Saw Bolton this afternoon. They were different class. Phil Parkinson....not good enough for us when we were 5th in this league. Wonder if he gives a toss now?
Sheffield United know they were mugged today, and were the best managed and organised team we have seen at the Valley this season. Good appointment in Chris Wilder.
How we nicked a 1-1 draw when we had only 1 shot on target in 90 minutes and Patrick Bauer goal appeared to go in off his Manhood ? Bauer not called a big effing German for nothing.
Well done Phillips on your home league Debut, it can't be easy when you have to pick up Taxis and balls out of the area as your trying to focus on the beginning of the match.
Get back soon Ricky Holmes, because against the better sides in this division like the Blades you were solely missed.
IS there anyone left on CL or Sparrows lane or the Valley who doesn't realize we have a one paced midfield.
Will Someone please tell Karl Robinson in case he didn't sussed it out himself from his view in the directors box today.
7 out of 9 point in 8 days is not too shabby but we may be on crime watch next week.
A word for the drummer who tried manfully to get a bit of atmosphere going and for his putdown of the heckler made for the best laugh of the afternoon.
Duffy was superb and when he went off injured we came back into the game. The best player i have seen in League 1 this season. Two good feet and runs all day.
United scraped narrow wins against 9 men in their previous 2 matches, their midweek winner was in the 3rd minute of extra time. Coincidentally the same time as our equaliser today!
He's right about the game, but he also has to look at having the ineffectual Leon Clarke and a past his best Billy Sharp, as his front two.
If he improves his strikers, they will start battering teams. His 3-4-1-2 system is progressive, allowing Mark Duffy (21) a free role in behind the front two. They are compact out of possession, close down around the ball in numbers to shut down space and move the ball quickly through midfield when they win possession, overloading the full back areas very effectively. Their finishing and final pass was often poor.
United scraped narrow wins against 9 men in their previous 2 matches, their midweek winner was in the 3rd minute of extra time. Coincidentally the same time as our equaliser today!
Sour grapes. They didn't do enough to win. Plain and simple
Decent result against one the better teams at this level.
We're avoiding defeat, keeping the goals against to 1 per game and have a strong squad, compared to those around us.
My hope would be that Robinson coming in doesn't cause dislocation in the management and coaching time (no idea what the psychology must be like there at present) and that, although some will leave in January, those who come in will be better, or at least better suited to this level.
After the exit of Slade I thought to trap door into League Two might be opening. After these 3 games it now looks like the Play-Offs are beckoning.
Duffy was really good. After his success on loan at Burton last season, I'm surprised they didn't sign him. I can only assume Sheffield offered more money
Sheffield U goal was amazing. It was a rather obvious set play. Ball slipped to the side of the wall for player to run onto. It seemed standing behind the goal that the Charlton team just stood and looked. No one moved-why?
has Slade come back or has he tweeted Nugent with some negative hints ? .. we won 5-1 on Tuesday away and what happens ? .. Chicksen is dropped after scoring and Jackson brought into the team .. a disgraceful and cowardly selection .. I lost count of the number of times that we had space down the left and I mean YARDS .. Jackson, once a VERY fine and still decent BUT SLOW performer, just did not once venture into free space to take a pass .. Fox has taken stick on here for his performance, thing is he had no-one in space to pass to for most of the first half.. and what's with bringing Chicksen on after 50 minutes ? .. it was obvious from the off that he should have played in Jackson's place yet the first half was wasted tactically by Chicksen's omission
Things were a LOT better second half .. Chicksen's wasn't the greatest performance but he brought pace and adventure into our left side attack .. Botaka needs a start ... Pearce needs a rest, he looks a bit light for this very tough division .. our attack struggled and generally the effort and graft put in by our team was commendable .. Lookman though needs to stop reading all the plaudits about him, he's become greedy and petulant .. Botaka should replace him a s a p for a few games to teach the boy a lesson
Generally Blades were the better team at times swamping us in midfield .. luckily they were lightweight in attack and their skilful approaches came to nothing .. Phillips dealt mostly with what little they threatened .. they also are a cynical side, Lookman was taken out at least four times off the ball, the weak referee penalised just one incident .. they wasted time almost from the start and their cynicism was punished by our late, extra extra time equaliser .. serves em right
In summary .. we nicked a point here, endeavour and never say die was rewarded .. Robinson has a lot of work to do though and I hope that Nugent is retained to help him .. Slade's gone and that must mean and end to negative football and a more adventurous approach .. we can still get well within the promotion stakes
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Looks like I was the only one who didn't think we were too bad! Sheff Utd looked a decent side and the better team for much of the game but, aside from the soft goal, I thought we defended really well and Phillips was only called into action a couple of times. Bringing on Novak and Botaka made a big difference and reckon another couple of minutes and we could have ncked another goal.
We obviously have our deficiencies and hopefully our latest manager does something about that but, since Nugent took over, we are definitely a stronger unit and made sure we were in that game throughout and I personally didn't think the draw was completely undeserved.
Also although I want Roland out and agree with everything CARD had done, I do think that the negativity about the running of the club does spill out too much to the team sometimes-they are making progress now and, whilst I appreciate we shouldn't in this league in the first place, I think the "support the team not the regime" mantra is definitely not one for all fans . Ajose has scored in his last two games yet there were still big cheers when was taken off, Fox has three assists in two games yet still came in for lots of stick for a bad cross etc etc.
Best summary I have seen so far
so good you copied in four times ((:>) .. just jesting
Sour grapes by their manager. Phillips did make a couple of decent saves, but they do seem to lack an attacking edge and although a clever free kick routine, Phillips was going for a cross and was beaten in a huge gap on his near post. Not sure Rudd would have been beaten. Don't get me wrong, I thought Phillips looked a good goalkeeper. They look very pretty, but do not look like they could handle a physical game. Anyway, didn't add to the goal so tuff mate.
Why has Chicksen not played more often? Added a huge amount of energy and pace.
I don't think Lookman was as bad as being made out. They were all over him and a lot was pushing the laws. If we have a 6 to 8 million pound striker, surprised we don't actually play him there - where a quick turn or trick gets you a chance on goal.
Best team we've played this season , if only we had a player like Duffy . We lack pace and energy in midfield and our full backs never get forward enough . Lucky point and Robinson now knows how big a job he has on his hands .
Don't agree that Lookman is petulant at all. Doesn't sulk or strop despite being kicked on and off the ball. Doesn't have a go at his pretty dire midfield colleagues despite their lack of ingenuity. Seems to me to be pretty levelheaded to be honest. I say enjoy his talent while we can as when he goes where will our pace, skill and threat come from?
Lookman is a young player, who developed outside of the Academy, who is still learning the game. He is naive at times, he makes the wrong decision at times and he tries to do too much at times. I hope he is getting the right coaching and information to enable him to work it out for himself.
I also hope he gets and takes the right advice, because he isn't good enough to get into a Premier League first team yet.
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Good appointment in Chris Wilder.
How we nicked a 1-1 draw when we had only 1 shot on target in 90 minutes and Patrick Bauer goal appeared to go in off his Manhood ?
Bauer not called a big effing German for nothing.
Well done Phillips on your home league Debut, it can't be easy when you have to pick up Taxis and balls out of the area as your trying to focus on the beginning of the match.
Get back soon Ricky Holmes, because against the better sides in this division like the Blades you were solely missed.
IS there anyone left on CL or Sparrows lane or the Valley who doesn't realize we have a one paced midfield.
Will Someone please tell Karl Robinson in case he didn't sussed it out himself from his view in the directors box today.
7 out of 9 point in 8 days is not too shabby but we may be on crime watch next week.
United scraped narrow wins against 9 men in their previous 2 matches, their midweek winner was in the 3rd minute of extra time. Coincidentally the same time as our equaliser today!
If he improves his strikers, they will start battering teams. His 3-4-1-2 system is progressive, allowing Mark Duffy (21) a free role in behind the front two. They are compact out of possession, close down around the ball in numbers to shut down space and move the ball quickly through midfield when they win possession, overloading the full back areas very effectively. Their finishing and final pass was often poor.
We're avoiding defeat, keeping the goals against to 1 per game and have a strong squad, compared to those around us.
My hope would be that Robinson coming in doesn't cause dislocation in the management and coaching time (no idea what the psychology must be like there at present) and that, although some will leave in January, those who come in will be better, or at least better suited to this level.
After the exit of Slade I thought to trap door into League Two might be opening. After these 3 games it now looks like the Play-Offs are beckoning.
Peterborough at home could be a massive game.
Come on you Reds !
I lost count of the number of times that we had space down the left and I mean YARDS .. Jackson, once a VERY fine and still decent BUT SLOW performer, just did not once venture into free space to take a pass .. Fox has taken stick on here for his performance, thing is he had no-one in space to pass to for most of the first half.. and what's with bringing Chicksen on after 50 minutes ? .. it was obvious from the off that he should have played in Jackson's place yet the first half was wasted tactically by Chicksen's omission
Things were a LOT better second half .. Chicksen's wasn't the greatest performance but he brought pace and adventure into our left side attack .. Botaka needs a start ... Pearce needs a rest, he looks a bit light for this very tough division .. our attack struggled and generally the effort and graft put in by our team was commendable .. Lookman though needs to stop reading all the plaudits about him, he's become greedy and petulant .. Botaka should replace him a s a p for a few games to teach the boy a lesson
Generally Blades were the better team at times swamping us in midfield .. luckily they were lightweight in attack and their skilful approaches came to nothing .. Phillips dealt mostly with what little they threatened .. they also are a cynical side, Lookman was taken out at least four times off the ball, the weak referee penalised just one incident .. they wasted time almost from the start and their cynicism was punished by our late, extra extra time equaliser .. serves em right
In summary .. we nicked a point here, endeavour and never say die was rewarded .. Robinson has a lot of work to do though and I hope that Nugent is retained to help him .. Slade's gone and that must mean and end to negative football and a more adventurous approach .. we can still get well within the promotion stakes
Why has Chicksen not played more often? Added a huge amount of energy and pace.
I don't think Lookman was as bad as being made out. They were all over him and a lot was pushing the laws. If we have a 6 to 8 million pound striker, surprised we don't actually play him there - where a quick turn or trick gets you a chance on goal.
Seems to me to be pretty levelheaded to be honest. I say enjoy his talent while we can as when he goes where will our pace, skill and threat come from?
Have Sheffield United come good?
I also hope he gets and takes the right advice, because he isn't good enough to get into a Premier League first team yet.