Sean Bean Nation

[Beanamir of Gondor]

As a neutral American (it still mystifies me how Man United continuously loses to West Ham, regardless of ranking), I find this whole argument to be hilarious: two of my best friends are West Ham fans because Elijah Wood was in Green Street Hooligans.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385002/

My firm opinion? Since Frodo has already run off to do a film about his favorite football team, perhaps Boromir should do the same. Regardless of artistic licence... though Boromir standing atop the battlements of Osgiliath dressed in the Sheffield colours is an entertaining thought.

[Boromir88]

This is just to say that if any fangirls (or boys)~Lal

Is that a reference to me?

Honestly though, I have (surprise) nothing but praise to say of Sean Bean's efforts here. He's always been a passionate and devoted Sheffield fan, I can't imagine anyone else leading the charge in this fight than Tolkien's very own Boromir.

What's funny is when I read this I mean he even says things that I imagine Boromir saying:

"My message to MPs would be to thank them for the support we've had - I think we've had 40-plus MPs getting behind us and they've shown sympathy for our cause."

Reminds me of Boromir at the Council championing support for Gondor:

"For though I do not ask for aid, we need it. It would comfort us to know that others fought also with all the means that they have."

[Lalwendë]

Meh. It could be....

I think he's quite unique in a way in that he has an equally devoted male and female following - he has that rugged charm but is definitely not a 'pretty boy', plus he chose his roles well I think, particularly with Sharpe. Now I'm not a follower of the Blades (nor indeed of that other, more waterlogged Sheffield team, but of 'a team what Rune does not like' ) but he is devoted and loyal and always goes in the local pubs before matches, and always makes the effort to get to these.

I heard many a person say that Jackson should have altered the plot of the story just to keep Sean Bean as Boromir in the films more! And interestingly, he did feature him in flashback quite a bit more than he needed to!

[Mattius]

My firm opinion? Since Frodo has already run off to do a film about his favorite football team, perhaps Boromir should do the same. Regardless of artistic licence... though Boromir standing atop the battlements of Osgiliath dressed in the Sheffield colours is an entertaining thought.

Check it out! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114917/

[Beanamir of Gondor]

My response to Mattius: *facepalm* Thank you.
I've heard of that movie, too: just didn't know it was about Sheffield.

Anyway, in terms of Sean Bean rallying forces behind Sheffield vs. Boromir rallying forces behind Gondor... where does Aragorn stand in? When Sean Bean goes down to the Green Street Elite, will someone (Viggo Mortenson? impossible) ease his last moments with the reassurance that the Blades are doing fine, that they'll stay in the league...

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I think he's quite unique in a way in that he has an equally devoted male and female following...

Agreed. When I went to see The Hitcher, there were several middle-aged ladies (no children, no husbands) in the audience. Now, maybe it's just me, but I can't see any reason for them to have gone to that particular movie, other than Sean Bean's presence. If there are any of those ladies around, correct me if I'm wrong...

[Sleepy Ranger]

As awesome as I think it is that Sean Bean is coming out to defend the Blades and everything and as much as I enjoyed seeing you guys in the premiership last season. (The first day draw against the scousers comes to mind) I honestly think you should let it slip. You got relegated, the table doesn't lie. I'm confident you guys'll be back up for the 2008-09 season with a much stronger squad.

I've never liked West Ham but they played some wonderful football and (somehow) did the double over us but yeah, that's a wonderful reason to dislike them.

On another note, Boromir playing up front for Sheffield United would so rule!
Just so long as the Red Devils get Aragorn.... and Glorfindel...

[Alphaelin]

When I went to see The Hitcher, there were several middle-aged ladies (no children, no husbands) in the audience. Now, maybe it's just me, but I can't see any reason for them to have gone to that particular movie, other than Sean Bean's presence. If there are any of those ladies around, correct me if I'm wrong...

Ahem...I believe I might have been one of those ladies...and you are correct in my case; The Hitcher isn't my usual fare.

[Lalwendë]

Sadly I think Boromir, errr, Sean needed a Ring of Power as his bid has failed and his beloved Blades stay where they are in the second league of football! What has this city done??? The Blades go down together with all that lost revenue, our million pound super-nightclub Gatecrasher burns to the ground and then we get flooded out in a freak storm!

[Mattius]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Sadly I think Boromir, errr, Sean needed a Ring of Power as his bid has failed and his beloved Blades stay where they are in the second league of football! What has this city done??? The Blades go down together with all that lost revenue, our million pound super-nightclub Gatecrasher burns to the ground and then we get flooded out in a freak storm!

Is that a swarm of locust on the horizon?

Oh yes and now Sheffield United have launched an appeal in the High Court. They should just let it be...