Why do so many Barnsley fans call P or G with absolutely NOTHING to say?

Thicko just been on ends up asking Staton if he is a dad yet, following such insightful comments like "S****horpe tomorrow night then Rob?" and "Blackpool this Saturday" and, of course, asking who we are signing next.

Usual dross (same as a lot of callers as other clubs in fact) but I just wonder why people bother if they have nothing interesting to say. I only listen in occasionally, hoping like most to hear something of interest but it's a waste of time isn't it?

 

Yeah, only occasionally do I listen in during the week but the issue you're describing is also annoying/funny after matches as well. I think P or G is at its best post-match after the deedars have lost - hilarious at times

 

Can't for the life of me understand why any Red, Miller or Rover listens to that *****...

 

Very good point, well made. Case of listen in for the occasional bit of good information - mostly disappointed.

Triumph of optimism over good sense I think.

 

Gone down hill during the last few years. Only really worth listening to straight after the matches on a Saturday when you can get a rough idea of how everyone's done and what went off at various places. Too many callers seem to think they're part of some celebrity fan group, starting off with 'eyup Rob/Andy mate, how's it going' etc. Then drone on about nothing before promising to call in again next week. Most frustrating thing is when an articulate fan comes on, especially a non-Sheffield fan, gets cut off after five sentences, then some proper numpty comes on who struggles to string two words together and gets asked a range of thought provoking questions that are met with zero response.

There are still some funny moments though, like the Wednesday fans describing what a hole London is on Saturday!

 

Cos that martin that made the call doesnt even go to the games. I just find it funny listenin to him talk *****. Rob never asks him about going to the games tho. I told him i was going to call readio sheff and out him but he wasnt bothered lol

 

While you've got Brian, the 'I think' Wendy and the same two Reds callers one being Alan, it's sterile. How many on here have phoned?

I have twice but last time was about 2007

 

It sounded like he never goes to games so that figures. As I said, what is the point of going on? It must be the modern-day 2 minutes of fame buzz that so many seem to need, be it on tv or or the radio. Doesn't matter how stupid they look or sound - being there and being seen or heard is all that matters. Sad indictment of society really, but it's a worldwide problem. Most likely the internet's fault

 

We should get Dearne FM to run something similar.

 

I used to call in quite often. But never bothered at all last season.
I'm on a train at the exact time it starts now, so I never even listen anymore nemind call in.
As others have said, it's at it's best on a Saturday after we've all played.

 

That annoys the hell out of me too.