Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United

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Premier League Matchweek 2 - Friday 18th August 2023 - 19:45 - City Ground
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Officials:

Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Harry Lennard, Nick Greenhalgh
Fourth Official: Andy Madley
VAR: Michael Oliver
Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart

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[jono_t2000]

After horror start we grew Into the game and could arguably say we finished half better.

Highlights for me:

Souza - Looks more than just an enforcer and can play a bit too

Traore - Dragging defenders all over the place, first class movement and at times caused them to struggle.

 

[LONDON_BLADE]

On today’s performance Osborn has to be ahead of Lowe for LWB

On todays performance so far I think Sharon Osborne might get the shirt!

 

[Colombia Blade]

Well, after the worst possible start that didn't end too bad. Souza looks great, and you can tell Hamer has something about him. One thing I noticed towards the start of the half was Hamer was pressing really high up the field, but Norwood wasn't moving up to mark the man left in space meaning it was pretty easy for Forest to deal with the press. A bit concerning we're not winning headers into our box, that's usually our strong point.

 

[Railway Blade]

Dodgy first 20, Egan is worrying me from crosses and Lowe always worries me. A lot better last 25 when we remembered we are allowed to pass it to each other and not just whack it forward.

 

[Blade58]

First half after the disastrous start we’ve got better and for me we look to have a little more balance in the team than we did against Palace

Hamer is a plus and so is Souza, although he’s been a bit complacent with his passing. He needs to pick up the pace a bit more, but that maybe due to lack of games and the pace of the PL

We need a bit more as an attacking force both creatively and striker wise although Osula and Traore have worked hard

If we can keep it the one goal I feel we can get something from the game

 

[SUFCinks]

On today’s performance Osborn has to be ahead of Lowe for LWB

unpopular opinion but ozzy has actually been good today and against palace.

 

[Bob Socks]

I'm sorry, I'll be more positive. Yay, Souza had our first shot on goal after 30 minutes. Is that okay?

It's a public forum. If fans want to bitch and moan tonight because the Blades have been awful all half then let them. I'd rather read negative honesty than deluded glass full garbage based on nothing more than blind faith.

Fuck off arsehole.

 

[originaltrueblade]

We are Growing into the game

 

[VwBlade]

Playing oreyt na after Calamity Lowe's air shot brain fart. Hope the lad at the abattoir has a better shot with his bolt gun. Souza is looking a massive positive, positionally aware and not scared of a tackle. Is Benie Traore ready for the prem? Remains to be seen but there's some real positives in his play. Feel for Hamer, he's all about assists and there's no experienced strikers up there for him to provide for

 

[straight_outta_compton]

After horror start we grew Into the game and could arguably say we finished half better.

Highlights for me:

Souza - Looks more than just an enforcer and can play a bit too

Traore - Dragging defenders all over the place, first class movement and at times caused them to struggle.

Really liking the look of traore & hamer. Think they have a lot to give once settled.

 

[paidsy]

Benie as a foil for a big 'un like McBurnie might be a real good setup

 

[Thrice]

Looks like he’s trying to occupy the same space as Norwood too much to me. Maybe Davies for Norwood after an hour?

Wouldn't mind it. Could be a good option off the bench.

 

[Richeee]

On today’s performance Osborn has to be ahead of Lowe for LWB

Been saying same for most of last season unfortunately for us Hecky sees something in him that we (or anyone for that matter) don't

 

[straight_outta_compton]

unpopular opinion but ozzy has actually been good today and against palace.

I'm not Ozzie's biggest fan (although he really tries!), but he's pretty solid tonight up to now.

 

[BrisBlade]

Anyone else think that looked like a late penalty on Osula at the end of the half? Definitely got knocked over.

Outside of that, we need to start creating chances and shooting!

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Souza and Hamer made a huge difference. Just need a bit more up top now.

I know he’s gone & I need to get over it but NDiaye would cause these big problems

 

[GKhantRebel]

Horrible, horrible start. We looked terrified, defence was all over the shop, Anel started really poorly. Men against boys for the first 30 minutes.

After Vini's shot, the lads started to look more composed and confident. Florist aren't any great shakes, they do have the PL nous though (cheating by diving!), which we don't.. yet.

Very positive finish to the half, Hamer getting some nice passes, Benie really coming into it showing some lovely touches, the defence looking a bit more solid. Robbo getting some proper tackles in!

Johnson is a dirty, cheating tosspot, but he's allowed to get away with it. We definitely got the knobs riled up near the end.

Hopefully, we can keep it going into the second half, have no fear of these.

 

[Colombia Blade]

unpopular opinion but ozzy has actually been good today and against palace.

Not an unpopular opinion with me. Honestly don't get the hate directed at Osborn. He's a backup utility player and that's what he was bought for. And when called on, he gives 100% every time he plays

 

[straight_outta_compton]

Been saying same for most of last season unfortunately for us Hecky sees something in him that we (or anyone for that matter) don't

Lowe looks really low on confidence. Scared to commit, or gives away silly fouls (shirt pulling, blatant obstruction, etc).

 

[1987]

Like a lot on here think Traore has shown some pleasing flashes this first half.

Glad we stopped the long punts forward and started playing a bit, we look much better when we do.

Max Lowe is a total bomb scare, given him quite a lot of chances, but enough is enough surely. Give it Osborn.

 

[GKhantRebel]

Anyone else think that looked like a late penalty on Osula at the end of the half? Definitely got knocked over.

Outside of that, we need to start creating chances and shooting!

I definitely did, certainly in the PL as they tend to give them for falling over a blade of grass!!

 

[BaldBlade89]

Been a massive fan of Wes but he has to be faster at distributing the ball rather than waiting until the momentum dissipates.

Also does anyone else know how that wasn't a pen? He got absolutely 0 ball and just took Osula out.

2nd half, hopefully less of the hoofball and a Max Lowe sub he has been woeful. UTB

 

[The Hecky Flecky Shake]

Far too much space for Aurier in front of Lowe all game.

 

[blAdes96]

For me, that felt like a Pen on Osula. The Forest player won none of the ball. How did that go to VAR and not get given?

 

[JackSUFC]

Also can does anyone else know how that wasn't a pen? He got absolutely 0 ball and just took Osula out.

Would've been very soft I reckon.

 

[Half Bond Jls]

I'm sorry, I'll be more positive. Yay, Souza had our first shot on goal after 30 minutes. Is that okay?

It's a public forum. If fans want to bitch and moan tonight because the Blades have been awful all half then let them. I'd rather read negative honesty than deluded glass full garbage based on nothing more than blind faith.

Have you had your bottle now and got your dummy back in? Showers of shit you keep saying are new lads getting used to playing together against Forest who played all last season together in this league.

 

[straight_outta_compton]

Well, after the worst possible start that didn't end too bad. Souza looks great, and you can tell Hamer has something about him. One thing I noticed towards the start of the half was Hamer was pressing really high up the field, but Norwood wasn't moving up to mark the man left in space meaning it was pretty easy for Forest to deal with the press. A bit concerning we're not winning headers into our box, that's usually our strong point.

Spot on about hamer deep press but not coordinating with Norwood. Just need more coherence to work as a unit. Our pressing has been pretty good.

 

[Thrice]

I definitely did, certainly in the PL as they tend to give them for falling over a blade of grass!!

It's frustrating how inconsistent they are with their decision making. One week it's a penalty, the next week it isn't.

 

[1987]

For me, that felt like a Pen on Osula. The Forest player won none of the ball. How did that go to VAR and not get given?

I reckon if given VAR wouldn't overturn either.

One of them

 

[Railway Blade]

When George is back I would prefer Osbourne at LWB over Lowe