"We are a humble club." Says Chris Wilder

[Th!stledo]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

 

[RedandWhite]

Is this really a thread?

 

[TJB.]

Perfect excuse to post a banger.

 

[Bannerman]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

Tend to agree with you in some ways but I think he may have just been trying to get across to the rest of the nation that not everybody from Sheffield is a delusional dickhead that is under the impression that their club is in some way special, and more lovable and important than any other club in the history of the game.

There is after all only enough room for one Massive.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

Humility might be a better word. A club with humility. A bit of humility goes a loooooong way.

 

[tomtheblade]

Not at all.

You can be humble, and be confident in your ability at the same time, they're not mutually exclusive.

Humble, as I read it, is simply taking your victories as they come, being grateful for what's going well, and recognising that there's still room for improvement.

 

[Northyorksblade]

Humility might be a better word. A club with humility. A bit of humility goes a loooooong way.

We are a humile club doesn't sound right.

 

[kop_blade9]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

I think he's still in for Hogan so beat them on the pitch then suck up to Bruce afterwards so we still get him...

 

[DronnieBlade]

In the context of the Gary Sinclair comments announcing the extra time at the end of the 1st half, it is wholly appropriate and excellent management of the situation.

Sinclair WAS out of order. Tufty has publically reprimanded him. And rightly so.

UTB

 

[Reedy1889]

Thought we'd struggle to find something to moan about after that performance but nope, we've found something!!

 

[alcoblade]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

I think you’re over thinking it.

 

[Sean Thornton]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

1. "'When I was quite a young boy,' said Uriah, 'I got to know what umbleness did, and I took to it. I ate umble pie with an appetite. I stopped at the umble point of my learning, and says I, "Hard hard!" When you offered to teach me Latin, I knew better. "People like to be above you," says father, "keep yourself down." I am very umble to the present moment, Master Copperfield, but I've got a little power!'"
   Chapter XXXIX
   Uriah Heep explains his strategy for gaining power in life in spite of his poor upbringing. The fact that it has largely worked is an indictment of the vanity of a hierarchical society, in which many people like to look down on others.

 

[Th!stledo]

Is this really a thread?

My thoughts are that "humble" can be applied in a positive way to individual's personality.
But as a club, "having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance", does not reflect my view of the Blades.

Not moaning and just don't want us being labeled with the tag. Not a criticism of CW, of whom I have the deepest respect for.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

We are a humile club doesn't sound right.

A very fair point.

 

[Boxer Blade]

Its the first time I have ever heard anybody laugh at sinclair, however it did get a laugh and it was mildly amusing, to suggest it was disrespectful is over the top for me, it wasn't meant to be malicious just an off the cuff type comment, we get upset by the smallest things now, tad surprised by wilders reaction to be honest

 

[super_pig]

Its the first time I have ever heard anybody laugh at sinclair, however it did get a laugh and it was mildly amusing, to suggest it was disrespectful is over the top for me, it wasn't meant to be malicious just an off the cuff type comment, we get upset by the smallest things now, tad surprised by wilders reaction to be honest

‘you might be premier league but we’re sheffield united’
sinclair vs soton .. cup

 

[tomtheblade]

My thoughts are that "humble" can be applied in a positive way to individual's personality.
But as a club, "having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance", does not reflect my view of the Blades.

Not moaning and just don't want us being labeled with the tag. Not a criticism of CW, of whom I have the deepest respect for.

I understand what you're saying. I don't want us to be thought of as 'little old Sheffield United' either. I'm pretty sure Wilder doesn't think this, btw.

The truth is though, that the quality of being humble is about the perception of oneself, not about what you're actually doing. So, you can be a world champion, and be humble. In fact, some would say that humility is an essential quality of, well, quality, because it entails being perceptive enough to recognise your own deficiencies and correct them in order to improve.

 

[Hartley Hare]

I wonder if modest is more appropriate?

modest
ˈmɒdɪst/
adjective

1. 1.
   unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
   
   HH

 

[YES Blade]

 

[Steve Mackan]

...with much to be humble about?

 

[SteveBlade]

Humble is a funny word.

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[Espania blade]

We don't get much to smile about, I thought it was quite a "Sheffield" humorous thing to say, CW is over egging it

 

[GodricBlade]

We don't get much to smile about, I thought it was quite a "Sheffield" humorous thing to say, CW is over egging it

I rather agree, Sir.
I took it in the spirit I thought it was intended - what a shame this half has to come to an end as we’ve been fucking brilliant.

I didn’t see it as a piss-take at Villa - though accept they might have. Yet, I reckon a great of number of ‘em will have thought “fair play”.

I reckon Wilder had to say something though to appease those delicate few who take offence at anything.

 

[madeinsheffield]

I think he's still in for Hogan so beat them on the pitch then suck up to Bruce afterwards so we still get him...

Somehow can't see Bruce being in charge when the window opens again!

It's right to be humble and modest, you get cocky and arrogant and people are happy to shoot you down when you have an 'off day' or go on a bad run, and that happens to the best of them

 

[Cerberus Blade]

humble
adjective

1. 1.
   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

For me, this is overly cap doffing and "Uriah Heap" like.
I would like to believe that CW, given more time to reflect would have worded it differently?

Agree. He should have said: “We’re not arrogant shitcunts like them over at S6”.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Humble is a funny word.

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You missed one!

This was Sinclair’s homework for the weekend but now you’ve done it for him!

 

[secretchief]

The point about Uriah Heep is that his supposed humbleness is a pretext for exercising power over others. He is not truly humble, he just manufactures a situation where his apparent lack of social esteem becomes an advantageous quality. What he really wants is power.

As others have pointed out, humility would be a better word to choose (and is a better trait). No-one can brag about having humility - but you can brag about being humble. Given that, in this context, it's an excellent word to choose if you are going to have a bit of a dig. It's a way of showing your actual superiority to those that think you are beneath them.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

The point about Uriah Heep is that his supposed humbleness is a pretext for exercising power over others. He is not truly humble, he just manufactures a situation where his apparent lack of social esteem becomes an advantageous quality. What he really wants is power.

As others have pointed out, humility would be a better word to choose (and is a better trait). No-one can brag about having humility - but you can brag about being humble. Given that, in this context, it's an excellent word to choose if you are going to have a bit of a dig. It's a way of showing your actual superiority to those that think you are beneath them.

You’ve got it! I thought it was a dig at Leeds and the other Sheffield team.

 

[Sean Thornton]

The point about Uriah Heep is that his supposed humbleness is a pretext for exercising power over others. He is not truly humble, he just manufactures a situation where his apparent lack of social esteem becomes an advantageous quality. What he really wants is power.

As others have pointed out, humility would be a better word to choose (and is a better trait). No-one can brag about having humility - but you can brag about being humble. Given that, in this context, it's an excellent word to choose if you are going to have a bit of a dig. It's a way of showing your actual superiority to those that think you are beneath them.

See post 12......

 

[Sean Thornton]

I rather agree, Sir.
I took it in the spirit I thought it was intended - what a shame this half has to come to an end as we’ve been fucking brilliant.

I didn’t see it as a piss-take at Villa - though accept they might have. Yet, I reckon a great of number of ‘em will have thought “fair play”.

I reckon Wilder had to say something though to appease those delicate few who take offence at anything.

I doubt Wilder would "have" to say something to appease snowflakes. I'd suggest he may well have been annoyed to mention it in an interview. He could easily have just apologised to Bruce. God forbid he should be his own man.

At the end of the day, it's not the Gary Sinclair Show.