A very sad day for all Blades

[sitwell]

From the reactions to this thread it seems that the truth really hurts. So many United fans getting wound up because number 1 choice snuffed us. It is not Micalijo's fault that we are back to being 'direct' (hoof merchants), passionate (limited) and hard to beat (dirty).

Top thread again Mic. It's a shame you have to take the brunt of eveyone's anger (at the appointment) for pointing out the inconvient truth.

There are so many untruths in that posting you wouldn't believe it.
3 to start
He was not no1 choice
He did not snuff us
It is not a top thread.

 

[bartman]

sorry to disagree with you Sitters but you are wrong with your first 'untruth' but right with the other two.

 

[sitwell]

Only going on what I was told from someone who I trust.

 

[shorehamview]

From the reactions to this thread it seems that the truth really hurts.

Often it merely wounds.

Being patronised by smart arses though, well, that's just fucking annoying. Like being chased by a little yappy dog that justs barks the same old ridiculous bark over and over again, long after people have ceased to think anything other than "I wish that stupid dog would shut the fuck up for five minutes. If it doesn't give over and go back to licking it's balls or arsehole then it's going to get the appliance of shoe leather up said ringpiece."

Not that I would even stoop so low as to compare certain patronising repeat posters posting the same patronising waffle over and over to Paris Hilton's stupid Chihuahua. Sat in a handbag and smelling faintly of cheap perfume and it's own poo. Yapping to all and sundry to attract even the faintest attention, the dog equivalent of "Look at me - pay me attention" ad infinitum. Perish the thought.

Chihuahuas. Fit for nowt.

 

[alcoblade]

Most people I know wanted O'Driscoll, but not with any burning passion. And Adams was a close second. I think the direct footbll we saw yesterday was more a measure of a man given his No1 objective - to stay up. It's clear we aren't good enough to play any type of posession football. I think Adamwa will pprove the more adaptable of the 2 managers. I simply couldn't see O'Driscoll being able to compromise his style, with the inevitable conclusion - relegation. Though the purists may insist this is a price worth paying, in reality I really don't believe it is.

The more I think and observe, I think we've got the right man fo the job.



UTB

 

[MunXy]

well well, such as iit is, there are some very valid points in this thread, :clap::clap::clap:
So'D may or may not have been first choice, totally immaterial now, i listened to him on RS after the game and tbh yes id have liked him and MY blades playing great football, but does he possess the passionor commitment to OUR club, i think not.
Micky may not be a pretty football merchant but to me, who has seen currie/woodward onwards playing pretty football its over rated, look at the prime example in british footy, Arsenal not a trophy in 4 seasons, earn plaudits galore but nada to show for it.
we will never compete with manure money city et all but if we win games no matter how the surely thats what matters especially at this point in time is paramount not HOW we win and if micky can put a little commitment into, lets face it a side that has recently been at best dis-intrested or inept taking money from our club and giving nothing in return then let micky take us where we all (even the sunshiners) believe we should be.
ALL STFU whining and moaning about fantasy and get back to reality and back the blades 100% and micky adams is now The Blades.

MunXy

 

[bartman]

Only going on what I was told from someone who I trust.

It wasn't a 'dig' Sitwell. I apologise if it came across as such

 

[lenners]

I think it's time to reconsider the academy again.
If we're going for a fresh non-football approach, can't see the point in developing players the Pembo way.
We can get utility players from anywhere and don't need to throw good money away for no reason.
We might also be able to sell the academy sites off to raise cash.

 

[sitwell]

It wasn't a 'dig' Sitwell. I apologise if it came across as such

I know ,never thought it was.

 

[alcoblade]

I think it's time to reconsider the academy again.
If we're going for a fresh non-football approach, can't see the point in developing players the Pembo way.
We can get utility players from anywhere and don't need to throw good money away for no reason.
We might also be able to sell the academy sites off to raise cash.

Well though I'm sure you put this for the usual rise, I think this might have some merit. I'm not at all convinced tht money spent on the academy wouldn't be better spent on a Jamie Ward every season. Some we'll win, some we'll lose. We'll never really know. I disagree with your premise that Adams will only play direct football. I think his career has shown him to be adaptable. Perhaps he doesn't have "a style", perhaps he plays the style that will bring the best out of the current set of players at his disposal? There's evidence that, given time, he brings about a more pure form of football than you're alluding to.

UTB

 

[frechyblade]

I guess the academy proved its worth by filling the bench on Monday!
Maybe MA will develop a closer working relationship with Pembo ensuring that the development of the academy players will match the style of play and needs of the first team. I've heard Pembo was in the dressing room before the game so maybe the two realise the need to work together. The lad Harriott is highly regarded by the academy and it was good to see him get on the pitch monday. Looked to put himself in the right position to receive the ball and moved it inteligently.

UTB

 

[JohnDenver]

I think it's time to reconsider the academy again.
If we're going for a fresh non-football approach, can't see the point in developing players the Pembo way.
We can get utility players from anywhere and don't need to throw good money away for no reason.
We might also be able to sell the academy sites off to raise cash.

There's absolutely no justification for this. The Kyles earned the club many millions and emerged during the era of Blackwell's miserable football, and his alleged non-cooperation with the academy.

Adams' recruitment remit made it clear he must work with the academy, so there's no excuses for him. I suspect Blackwell would have named three subs on Saturday to make a point, rather than give kids experience. Adams didn't and he actually brought a kid on for debut.

Selling up mustn't and will not happen.

 

[Trigger Blade]

I think it's time to reconsider the academy again.
If we're going for a fresh non-football approach, can't see the point in developing players the Pembo way.
We can get utility players from anywhere and don't need to throw good money away for no reason.
We might also be able to sell the academy sites off to raise cash.

What, you mean the academy that's paid for itself with the sale of Kyle x 2 and Jacob Mellis, and which you've said is only ever going to be used to bring through players to sell on? Surely not?

What if the sticking point with SOD was to do with the academy? We told him he'd need to use the it as a source of young talent for selling on and he wouldn't agree to that, saying his preference was for utility players from anywhere.

Our Micky on the other hand says he thinks that such a good local source of talent is a great idea and that if he gets the job, he'll fill the bench with young'uns from day one. At the Vale, he only had other teams' rejects (a bit like SOD), so is looking forward to having good youngsters to work with, who will adapt to his exciting brand of attractive football.

That's defintely what happened, it's bleedin' obvious and therefore a fact.

 

[Bramley]

I think it's time to reconsider the academy again.
If we're going for a fresh non-football approach, can't see the point in developing players the Pembo way.
We can get utility players from anywhere and don't need to throw good money away for no reason.
We might also be able to sell the academy sites off to raise cash.

Maybe suggest it at the next AGM?

 

[mall]

look at the prime example in british footy, Arsenal not a trophy in 4 seasons, earn plaudits galore but nada to show for it.


Really, no trophy for 4 years...what a shocking time THEY must be having.
With us however...........

 

[super_pig]

>look at the prime example in british footy, Arsenal not a trophy in 4 seasons, earn plaudits galore but nada to show for it.
at least they aren't 4th bottom and get 50000 fans in every game.. i mean look at man utd they play pretty football as well but never get a mention (arsenal are more convenient atm).. they win nearly everything

 

[Ollessendro]

at least they aren't 4th bottom and get 50000 fans in every game.. i mean look at man utd they play pretty football as well but never get a mention (arsenal are more convenient atm).. they win nearly everything

Don't you hate the way Barca play pretty football too. Won't get them anywhere will it. Nah, we are Blades. We like to kick lumps out of players, knock it long, rough em up and gi em a reit feight. Never say die, up and at the bastards. Same owd crap

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Mic.

May I congratulate you on a top thread (despite the clappers giving it 1 star). Your inconvenient truths has got it in the top 3 most replies of all time. I'm starting to worry you might overtake my Monty Loyalty thread

 

[Yossarian]

How pitiful that you have a competition to make the biggest and most obvious "Look at me!!" threads and compare how many views you get.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Only going on what I was told from someone who I trust.

I would concur, I don't think SoD was never offered the job. He should have been IMHO but wasn't.

 

[Jostein Flo]

I would concur, I don't think SoD was never offered the job. He should have been IMHO but wasn't.

Sounds about right from what I've read and heard on the subject. It's never been stated that he was offered it. I believe we asked to talk to him and that was as far as it got because he wanted too much in wages, wanted a guaranteed transfer kitty or the board felt he was just wrong for the job. The rest was just Ryan's bullshit publicity to make it sound like we'd begged SoD to take the job and he'd turned us down.

 

[muttsnuts]

Sounds about right from what I've read and heard on the subject. It's never been stated that he was offered it. I believe we asked to talk to him and that was as far as it got because he wanted too much in wages, wanted a guaranteed transfer kitty or the board felt he was just wrong for the job. The rest was just Ryan's bullshit publicity to make it sound like we'd begged SoD to take the job and he'd turned us down.

From what i heard he wanted to bring eight backroom staff with him, which begs the question, is it SOD behind their relative success or those behind the scenes?

 

[silverfox]

How pitiful that you have a competition to make the biggest and most obvious "Look at me!!" threads and compare how many views you get.

It all adds up now!

 

[Balham]

Don't you hate the way Barca play pretty football too. Won't get them anywhere will it. Nah, we are Blades. We like to kick lumps out of players, knock it long, rough em up and gi em a reit feight. Never say die, up and at the bastards. Same owd crap

The main thing which makes Barca so effective is that every time they lose the ball, the entire team close down and press to get it back as quickly as possible. Without that work-rate, they wouldn't be able to play as they do.

Short passing football only works if there is a well disciplined team prepared to chase all day to get the ball. That's what lets Arsenal down.

 

[ghandi]

The main thing which makes Barca so effective is that every time they lose the ball, the entire team close down and press to get it back as quickly as possible. Without that work-rate, they wouldn't be able to play as they do.

Short passing football only works if there is a well disciplined team prepared to chase all day to get the ball. That's what lets Arsenal down.

Very good point. Barca had to battle to get a draw last night aginst Bilbao and their goal was down to their passing. Bilbao played a more direct style (Not Hoofball) with less passing but they weren't any less entertaining or effective. If Barca hadn't battled they would have been overwhelmed by Bilbao.

 

[Ollessendro]

How pitiful that you have a competition to make the biggest and most obvious "Look at me!!" threads and compare how many views you get.

I would expect that from someone who's threads have stuimulated little debate. Your insult shows nothing other than your green eyes.

The main thing which makes Barca so effective is that every time they lose the ball, the entire team close down and press to get it back as quickly as possible. Without that work-rate, they wouldn't be able to play as they do.

Short passing football only works if there is a well disciplined team prepared to chase all day to get the ball. That's what lets Arsenal down.

It is ONE of the things that makes Barcelona a brilliant side. I would say that these factors contribute highly too:
- the way they keep the ball. You can't score if you don't have the ball and Barca often have 65% possession in games.
- Fantastic players comfortable on the ball.
- A core of brilliant players who have been at the club for many years, played together for a long time, know each other, weork for each other etc
- Xavi (most important player in thier team) and Messi (best player in world)

 

[Yossarian]

I would expect that from someone who's threads have stuimulated little debate. Your insult shows nothing other than your green eyes.

Inviting insult is not stimulating debate.

 

[Highbury_Blade]

Mic.

May I congratulate you on a top thread (despite the clappers giving it 1 star). Your inconvenient truths has got it in the top 3 most replies of all time. I'm starting to worry you might overtake my Monty Loyalty thread

I'll think you'll find the most popular threads are all in the general chat section.

 

[Ollessendro]

Just 'Ollecising' this thread.

Mic got slated for this thread and has every right to be saying 'I told you so'. I think that there are a lot of forum members who should be dishing out apolgies and eating humble pie.

 

[SteelCity Blade]

Just 'Ollecising' this thread.

Mic got slated for this thread and has every right to be saying 'I told you so'. I think that there are a lot of forum members who should be dishing out apolgies and eating humble pie.

Stop stirring you naughty monkey

 

[beechblade]

Just 'Ollecising' this thread.

Mic got slated for this thread and has every right to be saying 'I told you so'. I think that there are a lot of forum members who should be dishing out apolgies and eating humble pie.

Why has Micky disrespected the fans? Mic said he has half of a chance if he shows us respect. He also calls him Blackwell mark II, now i think that is in reference to long ball football, other than punts by Collins alot of our football has vastly improved and we've created far more chances. Sadly the club felt this campign would run fine with going into it with only one senior center back contracted to us at the start and no pace, it's something thats continued through all the three permanent managers and though people claim its due to their inability to see it (speed identified it a few times), I'd rather think thats it's due to the fact that a decent pacey player is going to cost more than the club is willing to pay, never mind shelling out for a good pacey player. The season has been a train wreck from start to finish.

Unfortunatley sir there is nothing to be humble about the plight of the club.