Youcan reach the stadium with the Sheffield Supertram. They are more than happy to stop for a picture so make sure you ask, but be warned they can be a little cheeky! It is assumed that these were the original colours used by the team. The FA Cup soccer semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest was held on April 15, 1989, at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium, a neutral venue. Tottenham are in FA Cup fifth round action against Sheffield United on Wednesday evening Hello and welcome to live coverage of Tottenham's FA Cup fifth round clash against Sheffield United. The postcode is S6 1SW. With a walk up the tunnel that will take you pitch side and allow you to sit in the managers seat in the dug-out, the Hillsborough Stadium tour is bound to thrill and excite any keen Sheffield Wednesday fan. [44] However, Pulis was also dismissed after only 45 days in charge on 28 December 2020. Atkinson moved to Aston Villa shortly after promotion was achieved, and handed over the reins to 37-year-old striker Trevor Francis. The Owls are pleased to confirm the return of our popular Stadium Tours, revamped and upgraded for 2022/23. It has a capacity of 39,732, making it the 2nd largest stadium in the Championship during the 2018/19 season. Youll also get to see some of the executive boxes and corporate suites, take a wander around some of the stands and also get a glimpse inside the home and away teams dressing rooms. [citation needed] However, official attendances were not taken at Football League games until the 1920s. The drop-down menu above the basic facts allows you to look at former stadiums (clubs) or other home grounds (national teams). Dickinson, who was in charge for 29 years, is Wednesday's longest-serving manager, and helped establish the club during the first two decades of the 20th century. The clubs crack team of events personnel promise that pretty much any event or exhibition can be handled with ease, should that be something that youre looking for them to do. [41][42] Off the Pitch named the club the worst financial performers of 185 European clubs based on its own analysis combining numerous metrics. West StandSituated behind the goal on the Leppings Lane side of the ground, the West Stand is where visiting supporters are situated, with a maximum allocation of 4,700. Francis was unable to achieve any more success at the club, and two seasons later he was sacked. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); Sheffield Wednesday organise guided stadium tours that include the dressing room, referee room, boardroom, VIP areas, and players tunnel. [citation needed], In 1992, Wednesday were the fourth best supported team in the country, but although that ranking has come down since relegation from the Premier League in 2000, the club still has still enjoyed crowds of well over 20,000 since then, and was the best supported club outside the top flight in 2006. Join us for a history-filled build-up on Saturday matchdays at Hillsborough! Sheffield Wednesday is going head to head with Newcastle United U21 starting on 31 Aug 2021 at 18:00 UTC at Hillsborough Stadium stadium, Sheffield city, England. The stadium underwent a series of developments in 1913, including the construction of a new main stand and expansions of the terraces. After many years of dispute about the facts, in June 2017 six men responsible for safety were charged with criminal offences including manslaughter and misconduct in public office.[60]. It has been used to host not only FA Cup semi-finals, for example, but also World Cup matches in 1966 and European Championship matches in 1996. It is still full of character, though, and youll find all of the usual places to buy food and drink, should you be hungry or thirsty before or during the game. Sheffield FC unveils plans for new 4,000-seat stadium - The Stadium Business Sheffield FC Share Watch on All the latest news, blogs, videos, and up-to-the-minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the global sports venue sector - all in one place. At the time of writing, however, none of those proposals have been carried out owing to the fact that England failed in their bid. Follow the A61 to Sheffield and follow the signs to the ground. At half time the winners are announced pitchside over the tannoy and we usually have a former Wednesday player drawing the winning tickets to add to the excitement! These SWFC trivia questions will test your memory of everything Sheffield Wednesday, ranging from historic moments to key transfers to legendary personnel. Sheffield Wednesday travel to The Valley to face a Charlton Athletic side looking to find some consistency. Children cheering. The fans died in a crush caused by a combination of poor crowd management, police control, and, to a lesser extent, inadequate safety measures. The club have also had planning permission accepted to increase the capacity to nearly 45,000 in order for it to be used in future international tournaments, should England win the right to host one in the future. At that time, the stadium was still called Owlerton Stadium. Sheffield Road. Professional football, English Champions and FA Cup winners (18891939), Back in the top flight and title contenders (19591970), Darkest days and the fight back to the top (19701984), Life at the top of the Premier League & European Football (19842000), Excluding clubs with informal or disputed foundation dates, Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year, Sheffield Wednesday F.C. The White Rose of York[52] was depicted below the branch alluding to the home county of Yorkshire and the sheaves of Sheffield (Sheaf field) were shown at either side of the owl's head. The club has played at Hillsborough since 1899 and the ground is located in the Sheffield suberb of Owlerton, lending the club its nickname of The Owls. The two sides will be . Construction of a new stadium (now known as Hillsborough Stadium) was completed within months and the club was secured for the next century. When competitive football was suspended in 1915 because of the outbreak of World War I, the club participated in several regionalised war leagues, until 1919, when competitive football resumed. The first game at Olive Grove was a 44 draw with Blackburn Rovers on 12 September 1887. Between July and November 2010, Sheffield Wednesday faced a series of winding up orders for unpaid tax and VAT bills, with the club's existence under severe threat. Although it is widely assumed that the club's nickname changed to The Owls in 1899 after the club's move to Owlerton, it was not until 1912, when Wednesday player George Robertson presented the club with an owl mascot, that the name took hold. Sheffield Wednesday Stadium Guide Stadium Facts Hillsborough History The club motto was absent on the new design. At completion of the works in 1914, the stadium got renamed Hillsborough. If youre too impatient for that kind of journey then look for flights to Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster - thats just half an hour away. [37], On 6 September 2019, the club appointed former Birmingham City manager Garry Monk as the new manager, who achieved a 16th-place finish in a season that was interrupted from March to June by the COVID-19 pandemic. 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives during an FA Cup match between the Merseyside club and Nottingham Forrest. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is a professional association football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. [56], The stadium has hosted World Cup football in 1966, the 1996 European Championships and 27 FA Cup semi-finals. His first season saw Wednesday gain promotion to the First Division after a 14-year exile. It is located in the Sheffield suburb of Owlerton. Mandari appointed former Wednesday player Gary Megson as manager partway through the 201011 season, and while Megson only stayed in the job for a year, what was mostly his side won promotion back to the Championship in May 2012, under the stewardship of new manager Dave Jones. Vereiste velden zijn gemarkeerd met *, Bundesliga stadiums Eredivisie stadiums La Liga stadiums Ligue 1 stadiums Premier League stadiums Serie A stadiums Scottish Premiership stadiums, Europes Largest Football Stadiums Champions League Final venues Europa League Final venues World Cup Final venues Euros Final venues Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. The club had intended to increase Hillsborough's capacity to 44,825 by 2012 and 50,000 by 2016 and make several other improvements in the process, but due to England's failed World Cup bid, this is now not the case. Theres also Wi-Fi available and a free continental breakfast included in your room rate. They were initially based at the New Ground in Darnall, and often went by the name of Darnall Wednesday, but also played at Hyde Park. [citation needed] Extensions to the adjacent railway forced the club to move to their current ground in 1899. Dr hll de till i drygt tio r innan de 1899 flyttade till den nuvarande hemmaarenan Hillsborough Stadium. Alternatively you can call the clubs box office on their dedicated telephone line or you can pop in and see them at the ground itself. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. On 15 April 1989 the club's stadium was the scene of one of the worst sporting tragedies ever, at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, at which 97 Liverpool fans were fatally crushed in the Leppings Lane end of the stadium. His successor was former Luton, Leicester and Tottenham manager David Pleat. Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Sheffield Wednesday content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning youll never miss a game, Match highlights to relive all the action, Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game. For supporters arriving in Sheffield by train, the stadium is under a mile from Sheffield train station. [5], The club was so named because it was on Wednesdays that the founding members had a half-day off work. [citation needed] The lowest average attendance in the Owls' history came in 197879, when an average of just 10,643 fans turned out to watch their side. There are no user comments for this listing. By Air - Sheffield doesnt have its own airport but, to be honest, it doesnt need one. [58][59] A memorial to the victims of the disaster stands outside Hillsborough's South Stand, near the main entrance on Parkside Road. With four top-flight League titles, three FA Cup wins and a single League Cup victory, Sheffield Wednesday are not without some claims to success during their existence. [30] They made the play-offs again the following season, but lost on penalties to the eventually promoted Huddersfield Town in the semi final. Sheffield Wednesday are finally back in action tonight for the first time since taking on Crewe on December 11 as the Owls travel to face fellow promotion hopefuls Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. They were the first ever champions of The Football Alliance, a predecessor of The Football League. [24][25][26] It was not until 29 November 2010, when businessman Milan Mandari agreed to buy out the old owners, that the club could move forward. Its Grade II listed and offers a restaurant, gardens and meeting rooms - all in a location just under a mile from the stadium. On the evening of Wednesday 4 September 1867, a meeting was held at the Adelphi Hotel to establish whether there was interest among the club's members to form a football club to keep the team together and fit during the winter months. Wednesdays attendances tend to be among the highest in the Championship, but tickets will be easily available for most matches. Home tickets generally go on sale around three to four weeks before the fixture. S18 2GD. [20], Having spent large sums building squads that were ultimately ineffective, the club's finances took a turn for the worse, and in 2003 they were relegated for a second time in four years, to the Second Division. Ignore. View the embedded image gallery online at: Hillsborough Barracks, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2GB. 501 Langsett Rd, Sheffield, S6 2LN (0114 285 6200). Lane was used as a cricket field, with six different cricket clubs playing there. 15th Sep, 2019. Jon Newsome, a Sheffield-born Wednesdayite who played for the club in two spells, told Telegraph Sport: "It's been a multitude of mismanagement for a long time now. Luhukay was sacked in December 2018 after a run of only 1 win in 10, which left the team 18th in the table. Hillsborough Stadium - Sheffield - The Stadium Guide Present stadiums Europe A-N Austria Belgium Croatia Czechia Denmark England France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Israel Netherlands Norway Europe P-Z Poland Portugal Romania Russia Scotland Serbia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Wales Other Countries North America Canada Mexico USA We're looking for 20 volunteers to help bucket collect at the Sheffield Wednesday game on Saturday 4th March from 1pm. The clue of what youll get here is in the title, really, with loads of food options, as much sport as you can possibly hope to watch and plenty of drinks to choose from, too. Sheffield Wednesday have divided their home matches into seven differentpricing categories. The club's highest average attendance over the course of a season was 42,530 in 195253, when gates across the country were at their highest. In addition to the basic facts, you can find the address of the stadium, access information, special features, prices in the stadium and name rights. Hillsborough Stadium is located in the north-west of the city of Sheffield, about 2.5 kilometres from Sheffield city centre and 3 kilometres from Sheffield Rail station. A key figure during the formative years of the football club was Charles Clegg, who joined the Wednesday in 1867. [70] The highest home attendance was in the FA Cup fifth round on 17 February 1934. The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. That is because it is actually the former military guardhouse and the building is full of the sort of character youd expect from such a place. Charlton led the Owls back to the Second Division in 1980 before handing the reins to Howard Wilkinson, who took the club back into the top flight in 1984, after an absence of 14 years. We're on the main road into Dronfield from Sheffield (the B6057), and the ground is located immediately behind the Coach & Horses pub. Chairman Dejphon Chansiri has confirmed new pitches will be relaid at the stadium and the club's Middlewood Road training ground this summer.. Chansiri says new floodlights are also to be installed at Hillsborough ahead of the new League One campaign. [citation needed], Charlton took Wednesday out of the Third Division in 1980 and in his final season (198283) he took them to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. [10] After a difficult search the club finally bought some land in the village of Owlerton, which at the time was several miles outside the Sheffield city boundaries. In the early 1960s, a new North Stand was built, the second in England with a cantilever roof. Feb 20 Wednesday can set yet another club record this weekend - but Darren Moore will most likely be oblivious to it. The ground is a few minutes walk from Sheffield Railway Station (one mile). Youll get access to the full-service spa, indoor pool and health club as well as the business centre, restaurant and bar. Service 53 (Low Edges) will take you to Queens Road. Hillsborough (capacity 39,812) Hillsborough has been home to Sheffield Wednesday since 1899, although at that time the stadium was called the Owlerton Stadium. It has been the home of Sheffield Wednesday since its opening in 1899. Though the tragedy must never be forgotten and the victims of it always in our minds, the stadium has plenty of history that we must also discuss. Here are some of the choices available to you: Given that the club refers to the stadium as South Yorkshires Premier Conference and Events Venue, its a reasonably safe bet that your private hire needs will be met with aplomb at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday have been approached to clarify the situation on the under soil heating, although it's understood that the significantly low temperatures ensured the game would have made the . [8] Clegg played for England in the first-ever international match, against Scotland in November 1872, thereby completing a unique double for the club, who could lay claim to having a player in the first international games of cricket and football. Southampton FC vs Sheffield Wednesday 2022-11-09 | Southampton FC. [46] Despite taking the fight to the final day, Moore could not prevent relegation come the end of the season, bringing Wednesday's 9-year spell in the Championship to an end.[47]. In 1989, the stadium was the scene of a stadium disaster that cost the lives of 96 Liverpool fans. Test your knowledge across fifteen Sheffield Wednesday FC quiz questions. The dugouts and tunnel are also situated within the South Stand. From the bus terminal across the Rail station youcan also take bus 53 (to Ecclesfield/Parson Cross), or bus 77 (to Chapeltown). since opening in 1899. [11] The period was topped off with the team winning the FA Cup for the third time in the club's history in 1935. They have made one concession to modern stadium design, however - the addition of seating in the corner between the West and North Stands. Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Sheffield Wednesday content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning youll never miss a game, Match highlights to relive all the action, Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game. What is the capacity of Hillsborough Stadium? Hat-Trick The Brazilians' final two goals were both extraordinary efforts. The team has spent most of its league history in English football's top flight, but they have not played at that level since being relegated in 2000. [72], The fastest sending off in British league football is held by Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Kevin Pressman who was sent off after just 13 seconds for handling a shot from Wolverhampton Wanderers's Temuri Ketsbaia outside the area during the opening weekend of 2000. Unsurprisingly for a club with the rich history of Sheffield Wednesday, there are excellent hospitality packages available at Hillsborough. PES 2021 Stadium Hillsborough New Stadium Hillsborough home ground of Sheffield Wednesday for eFootball PES 2021 & PES 2020 PC. [citation needed], Sheffield Wednesday have had a large variety of fanzines over the years; examples include Just Another Wednesday, Out of the Blue, Spitting Feathers, Boddle, A View From The East Bank, Cheat! managers. It is a 39,732 capacity all-seater stadium, making it the largest club ground in England outside of the Premier League. pleased to confirm ticket information for supporters for the Papa Johns Trophy Final against Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 2 April (KO 3pm). The tours cost 10 per adult and 5 for Under-18s, but theyre limited to 25 people per tour so make sure you book in advance. [citation needed] After a re-think, the Football Association decided to switch venue to Wembley. 04.03.2023 10:00. [38][39][40] On 31 July 2020, Sheffield Wednesday were found guilty of breaking EFL spending rules and began the 202021 season on 12 points, though the deficit was later reduced to 6 upon appeal. Theyve never won a European trophy but they have competed in European competition on numerous occasions. Sheffield Wednesday Matchday The Future of Hillsborough Stadium The Future of Hillsborough Stadium By TheCityIsOurs February 22, 2022 in Sheffield Wednesday Matchday Share 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 17 TheCityIsOurs Member 274 Location:Sheffield Popular Post Posted February 22, 2022 Ozzie Owl was reintroduced as Wednesday's main mascot during the home game with Charlton Athletic on 17 January 2009. Swfc.co.uk Official website of Sheffield Wednesday FC. [69] The biggest league win was a 91 victory at home to Birmingham in the First Division on 13 December 1930. In 1966 the club reached its fifth FA Cup final, but they were beaten 32 by Everton, having led 20. Tickets Now! Sheffield Wednesday Anthem (Subtitled) Legendense 15K views 3 years ago Mix - Hi Ho Sheffield Wednesday ( Stadium Version ) DJ Cammy, Oasis, Sister Sledge, and more You're signed out of. The old stadium vibrated and rocked, the stands bounced and the foundations shook with the noise as Sheffield Wednesday celebrated a mighty victory over Newcastle United in the FA Cup. Dawson palmed away. In the early 1990s, Hillsborough too got converted into an all-seater, and in 1996 it was one of the playing venues during the Euro 1996 tournament. Det var ursprungligen en cricket-klubb grundad 1820. Hillsborough Stadium has been the home ground of South Yorkshire based team Sheffield Wednesday since 1899. These plans are still on the table however, and would see the stadium being heavily upgraded if and when they are given the go-ahead. Follow them on Twitter here; Ozzie Owland Barney. His relationship with the club lasted for the rest of his life and eventually led to his becoming the club's chairman. Owing to an expansion of the local railway lines, the club was told that they would have to find a new ground for the 18991900 season. [2] The ground has been substantially re-developed since 1899, with new stands on each side and the original South Stand . To do this click on the cookie settings button below. But although they had had Lang on their books a decade earlier, the club officially remained staunchly amateur, and this stance almost cost the club its very existence. At the end of the 199798 season, Ron Atkinson's short-term contract was not renewed and Sheffield Wednesday turned to the Barnsley boss Danny Wilson as their new manager, after being rejected by both Gerard Houllier and Walter Smith who joined Liverpool and Everton respectively. [6], It soon became apparent that football would come to eclipse the cricketing side of the club in terms of popularitythe two sections went their separate ways in 1882 after a dispute over finances and the cricket club ceased to exist in 1925. The Sheffield Wednesday's Supporters' Trust, formed in March 2020, applied for the famous old ground to be granted status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) last year. [61][62][63], At the 2005 play-off final, Wednesday took over 39,000 fans to the Millennium Stadium. Should you wish to take the tram youll need to exit the station and follow the signs for the excitingly named South Yorkshire Supertram. [12] After being promoted in 1950 they were relegated three times, although each time they returned to the top flight by winning the Second Division the following season. Sheffield United will be looking to continue their impressive run in the FA Cup when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Bramall Lane on Wednesday. A home stadium that might surprise a few though is that they also played their hosted matches at Bramall Lane, which is now home to their city rivals, United. Sheffield is a city that is constantly under-going transformation and its location as the base for two major universities means that its transport options are excellent. SHEFFIELD UNITED fans broke into Sheffield Wednesday's ground and did a poo on the centre circle, according to reports. [31], The club were favourites to be promoted in the 201718 season, but injuries and poor results saw them drop to the lower half of the table. Still, the 199293 season established Sheffield Wednesday as a top club. The Sheffield Wednesday club crest outside the Hillsborough Stadium, home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club on March 23, 2020 in Sheffield, England Chris Waddle of Sheffield Wednesday celebrates after their victory in the FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium in London.. Sheffield Wednesday have different prices for their tickets depending on whether you want to sit in the Kop, The North Stand, The South Stand or The Grandstand. Its recommendations led to, among others, the conversion of all English stadiums into all-seaters and the removal of perimeter fences. Synonymous with the disaster which occurred in 1989 resulting in the tragic death of 96 Liverpool fans, the ground today has a capacity of 39,732. The sheaves were replaced by a stylised SWFC logo that had been in use on club merchandise for several years prior to the introduction of the new crest. Stadium: Adams Park (10,137) Captain: Joe Jacobson Chairman: Rob Couhig Manager: Gareth Ainsworth Competitions: League One position 7 Star Man: Garath McCleary. The Owls, as they are nicknamed, are one of the most successful teams in English football, having won four league titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup and one FA Community Shield. We hope you have an enjoyable first trip to Hillsborough and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us by CLICKING HERE, To watch the Video please enable "Targeting" in cookie settings. In 1876 Wednesday acquired Scot James Lang. [55] With 39,732 seats, Hillsborough has the 12th highest capacity in England. Upgrading your membership means you can get additional access to: Don't forget, at least 70% of all net revenue from iFollow goes directly to us! The club's record signing looked as dangerous as he was rusty during his 45 minutes of action. Add to Favorites 100 x Sheffield Wednesday Stickers - Based on SWFC Flag Arctic Monkeys Poster Scarf Shirt Badge Ultras . [34] He was replaced by former Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce who saw an upturn in form to finish 12th. The match is a part of the EFL Trophy, Northern Group H. Sheffield Wednesday played against Newcastle United U21 in 1 matches this season. [citation needed], Originally, Wednesday played matches at Highfield, but moved several times before adopting a permanent ground. The results will be revealed at the end of the quiz. Ozzie Owl is the official club mascot, alongside brother Barney. - Sheffield Wednesday Visiting for the first time? [citation needed], Wilkinson succeeded Charlton in the summer of 1983 and was in charge for more than five years before he moved to Leeds United. Whether you are after an older, more characterful place to sup a pint with the locals or a young, thriving bar to have a post-match party in, Sheffield has got you covered. Carvalhal left by mutual consent in December 2017, and was replaced by Dutch manager Jos Luhukay a month later. A real ale pub that also doubles up as a live music venue and a comedy club, The New Barrack Tavern often boasts an excellent atmosphere in the build-up to the match. [51] In 2016, new owner Dejphon Chansiri again changed the club crest, opting for a similar design to the 1956 badge. Basic Over / BTTS /etc Corners England EFL League One Form Table In 1961, the club ran toe-to-toe with Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the table for the majority of the season Wednesday became the first team to beat Spurs all season before finally finishing in second place, which still (as of 2022) remains the club's highest post-war league finish. A monochrome photograph from 1874 to 1875 shows the Wednesday team in plain dark shirts,[49] while the 1871 "Rules of the Sheffield Football Association" listed the Wednesday club colours as blue and white hoops. [citation needed], Brown succeeded Dickinson and remained in charge for 13 years; in 1930 he secured their most recent top division league title to date. Its possible that youre a massive Owls fan and want to get married at the ground that you consider to be Mecca. A monkey mascot introduced some years earlier had not brought much luck.[48]. They are even on social media too! 3Stadium Toggle Stadium subsection 3.1Past stadiums 3.2Hillsborough Stadium 4Supporters 5Rivalry 6Honours Toggle Honours subsection 6.1League 6.2Cup 7European record 8Records 9Former players and managers Toggle Former players and managers subsection 9.1Former players 9.2Notable managers 10Players Toggle Players subsection The ground is situated in the North West of Sheffield just six miles from the M1 and three miles from the city centre. May 7, 2021 . Located directly next to Sheffields beautiful and much-loved Peace Gardens and about two and a half miles from Hillsborough is this excellent Mercure hotel. & SCU. Saints prevail on penalties. Here are some of the more traditional methods you might wish to use: Train - Sheffield Railway Station is easily reachable from most mainline stations in the UK. Wednesday is one of the oldest football clubs in the world of any code, and the second-oldest professional association football club in England. In subsequent years further improvements were made to the Leppings Lane End and North West Corner. Hillsborough setits record attendance in 1934 when 72,841 people attended an FA Cup match between Wednesday and Manchester City. Where are Sheffield United vs Tottenham playing? The Yorkshire Rose was moved to above the owl's head to make way for the words Sheffield Wednesday. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are now competing in the Football League Championship, following automatic promotion from League One at the end of the 2011-12 season. Major matches were played at Sheaf House or Bramall Lane, before Sheffield United made it their home ground. We have also produced an extensive A to Z guide to Hillsborough which is very useful for first time fans, CLICK HERE to take a look! Initially, it was announced that the match was scheduled to take place at Elland Road but this was met with dismay by both sets of fans. 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