Wilder interview

[PaddysMad]

Seems strange to already have played 2 league games in a short time and the 3rd is Saturday but I think we might benefit from it in long run

 

[spongebobblade]

Strange how I always feel better after listening to this bloke.

Be reyt, a busy few days ahead for him though!

I’m the same Stretch, but having witnessed that tonight it wasn’t that simple. They opened us up numerous times with ease first half and we only came back into it second half because they sat back a little with a ‘job done’ attitude

 

[spongebobblade]

Does a manager always drop a player after one poor performance? Not often.

Was Clarke really poor against Swansea or was the supply poor?

Leonard does get chances and will probably get them again. If I remember rightly, he played in the away win at Bristol City on the last day of last season.

Clarke has been poor without a doubt but we have far bigger problems than him at the minute

 

[Laney Blade]

No permanent transfers. No targets. This is either an elaborate wind-up to cover his business or incredibly depressing.

Only had a bid for one player? No one else out there? Why bother trying eh?

The fee & the personal terms have to be thereabouts if any hope of signing top class Champ/ lower Prem team players.
It's not rocket science is it. Do you expect Stoke to be as good as Man U or Man City ? We Blades have to have realism or we will implode !

 

[Laney Blade]

I’m the same Stretch, but having witnessed that tonight it wasn’t that simple. They opened us up numerous times with ease first half and we only came back into it second half because they sat back a little with a ‘job done’ attitude

These are the only facts the Blades far right fans can't blame Leon for !

 

[oldblade]

Clarke has been poor without a doubt but we have far bigger problems than him at the minute

I think our main problem is that our tempo is not the same. One of the key parts of our game has been the pressing element and to be successful that has relied on a high tempo, which now seems to be lacking. We appear a bit lethargic.

 

[spongebobblade]

I think our main problem is that our tempo is not the same. One of the key parts of our game has been the pressing element and to be successful that has relied on a high tempo, which now seems to be lacking. We appear a bit lethargic.

Exactly what I put earlier in Silents moaning thread

 

[Stretch]

I’m the same Stretch, but having witnessed that tonight it wasn’t that simple. They opened us up numerous times with ease first half and we only came back into it second half because they sat back a little with a ‘job done’ attitude

Wouldn't argue mate, saw it myself. First 20 minutes effectively killed the game for us and we were vulnerable a few times after that.

We need to be switched on defensively from the start but a lot more invention going forward. Hoping for a changed starting 11 v QPR. If Chris goes with Lunny and Evans again in CM I will be furious. They don't work as a pair, sadly.

 

[oldblade]

I expect it's similar to the Waghorn scenario. I never feel comfortable saying players should play for low wages when they can get higher wages somewhere else. It's a short career so who can blame them ....with their wives input....for chasing the money. Leon turned down higher wages last season out of loyalty to The Blades & Chris Wilder. But now noone has a good word to say about the lad.

I don't blame players for chasing higher wages at all.

But let's be clear. The wages they get at Sheffield United are not poor. Maybe in football terms they are lower than a fair few clubs, but compared to the likes of most of us they are probably pretty good. Most of them probably earn as much in 5 years as we could earn in 30.

But fair play to Clarke. That is something that I did not know. Most people in whatever walk of life would not put loyalty ahead of more money. If that is the case I am glad he plays for us.

 

[Laney Blade]

Yer that’s what he said, and he also said that we had brought in 5 new signings that have made our squad better? Can anyone name the 5 he refers to?

CW said our squad better ...on peanuts money.... Dean H goalie loanee , Ben W loanee , David McG free ... John Egan 4 million total package fee ....Keane Bryan ..dunno the fee ? ......these total the 5 in this summer. We are Blades we have never had multi billion pound signings we just get on with it & we SUPPORT our team...ALL of them on the pitch. If you can't do this bye bye ....

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

These are the only facts the Blades far right fans can't blame Leon for !

you’ve either been on the Sherry or you’re over playing your character. Rehearse, rehearse, then pull back.

 

[spongebobblade]

Wouldn't argue mate, saw it myself. First 20 minutes effectively killed the game for us and we were vulnerable a few times after that.

We need to be switched on defensively from the start but a lot more invention going forward. Hoping for a changed starting 11 v QPR. If Chris goes with Lunny and Evans again in CM I will be furious. They don't work as a pair, sadly.

I was gobsmacked he went with them tonight mate. Not only are they poor defensively but we create so little too. There must surely be issues regarding Duffy starting because no manager in the country could deny that we would have looked so much better if he had started. Everyone makes mistakes including CW. Surely even he’s not that stubborn or stupid come Saturday

 

[Laney Blade]

Wouldn't argue mate, saw it myself. First 20 minutes effectively killed the game for us and we were vulnerable a few times after that.

We need to be switched on defensively from the start but a lot more invention going forward. Hoping for a changed starting 11 v QPR. If Chris goes with Lunny and Evans again in CM I will be furious. They don't work as a pair, sadly.

Maybe Chris will start with Duffy so we can all see how long he can last before his legs go ? Maybe we all need to witness this then we will know what Chris is up against ? If he does it will silence so many of the argue black is white against Chris? I hope he starts Duffy on Saturday as it has to be done.

 

[Laney Blade]

Maybe Chris will start with Duffy so we can all see how long he can last before his legs go ? Maybe we all need to witness this then we will know what Chris is up against ? If he does it will silence so many of the argue black is white against Chris? I hope he starts Duffy on Saturday as it has to be done.

But I don't want Mark Duffy to be humiliated that he can't last 90 minutes. But some fans need to have it proved to them.

 

[boo radley]

Wish our next game was Milwall away.

 

[Stretch]

Maybe Chris will start with Duffy so we can all see how long he can last before his legs go ? Maybe we all need to witness this then we will know what Chris is up against ? If he does it will silence so many of the argue black is white against Chris? I hope he starts Duffy on Saturday as it has to be done.

60 minutes of Duffy turns us into a far more dangerous prospect as a team, than 60 minutes without him does. We saw this repeatedly last season, when he was our best player until towards the end.

I would rather start with him every game, give ourselves a chance and then shut up shop, if necessary having tried.

If his legs really have gone and we can only get say 30-40 minutes then fair enough, he is better on the bench. But I doubt he has deteriorated that much in 8 weeks.

 

[Laney Blade]

Our fans expect us to beat the likes of Swansea and Middlesbrough, and I’m afraid it’s not going to be that easy.

Money talks....in every aspect of life.

 

[true99blade]

It’s crazy to think that a manager that brought so many great memories in such a short amount of time (100 points, bouncing day) has lost the respect of quite a chunk of supporters. For good reason too. Flirting with the media speculation surrounding him and Sunderland for a better pay day, and the lack of work on the team over the summer.

Wilder is turning into a Warnock/Blackwell/Clough hybrid - much more of a fan of himself, in denial and snapping at everyone else because it’s not his fault, due to his own stubbornness despite it being clear where the issues lie.

It saddens me that it’s looking more and more likely that this is taking a huge turn for the worse. Snap out of it Chris, please.

 

[Laney Blade]

60 minutes of Duffy turns us into a far more dangerous prospect as a team, than 60 minutes without him does. We saw this repeatedly last season, when he was our best player until towards the end.

I would rather start with him every game, give ourselves a chance and then shut up shop, if necessary having tried.

If his legs really have gone and we can only get say 30-40 minutes then fair enough, he is better on the bench. But I doubt he has deteriorated that much in 8 weeks.

Friendlies aren't the same as competitive matches which count. Everyone I've spoken to says Mark himself can't manage more than 30 minutes. It's not his fault he is 33 ish & played a lot of non league ....Prescott Cables & Vauxhall league .....before he became professional. He's no longer a young man . So please don't criticise him give the bloke a break. If he can only do 30 minutes so be it.

 

[Laney Blade]

It’s crazy to think that a manager that brought so many great memories in such a short amount of time (100 points, bouncing day) has lost the respect of quite a chunk of supporters. For good reason too. Flirting with the media speculation surrounding him and Sunderland for a better pay day, and the lack of work on the team over the summer.

Wilder is turning into a Warnock/Blackwell/Clough hybrid - much more of a fan of himself, in denial and snapping at everyone else because it’s not his fault, due to his own stubbornness despite it being clear where the issues lie.

It saddens me that it’s looking more and more likely that this is taking a huge turn for the worse. Snap out of it Chris, please.

What a load of bollocks this post is. Wake up & smell the coffee ....Chris never said he could walk on water for God's sake.

 

[Laney Blade]

No they don't. A couple of draws might be ok realistically. What we don't expect is two abject performances from teams that shouldn't have been selected.

Fleck & mates in midfield were atrocious at helping out the defence.

 

[true99blade]

What a load of bollocks this post is. Wake up & smell the coffee ....Chris never said he could walk on water for God's sake.

Care to mention the parts that are bollocks?

 

[Laney Blade]

Yes, his interview was not good tonight. i felt the presenter let him get off light but he still rudely snapped at him. We have lost both games handily and been given a right going over. Not sure what he expected too be asked?

We also as fans expect that we would sign some more players as that has been the impression even Wilder has given. His responses were very angry and gave confusing messages after saying we had bid for players, not touched the Brooks money etc.

However, I am more concerned that he feels it is just about poor goals or set plays as he sees it tonight. Boro could have been 1-0 up after 30 seconds tonight. We barely laid a glove on them in the first 20 minutes. Swansea on Saturday could easily have won 4 or 5-2 if they had taken their chances. I am worried if he thinks it is just down to odd mistake. We are getting outworked and outrun all over the field at the moment. If we cannot win those battles, first and second balls then of course teams will get chances, win corners, get oppourtunity to hurt us on set plays. I want to see some fight from this side again. We look a demotivated mob at the moment.

Chris has to be mindful of his employers. Yes he won us promotion & yes he overachieved last season. So give the guy a break this season & don't make it worse by nasty comments. If you make nasty comments you are a pig !

 

[Laney Blade]

Care to mention the parts that are bollocks?

Yes expecting miracles from cheap or free players again for the second year running .....when they've sussed us out. The cheque book rules in football we all know this....so with a tiny cheque book it's best not to expect too much !

 

[Laney Blade]

in the interview on radio before the match he was still saying we stood a chance of getting in a perm transfer nefore the window, he said bids in for 2 perms and 2 loans.........that has all changes rather quickly

I guess he's really upset so he told the truth after the match. Let's hope he's not in big trouble now he's let the cat out of the bag .

 

[true99blade]

Yes expecting miracles from cheap or free players again for the second year running .....when they've sussed us out. The cheque book rules in football we all know this....so with a tiny cheque book it's best not to expect too much !

What are these “miracles” I supposedly brought up?

 

[Toronto Blade]

Gone from 4 bids in to can't afford anyone who will make us better.Perhaps the board has pulled the promised funds.
He would be upset and it would definitely affect his players.

 

[Laney Blade]

I think you are missing the point. We have been pretty rubbish since the Coutts injury not able to string many consecutive wins together and all the tv pundits say that. Wilder has repeatedly said in RS interviews 'we have not been found out, it is individual errors or we haven't got the quality'. Well do what DB and NW did then - play to your strengths with what you have got/can afford or move on! The L1 champions season was two seasons ago!

I think his RS interview tonight gave the first indications that he may well walk out this season citing lack of money, can't compete with the Derby's and the like. Perhaps our RS interviewers might like to remind him that we didn't do as well as Brentford, Millwall or Preston. And I bet they have less money than we have.

No I stand by the fact CW is now becoming deluded and somewhat dogmatic and clearly his team selection was crap. He's just too arrogant to admit it. We'll see what Saturday brings in our first 'six pointer' of the season.

I stand by Chris he deserves respect for getting us promotion on very little money. The commentator rambled on tonight on all the money Brian Robson spent when manager at Middlesbrough......& they still not failed ! He spent mega miĺlions of Middlesboro money. Why do managers need all of this money if it doesn't matter?

 

[Ricky]

"We had one target and there's nobody else out there that we feel improves us on a permanent"


What a total fucking shambles. Inexcusable. Unbelievable. Amateurish.

How we've once again found a way not to spend money is remarkable.

Same old, same old.

 

[Davalon]

I genuinely don't know what to think.

Quite bamboozled by the sudden about turn on transfers in such a short space of time.

Hoping there's some bluffing going on but if not, then to suggest we can't afford or find anyone to add to the strike force we have, I'd say either Mitchell should be sacked with immediate effect, or something has gone off behind the scenes.

Hope I'm wrong but I can't help but think there's something not quite right behind the scenes at present. And I'm not talking the ownership issue.