a shit accent and even shitter dress sense excepted of course)

Come over here, have a great weekend. You do realise that it'll be rather quiet like given that the entire city will have decamped to Wembley on the Satdee

eggbirth · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:55:17 pm »

Iv'e got a yery close mate who's from sheffelid and a weds fan who lives up here, he's NEVER been given grief over being a weds fan ever. So chill out won't be any problem at all.

stjohn65 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:55:47 pm »

Wouldn't worry about it, H'boro was never to do with Wednesday fans or Sheffield people. Don't think anyone would take issue with accents either, to be honest we don't judge people on where they come from or who they support, you're welcome in Liverpool any time.

sminp · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:55:52 pm »

No offence mate but I think that kind of thinking is stupid, you won't have any problems at all, no one blames the SWFC fans for what happened. If you want to visit the memorial or the service you will be very welcome to come and pay your respects

stjohn65 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:57:00 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on March 28, 2012, 12:54:18 pm

You do realise that it'll be rather quiet like given that the entire city will have decamped to Wembley on the Satdee

and most of North wales too....

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:58:03 pm »

I wouldn't be able to pick out a Sheffield accent compared to elsewhere in Yorkshire to be honest

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:59:04 pm »

You shouldn't have a problem. Why would there be any animosity towards fans of sheffield wednesday? You as fans wasnt at fault.
People of liverpool are very welcoming and i'm sure they'll make you feel comfortable mate.

londonowl · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:59:05 pm »

sminp, dont get me wrong
i agree, and i know your right

the missus wants a bit of convincing thats all, I know it typical "town/city pubs" its ok, but we will be in old "proper" working mens clubs

as mentioned I know it wont be a problem, just wanted opinions for her

lachesis · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:01:18 pm »

Plenty of Sheffield accents round the ground on match day. How would anyone know you're a Wednesday fan anyway. I assume you're not coming dressed in the entire SW kit and normal clothes?

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:02:50 pm »

Quote from: lachesis on March 28, 2012, 01:01:18 pm

Plenty of Sheffield accents round the ground on match day. How would anyone know you're a Wednesday fan anyway. I assume you're not coming dressed in the entire SW kit and normal clothes?

He's coming dressed as The Hodge. Dead giveaway

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:02:53 pm »

As above. It's not where you're from, but how you carry yourself.

We've not got a aproblem with fans of any club, or city, if they are respectful, and not just out on a wind up.

As an example, on this particular website, we have a number of resident Man U fans, as we do with many fans of other clubs.

The ones that come here and act like tw*ts, are very quickly bubbled, and binned. The ones that are here for a good debate, have usually been on here for years, and will be here for years to come, as long as they are respectful of their surroundings.

The same goes for the City itself. Come, have a laugh, party-on, enjoy. As long as you're alright, and not a wum, nobody will even give you a second glance.

Two thirds of the city will all be down in London on the Saturday. The other third, probably at Aintree. Expect a lot of pissed up people around the city on the Saturday.

Oh Yes. And welcome to RAWK.

Jason_King · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:04:26 pm »

You wouldnt get any grief for that and could wander round in your Sheff Wed kit if so inclined. I think most people would assume you were popping up to pay your respects and respect you for it.

Plus Liverpool will be dead that day anyway!

Mouth · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:12:50 pm »

Only thing you need worry about is getting stick for being a wool, quite frankly thats well deserved.

Fromola · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:13:58 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on March 28, 2012, 12:54:18 pm

As with everything mate = it's not where you're from it's where you're at.

The only trouble I can recall with Wednesday fans were with fans who refused to accept that the HSE report and the Taylor report concluded that the Leppings Lane terracing was intrinsically unsafe and that SWFC were at fault for that. Assuming you are coming to Liverpool in peace and aren't intent on causing an argument on that point then you'll be welcomed (usual skitting on having a shit accent and even shitter dress sense excepted of course)

Come over here, have a great weekend. You do realise that it'll be rather quiet like given that the entire city will have decamped to Wembley on the Satdee

It depends where you go as well. The derby is on on Saturday so people will be out all day drinking and whichever team loses will have fans pissed off , so a few places, or areas, in town could be a bit rough in general on Saturday.

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:15:19 pm »

Short answer: There's nothing to worry about.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:29:01 pm »

Quote from: stjohn65 on March 28, 2012, 12:55:47 pm

Wouldn't worry about it, H'boro was never to do with Wednesday fans or Sheffield people. Don't think anyone would take issue with accents either, to be honest we don't judge people on where they come from or who they support, you're welcome in Liverpool any time.

Er, not quite right...

.... I don't think former Sheffield Tory MP Irvine Patnick would get the warmest of receptions... and rightly so.

Anfield Kopite · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:40:57 pm »

Ive lived in Liverpool all my life and have never met anyone with a problem with Sheff Wed fans. The ground was not good enough but The South Yorkshire Police and to a lesser extent the FA are regarded as responsible for the disaster. Dont think anyone will bat an eyelid if you all had your club colours on. Everyone here will only be concerned about our match result on the Satday and paying respect to the 96 on the Sunday.

rowan_d · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:47:15 pm »

We all hate Colin Wanker, so use that as your starting point in conversation

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:51:21 pm »

You'll be fine. Remember that on that day there were a lot of decent Sheffield locals who opened their doors to fans who needed to use phones etc. Have a great weekend.

RJane89 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2012, 02:18:52 pm »

You won't have any trouble, you hear many accents around the city!
Sure there will be other Wednesday fans living here due to university or other things.

You see fans from all clubs at the memorial, remember seeing Wolves, Everton, Tranmere etc.
No matter what shirt you're wearing, if you're wanting justice too then we can't moan, we're all there for 1 thing and that is to remember the 96!

J-Mc- · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2012, 02:38:39 pm »

Aslong as people don't come for the sole purpose of disrespecting the city, the memorial ect then all are welcome. Don't worry about it!

Come up, enjoy the weekend and have a laugh

Quote from: Redsnappa on March 28, 2012, 01:29:01 pm

Tory

He wouldn't be welcomed because of that, not because he's from Sheffield.

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2012, 02:41:35 pm »

Quote from: Redsnappa on March 28, 2012, 01:29:01 pm

Er, not quite right...

.... I don't think former Sheffield Tory MP Irvine Patnick would get the warmest of receptions... and rightly so.

But that's not because he's from Sheffield, it's because he is a twat.

Mooki3 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 28, 2012, 02:47:27 pm »

I don't think anyone blames Sheffield Wednesday Football Club or it's fans for what happened that day.

AlphaDelta · « **Reply #27 on:** March 28, 2012, 02:54:43 pm »

I think everyone on here has echoed what 99.9% of people in this city will think. I have friends from Sheffield and they have enjoyed many a good day/night out in Liverpool with not so much as a sideways glance.

We arent daft, we know what happened was not your fault and as someone previously said, the help and support some of the locals gave on that dark day will never be forgotten.

Get yourselves over and have a great time, and fair play for taking the time to ask.

Andy82lfc · « **Reply #28 on:** March 28, 2012, 03:55:44 pm »

Don't understand how or why there would be any trouble! You have nothing to worry about in the slightest mate.

Have a great time!

peterb17 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:04:38 pm »

Don't worry a lot of us remember the very kind and helpful Sheffield people letting us in their homes to use the phones to ring home and let people know that we were the lucky ones who would be able to return home.

Come up and enjoy it here

Mouth · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:05:33 pm »

Hang on this is a fucking trick!!

Londonowl? Nice fucking try Roy!

horne · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:06:23 pm »

have you been reading too many of those newspapers?...lol...liverpool is a great city with great people who would rather give you something than take it off you...they would rather help you than hurt you....
look beyond the media stereotypes and the stuff that maggie thatchers government would have you believe and come up here with a big smile...you will go home with a bigger one!....or youre money back..

londonowl · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:14:53 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on March 28, 2012, 04:05:33 pm

Hang on this is a fucking trick!!

Londonowl? Nice fucking try Roy!

i have no idea what this means!

J-Mc- · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:16:46 pm »

Quote from: londonowl on March 28, 2012, 04:14:53 pm

i have no idea what this means!

Roy Hodgson looks like an Owl.

Zeb · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:17:12 pm »

Quote from: londonowl on March 28, 2012, 04:14:53 pm

i have no idea what this means!

It's a joke about Roy Hodgson mate. Don't worry about it

Mouth · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:17:17 pm »

Quote from: londonowl on March 28, 2012, 04:14:53 pm

i have no idea what this means!

mactifosi · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:20:00 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on March 28, 2012, 04:05:33 pm

Hang on this is a fucking trick!!

Londonowl? Nice fucking try Roy!

haha was the first thought that came into my head when I saw the name.

You'll be fine it Liverpool, it is a very friendly city, even better if you like a bit of banter

Koplass · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:25:46 pm »

Quote from: Mouth on March 28, 2012, 04:05:33 pm

Hang on this is a fucking trick!!

Londonowl? Nice fucking try Roy!

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:35:44 pm »

Just don't steel anything and you'll be fine.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:37:08 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on March 28, 2012, 04:35:44 pm

Just don't steel anything and you'll be fine.

I laughed so much I pissed myself. I wish my trousers were stainless.