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  1. Archey

    Archey Well-Known Member

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    More than I would any normal win.

    I'm firmly in the glass half full camp. I've tried to remain level headed about the situation the club has found itself in and held onto it being a series of mistakes. Assuming that things will get better.

    Neerav's comments recently, worried me though. They still do. There appeared to be no acknowledgement of the failure that this season has been. Promotion was the aim and Darrell Clarke seemingly became the fall guy. Not only that, the claim that we have a top squad for the division was just plain bizarre. It made me feel like we're in for more of the same, the boardroom staff controlling both recruitment and style of play.

    So I've had doubts over whether I'll renew next season. Furthered by the fact that my wife and I are expecting our first child. Given the economic climate, my priorities are changing. I wasn't sure whether I could justify parting with £380 given the doubts there is over what's coming next. I've still got reservations.

    And then my dad, the man who inflicted this football club upon me 30 odd years ago, sadly passed away last weekend. He's missed the last few games because of his health, but it felt particularly strange him not being there today. So I'd like to think that one was for him. One of the last things he asked my mum was whether she'd renewed his season ticket for him. I feel like my dad wouldn't want me to stop going. I don't think I will, I still enjoy the pint in the pub before the game with my mates, the walks around town given how good it looks now, and occasionally the football too. The club was here before it's current custodians, and it will be here long after. It's our club, it needs us and we need it.

    But yeah, I don't know what my point is, but it was an emotional one for me today, it reminded me why I still bother going after all this time. Always.
     
    Archey, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    kektyke Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss Archey
     
    kektyke, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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    Sorry for your loss
     
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    Condolences to you and I'm glad the team produced a performance for you to celebrate your Dad.

    Also, congratulations to you and your wife. You will now be able to follow your Dad's lead and pass on the 'joy' of Barnsley FC to the next generation.
     
    ronnieGlavinsB@stardSon, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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    Archey Well-Known Member

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    I'm not pushing anything on them. I'll let them know that if they want to go to a football match, they'll have to come to Oakwell, but otherwise, I'm letting them choose whether they want to ruin their life :D
     
    Archey, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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    Sorry for your loss. It puts it in perspective.
     
    Django, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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    Sorry to hear mate, I hope you’re ok. Grief is a feeling like no other and it still creeps up on me after losing my stepdad nearly 3 year ago. Genuinely my best wishes for you.

    This one was definitely for him, mate.
     
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    Condolences to you and your family..
     
    ScubaTyke, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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    Sorry for your loss mate. I lost my Dad in January and have only been to Oakwell once since - it's a very raw feeling.
    If you need to talk, feel free to message. U reds.
     
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    Brilliant. Sorry for your loss.
     
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    Irrespective of the result today, sincere condolences on your loss and hearty congratulations on the impending new arrival. In your situation I’d probably be a gibbering wreck, not posting reasoned messages on here.
     
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    What a lovely post; think your dad would be proud of that team today.
     
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    Sorry to hear that Archey, football can have a funny way of putting a smile on our faces when the worlds against us…..that was for you dad today!!
     
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    Really glad that you posted this, mate. Given that you told me this bittersweet news, in person, today, I felt moved to tears when you did.
    My lad is 19, now, and I always looked to you, and your brother still going to the match with your parents and knew that as long as my son still wanted to go with me, I would keep going. So renewals it is for us.
    Truly sorry for your sad loss whilst delighted for your good news, hence ‘bittersweet’.
    But I would term today as the performance of the season and would like to think that one was for your Dad.
     
    Julian Broddle's Perm, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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    Sincere condolences Archey
     
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    I gave my kids the choice of my team (Barnsley), grandad’s team (Man Utd), our local teams (Leicester, Forest, Burton, or Notts County), or none.

    From a bunch of bad options they went with me.
     
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    Condolences to you and your family, I hope your dad had a peaceful transition to spirit. Once a Red always a Red
     
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    Sorry to hear about your dad, pal. Hopefully you can drag your young en down in the future and make more memories with he or she.
     
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    Sorry for your loss Archey, Glad we won for him today. Keep going as often as you can for as much as your ‘new’ family and finances will allow
     
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