Septic Peg Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good morning folks! Now, I know you are all thinking, "hang on a Roly Mo, @havanatopia does the league threads. What's she doing?" But due to unforseen circumstances, Hav slid into my DMs this morning with a request for my help. So once again, I'm in charge for the thread and I must say, I'm rather honoured to be asked to cover the opening thread of the season... Soooooo... IT'S BACK! Like the day when McDonald's brought back the McRib, we can all breathe again, knowing that our Saturdays are filled for the next 9 months. The fixture computer has been extremely kind to us this year with both a season opener and season finisher at AG. And today, we host LJ's old employers, Barnsley... Barnsley FC is situated in Barnsley (duh...) which is halfway between Sheffield and Leeds, so it's smack bang in Tetley's (the ale and the teabags) land, where flat caps and Whippets are common place. Barnsley's favourite son is Michael 'Parky' Parkinson and no one says "ee up by gum" better... Barnsley is also well known for its brass bands, which were originally made up from the mining communities that worked the pits in and around Yorkshire... perfect for playing the opening bars of the Hovis theme music... (Note: Hovis actually comes from the Cheshire/Lancashire border but everyone associates it with Yorkshire anyway...) So Barnsley FC. Mixed fortunes over the years at Oakwell but now the ship has been steadied by Paul Heckybum who stepped up to the plate when a certain Johnson Junior walked out of the stadium and drove his motor down the M1... They've been lucky enough this season to acquire the services of Ugbo on loan from Chelsea who is long rumoured to be the new Tammy Tammy... he is definitely one to watch... Over a 1000 fans are coming down today to sit in the Atyeo but they won't be mixing in the fan village as they now have their own behind the stand. My prediction is a 3-1 win to us so fully expect a 4-0 drubbing and screams of 'Johnson Out' by FT. It's a bit early for banners... Come on you reds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Little known addition to the initial post. In Barnsley the kids inject MDMA directly in to their mouths. A drug taking process they call 'E by gum'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCider Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Interesting trivia - in the ad for Hovis, the hill that features at the start with the young boy pushing his bike up it was actually filmed on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury in Dorset, and not in Lankie or Yorkie land. Great opener for the season Peg, you've done Hav proud :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, JustinCider said: Interesting trivia - in the ad for Hovis, the hill that features at the start with the young boy pushing his bike up it was actually filmed on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury in Dorset, and not in Lankie or Yorkie land. Great opener for the season Peg, you've done Hav proud :-). Thanks Justin. Great trivia too. When I was doing my research this morning, I found this and it made me laugh anyway... They don't make them like they used to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 All the fun of a City season starts today, which includes the official match day thread and now the prediction thread too (where unsurprisingly the majority are predicting a City win) The only thing I know is it will be a season like all others, with highs and lows, as always let's hope the highs far outweigh the lows! City to win today 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Welcome back everyone, gutted I won't be able to listen to the game.. However, excited to have the season back and be in this thread again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Welcome back everyone, gutted I won't be able to listen to the game.. However, excited to have the season back and be in this thread again! If someone can find me a radio link online you'll be a saviour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very informative @Septic Peg. Good to see we have strength in depth in this department, and you're not "one for the future". Won't quite feel like the season is here until I see @BigTone's condensed version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good news! I got on the Source last night and I'm proper badgers today. Previous suggests this means we'll do okay today. #DoingMyBit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Good news! I got on the Source last night and I'm proper badgers today. Previous suggests this means we'll do okay today. #DoingMyBit Have you got the fags ready so you can miss each City goal? Standard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, JustinCider said: notherInteresting trivia - in the ad for Hovis, the hill that features at the start with the young boy pushing his bike up it was actually filmed on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury in Dorset, and not in Lankie or Yorkie land. Great opener for the season Peg, you've done Hav proud :-). Another triv ... 'Double' loin of lamb chops (ie, not split into two) are called Barnsley chops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Waiting for my lift to arrive. Elvis Costello on the stereogram, a new addition to pre match tunes. Hope it works!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, glynriley said: Waiting for my lift to arrive. Elvis Costello on the stereogram, a new addition to pre match tunes. Hope it works!! Oliver's Red Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Barnsley on a roll ..... http://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/teacake-or-breadcake-or-balm-or-cob.122528/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Oliver's Red Army More chance later of I can't stand up for falling down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Who's in the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Have they scored yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Have they scored yet? Oi ! we've got a hedgehog to make comments like that, thank you very much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Have arrived from Arbroath Scotland. Sitting in the coffee shop new shirt bought. Cant wait for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Although I'm pessimistic for us overall whilst we are stuck with LJ, today I feel optimistic. 6-0 City with a Bobby Reid hat-trick, COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Barnsley on a roll ..... http://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/teacake-or-breadcake-or-balm-or-cob.122528/ They don't seem to know what a teacake is. What would they make of a cod lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Oi ! we've got a hedgehog to make comments like that, thank you very much... I haven't seen him in the pub in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, stevep38 said: Have arrived from Arbroath Scotland. Sitting in the coffee shop new shirt bought. Cant wait for this. Hope you bought some kippers with ya? I've always wanted to try a genuine Arbroath 'smokie' ... mouth been watering ever since I saw them featured on some cookery program on telly... Have a great day!!! COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 TWO -NIL .... coyrs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Hope you bought some kippers with ya? I've always wanted to try a genuine Arbroath 'smokie' ... mouth been watering ever since I saw them featured on some cookery program on telly... Have a great day!!! COYR's Smokies are lush mind. That smoke house about 10 mins from my house. About £5 for 1 smokie now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Evidently this passed as comedy back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, stevep38 said: Smokies are lush mind. That smoke house about 10 mins from my house. About £5 for 1 smokie now Fags are well pricey round your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 :laugh: very expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 30 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Barnsley on a roll ..... http://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/teacake-or-breadcake-or-balm-or-cob.122528/ Talking of which, can we have a roll call for all that have re-activated their pre-match rituals and routines after the summer break, and what they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 It's back. Normal Saturday serice has resumed. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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