MATCH DAY THREAD: The Mighty Blades v Burton Albion

[Not_a_Cheat]

So after the missed opportunity in what by all accounts was a dire spectacle at Ipswich, tonight we face Burton Albion in the rearranged fixture from the 3rd of March..... And surely this has got to be a way to get back to winning ways. Nothing is certain in football though, and we'll need to have a cutting edge to get past the parked bus....

Anyway....

Any team news?

Please not unchanged...

Surely Clarke and Duffy have to start if fit ?

Ched does not appear to be the answer....

Really hoping for a performance of some quality tonight, and if we can get that early goal, I fancy us to get a few. That'll be the problem though if we don't score early. I'm gonna be optimistic though, and suggest a 4-0 Blades win, with the early goal making the difference, and a move back up to 7th with more than all to play for after that....

UTB

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Ex-manager syndrome. Read Adkins for that. Looking at the view from, a couple comments are against Clough. I haven’t seen Burton but I know how they play...

Sordell out isn’t he?

On paper we win. Ipswich was a snooze-fest but a clean sheet can always be looked at as a bonus.

I’m a Ched fan. For me he needs a break and tonight could get him that. Leon needs a goal, too, and again tonight could be ideal.

Duffy is back so that’s man of the match sorted. Brooks needs more than 15 minutes.

Looking forward to it if I’m honest

 

[Pierre's PC]

A nervous 2-1

 

[Dkc]

If Leon's still not fit we need to either persevere with Ched, recall the Don or play Wilson from the start. It's a toss up for me, maybe start with Wilson and bring on Don / Ched if things aren't going well. I don't think Ched did that bad against Ipswich, I'd like to see how he does with better service. Everyone including me is clamoring for Brooks to start, but of course Wilder knows best. He could still be weak due to his illness. Whatever happens I'd like to see us be a bit more gung ho, though against a Clough team all out attack is possibly not the best idea. I'm going for a nervy win.

 

[Dutch Blade]

With Clarke I expect a solid 3-0.
Without Clarke I expect a nervous 1-0.

 

[BigBed]

As said previously, I'd love to see Leon and Ched up top tonight, I'd play Lundstrum and fleck, with Duffy in front too.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

A nervous 2-1

Morning Ken

 

[Trafford]

If Leon's still not fit we need to either persevere with Ched, recall the Don or play Wilson from the start.

That's narrowed it down then......

 

[Ricky]

Absolute must win. Simple as that. If we don't we can forget the play offs.

We need to try and get Duffy and Brooks on the pitch from the start. And hopefully Clarke's back.

We could really do with an early goal. We should go all out to win without being complacent.

Please United, don't let Clough get another result at Bramall Lane.... that embarrassment 2 years ago was more than enough.

 

[TJB.]

Sordell out isn’t he?

Played last game for them and can't see owt about him not starting, although I wouldn't rule out a mystery injury.

If he does play we need to make it hostile of course, but not let the game turn into 'Sordell on ice' or an equally shit Sordell-based show.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Played last game for them and can't see owt about him not starting, although I wouldn't rule out a mystery injury.

If he does play we need to make it hostile of course, but not let the game turn into 'Sordell on ice' or an equally shit Sordell-based show.

That cunt will probably nick them a 1-0 win.

 

[Harry's Game]

Please United, don't let Clough get another result at Bramall Lane.... that embarrassment 2 years ago was more than enough.

It was bad enough losing to Sadkins if we were to lose to a Nigel Cunt side I may have to go and have a lay down on a railway line.

 

[alcoblade]

With Clarke I expect a solid 3-0.
Without Clarke I expect a nervous 1-0.

Interesting, given that Clarke hasn’t scored for about a dozen games?

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Interesting, given that Clarke hasn’t scored for about a dozen games?

He offers so much more than just goals

 

[Small Mendonca]

Not that confident to be honest, we couldn’t hit a cow’s arse with a banjo at Ipswich. I think Burton will be far more up for this game than Ipswich were on Saturday so we need a vast improvement in the final 3rd if we’re going to win this game.

 

[alcoblade]

He offers so much more than just goals

You’re not alone in thinking that, but our results and his goals are closely correlated.

 

[1973Blade]

Duffy and Wilson in for Lundstram and Ched.

 

[raimond]

Sordell's starting. Late change, George Santos on the bench for us

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Duffy and Wilson in for Lundstram and Ched.

Agree with the “ins” but not the “outs”. Lundstram done well I think. I’d drop Basham tbh based on what I’ve seen of him in the past 3 away games. He’s gone hoof crazy!

 

[FinchleyBlade]

Why are we playing a man united loanee over our own young talent?

 

[jt64]

Why are we playing a man united loanee over our own young talent?

Because Wilder thinks it's the selection that maximise our points total?

 

[robbiez666]

Why are we playing a man united loanee over our own young talent?

Ched?!

 

[Richard Haythorne]

Brooks should start

 

[FinchleyBlade]

Because Wilder thinks it's the selection that maximise our points total?

Wilson doesn't deserve it he has been poor whenever he's played. Brooks should be starting over poorly performing loanees.

 

[Iceybabey]

Hull part two at min

 

[Rodley]

Fans answered the call from Wilder to turn the volume up if Burton park the bus

 

[OrlandoexiledBlade]

finally, good pull back and well finished...shows what a better quality of ball does, now need to press this home and go for more goals

always hard to defend those pacey pull back and cross 6 yard box balls

 

[Innuendoandouttheother]

Get in! Nice one Enda! Beautiful bit of play to make the goal.

 

[essexblade73]

Like a friggin morgue..jesus when i remember what it was like when kop was standing around the deane agana era

 

[HighfieldBlade]

Like a friggin morgue..jesus when i remember what it was like when kop was standing around the deane agana era

You're not kidding. Sing up Blades ffs!