Reading vs Sheffield United

vs.

Championship - Tuesday 6th March 2023 - 20:00 - Madejski Stadium (currently "Select Car Leasing")
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Officials:

Referee: Dean Whitestone
Assistant Referee: Daniel Leach
Assistant Referee: Matthew Smith
Fourth Official: Andy Davies

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[Keen Blade]

Hecky's tactic when we take the lead - get 2 slowcoaches on for 2 fast lads + defend with our backs to the wall until the pace of João undoes us

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

I think John Fleck has compromising pictures of certain management staff involving an industrial tub of margarine, a blow up doll and a cucumber. It’s the only thing I can think of as to why he gets anywhere near the matchday squad.

 

[AnstonBlade1]

I think John Fleck has compromising pictures of certain management staff involving an industrial tub of margarine, a blow up doll and a cucumber. It’s the only thing I can think of as to why he gets anywhere near the matchday squad.

He won’t be here next season

 

[Richeee]

I think John Fleck has compromising pictures of certain management staff involving an industrial tub of margarine, a blow up doll and a cucumber. It’s the only thing I can think of as to why he gets anywhere near the matchday squad.

Lowe and Berge have the negatives

 

[Belvedere Blade]

5 minutes ADDED TIME. Come on BLADES don't thow it away

 

[Belvedere Blade]

Massive 3 points for the BLADES. Well done BLADES. 7 points clear of Boro

 

[paidsy]

Phew. Must do better at the weekend.

 

[HarryHaslam]

MASSIVE result!!!

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Thank fuck for that and the 3 points.

 

[DanOundogg]

And breathe...

 

[jono_t2000]

Stopped it from becoming a basketball game. Ground them down slowly but surely and took one of our chances.

Then stayed solid at the back, with no flashy stuff or overloads.

Not an exciting spectacle or amazing performance but back to how we were picking up wins on the road earlier on in the season.

Good jobs lads

 

[Belvedere Blade]

 

[Richeee]

Phew how was that for you 1973blade

 

[Keen Blade]

Two fast creative players off injured... hoping not badly

 

[Nade]

Absolutely gigantic result in the biggest banana skin of the season.

 

[Ned the Donkey]

Stopped it from becoming a basketball game. Ground them down slowly but surely and took one of our chances.

Then stayed solid at the back, with no flashy stuff or overloads.

Not an exciting spectacle or amazing performance but back to how we were picking up wins on the road earlier on in the season.

Good jobs lads

Bang on.

 

[Sheffsteel]

The commentator on Talksport 2, David Connolly who is a neutral

In his full match summary he said "very good away display by Sheffield United"
Said "Reading have an excellent home record but Sheff Utd never looked in any trouble"
and "they also had the best player on the pitch in Illeman N'Diaye"
"fair result in the end, the best team won".

 

[bakeblade]

Joao don’t you fkin dare

He's put some timber on

 

[drblade]

Thank fuck for that.

UP THE BLADES

 

[HarryHaslam]

Hecky's tactic when we take the lead - get 2 slowcoaches on for 2 fast lads + defend with our backs to the wall until the pace of João undoes us

The game was perfect for Jebbo up front to come on as there was loads of space to exploit, but I can see why he went with Sharp though, he knows he’s going to waste time by winning free kicks as he does it so well… I’ve heard he has a mattress on floor int spare room, backs into the wall and soon as he feels his arse touching it he practices his fall down on to the mattress, it’s a fine art.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Great win. Worry level still high. Not a huge confidence builder

 

[Swannyblade]

Happy with that sort of performance on the road, but would love to see a commanding performance at home to boost the confidence a bit. Need that midfield to step up and take some control.

 

[SUFCinks]

I thought at times we played some nice football. Ndiaye was back to his old self after being anonymous for a month or so. A real handful for them. Need to create more opportunities but otherwise an entertaining game.

 

[jt64]

Get in
Get points
Get out
Job done

 

[Keen Blade]

Totally relieved with the 3 points but facing another playoff contender on Saturday , we simply have to inject some pace into midfield.
I was gonna suggest Ndiaye there instead of Berge , even if the undroppable Norwegian has to play with McBurnie up top.
But now Ndiaye & McAtee both injured so is it Doyle & Bogle with Norwood ?
Fleck Norwood & Berge is a recipe for getting outworked & outrun.

 

[Chingo]

A lot of pressure on to win that and it showed you could see the nerves so I will excuse the dodgy performance, gonna have to be better Saturday

 

[JHaber]

Great win. Ndiaye going off with a game still far from won was a reminder (if we needed one) - it's a tough slog without him, almost walking pace. Let's hope it's precautionary.

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

Well done blades, on the pitch and travelling.
Strong hearts and dry bedsheets.
7 points clear. Just keep looking above and fuck the rest.

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

Get in
Get points
Get out
Job done

Well said Morgs.

 

[232 Bramall Lane]

Keep it tight early on.
Don't go gung ho and leave yourselves open.
Wait for your chance ( their may only be one) and take it.
Keep it tight at the back again. See if they're good enough to break you down (unlikely)
It's not rocket science.