Holding

[Pollingtonblade]

Yeah but can he slide tackle reyt hard and do that thing where he smashes the ball down the left channel as hard as he can to no one when he’s under no pressure?!

Thinking about it he also can't throw it right far to create fuck all as well.

 

[Striker]

It was also really noticeable that he's a 2 footed footballer who can go both ways when receiving the ball. This is a massive improvement on Robbo who always has to turn onto his left foot and is therefore really predictable.
Oh and he's a better defender fullstop.

 

[SwissBlade]

He played well yesterday, not sure we looked any more steady at the back as Cardiff still had chances but were crap.

As for why he’s not played, sure, he’s not been fit, but up until those 3 defeats we’d been winning games since Holding arrived and there wasn’t any real clamour for him to be starting

It’s fair to say that we know the limitations of Robinson, but he’s been ok for much the season he’s played. It’s also fair to say that taking him out for a game will help him mentally as well.

Does Holding start on Monday after he went off knackered on Friday? I’d say it’s unlikely but let’s see.

Holding is certainly a different player to Robinson.

 

[JJBlade]

What I liked about him was the pace he put on his passes.
Those sideways passes Robbo hits to Burrows or Anel dribble along the ground at a slug’s pace.
Holding zips the same passes in to give the receiving player an extra second on the ball & it makes a difference.
Thought he had a good game yesterday.

Yes, good, quick passing, as opposed to playing the ball behind the player you're passing to meaning he has to take three steps backwards to retrieve it

 

[Houston_Blade]

He played well yesterday, not sure we looked any more steady at the back as Cardiff still had chances but were crap.

As for why he’s not played, sure, he’s not been fit, but up until those 3 defeats we’d been winning games since Holding arrived and there wasn’t any real clamour for him to be starting

It’s fair to say that we know the limitations of Robinson, but he’s been ok for much the season he’s played. It’s also fair to say that taking him out for a game will help him mentally as well.

Does Holding start on Monday after he went off knackered on Friday? I’d say it’s unlikely but let’s see.

Holding is certainly a different player to Robinson.

There was a clamour as soon as Souttar was injured to sign another decent defender as most acknowledged that JLT isn’t capable of playing in a possession heavy promotion chasing team.

 

[SwissBlade]

There was a clamour as soon as Souttar was injured to sign another decent defender as most acknowledged that JLT isn’t capable of playing in a possession heavy promotion chasing team.

Sure, we were short on defenders

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Screw it...tell Palace we want him at any price, make him Captain, buy him a house, let him run training, pick the team, book hotels, rename the stands....fine let him start Monday at the very least.

 

[BrisBlade]

It's disorienting not to be worried about conceding a penalty on every corner or cross because JLT has got someone in a headlock and then body slammed them.

Seriously though, having an organiser at the back helps us so much. Anel is a great CB at this level but that just isn't his game. Robinson is the exact opposite of a calming presence (although I'd still keep him as cover). Souttar and Holding have shown us what we are missing.

 

[Iffy Onuora's Shiny Head]

It's almost arrogant to not start someone that's played over 100 times for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Granted those starts occurred when they weren't as strong as they are now, but still.

You simply do not play that many games for Arsenal and not be good enough for Sheffield United in the Championship.

I think not starting him, and wasting 10m on cannon when we could have signed a short term, proven option to fire us over the line are what will cost us this season.

 

[YES Blade]

Wilder better play Holding in the playoffs!

 

[Bladesman]

Wilder better play Holding in the playoffs!

He may as well send him back to Palace for what its worth.

Robbo forever!

 

[AWetFlannel]

Wilder better play Holding in the playoffs!

Instead of who, the scapegoat or the one who cost us the game today?

 

[ATL Recs]

Instead of who, the scapegoat or the one who cost us the game today?

Thought they both did

 

[AWetFlannel]

Thought they both did

Anel for giving away the penalty, Robinson for being scouse and shouting at the ref. The usual then

 

[YES Blade]

Instead of who, the scapegoat or the one who cost us the game today?

Can drop either as far as I’m concerned!

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

He could never do 2 games in 3 days. He was out of steam by 60 mins vs Cardiff. Robbo isn’t the answer but neither was Holding tonight.

 

[Rudders]

Can drop either as far as I’m concerned!

Both utterly crap today. Robinson is the absolute opposite of a leader of men. It’s truly banter to think we can win the play offs with those 2 at the heart of things

 

[spongebobblade]

Holdings contribution was fantastic today. Coming off at the end he had a Burnley idiot filming and goading him. He promptly snatched his phone and launched it

 

[bakeblade]

Can drop either as far as I’m concerned!

True it's a close call but it's Robbo who should be dropped

 

[Bladesman]

 

[JayGreen17]

Even more baffling why he’s not played…. Wilder and his ego.. had cost us.

 

[Wincobank S9 Blade]

His quick forward passing and reading of the game is brilliant. Has to start PO’s

 

[ATL Recs]

His quick forward passing and reading of the game is brilliant. Has to start PO’s

Will he *uck start - love him to but he won’t

 

[robbiez666]

Can anyone explain what the fuck we've been doing with Holding?

We sign him. Former Arsenal and now Palace player on loan.

At first he's not fit. Fine.
Then Wilder doesn't want to change a successful defence. Fine.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.

It's almost as bewildering or the punishment for Gilchrist and JRS.

 

[Bladesman]

Can anyone explain what the fuck we've been doing with Holding?

We sign him. Former Arsenal and now Palace player on loan.

At first he's not fit. Fine.
Then Wilder doesn't want to change a successful defence. Fine.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.

It's almost as bewildering or the punishment for Gilchrist and JRS.

Holding must be thinking why on earth did he bother coming here on loan.

 

[Russ]

Can anyone explain what the fuck we've been doing with Holding?

We sign him. Former Arsenal and now Palace player on loan.

At first he's not fit. Fine.
Then Wilder doesn't want to change a successful defence. Fine.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.

It's almost as bewildering or the punishment for Gilchrist and JRS.
Can anyone explain what the fuck we've been doing with Holding?

We sign him. Former Arsenal and now Palace player on loan.

At first he's not fit. Fine.
Then Wilder doesn't want to change a successful defence. Fine.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.
Then he plays and does well.
Then he doesn't play again.

It's almost as bewildering or the punishment for Gilchrist and JRS.

someone called Chris Wilder. Not sure anyone else can.

 

[Sandygate Blade]

His non selection is biggest reason why CW should go. A replacement for Souttar was the main issue to resolve in JTW. It was clear that Robbo wasn't the answer except CW.

 

[The Vicar]

I honestly think that Robbos mistakes over the season have been very costly. Not including the obvious mistakes, his positional play and lack of speed are a constant concern.

Anel and a.n. other look fine, Anel and Robbo look like a mistake just waiting to develop, and it usually does. Poor marking for first goal today, but it has been the same all season, oh and last season! This is why I find myself uncertain about CW and his future at SUFC. He makes bizarre decisions and then fails to own them, with phrases like, ‘we need to be better or do this’, ‘the boys need to etc’, ‘we were too loose’. As manager he has the ability to make changes to TRY to change these things, but many decisions make no sense.

 

[Bladesman]

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

You'd have to understand why he didn't play before deciding whether to have him back.

Was it fitness? And if so, what exactly.

If it's because our manager has a fascination with rogue Scousers (see Robinson, Lundstram) and appears unable to drop them, then it's a different issue altogether...