Flag design

That is sort of what I was aiming for. However it was beyond my creative limits.

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A yardstick for deciding the message could be -

Were you to meet PC today what would you say to him face to face. I don't thing I'd say 'Mr Cryne you're one of our own' - what does it mean?

I'd say something to him along the lines of 'Get well soon' or 'Hope to see you back at Oakwell soon' or 'All the best'

We have to be careful not to use terms that would be used in an epitaph.

 

I think the problem with 'get well soon' is that it can't be used when he's well again so would be better to have a bit more of a generic phrase.

 

We want a flag which can be used for years to come not just while until he is better... One in the wsb theme with patrick holding the jpt would be good with some lettering

 

(hadn't realised the flag was to be used on other occasions)

something along the lines of 'SUPPORTING PATRICK CRYNE'

 

When you say that, one of our own, sounds like it belongs on an epitaph, is that because Mr Cryne is ill that you feel that way?

Genuine question and not a criticism, because I sort of see where you're coming from.

But when Paul Heckingbottom is described as 'one of our own', do you see that the same way?



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Ah right. It means that he is from Barnsley, he's not an 'outsider' with no ties to the club, he is 'one of our own' - a Barnsley lad and Barnsley fan. It's a common phrase in football and is meant in an endearing way so I think it would be a great thing to put on the flag.

 

Archey - you have PM

 

I know what the phrase means. For someone born and bred 200 miles away from Barnsley I can't say to someone who is Barnsley born and bred - 'He's one of ours'

 

Then why did you ask twice what it means?

 

I don't seem to have received anything mate?

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Because of the cost of the flag, currently £1036, the wording should be fairly non-specific so the flag can be used again and again after Patrick has recovered from his illness.

I'm about as artistic and creative as Donald Trump's hairdresser, so I'll leave the final design to others, but we really want to be able to use the flag again and again.

 

Not sure I follow Dustani. I wasn't born in Barnsley and have never lived in Barnsley. The closest I got was Holmfirth. I'm a Red because my Dad took me to games when I was a kid and it stuck. My son is the same. Born and bred in Walsall but a Red through and through. For me the phrase 'one of our own' isn't dependent on birthplace or where you live, it just reflects being part of the community of Reds fans - part of the Red Army as we sing.

There's no bigger compliment for me. And as part of the community I think I can say he's one of ours to someone born and bred in Barnsley. Sadly there are some who support Leeds, Wednesday, Manchester United etc who aren't 'one of us'.

Am I missing something?

 

I think it's clear what "One of our own" means. It means, as you say, someone who is a Barnsley fan, whether they were born and bred in Barnsley or not.

My wife is from Germany. If you'd seen her jumping up and down at Wembley, you'd certainly thought she was "one of our own".

 

What's the latest motto on the North Stand, above the shop/ticket office?

 

I'm proud to think of myself as One of our Own.

I'm sure Hecky is proud to be called One of our Own.

And I'm stone cold certain Mr Cryne would be proud to be called One of our Own.