Problem is McCabe

[RednnWhite]

First time poster and thought this would probably be a good time to post something on the forums. Been looking through different United forums and some people calling for Dannys head which I can understand in some cases but for me he isn't the sole root of the problem. It's McCabe. How can Danny perform any kind of Miracle when he has McCabe selling off his players and not bringing in any decent replacements. McCabe had the chance to either Make something of this season or brake it. He chose to brake it by not using any of the money from what we got for Blackman. He even has the cheek to lie to the fans on radio saying there would be funds available if Blackman stayed or left.

I cannot see us going forward as a club with this man in charge. Let's not forget, this guy got us in League 1 by having four managers in our last league in the Championship. Thanks McCabe.

 

[Linz]

Welcome to the forum... I think a quick neb through General Blades Chat and you'll find that your views are fairly widely shared on here.

 

[KenMcnaughtsNuts]

DEANO! DEANO! DEANO! DEANO!

 

[Jon Bon]

McCabe is a problem but a big part of that is that he's not got the balls to do what Manderpig did last season and sack the failing manager before it's too late.

 

[Bladesman]

McCabe is the main problem at the club.

Wilson can only do his best with the crap McCabe lets him spend which is pretty much fuck all. I feel Wilson has been led up the garden path with regards to money lately.

 

[dingledog]

Welcome to the forum, you are pushing at an open door with these thoughts..

 

[stannyblade]

Welcome to the forum. McCabe and Wilson are the problem. McCabe won't go but he could rid us of the other one

 

[Bladesway]

Have a like for your work. Problem is what can we do about it?

 

[sheffielder]

I personally think the main problem is that we have a mixed up club ethos. If McCabe wants Wilson to play the kids he should ensure he does. He said last year that after the promotion the other fail was not bringing through any youngsters and at the end of the season not much will have changed with that. Instead, Wilson has brought in a number of 'old heads' which is proving to be a problem. It's not like any of these players have earn't the right to be a leader of this team and as a number of us who have worked for big companies know if you bring in a boat load of senior managers from different arenas it often brings instability at first due to the number of ways of how people work differently.

This season we have now brought in Higginbottom, Kitson and Robson who are all into their 30's to go alongside Doyle, Hill and Cresswell who are well in their 30's. Which other team in this currently have a team with this amount of old pro's in their team and are seriously going for promotion. Where are the legs to do the donkey work, well they are not getting brought through because their progress is blocked by these players.

This is certainly not my vision for Sheffield United and I certainly don't want a manager to hide behind his lieutenants. We need younger players who can move round the pitch and find pockets of space however we also need a manager who will choose legs and hunger over players having a last pay day.

 

[RednnWhite]

Have a like for your work. Problem is what can we do about it?

Thanks all for the Welcoming messages.

Don't think there is anything we can do. Most people are saying to just stay away from Bramall Lane which I don't think will change a thing. If anything it will make things worse. Team performing with no confidence at all and with the stands emptying that isn't going to help anyone.

People who are saying to bring in a new Manager, who would you bring in? Obviously like everyone else I'd love Adkins but there is no chance of that happening. Plus even if we did bring someone else in, McCabe will still be here, selling our best assets and replacing them with no one. For one I would have signed Luke Freeman from Stevenage. He caused us all sorts of problems last season. Haven't seen much of him this season but the lad has some pace.

Also I agree Sheffielder about United signing old players, Also noticed for a while we never sign two attacking minded central midfielders. Guess it's the United way eh?

 

[sitwell]

Maybe we should approach Forest for their owners ? Or Blackburn Or Preston ,be careful what you wish for

 

[raul]

Maybe we should approach Forest for their owners ? Or Blackburn Or Preston ,be careful what you wish for

Copyright violation Sitters - you owe Swiss £100.00.

 

[axel smeets]

Thanks all for the Welcoming messages.

Don't think there is anything we can do. Most people are saying to just stay away from Bramall Lane which I don't think will change a thing. If anything it will make things worse. Team performing with no confidence at all and with the stands emptying that isn't going to help anyone.

People who are saying to bring in a new Manager, who would you bring in? Obviously like everyone else I'd love Adkins but there is no chance of that happening. Plus even if we did bring someone else in, McCabe will still be here, selling our best assets and replacing them with no one. For one I would have signed Luke Freeman from Stevenage. He caused us all sorts of problems last season. Haven't seen much of him this season but the lad has some pace.

Also I agree Sheffielder about United signing old players, Also noticed for a while we never sign two attacking minded central midfielders. Guess it's the United way eh?

Good afternoon and welcome also to the forum. On the subject of changing the manager, I would agree that the likes of Adkins are way out of our league, but for me the man I would pick is out of work and waiting: Simon Grayson. I've said elsewhere on the forum - 3 promotions in 5 years as a manager, all of them from the Third Division. It might not be the most inspiring appointment we'd ever make, but I can't see how you can argue with that record.

 

[sheffielder]

Maybe we should approach Forest for their owners ? Or Blackburn Or Preston ,be careful what you wish for

Stop being negative Sitwell. We could always approach West Brom etc;

 

[Rodley]

First time poster and thought this would probably be a good time to post something on the forums. Been looking through different United forums and some people calling for Dannys head which I can understand in some cases but for me he isn't the sole root of the problem. It's McCabe. How can Danny perform any kind of Miracle when he has McCabe selling off his players and not bringing in any decent replacements. McCabe had the chance to either Make something of this season or brake it. He chose to brake it by not using any of the money from what we got for Blackman. He even has the cheek to lie to the fans on radio saying there would be funds available if Blackman stayed or left.

I cannot see us going forward as a club with this man in charge. Let's not forget, this guy got us in League 1 by having four managers in our last league in the Championship. Thanks McCabe.

Got to agree, McCabe picked Porter and Kitson up top, plays a system with no width, tempo or excitement and forced Wilson to sign players with no pace.

Coyle and Grayson must look tempting to people on here?

 

[broomhillblade]

Got to agree, McCabe picked Porter and Kitson up top,

Really? That's news to me. Have you proof that McCabe picks the team?

 

[broomhillblade]

First time poster and thought this would probably be a good time to post something on the forums. Been looking through different United forums and some people calling for Dannys head which I can understand in some cases but for me he isn't the sole root of the problem. It's McCabe. How can Danny perform any kind of Miracle when he has McCabe selling off his players and not bringing in any decent replacements. McCabe had the chance to either Make something of this season or brake it. He chose to brake it by not using any of the money from what we got for Blackman. He even has the cheek to lie to the fans on radio saying there would be funds available if Blackman stayed or left.

I cannot see us going forward as a club with this man in charge. Let's not forget, this guy got us in League 1 by having four managers in our last league in the Championship. Thanks McCabe.

So McCabe walks away and the club goes into receivership. Then what?

And its "break", not "brake" by the way.

 

[RednnWhite]

Got to agree, McCabe picked Porter and Kitson up top, plays a system with no width, tempo or excitement and forced Wilson to sign players with no pace.

Coyle and Grayson must look tempting to people on here?

Like I said, I understand why people call for Dannys head. I was confused on why he picked Porter and Kitson upfront on Friday and no one can defend his tactics. However, We have a owner who hardly speaks in public and when he finally does. He lies to the fans not only once but twice. It's so obvious to the eye that we need players brought in and yet again we never saw the money used from the Blackman sale. Do agree with the Grayson appointment though. Records don't lie.

 

[Rodley]

Think Forte looks better than Blackman ever did, and Robson can take a penno. Like it or not Wilson has had backing in the JTF - Murphy, Robson, Higgo, Forte, etc.

My main bugbear is the obvious flaws in system, selection, motivation and tactics. I always back the manager and get behind my club, but have major concerns with DW at the moment.

 

[JohnDenver]

I personally think the main problem is that we have a mixed up club ethos.

I agree with that, but I also don't think we can dictate a certain number of youngsters coming through each season. It's always going to be contentious, but I don't think we're doing too badly on that score. The only criticism I have is what Bergen alludes to - the failure to bring youngsters off the bench for its own sake when there's little risk in doing so.

My problem with the mixed up ethos is what raul and others complain about, whereby we lurch from manager to manager and lose and continuity and medium term planning. English clubs are phobic about directors of football, but however you chose to organise it, I'm convinced we need a football strategist working at or beneath board level. Not an egotist or a controlling influence to conflict with the manager, but someone who ensures continuity of recruitment and method year on year. In fact, the first task I'd give that person is to document a charter of what football at SUFC is all about from 9-year olds to contracts for over 30s. The "Blades Way" done properly.

The current board clearly know absolutely feck all about the game, which worsens the situation. Blackwell / Speed / Adams / Wilson is a swinging pendulum of a strategy. Or more accurately, no strategy at all.

It depresses me that folk are turning against Wilson, not just because I rate him, but because if he's sacked then the cycle of turmoil starts afresh.

 

[RednnWhite]

And its "break", not "brake" by the way.

Well done

 

[broomhillblade]

Well done

Pleased to be of assistance....

 

[sitwell]

I agree with that, but I also don't think we can dictate a certain number of youngsters coming through each season. It's always going to be contentious, but I don't think we're doing too badly on that score. The only criticism I have is what Bergen alludes to - the failure to bring youngsters off the bench for its own sake when there's little risk in doing so.

My problem with the mixed up ethos is what raul and others complain about, whereby we lurch from manager to manager and lose and continuity and medium term planning. English clubs are phobic about directors of football, but however you chose to organise it, I'm convinced we need a football strategist working at or beneath board level. Not an egotist or a controlling influence to conflict with the manager, but someone who ensures continuity of recruitment and method year on year. In fact, the first task I'd give that person is to document a charter of what football at SUFC is all about. The "Blades Way" done properly.

The current board clearly know absolutely feck all about the game, which worsens the situation. Blackwell / Speed / Adams / Wilson is a swinging pendulum of a strategy. Or more accurately, no strategy at all.

It depresses me that folk are turning against Wilson, not just because I rate him, but because if he's sacked then the cycle of turmoil starts afresh.

Great post ,although i didnt like him personally Dooley did this job , even as a figurehead. Again the problem is who ? I really cant think of anyone off the top of my head ,anyone with football knowledge , who wouldnt interfere ,sit in the background and command respect.......struggling. Alan Hodgkinson ?

 

[raul]

Billy Dearden ? I forget his middle name......

 

[sitwell]

I nearly did put that but i didnt want our resident Hezbollah going apeshit .

 

[JohnDenver]

Great post ,although i didnt like him personally Dooley did this job , even as a figurehead. Again the problem is who ? I really cant think of anyone off the top of my head ,anyone with football knowledge , who wouldnt interfere ,sit in the background and command respect.......struggling. Alan Hodgkinson ?

To be honest I'm not sure I'd want a name. I can't tell you what the bloke at West Brom is called, but you can see the results of his work over recent years.

In truth I couldn't suggest anyone in particular, or comment on Hodgy's suitability. It's just an obvious hole in SUFC's structure.

 

[sheffielder]

I understand why people don't want to change, they must see something in Danny Wilson that I don't see. Without sounding like a twat asking, can someone tell me what Danny Wilson is all about and what his football ethos is and what it stands for?

Just because we have gone through a glut of managers, it doesn't mean we should stick with the wrong one because as I see it things are in decline and I don't see what he's doing about it... at the moment it looks like nothing.

 

[sheffielder]

To be honest I'm not sure I'd want a name. I can't tell you what the bloke at West Brom is called, but you can see the results of his work over recent years.

In truth I couldn't suggest anyone in particular, or comment on Hodgy's suitability. It's just an obvious hole in SUFC's structure.

Look at Swansea as a good example. They have had 4 different managers working to the same ethos as the club is working to. Each one making tweaks and improvements. Maybe Danny is more suited for that role going forward

 

[Hartley Hare]

In the interests of balance. Don't forget McCabe has lost £24m in last two years on club. There comes a time when you have to draw the line.

Sorry, but it is true.

 

[JohnDenver]

In the interests of balance. Don't forget McCabe has lost £24m in last two years on club. There comes a time when you have to draw the line.

Sorry, but it is true.

Equally, the reason for those losses are his own poor appointments and strategy dating back to 2007. I used to have a lot more sympathy for him than I do now.

Honesty costs nothing.