Match Thread The Mighty Blades v Bristol City

[Not_a_Cheat]

At last back in action after the oh so frustrating international break. All big games now, starting this afternoon with the visit of Bristol City. The Robins are right in the chasing pack for a play off place, and visit BDBL today looking to complete the first double over us in their history....

So...

Any team news?

Obviously Madine still suspended...

Start unchanged from the Leeds game?

I do not see this as an easy game by any stretch of the imagination. These next 8 are going to be very testing on the nerves. I'm hopeful we can get the result we need today, and that's hopeful rather than confident. However, as is necessary, I'll suggest a 2-1 Blades win, and a Norwich slip up

UTB

 

[Cerberus Blade]

At last back in action after the oh so frustrating international break. All big games now, starting this afternoon with the visit of Bristol City. The Robins are right in the chasing pack for a play off place, and visit BDBL today looking to complete the first double over us in their history....

So...

Any team news?

Obviously Madine still suspended...

Start unchanged from the Leeds game?

I do not see this as an easy game by any stretch of the imagination. These next 8 are going to be very testing on the nerves. I'm hopeful we can get the result we need today, and that's hopeful rather than confident. However, as is necessary, I'll suggest a 2-1 Blades win, and a Norwich slip up

UTB

Should be a great game. I don't see any game as being easy. None. Not a single one. I haven't done all season. It's 11 v 11 and anything can happen on the day. What we do know though is that both these teams are good teams and the league table suggests it will be a fairly tight game.

However, I've a feeling that this could be another performance like the home game v Villa this season, when we absolutely tore them apart.

I was at Bristol City for the game earlier this season when we lost 1-0. I thought we were the best team for most of it and certainly didn't deserve to lose.

So, it's payback time today for me.

Blades 4 Bristol City 0

 

[Large Mendonca]

I dreamed we won 3-0, all scored in the first half. Hope it isn't quite that as i've had some other dreams of late, and i'd rather they be consigned to fiction............

 

[Paulus]

I know where you’re coming from, we didn’t deserve to lose at Ashton Gate but hey that’s football. Can’t be going with a 4-0 score though, that’s just asking for trouble, Blades to win both teams to score will be my bet

 

[BigBed]

COME ON BOYS, LETS FUCKING AV IT!!

Got to be a win today, hopefully the other 2 slip up, 4 off third and 1 off top would be magic going to Preston.

COYRAWW!!!!

 

[spongebobblade]

I’ll settle for a shithousing scrappy 1-0 win today with a fluke that deflects off the left testicle of the referee
3 points. Job done

 

[LJBlade]

I’ll settle for a shithousing scrappy 1-0 win today with a fluke that deflects off the left testicle of the referee
3 points. Job done

I’d settle for the same over the next 8 games as well

 

[ForgeBlade]

It's a testament to how far we've come in such a short space of time that I woke up this morning feeling like it was cup semi final day. Every single match is now vital, and every one is a potential banana skin.

Roll on 3pm. COYRAWW!

 

[Dutch Blade]

Just another final for us. Early goal would help tremendously. 3-0. UTB

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Got 1-1 written all over it.

 

[Melbourne Blade]

Confident our vibes will be too high today and the boys will feel no pressure.

Close game but a confident performance and another clean sheet with and 2 goals to the blades..

Off to bed in a few hours for a kip then up at 2am! . Bristol and Leeds mates whatsapped already giving them shit.

 

[Rob86]

Don’t know much about Bristol but I suspect we’ll see a ‘park the bus’ performance from them.

 

[BrinsworthBlade]

2-0 for me

 

[Tommoblade66]

Easy Peasy

 

[derfblade.3]

Got 1-1 written all over it.

Why? We are in great form and they are going through a sticky patch. 2-0 Blades.

 

[Stretch]

Absolutely gutted that I can't be there today. Just get the win lads, anyway possible. UTB

 

[IOM Blade]

Got 1-1 written all over it.

We'll finish 3rd.

I'm absolutely sure of it.

U OK hun?

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

U OK hun?

No.

Pm me xx

 

[SW12 to S12 to S18]

I have fear.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Fully expecting us to revert to our classic line-up – Duffy hasn’t played a minute of football since the Rotherham game and will surely start today. I think McGoldrick will start (but will probably be subbed). Bash back to RCB.

This will be a very tough game, but we’re a confident side, we know what we need to do, and I think we’ll win today.

 

[Harry's Game]

Win please just win.

 

[Topplayersleave]

Very difficult game against a team that have had no end of good fortune against us at Bramall Lane on numerous occasions.

I can't remember them out playing us, but they always seem to get the rub of the green against us

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

I have fear.

I have beer.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Wilder banging on about the fans again in the programme and the need for a good atmosphere, appealing for “extra vigour”. Doesn’t he realise the atmosphere is fine, absolutely doesn't need improving, and that numbers alone is enough?

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Dowell gets the nod over Duffy. Rest as expected. Wilder confirmed as retaining his place as manager.

 

[1973Blade]

Dowell gets the nod over Duffy. Rest as expected.

Duffy not even on the bench!

 

[Liaminho9]

Duffy not in the squad... conspiracy theorists will be convinced of a row with Wilder at not being picked

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Duffy not even on the bench!

Just spotted that. I’m assuming he’s picked up a knock – a shame, as I was expecting him to definitely come in today.

 

[AWetFlannel]

Duffy not even on the bench!

Must be injured which is a blow, was hoping he'd start. Just need Dids and Dowell to bring the flair and hope they haven't tired too much playing for ROI/ENG.

 

[SwissBlade]

Must be injured which is a blow, was hoping he'd start. Just need Dids and Dowell to bring the flair and hope they haven't tired too much playing for ROI/ENG.

No news of an injury, just looks like we're adding an extra striker, perhaps because McG has played lots of football recently