16/02/10 - Nottingham Forest v. Sheffield United

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Play as we did on saturday and I think we'll get a draw or better. But will the team and tactics be different because we're playing away?
 
According to RS this morning, two of the players from Saturday have picked up injuries.

I'd guess at Geary being one.
 
Camara will struggle to be able to play two matches running and I believe Williamson is the other one from what I heard.

Wasn't told Camara would be unavailable (maybe it was assumed) if not i would suppose the smart money would be on Geary. But Williamson is the chief concern.
 
Flatulent_Bob said:
Camara will struggle to be able to play two matches running and I believe Williamson is the other one from what I heard.

Wasn't told Camara would be unavailable (maybe it was assumed) if not i would suppose the smart money would be on Geary. But Williamson is the chief concern.
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I assumed Camara would be one after he was taken off as he seemed a bit leggy. I hope the other one isnt Willo because he was outstanding. Our best player on the day!
 
I can tell you now, it will be long ball tomorrow.

IN KB's interview on Radio Sheffield after the game Seth Bennet (i think) asked Blackwell if he will play the same team on tuesday after the day's impressive performance. His responce was "not possible, i have 2 more injuries so i will hav to change it around again".

Now maybe this is just me, but i think thats the biggest load of rubbish and cop out hes ever used. I will put a lot of money on the 'injured' players being Camera and Yeates. This is and excuse not to play them so he can revert to a 4-5-1 tight formation and to go for a draw. This means that when we get beaten he ca say 'well we lost 2 players form saturday......etc"

OK, this is just a theory on my part, but its not the first time hes done it, Grow some balls Blackwell!

UTB
 
blader said:
Now maybe this is just me, but i think thats the biggest load of rubbish and cop out hes ever used.
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Aye, he even went to the length of fake pain killing injections at half time too :rolleyes:
 
blader said:
IN KB's interview on Radio Sheffield after the game Seth Bennet (i think) asked Blackwell if he will play the same team on tuesday after the day's impressive performance. His responce was "not possible, i have 2 more injuries so i will hav to change it around again".

Now maybe this is just me, but i think thats the biggest load of rubbish and cop out hes ever used. I will put a lot of money on the 'injured' players being Camera and Yeates. This is and excuse not to play them so he can revert to a 4-5-1 tight formation and to go for a draw. This means that when we get beaten he ca say 'well we lost 2 players form saturday......etc"

OK, this is just a theory on my part, but its not the first time hes done it, Grow some balls Blackwell!

UTB
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I agree with you...Blackwell already planning to go 4-5-1. I hope we're both wrong though.
 
What the hell can Blackwell do if one of those players who started Saturday is physically unable to play 2 games in a week?
 
Bunn is likely to be one of the players who is out. Apparently he injured his ribs and had injection at half time. Then it will be one of: Camara, Ward, Geary or Williamson. In light of dodgy hamstrings, fitness levels etc then I doubt that even with a fully fit squad that KB would pick the same team (so soon after a game).

I really hope that he doesn't revert to 4-5-1. he could easily undo all the good work he (and the team) did on Saturday, in terms of both points and fans opinions. Also, with us having the 3rd worse away defensive record in the league, he hads to realise that trying to nick games 1-0 isn't going to work. Still, with the back 4 looking solid on Saturday etc, there is a chance he might opt for 4-4-2.

Now assuming that Bunn is the 1st injured party, my main concern is that Williamson is the other. We can cope without Ward, Camara and Geary (other likely candidates) but with Quinn as back up for Willo then were screwed. Him and Monty in the centre just doesn't work. The replacements (Quinn out left, Cressy/Evans, France) might not be as strong, but can do a job. Centre mid is the most crucial area for me and we need a fit Williamson in there. Don't get me wrong, I really don't want to lose either Ward or Camara, but I think they are slightly less important than Williamson.

Think my team would be unchanged. I'd maybe rest Camara for Ched (i'd talk to Henri and get the physio to look at him first). I'd have given the players the day off on Sunday and had only a very light training session today. Literally some jogging stretching and work on tactics. Set pieces, planning etc.
 
1) How many fans will we be taking to this match?

2) How many did Sheffield Wednesday take?
 

Ideally yes but I'm not sure who will replace Williamson if injured. Little may have 20 mins in him at the end but who starts I'm not sure cus Quinny sure can't do it.
 
They've not lost at home since September! They were on a fantastic run, but they've wobbled a bit of late with one win in the last 4. I think, with a fully fit team bouyed on from Saturdays perfromance we could take ll 3 points. The point is that we need to go and attack them.

I'm absolutely positive that KB will be thinking about a point. He'd take a point now and he'll try to take a point on the night. After a clean sheet on sat he'll think that 4-5-1 is appropriate and play for a 0-0, maybe nick it 1-0 result.

My prediction is Forrest will score early and it will be the same old story. Lose 2-0.
 
This is the best time to play Forest as their momentum has receded and theyre form is back to mediocre. They didnt impress me at Bramall Lane and after watching them a few times this season, they havent done any more to show me theyre as good as their league position. As Seth Bennett said on RS last saturday - I would be astonished if they finished in the top two. I cant see them finishing in the top 3 personally but we will see. If ever ive seen a lucky team having a purple patch its them. You can only con your way up the division for so long.

Blades will probably go 4-5-1 in this as has already been mentioned. I dont think they should but they probably will. The one 'problem in disguise' if you like is the fact that we have Jamie Ward (my favourite player as it happens) who sadly gives KB the option of playing one up front because as a winger he gives us another outlet from midfield and can be used as a deep supporting striker. Thats the only problem with having such a versatile player and a 'cautious' manager at the same time.

If it were me Blades would lineup;

Bunn, Geary(if fit), Bartley, Nosworthy, Kallio, Ward, Willo(if fit), Monty, Yeates, Henderson, Cresswell

I am assuming Camara has a slight knock for this one as mentioned and not sure who the other injured party is. If its Geary - put France in. If its Willo...........................:confused: I'll get my boots...........
 
Forest are complaining about injuries too.

Team news from their OS: LINKY

Nottingham Forest will head into tonight's City Ground date with Sheffield United (kick-off 7.45pm) with their resources depleted.

Manager Billy Davies is unable to call upon Garath McCleary or Joel Lynch, leaving him with just 19 players at his disposal.

McCleary starts a three-match suspension following his controversial sending-off in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Doncaster, while Lynch is facing a month on the sidelines with a thigh injury.

Davies is likely to make changes with strikers Dexter Blackstock and Robert Earnshaw pushing for returns after both were on the bench at Doncaster.

Paul Anderson was rested at the weekend - the winger wasn't in the match-day 18 - but will be hoping for a role against United.

The Blades have a lengthy injury list with skipper Chris Morgan, Mark Bunn, James Harper and Gary Naysmith on the sidelines.

And they could be joined by striker Henri Camara. He has been troubled by hamstring and Achilles problems and manager Kevin Blackwell has hinted he may not risk him against Forest.
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What watering hole is on the agenda tonight?

setting off at 5 so wont be there till half 6 ish
 
mattbianco1 said:
What watering hole is on the agenda tonight?

setting off at 5 so wont be there till half 6 ish
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Most pubs around the ground are now "home fans only".

Hooters allows away fans in and occasionally the County supporters club opens up for fans.
 
I'm off to Hooters - hopefully get there about 18:30. Turned up at the Larwood and Voce last season to find it's now some sort of restaurant - very upsetting.
 
LouTheBlade said:
If it were me Blades would lineup;

Bunn, Geary(if fit), Bartley, Nosworthy, Kallio, Ward, Willo(if fit), Monty, Yeates, Henderson, Cresswell
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not sure about Henderson and Creswell up front Lou. It's a little bit static for me. Both players are very similar too. I guess, if we played the right tactics then it could work. They are both decent in the area and if we were to utilise Ward and Yeates and get crosses in it might work. I'd prefer to see Ched and Hendo personally (providing Camara is not fit). I know Cresswell is more of a goal threat, but surely the law of averages says Ched must score soon?!
 
Ollessendro said:
not sure about Henderson and Creswell up front Lou. It's a little bit static for me. Both players are very similar too. I guess, if we played the right tactics then it could work. They are both decent in the area and if we were to utilise Ward and Yeates and get crosses in it might work. I'd prefer to see Ched and Hendo personally (providing Camara is not fit). I know Cresswell is more of a goal threat, but surely the law of averages says Ched must score soon?!
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Fair point Olle, although as you said - if played in the right way it could work. I think Cressy and Hendo would be fine if they had the right service. If they are both available Ched wouldnt get anywhere near my team as I much prefer those two ahead of him. Having said that I am inviting Ched to prove me wrong and start bangin em in.

At the moment either Cressy or Hendo alongside Camara is a no-brainer for me and should be the only two options considered when all 3 are fit. I just hope we can keep the same team on the pitch from saturday although I fear they might take caution and rest.........

na na na na na na na na na na na.....

Henri Camara, Ca-ma-ra......

Henri Cam-a-raaaa

:D UTB
 

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