Interview With Adkins After Chesterfield (A)

[William Henry Foulkes]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03r7yf3

• players played well
• three clean sheets on the spin
• same team for three games
• players done well, scored some good goals
• supporters right behind the players
• been a good day
• deserved the victory
• could have had more - clear penalty on Billy towards the end
• on the front foot
• played good football on a lively pitch
• Hammond, Coutts, Flynn complement each other
• as do Sharp and Adams
• have to keep building on the consistency
• moving forward want to be in a better position with regard to the physicality, athleticism, and robustness of the players
• non-committal on same team Tuesday
• going back to Bramall Lane for recovery work
• take stock and plan for the next game
• had impact coming off the bench - mentions "a bit of magic" from Woolford
• smaller group but they're all contributing
• confidence and momentum - you get it by working hard
• three good goals from my point of view
• want us to be the fittest team
• forwards have to be the first line of defence
• need to push up and be compact as a team to go and do it
• we're in a lot better condition now - takes time
• fitness improving and it will continue to improve

 

[Barney]

Where's your take on things in fancy italics and red writing? WHF OUT.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

"a bit of magic" from Woolford

Been doing this all season in the warm-ups, where he's a genius. Glad it finally appeared in a game . Looking forward to seeing it on the highlights or on BP.

 

[SUFC Guy]

fitness improving and it will continue to improve

A bit late with only 4 games left Nige

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

• forwards have to be the first line of defence

• need to push up and be compact as a team to go and do it

• we're in a lot better condition now - takes time

Key part of the interview.

Some of Collins' detractors said it was him dropping deep that caused us problems.

Seems like a clear statement of how he wants us to play: really noticeable today the number of times we pressed them into mistakes or nicked the ball off them.

 

[diplomat]

I couldn't go today but 0-3 was far better than I thought we could manage. Well done lads.

 

[Woodwardfan]

The comment about Hammond, Coutts and Flynn complementing each other seriously worries me if he's starting to think the combination is good enough for a promotion challenge next season. My season ticket renewal would be in the balance if I'd not already done it.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Where's your take on things in fancy italics and red writing? WHF OUT.

He won't see that comment.

Anyone who doesn't conform to the Official Sheffield United Football Club line is erased from his list.
Stalin would be proud.

 

[FTPE]

I'm chuffed to bits with yesterday but

1) "the fitness is improving"
Great, just in time for them to fuck off to Mexico on holiday for 3weeks.

2)"Hammond, Coutts, Flynn compliment each other" in that they will never get 10 goals combined in a full season.

3) I DEMAND to see the "magic" Woolford pulled off!!

 

[Fulwood Blade]

The comment about Hammond, Coutts and Flynn complementing each other seriously worries me if he's starting to think the combination is good enough for a promotion challenge next season. My season ticket renewal would be in the balance if I'd not already done it.

my sentiments too - solid yes, creative no.

UTB

 

[Pollingtonblade]

IF we keep Sharp and Adams that's 30-40 goals from up front - we need the midfield to chip I with 20-30 Coutts, Hammond and Flynn have got no hope whatsoever of that.

Adkins is clearly grooming us for that being our midfield next year.

We therefore will fail again next season

 

[Ricky]

Hammond, Coutts, Flynn complement each other

As Woodward fan says, that's worrying.

 

[Bladesway]

IF we keep Sharp and Adams that's 30-40 goals from up front - we need the midfield to chip I with 20-30 Coutts, Hammond and Flynn have got no hope whatsoever of that.

Adkins is clearly grooming us for that being our midfield next year.

We therefore will fail again next season

If you read too much into his every comment yes. Perhaps he is just giving the players confidence going into the final 4 games. Saying "they were good today but I'm offloading as soon as I can" wouldn't help would it

 

[Pollingtonblade]

If you read too much into his every comment yes. Perhaps he is just giving the players confidence going into the final 4 games. Saying "they were good today but I'm offloading as soon as I can" wouldn't help would it

I hope you're right.

 

[Bladesway]

I hope you're right.

I believe Adkins, if McCabe had said it however......

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

3) I DEMAND to see the "magic" Woolford pulled off!!

At the end of the highlights.

Tbf if he could leave his man for dead and put in a cross like that once or twice a game instead of once or twice a season - and combine that with his defensive discipline - we might be on to something.

Done was very exposed defensively against Ariyibi yesterday - he was even nutmegged at one point. Woolford as marauding LWB?

https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=S2B1cNgSLkY

 

[JohnDenver]

Woolford as marauding LWB?

Can Woolford maraud? I've not seen him dribble, cross or shoot with any real intent, so marauding seems a bit optimistic....

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

Can Woolford maraud? I've not seen him dribble, cross or shoot with any real intent, so marauding seems a bit optimistic....

His warm ups against imaginary opponents are world class.

LWB might play to his strengths.

Done was exposed a few times yesterday defensively.

I wonder if Woolford may be given an extended opportunity to maraud - or even rampage.

 

[Deleted member 875]

His warm ups against imaginary opponents are world class.

LWB might play to his strengths.

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I executed a near perfect Cryuff turn the other day against an imaginary opponent with a tennis ball.

Do you think LWB might play to my strength as well?

 

[finlaytheblade]

His warm ups against imaginary opponents are world class.

LWB might play to his strengths.

Done was exposed a few times yesterday defensively.

I wonder if Woolford may be given an extended opportunity to maraud - or even rampage.

Woolford is more suited to the wing back role than matt Done, Done tries hard but Woolford beats him on all counts and although it's difficult
to change a winning team,we would be stronger with Woolford rather than Done, ( my opinion of course. )

 

[Bladesway]

I executed a near perfect Cryuff turn the other day against an imaginary opponent with a tennis ball.

Do you think LWB might play to my strength as well?

I've seen you Brownie, I doubt it

 

[Jehovah]

Woolford is more suited to the wing back role than matt Done, Done tries hard but Woolford beats him on all counts and although it's difficult
to change a winning team,we would be stronger with Woolford rather than Done, ( my opinion of course. )

I dont understand how playing the worst player I have ever seen in my life can make us stronger.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

His warm ups against imaginary opponents are world class.

LWB might play to his strengths.

Done was exposed a few times yesterday defensively.

I wonder if Woolford may be given an extended opportunity to maraud - or even rampage.

Woolford's been fit and available for weeks – Adkins has still kept Done in there. I think there's an acceptance that what he lacks defensively in that position is made up for by his athleticism – his pace and work rate probably provide us with more there than what Woolford can offer with his slightly better ability defensively.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

Woolford's been fit and available for weeks – Adkins has still kept Done in there. I think there's an acceptance that what he lacks defensively in that position is made up for by his athleticism – his pace and work rate probably provide us with more there than what Woolford can offer with his slightly better ability defensively.

Are you saying Woolford can't maraud? Or rampage?

 

[Woodwardfan]

Woolford's been fit and available for weeks – Adkins has still kept Done in there. I think there's an acceptance that what he lacks defensively in that position is made up for by his athleticism – his pace and work rate probably provide us with more there than what Woolford can offer with his slightly better ability defensively.

In effect we need done to make up for the limitations of Hammond, Coutts, Flynn and Basham.

If we had more mobility and creativity in there Woolford would be a very satisfactory left wing back and so would Flynn by the way, left or right.

Mind you we wouldn't be playing three players out of position then and that would never do, not enough flair and imagination by the manager I suppose.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Are you saying Woolford can't maraud? Or rampage?

I'm not even convinced he could class as a foraging wing-back, let alone rampaging.

 

[Lane Ender]

Can Woolford maraud? I've not seen him dribble, cross or shoot with any real intent, so marauding seems a bit optimistic....

To see him touch the ball was a start

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

I'm not even convinced he could class as a foraging wing-back, let alone rampaging.

If Woolford is a model professional , he will know without being told that he has had a very below par shit season at the lane . He may well have intimated this in a interview . My own view the bloke is on a contract , Adkins seems to have faith in him , and the preseason training for all the squad , will see us with a fit , organised , determined Woolford.

The bloke has done absolutely nothing and could be added to the players who have been / still are , steeling a wage . If he is the bloke Adkins thinks he is , he will know this .

My view it will be like having a new player next season , same with Hammond when he signs.

This is one player , we need to sort the squad out for promotion , Jay Mc, Flynn , jury perhaps still out.

UTB

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Are you saying Woolford can't maraud? Or rampage?

I'm guessing Woolford went to the players' Christmas fancy-dress party as a viking?