Major Isewater Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Sheffield Utd move up to second after their win tonight over Wolves . Can they go all the way and stick it to the Wendys ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Whoever said that they were worried about Sheffield United have been proved right, albeit four seasons later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 You must have that wrong, Major. Promoted clubs with no parachute payments recruiting lower league types "can't compete" with clubs with names like "Villa" and "Leeds." And "Reading." That's what we were told last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Heck of a few days for them, with Wednesday losing at Birmingham as well tonight. They seem to have taken the momentum of last year in to this, and my biggest regret of recent years is how quickly we lost it after coming up. Of the 'unfashionable' sides, them, Preston and I suppose even us are giving it a real go and showing it is possible to compete with some self belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: You must have that wrong, Major. Promoted clubs with no parachute payments recruiting lower league types "can't compete" with clubs with names like "Villa" and "Leeds." And "Reading." That's what we were told last winter. ooooooh Brave, Jack brave right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I reckon your money should be on Villa for the title. They are finally up and running and i find it hard to look past them and a n other for the autos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, cityexile said: Heck of a few days for them, with Wednesday losing at Birmingham as well tonight. They seem to have taken the momentum of last year in to this, and my biggest regret of recent years is how quickly we lost it after coming up. Of the 'unfashionable' sides, them, Preston and I suppose even us are giving it a real go and showing it is possible to compete with some self belief. Self belief? We've spent a bloody fortune compared to those 2 sides?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, 'keepuplino' said: Self belief? We've spent a bloody fortune compared to those 2 sides?! Yes we have, fair comment. We have also spent a fraction of teams like Villa. Still think self belief, confidence, playing for each other, is as important as money. Is a balance of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Sheffield United are a big club naturally. Or a decent sized club. We've seen it a few times before- when a big/decent sized club naturally comes up, with momentum and a feelgood that can often continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 41 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Whoever said that they were worried about Sheffield United have been proved right, albeit four seasons later! The TV pundits who cream themselves when they even mention the Blades will tell you it's still theoretically possible for them to retrospectively finish above Bristol City in the 2014-15 season to get automatic promotion to the Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 58 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: I reckon your money should be on Villa for the title. They are finally up and running and i find it hard to look past them and a n other for the autos Don't see it. Had a couple of good results, I can't see them going on an unstoppable run. So many teams (as we know) on a similar level. Top six yes very likely but nailed on NO. If you reckon Villa are the side you can still get 12/1 for the league on skybet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Don't see it. Had a couple of good results, I can't see them going on an unstoppable run. So many teams (as we know) on a similar level. Top six yes very likely but nailed on NO. If you reckon Villa are the side you can still get 12/1 for the league on skybet. I'll have that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Don't see it. Had a couple of good results, I can't see them going on an unstoppable run. So many teams (as we know) on a similar level. Top six yes very likely but nailed on NO. If you reckon Villa are the side you can still get 12/1 for the league on skybet. Its not a bad shout tbh. I said last night to a few of the lads I can see villa for autos and why not with the team they have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Cant see Sheff U or Cardiff winning the league. doing well, yes but not winning it. My money is defo on Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: You must have that wrong, Major. Promoted clubs with no parachute payments recruiting lower league types "can't compete" with clubs with names like "Villa" and "Leeds." And "Reading." That's what we were told last winter. And there was me thinking the league season was 46 games long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I thought they'd struggle this year, but they're proving me wrong so far and going great guns. Sheffield Utd that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 8 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Sheffield United are a big club naturally. Or a decent sized club. We've seen it a few times before- when a big/decent sized club naturally comes up, with momentum and a feelgood that can often continue... Totally agree, predicted them as the surprise team this season. They seem to have that momentum we had under Johnson snr. I expect them to be in the play offs whether they can go up, I'm not sure but top six for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Living in Sheffield, it's incredible how many more red and white shirts I've seen out and about over the last 6 months. ESPECIALLY this week. Funny that... Don't think it'll last, but they're certainly not going to struggle as much as I wanted them to. Proper arrogant bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 @daored As a bigger club than us with a better infrastructure and fanbase than we had 10 years ago, not a huge surprise to me that they adapted well.. Think Norwich, Southampton, Leicester all after League One stints. @chipdawg Surprised me a bit that. Always had them down as quite well supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, chipdawg said: Living in Sheffield, it's incredible how many more red and white shirts I've seen out and about over the last 6 months. ESPECIALLY this week. Funny that... Don't think it'll last, but they're certainly not going to struggle as much as I wanted them to. Proper arrogant bunch Got the train booked for December for this one, any recommendations for away pubs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 39 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: @daored As a bigger club than us with a better infrastructure and fanbase than we had 10 years ago, not a huge surprise to me that they adapted well.. Think Norwich, Southampton, Leicester all after League One stints. @chipdawg Surprised me a bit that. Always had them down as quite well supported. They are to be fair, though Sheffield's a bigger city than you think and doesn't suffer to much from local kids supporting Premier League teams from distant cities. But Blades fans always seem to be a bit bipolar. When things are going great they're the proudest football fans you can find. When things are going badly the world is going to end. I guess we're all a bit like that really, they just seem worse! Maybe it's because I live amongst them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 A couple of weeks ago it looked like three clubs were pulling away but it has really opened up. I'd go with Villa and Wolves as the favourites to go up but reckon Sheffield United will mount a consistent challenge for the play-offs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, Vincent Vega said: Got the train booked for December for this one, any recommendations for away pubs ? Depends what you're after mate. They can be a bit funny about away fans in Sheffield, but I can't imagine our match is particularly on the radar as a 'big' match. However, I don't tend to go into the city on Sheff Utd match days (I have to go past Brammal Lane to get there, not really worth the hassle) so my recommendations are all subject to door staff letting you in! If you want decent beer or cider, the Sheffield Tap at the train station is a decent place to start, probably be busy though. Between the train station and the ground there's the Rutland Arms, The Red Lion or Sentinel Brewery, which would probably be my recommendation. It's only a 5 minute walk from the ground, pretty sure they're away friendly and the beer and food are good. If you want something a bit more lively, head up to Forum on Devonshire St (Frog & Parrot and Brew Dog there too) or pretty much anywhere on West St is reasonably busy on a match day If I go into town with Sheff Utd mates before the match, I'll probably go to Sentinel, but more likely we'll drink in Heeley which is between home and the ground. Good boozers and good atmosphere, but I have a Yorkshire accent so I can get away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Avoid pubs with doormen...or if doormen present, do as I do, when told 'home fans only', look him in the eye and say.... 'euwwwwwww football, I detest football, much prefer rugger'....works every time. Don't wear colours and speak with no accent ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Vincent Vega said: Got the train booked for December for this one, any recommendations for away pubs ? If I remember correctly , and it's been a while since I went there , we drank by the station and then got the bus down . Seem to remember the buses were quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Vincent Vega said: Got the train booked for December for this one, any recommendations for away pubs ? Are the Sky fixtures out for December yet..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: If I remember correctly , and it's been a while since I went there , we drank by the station and then got the bus down . Seem to remember the buses were quite good. You might be getting mixed up with Wednesday. Bramall Lane is about 10 minutes walk from the station. Pub at the station is decent though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 @spudski Don't they tend to ask for tickets at home only pubs? They do at ones near AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: @spudski Don't they tend to ask for tickets at home only pubs? They do at ones near AG. That's my point....you make out you aren't going to the football, hate it, don't have a ticket and much prefer rugby. It's worked every time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 12 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Sheffield Utd move up to second after their win tonight over Wolves . Can they go all the way and stick it to the Wendys ? Why do you worry about such matters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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