tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.comments2022-12-04T10:36:53.371+00:00On The Ponty EndUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-91288145342254405132018-06-08T07:02:34.662+00:002018-06-08T07:02:34.662+00:00The spread sheet may contain a captain/vice captai...The spread sheet may contain a captain/vice captain field, as a lot of the players we bought and as you say sold were captains of their previous clubs, if not that they were player or young player of the year. <br /><br />For me our only issue was we over bought on creative/goal scoring midfielders, more came off than we expected, (plan was/is to teach them to defend too) and under bought strikers, then made up for that in Jan with Moore and McBurnie, but we needed a keeper too by then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-91623427583618123832015-02-25T16:22:36.322+00:002015-02-25T16:22:36.322+00:00At least we now know why Barnsley have signed so m...At least we now know why Barnsley have signed so many young players recently. It is so that none would be older than the manager.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-72143905184286033972015-02-19T17:58:16.781+00:002015-02-19T17:58:16.781+00:00Bang right
Bang right<br />David Claytonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-61649311214697496342015-02-15T00:50:55.400+00:002015-02-15T00:50:55.400+00:00Thanks Grahame. Flattered by the CEO comment but d...Thanks Grahame. Flattered by the CEO comment but don't see it happening any time sooN! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781165801877453921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-38720036732390084312015-02-13T22:56:45.523+00:002015-02-13T22:56:45.523+00:00This is one of the most sensible articles I have r...This is one of the most sensible articles I have read in long time. It hits the nail on the head and I think we have found a potential CEO to take the club forward. Great post, let's hope that those in power take note.<br />Grahame Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-52591870138098401222014-11-17T00:18:04.810+00:002014-11-17T00:18:04.810+00:00Fair comment "Anonymous". Personally I&#...Fair comment "Anonymous". Personally I've never advocated that Wilson should be sacked, but have merely stoked the debate regarding what was a faltering period for the Reds with apathetic performances from certain players. Not surprisingly, those players don't seem to be gracing Oakwell of late.Ian Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391227604484162665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-59529907101177717892014-11-16T22:44:57.369+00:002014-11-16T22:44:57.369+00:00Mr Wilson starting to get it right....
Any aplogie...Mr Wilson starting to get it right....<br />Any aplogies forthcoming?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-65221034207357752242014-09-30T10:10:57.448+00:002014-09-30T10:10:57.448+00:00We replaced (rather easily) a young manager trying...We replaced (rather easily) a young manager trying to change the culture of the club from top to bottom, who's team would have gone down, but at least lost trying to play football.<br /><br />I understand he's doing rather well at his new club.<br /><br />When everyone wanted him gone I said 'be careful what you wish for'.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-45754783355805809962014-09-30T09:19:15.902+00:002014-09-30T09:19:15.902+00:00Brand new team, experienced leader who knows this ...Brand new team, experienced leader who knows this level. Will Utd sack Van Gaal or allow him to rebuild, they had one poor season and need to regroup. We reds have had several under mediocre managers. Give DW time. Fans that expected top 6 finish need to look at what is happening, longer contracts, younger players, less loan signings, less 1 year deals. We need to get behind the club, rebuild and all will be well<br /><br />Youuuuuu reddddddsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-74219453776198053762014-09-29T22:29:06.110+00:002014-09-29T22:29:06.110+00:00I think they are trying there best, Mr Cryne has p...I think they are trying there best, Mr Cryne has put his own money in, Mansford is bringing us into this digital era and Wilson needs time to see what formula he needs, Remember it took him 3 years last time, BFC are not a club which replaces managers easily and we should be proud of that given whATS HAPPENING AT OTHER CLUBS....LEEDS UNTD !!<br /><br />please stick with them go to matches then they can use the money to hopefully get things right, dont go and it will cost us all....<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-68790612869399076462014-07-23T08:36:50.712+00:002014-07-23T08:36:50.712+00:00hope barnsley do it and put chesterfield in their ...hope barnsley do it and put chesterfield in their place all the best from a millermick larkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-71831269110444815632014-03-26T09:41:58.972+00:002014-03-26T09:41:58.972+00:00Many years ago, after a game where Barnsley had lo...Many years ago, after a game where Barnsley had lost again, my eldest son said "Why don't you try supporting someone else?" I told him not to be ridiculous. "Why don't you try it for a week?", he asked. I thought about this. I could choose any team I wanted. I could experience what it feels like to be a winner. Then reality struck. "I just can't" I said. That is my reality.<br /><br />The reality for teams like Barnsley in the Championship is that the Money Men are prepared to take a punt on the bigger teams in the hope of getting them into the Premier League. I don't see anyone being prepared to take that risk on Barnsley and I would not want it if it meant selling the club's soul and being rebranded 'Barnsley Tykes'' and playing in blue shirts like a Cardiff or a Hull.<br /><br />I am as susceptible to the romance of football as anybody. I caught myself the other day wondering about a Neil Redfearn/Bobby Hassell dream management team leading a team of committed but limited professionals up the league, but the reality is that things have changed and I think Barnsley FC needs to decide what is for and what it represents.<br /><br />At the start of the season following relegation from the Premier League there was a sign near the box office at Oakwell which read "On loan to the Championship" which set my alarm bells ringing then. The clubs which I admire stand for something over and above the vagaries of a season.<br /><br />I wish I could support a big club but I can't. I would like to support a club with values which go beyond clinging on to Championship status.<br /><br />Still, great win last night! Shame Wednesday won as well.John Mearahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150953273291959523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-33742380586686846302014-03-26T01:08:28.068+00:002014-03-26T01:08:28.068+00:00I would rather die than support Wednesday. Massive...I would rather die than support Wednesday. Massive my @rse. Hang your head in shame. You should never ever even consider supporting them. However, if you are that flakey and misguided, I will drive you down the A61 myself. Delusions of grandeur. Pathetic, fuelled by weaklings like yourself. Don't knock BFC and blow Wednesday's trumpet, that is just stupid. Knock us. But ignore them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-67214012801834922002014-03-25T15:32:40.724+00:002014-03-25T15:32:40.724+00:00When I look at Barnsley FC, I see a club hanging o...When I look at Barnsley FC, I see a club hanging on to second tier status by the skin of its teeth. I see a succession of managers forced to make compromises because the budget is not there to support them and I see players coming and going with such speed that I hardly know who is playing anymore."<br /><br />You could quite easily be referring to Wednesday with the above quote. Fair enough, they've had a decent run this season which has seen them pull well clear of the bottom three, but still. They're the club who have yo-yo'd between this and the division below for the last ten years. They've more debt and post more losses than we have or ever will do. Their stadium is in a right old state and has outside loans against it. They've more short term signings than most clubs, a revolving door policy of recruitment. Little in the way of an academy.<br /><br />By all means, have a moan and groan about the reds right now. We're all at it. But to suggest you'd rather support Wednesday is a little OTT, very wrong, and can only be based upon them winning a few games this year.<br /><br />I believe the reds are doomed this season. But I've been wrong about my club before and will be again. They're still our club, no matter what. We've a manager in position that will hopefully be given real time to implement the raft of changes and put a strategy in place to get our small town club thriving once again. He's done it before remember?Whiteynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-88497601920332895272013-09-04T17:52:43.849+00:002013-09-04T17:52:43.849+00:00To follow Michael's comments I personally thin...To follow Michael's comments I personally think the current team will excel in what on paper appears to be a very tough division. Without going in to too much detail the existing team has both quality and passion which will more evident after each winning game - the time is right for a prolonged campaign of wins - without looking back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-83681722831115608962013-05-16T19:17:52.017+00:002013-05-16T19:17:52.017+00:00Atmosphere, costs and results of course all contri...Atmosphere, costs and results of course all contribute to attendance, however I feel the club is shooting itself in the foot badly. <br /><br />The club wants fans, the fans want competitive championship football, the club can't afford this without the fans, so the results suffer and therefore fan numbers - therefore the business model should be about building a 'result-proof' day out if you like; i,e still enjoying it even if we lose; not an easy task but one the marketing department and board should be responsible for, and are failing in! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781165801877453921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-37446714062757264452013-05-16T09:53:30.872+00:002013-05-16T09:53:30.872+00:00Hi Michael having spoke to a few fans from the Wa...Hi Michael having spoke to a few fans from the Wakefield area who used to go to games say they love to see the club doing well and it is not always a case of how much it costs.In years gone it was the lack of atmosphere not from the fans but from the stewards and the club ie sit down shut up no swearing.Take the Huddersfield game we all stood all the game it was brill that's how the Ponty end should be any one who don't like it should sit in west and east stands the cop should be bouncing i don't mean take the seats out its the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-36322006074590274992013-05-13T22:34:58.719+00:002013-05-13T22:34:58.719+00:00Excellent post Michael, I'm so proud of you :)...Excellent post Michael, I'm so proud of you :)<br />COYRKennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-83621855316816242702013-05-05T23:25:03.877+00:002013-05-05T23:25:03.877+00:00The key to success with Barnsley FC is without a d...The key to success with Barnsley FC is without a doubt the retaining of that team spirit involving each and everyone of those individuals from within Barnsley FC and from the outside-in of the amazing fan base (the 12th man). It's difficult for me to get to watch the games on the terraces as I live in Canada but when the opportunity arrises (at least twice a year) I will got to each and every game - away and at home(even to the point of missing my flight back) but hey that's a different story! My gut feeling tells me that Barnsley FC will be a premiership side at the end of next season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-46272845502598892522013-04-07T17:11:09.121+00:002013-04-07T17:11:09.121+00:00Agree with the sentiment but shh..............
Wha...Agree with the sentiment but shh..............<br />Whatever the outcome, well done and thanks to the players and the management team!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-83997475579656146742013-02-20T01:44:09.868+00:002013-02-20T01:44:09.868+00:00Thanks Jimmy. Your compliment is appreciated and I...Thanks Jimmy. Your compliment is appreciated and I hope you keep coming back. COYR!Ian Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629589610746797801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-34278871166718297782013-02-19T23:45:38.613+00:002013-02-19T23:45:38.613+00:00You're a good writer mate. I always enjoy read...You're a good writer mate. I always enjoy reading on this site. Keep it up! Nice photos from MK Dons by the way, perfect moments capturedJimmy Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-23502542095208412312013-02-03T00:51:53.736+00:002013-02-03T00:51:53.736+00:00just sorry we won't get to enjoy watchin' ...just sorry we won't get to enjoy watchin' him every week. All the best Johnny, it's been a real pleasure to watch you play. If we survive and build from this season you're a huge part of that. You reds!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-31335435059857102002013-02-01T22:08:39.533+00:002013-02-01T22:08:39.533+00:00... And here we are on February 1st 2013, having c...... And here we are on February 1st 2013, having collected a fee reportedly worth in the region of £3m from Everton for John Stones. Good luck Stonesy!Ian Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629589610746797801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583845623869468857.post-27585446547121074812013-02-01T01:50:08.370+00:002013-02-01T01:50:08.370+00:00Thanks for dropping by Mattysson. Let us assure yo...Thanks for dropping by Mattysson. Let us assure you that Stones is not going to languish in Everton's youth and development set up. Expect big things, because this lad is special.<br /><br />He's down to earth, honest and hard working. Needs appreciating, like we all do! <br /><br />Trust Moyes on this one!Ian Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629589610746797801noreply@blogger.com