Match Thread The Mighty Blades v Bristol City

[Not_a_Cheat]

So after the third match of disappointment we have the 'chance' to put things right live on TV against a good Bristol city side, who will definitely show how far we've come and how far away we might be. I expect a pretty tight game from their point of view, but can't really see them parking the bus.... As they say

Anyway

Any team news?

Unchanged?

Baldock a definite returnee?

A starting place for Brooks?

Had to rush this a bit due to Christmas shopping day out (terror) but I'm going for a 2-1 blades victory with Fleck getting both

UTB

 

[metalblade]

A bit disappointed we won't be seeing Diego de Juve strutting his stuff for Bristol C

 

[derfblade.3]

Dangerous game tonight. Brizzle are plating well and are quick on the break. Sort out the back 3 Chris as last week was poor. Bash, Jake and Jack for me at the back. I think we may see a little change in shape tonight to compensate for Bash moving back but i aint got a clue what that could be. Should be a good game though.

 

[zablade]

Last chance saloon for the 3-5-2 formation tonight and can it work without Coutts, if we go down tonight I can see us switching to a back 4 for a few games and going 4-5-1

As for tonight we will stick with 3-5-2. I hope Baldock and Sharp are back and personally I would bring Wright back in for Stearman but then I am a Sentimental fool.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

This game is so hard to predict,so i wont make a prediction,just want an exciting game.

 

[GroovyBrad]

Leon Clarke hat trick 40/1 with SkyBet

 

[Harry's Game]

Not overly confident tonight as it smacks of the Leeds game in Reverse from a few Fridays back.

Would probably take a point now if offered.

Need everyone to be on top of their game tonight particularly Duffy, his dip in form has been as key to our recent drop off as Coutts and Baldocks absence.

 

[EmleyMoorBlade]

Last chance saloon for the 3-5-2 formation tonight and can it work without Coutts, if we go down tonight I can see us switching to a back 4 for a few games and going 4-5-1

As for tonight we will stick with 3-5-2. I hope Baldock and Sharp are back and personally I would bring Wright back in for Stearman but then I am a Sentimental fool.

Then I too am a sentimental old fool Agree with your comments. Really hope Baldock is fit to play as our lack of a threat down the right is making it easier for the opposition to defend against us, plus leaves us short of pace at the back. Billy & Leon up front with the boy Brooks to come on late with his usual cameo and hopefully another goal

 

[Pinchy]

Not overly confident tonight as it smacks of the Leeds game in Reverse from a few Fridays back.

The Sdeel game?

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

This game is so hard to predict,so i wont make a prediction,just want an exciting game.

Yep, I'm with you, really don't know which way this will go. I can see goals but which way is anyone's guess, nailed on 0-0 then

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

The referee tonite is David Coote..........quack quack.......he recently did our game against Reading which we won 2-1.

He's a nice man,a very nice man.

 

[GroovyBrad]

Leon Clarke hat trick 40/1 with SkyBet

Brad, this is your future self, just congratulating your past self for putting £5 on this... it wins

 

[BigBed]

I've got my balls crossed for 3 points toneet!

 

[Dnblade]

Don't they play a back line of 4 Centre Backs?..I'm sure I read it somewhere..I think Magnusson who plays Left Back has a bit of a long throw....Bobby Reid 11 goals from an attacking midfield position....Paterson has had a hamstring problem but could still make it.
Lee Johnson has done a good job again after a slow start like he did at Barnsley.
Tough game against a hard-working team who are going well..hopefully we can get back on track tonight.

 

[Dutch Blade]

First game in a while that will be broadcasted live on Dutch TV. So really looking forward to HD quality match and not some stream from the internet.

So we better perform but I think it's gonna be a draw.

 

[Jehovah]

Need a result tonight to get the feel good factor back. The importance of Coutts looks ridiculous if we suddenly go 4 without a win.

 

[Small Mendonca]

Twitter reckons they’ve sold 375 up until now. I know it’s on TV on Friday on the run up to Christmas but that’s shocking.

 

[JOEYDEE]

The referee tonite is David Coote..........quack quack.......he recently did our game against Reading which we won 2-1.

He's a nice man,a very nice man.

Wonder how he managed to get away with this then ?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...n-david-coote-sacked-before-season-kicks-off/

 

[Tommoblade66]

Just setting off, can see it being 5-0 easily. Sodding freezing

 

[FTPE]

First game in a while that will be broadcasted live on Dutch TV. So really looking forward to HD quality match and not some stream from the internet.

So we better perform but I think it's gonna be a draw.

Have a like, purely for the best profile picture (and best mma pic of 2017)

 

[SteveBlade]

Moore, Baldock, Basham, Stearman, JOC, Stevens, Lundstram, Fleck, Duffy, Clarke, Sharp.

 

[1973Blade]

Baldock back in, great news!

 

[Jehovah]

Good decisions but surprised stearman kept his place.

 

[Booker4]

Good decisions but surprised stearman kept his place.

Surprised Brooks is back to the bench too, but at the same time, pleased Billy is back - he'll score tonight!

 

[blade too long]

 

[robbiez666]

It's the side I'd have picked with maybe Wright for Stearman.

 

[robbiez666]

As for the game.

I predicted before the season that Bristol City would end in the top 6 and was told I was clueless. They're a very good and dangerous side. They play in a way which could hurt us badly if we're not on our game. I'd be happy with a point.

 

[ScottBlade]

Bit harsh on Blackman perhaps but i agree with CCV dropping to the bench tonight. I would've preferred Wright over Stearman personally but he has the chance to step up now so lets hope he takes it and puts in a solid performance. COYRAWW

 

[Iceybabey]

What's the formation?

 

[Slim Man]

Wouldn’t have dropped Blackman but I won’t get my knickers in a twist about it. Good decisions otherwise.