Sheffield United away match day thread

[Clint]

Seeing the line up before the start I thought this would happen. Very weak midfield but with he injuries we have there’s no other options. 

[Red_Alligator]

Not a good day for us today. Very disappointed, especially with needless bookings!

 

 

[Sweeneys Penalties]

58 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Bobby Reid Hat trick game ?

No way before that. Old Division 3 iirc

[CotswoldRed]

Just now, Banjo Red said:

For all the good the Lansdowns have done for the club which has been incredible. It is starting to look like we are a team in free fall the odd result is papering over the cracks. We have bar a few assembled a lacklustre squad and they are so quiet no interviews no engaging with the fans, Jon is a wet blanket and hasn't got a scooby.

The squad we have assembled is lamentable, given the cash that has flowed through transfers. 

I can't imagine our current squad is worth much at at all. We often pretend we have promising youngsters but, in heart of hearts, I don't truly believe any of them will make it. 

And the rest of them are hardly on many club's shopping list. 

[Galley is our king]

3 minutes ago, Slippin cider said:

Non league is better than this shit …

Go watch it then..

 

[Redrascal2]

Well done to all those who travelled up to a snowy Sheffield for a mid day kick off. You deserve better then what the gutless wonders gave you. Safe trip back home.

[Banjo Red]

Just now, CotswoldRed said:

The squad we have assembled is lamentable, given the cash that has flowed through transfers. 

I can't imagine our current squad is worth much at at all. We often pretend we have promising youngsters but, in heart of hearts, I don't truly believe any of them will make it. 

And the rest of them are hardly on many club's shopping list. 

Agreed

[Waconda]

1 minute ago, Red white and red said:

Very cosy. ‘Average player come in and earn £25k a week, do **** all and then leave after 3 years. We wish you very success in the future and thank you for your time draining money from the club’.

We only have 3 on that money - allegedly

But you are correct it is a lot in the current climate, competitive when they signed but very expensive now.

[marmite]

We need to see what Nige can do during the window cos this lot will take us down

[Bodiesaffer]

Poor today, weak midfield. The starting two can’t play together simple. Bentley causes problems by not coming for ball. Was a great shot stopper but will never command his box of come for a simple catch.  Need a fresh new face in the middle of the park for January. Seyenyo up top in place of Martin. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

27 minutes ago, GTFABM said:

Holden used to get slated for doing this. I hope it works but seriously he used to get ripped to pieces for this

Didn't work- definitely not a wise tactical move, hoped it might work but feared it wouldn't.

Not that it was the difference today. Semenyo on at 1-0 and retain some kind of shape in CM, maybe a reconfigured...

             Bentley

Vyner Kalas Atkinson O'Dowda

      Massengo Bakinson

    Weimann Scott Semenyo

               Martin

Far from perfect but Baker's injury would've limited the scope for substitutions- might have had a bit more natural balance? Or Scott wider right, Weimann central behind Martin.

Edited November 28, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous

[Street red]

I don't mind losing games that's part and parcel of football but it's how we are so inconsistent the players turn up when they feel like it and i can't support that. These players might have abilities so why can't they perform consistently.. Mental attitude I should imagine.

Edited November 28, 2021 by Street red

[Jerseybean]

In a nutshell, we were awful and easily outplayed, fortunate it was only 2-0. Lots and lots of basic stuff to address starting with passing, marking and tackling! Well done to the remarkable 665 fans who made that trip, safe  journey home.  

[Fordy62]

3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said:

The squad we have assembled is lamentable, given the cash that has flowed through transfers. 

I can't imagine our current squad is worth much at at all. We often pretend we have promising youngsters but, in heart of hearts, I don't truly believe any of them will make it. 

And the rest of them are hardly on many club's shopping list. 

Easy to say when we’ve lost, but Scott and Benarous were brilliant the other night. But that’s the nature of bi-polar otib for you. 

Edited November 28, 2021 by Fordy62

[David Brent]

Got outplayed. It happens

On to the next one.

[Bazooka Joe]

4 minutes ago, boatman said:

Surely these conditions are unplayable and the game needs to be abandoned.

Our lot abandoned the game at kick off.

[blockbrowt1]

Thought we may of got something from today on present form tbh. Not to be unfortunately. Thought some of our passing and crossing was abysmal. Have we not got someone to put a decent ball into the box more often. Well done to the fans for making the effort, safe journey home.

[Supersonic Robin]

Poor performance today, really frustrating. Thought we really missed Williams/James in midfield. 

No shame in losing away to Sheffield United, but a lot of shame in failing to compete with a team in the same division as us.

[Red Army 75]

Negatives to many to mention. 
 

Positives - Steak pie mash and peas 

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

1 minute ago, marmite said:

We need to see what Nige can do during the window cos this lot will take us down

Only problem is he's been told there's no money for new players unless we sell first. Who have we got who other clubs would be interested in Bentley, Kalas possibly, but then we have to replace them. It's Catch22!

[Midred]

1. Our lads not as streetwise as Sheffield Utd.

2. Referee knew who not to book twice.

[Red white and red]

2 minutes ago, David Brent said:

Got outplayed. It happens

On to the next one.

We get outplayed every game though. Can’t keep saying ‘on to the next one’. 

[bexhill reds]

1 minute ago, marmite said:

We need to see what Nige can do during the window cos this lot will take us down

The bean counters have got to find a way of getting him some cash to spend, we’re not too far from looking like a relegation side, they might have the ability but there’s no application or performance. The club will lose more money by an extended stay in L1, as this lot aren’t tough enough for rough and tumble football, so will struggle to come back up.

[westonred]

Yes we were very poor today but the current injuries don't help nore did the Ref who was shocking and the weather also didnt help after the stoppage for Bakes

[CotswoldRed]

1 minute ago, Fordy62 said:

Easy to say when we’ve lost, but Scott and Benarous were brilliant the other night. But that’s the nature of no-polar otib for you. 

If feel fairly indifferent about losing to be fair. 

I'm being honest. It's nice to see young players making a career for themselves, but we have nothing special, and I guarantee fans from other clubs are not making a mental bookmark of our promising youngsters either. 

We do seem to get carried away with the odd tackle, flash of skill.

I just don't think the general view of BCFC fans is particularly objective.

[Southport Red]

Hope we get a update on Baker soon. 

[firstdivision]

9 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Haha. He got properly barged whilst running at full speed. Clearest yellow you will see yet the ref bottles it again

Shocking referee but still not as bad as our performance today, which was truly abysmal. Not sure why Sheff Utd even bothered celebrating - easiest three points they’ve had for about three years. 

[Slippin cider]

7 minutes ago, Galley is our king said:

Go watch it then..

 

I do 

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

5 minutes ago, David Brent said:

Got outplayed. It happens

On to the next one.

Thanks, Lee

[lenred]

2 minutes ago, Red white and red said:

We get outplayed every game though. Can’t keep saying ‘on to the next one’. 

You know we won on Wednesday though, right?