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[sothall blade]

- What do you think the board needs to do better to help the Club win promotion?

Support Adkins heavily in the JTW.

- What do you think management needs to do better to help the Club win promotion?

Be backed by the board in the JTW.

- What do you think the players need to do better to help the Club win promotion?

Score goals and keep clean sheets.

- What do you think the supporters can do better to help the Club win promotion?

Fuck off, Jim, we have been through a heck of a lot and are still attending in mass numbers for the lads.

You forgot to add,that some of us fans have been around a fuckin lot longer than JP has and still will be when he has gone

 

[Hartley Hare]

What makes you more of a supporter than the one's that actually try and do what they can to change the many things that are wrong with the club?
Acceptance of mediocrity is a dangerous thing, and this is exactly what the owners are after.

What, keep moaning all the time, getting everyone down, being so negative about all aspects of our club. How is that being united and being a supporter?

Do you seriously believe the board want anything other than success? Why on earth would that be true?

You are a moaner Barny, a negative nellie and by all accounts not very well liked around these here parts. I wonder why?

HH

 

[Barney]

My first thought having read it was "there's someone with low self-esteem".

Would you like to explain that very petty and strange remark?

 

[cooperblade]

I think that's a pretty cowardly post from Phipps.

To me, it reads 'In the spirit of taking responsibility.......I'm going to blame the bloke who isn't here any more.'

I hope, pray and (deep down) think that Adkins will get it right eventually but he's not started well. He was badly hampered by the way the board dithered over decisions all summer, we were months behind the field from the off. That's a mitigating factor but he's recruited badly so far, doesn't appear any closer to knowing his best side and hasn't solved some of the big issues (defending, defending set pieces, consistency etc etc).

It staggers be that we're still following a gameplan of make do and mend for 5/6 months and then buy well in January and kick on from there - where's the evidence that's the best way?

As for slagging off the rest of the league - naive at best, stupid at worst.

 

[bladesmanluke]

I hope the board understand that by leaving it until January it will already be too late. They mustn't sack Adkins when we flop in the playoffs again. We'll have to win virtually every game from January to make the automatics and just like last season... That's a stupid idea. Give him next season

 

[Barney]

What, keep moaning all the time, getting everyone down, being so negative about all aspects of our club. How is that being united and being a supporter?

Do you seriously believe the board want anything other than success? Why on earth would that be true?

You are a moaner Barny, a negative nellie and by all accounts not very well liked around these here parts. I wonder why?

HH

Because I'm a realist and say it how it is. I don't hesitate for the fear that posters like you will disapprove of my opinions.

Nothing would ever change if all fans had the mindset of yours. Phipps would be rubbing his hands though.

 

[Hartley Hare]

Just a point of order.

Jim and his backers have invested money not for your benefit, not for my benefit, but for their own benefit.

People sometimes need to remember that they got involved with Sheffield United for one reason and for one reason only:

To make money.

Another negative nellie. Would you have rather they hadn't put their hard earned money into our club? and where would we be without it?

We have been losing money for years. We are a loss making concern. Not a very good investment if you ask me.

Pete, get with it we are lucky to have the support of Jim, McCabe and The Prince.

Unless of course you have a spare £25m in your sock draw?

HH

 

[Tyler Durden]

Because I'm a realist and say it how it is. I don't hesitate for the fear that posters like you will disapprove of my opinions.

Very true.

In fact you crave the attention it brings. Hence your 'farewell' thread the other week.

 

[Barney]

Very true.

In fact you crave the attention it brings. Hence your 'farewell' thread the other week.

Oh yes, that attention was marvellous, did you see it? I didn't get slated at all and a good slating is something I most definitely crave.

What a bizarre post.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

I hope the board understand that by leaving it until January it will already be too late. They mustn't sack Adkins when we flop in the playoffs again. We'll have to win virtually every game from January to make the automatics and just like last season... That's a stupid idea. Give him next season

I think the board are well aware of how good Adkins is. I'd imagine there's a lot of mutual respect both for their experience (football and non-football) and their positive, inclusive approach

For me Adkins and Phipps make this a great place to be at the moment.

 

[PeteBlade]

Another negative nellie. Would you have rather they hadn't put their hard earned money into our club? and where would we be without it?

We have been losing money for years. We are a loss making concern. Not a very good investment if you ask me.

Pete, get with it we are lucky to have the support of Jim, McCabe and The Prince.

Unless of course you have a spare £25m in your sock draw?

HH

You're missing the point by a country mile.
You talk of them like they're charity benefactors.
They aren't. They're here to make money.
And so far we're in a very similar position to when they arrived.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Oh yes, that attention was marvellous, did you see it? I didn't get slated at all and a good slating is something I most definitely crave.

What a bizarre post.

It's called notoriety - a form of attention.

There's a "character" like you on every forum. And long may it continue. We could do with a court jester to liven the place up from time to time.

 

[Hartley Hare]

Because I'm a realist and say it how it is. I don't hesitate for the fear that posters like you will disapprove of my opinions.

Nothing would ever change if all fans had the mindset of yours. Phipps would be rubbing his hands though.

Jim will be rubbing his hands when we win the league and get promoted, just like I will.

Consistently coming on here and moaning is not going to change anything. In fact I am with Tyler your motives are becoming clear, to be annoying, and for attention.

The minute we gave up with you, you flounced off, only to be back within hours. You are acting like a fool.

HH

 

[Blade56]

I joined fb so I could join in. I thought I'd post all the responses so far (edit - all the responses is too big - these are a few of the latest). It's badly formatted but hopefully still readable. Latest responses at the top.

Not had chance to read them all, and some will get cut off as they don't display fully but I thought this would give a flavour of the reaction and interreaction.

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William Henry Foulkes Another example here https://stuartnoel.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/sam_4043.jpg
Can we build on the display of pink from Saturday and use that in other ways to show support for the team?
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William Henry Foulkes
William Henry Foulkes Hi Jim just joined so I can contribute.

One thought about the crowds: Can we build towards this sort of thing which (I think) is commonplace in the Bundesliga http://3.bp.blogspot.com/.../KgvvBH2N1UI/s1600/Fahnen..jpg
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Gary Clarke
Gary Clarke Some of our fans are a joke. We cannot simply expect to steamroller this league. We have the best squad, no doubt but NA has only been here 5mins so needs to get the squad to play the way he wants to. Clearly from the comments from Jim, Mr Clough cause...See More
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Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC
Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC Gary, not my point to blame anyone. We simply need to deal with the facts, address the issues and get this right. I do not care who is right or wrong or who screwed up. I only want to win. Period.
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Chris Pollard
Chris Pollard Unfortunately theirs a culture from younger fans that expect results immediately and these younger fans are the ones more active on social media hence bringing Phipps into it all, Rome wasn't built overnight and all that. Look at warnock he was given m...See More
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Kevin Lowe
Kevin Lowe It's not just younger fans,the older lot are some of the most negative they exist!
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Sam Robert Lewis
Sam Robert Lewis Doesn't matter how good or bad we play in this division as long as we get wins
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Neil Alwaysontime Smith
Neil Alwaysontime Smith Best board we ever had its been same since Mcabe was here so where is the difference ? I think we got grad worse, the fans AV backed the club no end broken promises ... U pay championship fees to watch league one football the club is very happy ... Where it is .... I'm not at all but Jim an co are ... I had a season ticket for years I stopped but paid £49 to watch Fleetwood an millwall ...
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Colin Clayton
Colin Clayton I've always said I can accept mistakes but the one thing I find really hard to accept is the opposition working harder than us. I agree that some elements of the fan base have become really frustrated with being in this division 5 years and I know them...See More
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Gary Colechin
Gary Colechin Well said gaz
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Nick Breffit
Nick Breffit The fans have a right to take they're ticket money away from the club at any time, the fans have not let anyone down they are the ones that give a very good percentage of income to the club.
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Charlie Walker
Charlie Walker Don't agree that the fans haven't let the club down - some of the pathetic negative attacks on players is embarrassing. It's not new mcleverly- Higdon- Baxter - Doyle - Quinn - tongue - monty etc etc. the bury manager said it all when they beat us " I'...See More
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Neil Midgley
Neil Midgley Have you thought about running for president Jim? #jimwecan
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Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC
Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC Talk about impossible jobs ... wink emoticon
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Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson Thanks for you honest appraisal and approachable manner. You will never satisfy everyone but I am confident that we are moving in the right direction, but a little more consistency would be nice. UTB!
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Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC
Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC More consistency needed? Yes.
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Russell Hartley
Russell Hartley Nicely put Jim. Where only 7 points off the top. We will be up there at Christmas. Then kick on in the new year. Can I also put had a great nite at the Dave basset dinner was quite a funny nite lol
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Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC
Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC That was a really fun night, Russell. I learn so much about us at these things. Dave Bassett sure tells it as it is.
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Russell Hartley
Russell Hartley Yes he was very honest some cracking story's lol. That comedian was very funny aswell.
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Wayne Looch Bolsover
Wayne Looch Bolsover I think the key thing to take from this from our point of view is WE as fans can be consistent and positive to the players on the pitch. Some of the recent booing is bang out of order, yes we can be frustrated but the booing only serves to have a negative impact on the players
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Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC
Jim Phipps, Co-Chairman, SUFC Giving aid and comfort to the enemy ... true.
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Mark Deffley
Mark Deffley Thank you Jim, love the fact you're willing to communicate with fans so directly WE ALL WANT THE SAME THING UTB
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Craig Boulton
Craig Boulton We believe
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Jimmy Bates
Jimmy Bates Can I just say I hate slagging my club but the defence issue has been a proven for at least 2 seasons now we all know that and why hasn't this been addressed still? Also I was out with this man Friday night in Manchester and he said he's bored sat on his arse not doing anything and would love to play for blades again!
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Fred Hawnt
Fred Hawnt Get a new back 4 and a good keeper.....simple!
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Stephen King
Stephen King Zzzzzzzzzz. You sure can talk, tweet and FB update. If only talking a good game won promotion. We would be premier in 5 years.
Think Liverpool. Pfffft.
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Neil Robinson
Neil Robinson Simple .... don't rely on the team that were so poor last year to get you promoted. Only Billy Sharp was a newcomer this year in the starting 11 v Millwall. It wont work. In all my years of being a Blade i dont think i have seen players so slow and ...See More
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Kieran J Finnie
Kieran J Finnie Yada Yada. Even my cat knew which positions we needed to strengthen in the summer. We didn't do it. Explain that. Preferably in a single paragraph. Cheers.
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David Hall
David Hall Jim thanks for this but we still have failed to address the main reason why we are where we are ie conceding goals due to a ordinary goalkeeper and poor centre backs
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J Matthew Phipps
J Matthew Phipps I will always stand up and behind for the Blades and my Seattle Seahawks. A team will have a rough patch, but a true fan will always stand behind the team. That doesn't mean that criticism is forbidden.
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Lee Murdock
Lee Murdock Some blades make me laugh though some are talking of sacking nige already what good would that do in my opinion he's the best we could have got if he can't take us up I doubt anyone can it seems like. Bloody curse no matter what we do
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Russell Whittaker
Russell Whittaker Fair play for post and the job you're doing....on another note Did clough get Adams and keiron Wallace from Ilkeston??? If so this shows that buying from lower leagues gets you raw individuals who grab the opportunity with both hands.. 2 great players... Now maybe buying "proven ex prem players" brings a type of player who can't cut it in the "3rd division"...I might be wrong
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Paul Cormack
Paul Cormack Bring back the days when the ground was rocking from the start of GCB all the way to the final whistle! The ground is like city road cemetery now. It's a shame that we only get going in cup comps against the likes of Spurs. We should be the extra man w...See More
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Gareth Max Barlow
Gareth Max Barlow Jim, we are so lucky to have you on the board, you are quality, professional, diplomatic and wear your heart on your sleeve. Massive respect to you and for taking the time to address the fans. UTB
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Reece Fowler
Reece Fowler Here are my points. New defence, new goalkeeper. Howard is not up to league 1 stander he has been shocking since Swindon 1st leg of play- offs, until brayford and Harris are back we are going to concede goals. 2) where's the Murphy money gone 3) what d...See More
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Vic Woods
Vic Woods Have to agree with my best mate below. It's all very well and good telling everyone you've splashed out £21m on the club. We are still in Div 1 and still looking like a Div 1 side. I'd say someone has wasted a lot of money there. Oh, and by the way, Ji...See More
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Mathew Colliver
Mathew Colliver Sign 2 centre halfs and a keeper = Promotion

Don't...See More
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Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson Wow! Once again unafraid to stand up to the mob. No wavering here Mr Chairman
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Andrew Byres
Andrew Byres Thanks Mr Phipps for that explanation. I really think that 99% of fans are behind the club, albeit some are frustrated at the length of time in this league. We want and will put up with 100% effort. If we don't see that, we aren't happy. I have every confidence in the manager and his approach, however it was so clear, for all to see, that the defence was and should have been the priority at the start of the season ( and last season too). It was disappointing that this wasn't sorted.
Problem clearly is too many players on the books not only of the required standard but fitness too.

It will take time and I for one will give you the time and believe we will get there. Being a fan for over forty years, you've got me for life, it has been worse in the past and I am still going to the lane.

Please pass on thanks to all the board and HRH and stick to the plans you have, you made the correct decision, I believe, on changing managers. UTB
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Roy Haywood
Roy Haywood I think we should leave the manager to it. Leave him alone to do the job he is paid to do. When he has built his own team, that is the time to judge him. The fans and the board need to support the manager as well as the club
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Paul Hawkins
Paul Hawkins I personally can see something's lacking .i wouldn't swap any player bar the goalkeeper who is crap.but something is definitely lacking ..I presume Nigel Adkins can see this and will hopefully act positively...as soon as a team floods midfield we don't...See More
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John Stocks
John Stocks I appreciate the honesty of Jim and his tremendous work as a conduit between board and fans. If God loves a trier we will receive the reward that we all deserve, board, management and supporters. I exclude the players from this at present because I thi...See More
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Martin Moran
Martin Moran Where was the game changing investment we were promised? Oh and flogging Murphy on the cheap?
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Shane Rowley
Shane Rowley Get McCabe out for good and stop him rinsing the coffers and invest in a new back 5 especially the goal keeper who is awful

WHF, is this a S24 record for the longest post. Would have been better to do it a number of Sunday serialisations

 

[Barney]

How many other authoritative figures as high up in a football club as he is openly slate their opponents? Wigan's 20 year old chairman did, but that's about the only one I can think of.

Why do you think so few of them do? Because they shouldn't be doing. He's in a open, public position and to be doing that is bordering on disgraceful.

That, along with the fact he's openly slated the previous manager and his signings, most of which are still active employees of the business he co-chairs.

This is the worst thing Phipps has done since he's been here. It achieves nothing whilst damaging and offending many and their reputations.

It's a shambles from start to finish.

 

[PeteBlade]

How many other authoritative figures as high up in a football club as he is openly slate their opponents? Wigan's 20 year old chairman did, but that's about the only one I can think of.

Why do you think so few of them do? Because they shouldn't be doing. He's in a open, public position and to be doing that is bordering on disgraceful.

That, along with the fact he's openly slated the previous manager and his signings, most of which are still active employees of the business he co-chairs.

This is the worst thing Phipps has done since he's been here. It achieves nothing whilst damaging and offending many and their reputations.

It's a shambles from start to finish.

It's been pointed out to you, that's not what he did.

Not that you'll ever admit to being mistaken. Though you so often are.

 

[metalblade]

What a crock of shit from Jim Phipps and a lot of you are lapping it up as always. Doesn't the sacked worker always take the blame for the company's misfortune ? Very easy to blame Clough even if I agree to some extent, Clough was a wanker as pointed out by certain posters over the last year or so on this forum. Could Jim explain how Clough was allowed to undermine the technical board ? Can Jim explain why Mal Brannigan who supposedly does the deals is still in a job and why he was not shown the door along with his mate Clough ? Jim waffles on about how Clough signed old mates from Derby and crocked players who had played for him before so what has changed Jim ? Has not Nigel Adkins signed Billy Sharp, Woolford, Hammond etc all ex players for Adkins at other clubs with only Billy looking any better than what we already have in our admittedly overblown squad ? Just what the fuck is happening at boardroom level down at Bramall Lane ?

 

[Barney]

Jim will be rubbing his hands when we win the league and get promoted, just like I will.

Consistently coming on here and moaning is not going to change anything. In fact I am with Tyler your motives are becoming clear, to be annoying, and for attention.

The minute we gave up with you, you flounced off, only to be back within hours. You are acting like a fool.

HH

The only fool here is the one consistently swallowing the tripe being fed to you.

 

[Harry's Game]

Another negative nellie. Would you have rather they hadn't put their hard earned money into our club? and where would we be without it?

We have been losing money for years. We are a loss making concern. Not a very good investment if you ask me.

Pete, get with it we are lucky to have the support of Jim, McCabe and The Prince.

Unless of course you have a spare £25m in your sock draw?

HH

Errmmmm...it was Jim who said they were here to make money in his very first day in the job.

 

[Barney]

What a crock of shit from Jim Phipps and a lot of you are lapping it up as always. Doesn't the sacked worker always take the blame for the company's misfortune ? Very easy to blame Clough even if I agree to some extent, Clough was a wanker as pointed out by certain posters over the last year or so on this forum. Could Jim explain how Clough was allowed to undermine the technical board ? Can Jim explain why Mal Brannigan who supposedly does the deals is still in a job and why he was not shown the door along with his mate Clough ? Jim waffles on about how Clough signed old mates from Derby and crocked players who had played for him before so what has changed Jim ? Has not Nigel Adkins signed Billy Sharp, Woolford, Hammond etc all ex players for Adkins at other clubs with only Billy looking any better than what we already have in our admittedly overblown squad ? Just what the fuck is happening at boardroom level down at Bramall Lane ?

They're all over the joint.

It's an embarrassing club to support.

 

[Tyler Durden]

They're all over the joint.

It's an embarrassing club to support.

Well, you know where the door is...

Then again in your case it's a revolving one.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

WHF, is this a S24 record for the longest post. Would have been better to do it a number of Sunday serialisations

It was longer - but it wouldn't fit on the internet.

Thought some might be interested in the responses/reactions. All I did was C+P.

 

[Hartley Hare]

More negative stuff from Barno, currycombing the OP to find fault. Glory be.

Pete, have you found that £25m yet?

I know where there is a very good investment, a business losing £5m +/- a year, sure to make us a lot of money!

HH

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

in your case it's a revolving one.

And don't slam it on your way out

 

[zablade]

They're all over the joint.

It's an embarrassing club to support.

And you're lapping it up aren't you? can't you go and Buddy Holly yourself into a mountain or something.

 

[Bergen Blade]

As for slagging off the rest of the league - naive at best, stupid at worst.

I can only guess that it is something 90% of the emails/tweets to him claim and he's just used it carelessly. Many clubs in League One are putting decent sides together and the standard of football is generally improving. There's far too much focus on how big clubs are, and not enough on the quality of each team.

 

[Harry's Game]

And you're lapping it up aren't you? can't you go and Buddy Holly yourself into mountain or something.

 

[PeteBlade]

More negative stuff from Barno, currycombing the OP to find fault. Glory be.

Pete, have you found that £25m yet?

I know where there is a very good investment, a business losing £5m +/- a year, sure to make us a lot of money!

HH

Are you debating the fact that they're purely here to make money?

Do a bit of research to stop yourself looking silly and come back to me.

Their own words.

 

[cooperblade]

I can only guess that it is something 90% of the emails/tweets to him claim and he's just used it carelessly. Many clubs in League One are putting decent sides together and the standard of football is generally improving. There's far too much focus on how big clubs are, and not enough on the quality of each team.

One of my ongoing concerns is that our board (and Jim Phipps in particular) pay too much heed to the noisy minority on twitter / facebook.

 

[Barney]

And you're lapping it up aren't you?

Elaborate?