Some amongst the Sheffield Wednesday fanbase are getting in a little bit of a tizzy at the moment following England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on Wednesday evening.
Having taken the lead through a Kieran Trippier freekick, England certainly had the chances to increase their lead and put the match beyond our opposition but with that all-important second goal eluding us, whatever the reason, Croatia got back into it, took charge and were eventually worthy of their win – albeit I have issues with how they went about it and the consistency of refereeing ability, or lack thereof, but that’s irrelevant for the history books.
Those in the fanbase with a greater grasp on the clubs’ history found a reason for delight in the final result though. They might admit themselves if questioned that it was a perverse delight, but given the season fans had in 2017/18 and the summer so far, who wouldn’t take what they can get at the moment.
I doubt unless something major happens before the close of the transfer window, that many will be going out and putting a little bet on it at this stage though.
1990 England lose a world cup semi final. The following season Sheffield Wednesday get promoted to the top flight.
2018 England lose a world cup semi final. Next season can only mean one thing
We're going up #swfc
— Mike Nicholson (@minicholson28) July 12, 2018
Don't know what you're laughing at Hull Tigers got relegated from the same league that season ???? #Youareoffdown
— Mike Nicholson (@minicholson28) July 12, 2018
Good point, I'd settle for just the promotion ????
— Mike Nicholson (@minicholson28) July 12, 2018
Last time England got knocked out of World Cup Semi-Final, Wednesday got promoted.. ???? wow oh wow #swfc
— kerry hannah (@kerryswfcx) July 12, 2018
I know, I didn’t want to sound too ‘excited’ or really jinx us ????????
— kerry hannah (@kerryswfcx) July 12, 2018
— Luke IoM Owl ???? (@Samuels888) July 12, 2018
Won league cup and got promoted
— Jarvo (@1453e5f9c0d0499) July 12, 2018
Remeber it like it was yesterday chap! We finished 3rd and won promotion to the Premier League. No use of Wikipedia at all or the fact I'd have been 1 years old. Just a bloody good memory
— Ashley Lloyd (@AshleyLloyd5) July 12, 2018
Promotion and Cup double ????????
— carl (@carlshore19) July 12, 2018
I’d take that.
— Andy McElwaine (@andymcelwaine) July 11, 2018
I’d take just the promotion.
— Andy McElwaine (@andymcelwaine) July 11, 2018
Remember last time we got to a semi final the following season Wednesday was promoted and won the league cup ???? so omens are good lol
— Shane Levitt (@ShaneLevitt11) July 12, 2018
Fingers crossed it’s a good season! Uto
— Shane Levitt (@ShaneLevitt11) July 12, 2018
