20/04/09 - Burnley Match Thread

[Linz]

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[Linz]

This game has been moved for Sky... it will now be on Monday 20th April.

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Damn. On tv but I still won't be able to see it!

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

To all those that are going..enjoy and get behind the lads even if things don't go too well.

 

[Linz]

With Brum winning yesterday, we know what we've got to do tomorrow.

Sky are building it up to be a massive game... so let's hope the good fortune we usually see at Turf Moor continues.

EDIT:

Team news from OS:

Matt Kilgallon (medial knee ligaments) and Sun Jihai (ankle) are United's injury concerns for Monday's trip to Burnley, a game that will be shown live on Sky.

Kilgallon missed the Easter Monday stalemate against Nottingham Forest, after picking up the knock in the latter stages at Reading, but Kevin Blackwell was delighted to report the damage wasn't as bad as first feared:

"It is a medial strain and sometimes these can respond quicker or slower depending on where, the depth and any aggravation to other parts of the knee.

"We will take it day by day, but hopefully he will be available not too far down the line, although Burnley will come too soon for him."

Meanwhile, Burnley have several injury doubts, so much so manager Owen Coyle was forced to come out of retirement to play for the reserves on Thursday night.

Jay Rodrigues may continue in attack after starting the last two, with leading scorer Martin Paterson (hamstring) a doubt.

Skipper Steve Caldwell missed training earlier in the week, whilst Stephen Thompson isn't fully fit and is unlikely to be considered for selection.

 

[rachyblade]

Is anyone feeling sick with nerves yet? I am.

 

[dutchblade]

nervous as well....glad I have to work first tomorrow

 

[rachyblade]

I've got all day stressin about it and we settin off at 4 so be stressin even more from 4 onwards.

 

[Come from away]

Half-way through the season it was hard to believe we would have something to be anxious about with three games to go - except being within three points of the playoffs. I kinda like where we are for now. Onwards and upwards.

 

[dingledog]

Not nervous at all, whatever happens we are in the playoffs. Now Burnley are in danger of missing the play offs, they should be nervous.

 

[dutchblade]

I've got all day stressin about it and we settin off at 4 so be stressin even more from 4 onwards.

Have fun....

 

[MAQ]

Just too k this from 606, Thought it was a decent effort

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the automatic spot up with our Sheffield dead.
In the summer break there's nothing so becomes a fan
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of the Referee's whistle blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the Chris Morgan;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage;
Then lend the eye a terrible aspect;
Let pry through the Burnley midfield
Like a Dane Whitehouse pass; let the forwards o'erwhelm it
As fearfully as doth a Deane and Agana partnership
O'erhang and jutty this evil Turf Moor,
Swill'd with the wild and wasteful Burnley fans.
Now set the 4-4-2 formation and stretch their defenders wide,
Hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit
To his full height. On, on, you noblest Bladesmen.
Whose blood is fet from fathers of war-proof!
Fathers that, like so many Jagielkas,
Have in Bramall Lane from morn till even fought
And sheathed their shin pads for lack of argument:
Dishonour not Kevin Blackwell; now attest
That those whom you call'd Woodward and Currie did beget you.
Be copy now to men of greater football,
And teach them how to win. And you, good supporters,
Whose limbs were made in Sheffield, show us here
The greasiness of your chip butty; let us swear
That you are Bladesmen Super Bladesmen; which I doubt not;
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not the noble Premiership in your eyes.
I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips at Owlerton,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
Cry 'God for United, Promotion, and the Red and White Wizaaaards!!!!!'

 

[bladette_24]

I am watching it on tv and i am very nervous, we need this win, i really dont want to have to go through the play offs! last time i cried at every single goal, throughtout the play off stages and the final! i cant go through that again lol!
Everyone who is going get behind the boys, you need to be the 12th man!

 

[Linz]

Everyone who is going get behind the boys, you need to be the 12th man!

Aye... the unreserved seating should help with that one

I've only ever seen us win at Burnley, so I hope they continues tonight.

 

[SheepdipBlade]

Seems a funny thing these nerves - Reckon us fans feel them more than the team (at least once the whistle's blown anyway). In the prem season the Kop was so quiet at times - as if we were waiting to get beaten - and the only people who believed we could compete were St Neil and the lads. I'm hoping tonight may be easier than against Forest - Burnley can't afford to shut up shop, and I'm hoping their more attacking approach will work in our favour. (Without wishing to tempt fate!!)

 

[Linz]

I'm hoping their more attacking approach will work in our favour. (Without wishing to tempt fate!!)

On that note, I watched their beating of us at home earlier on in the season. It seems that they had picked Naysmith out as the weak link in the defence, but his confidence has grown dramatically in the past few weeks. I hope Bromby is on his toes to deal with Eagles... because Brombs is one player who can get caught defensively.

Should be a decent crowd, they're flogging tickets to ST holders for a tenner to make sure the ground isn't half empty like last time.

 

[Linz]

Double post...

Anyone who suddenly fancies going, tickets are pay on the gate tonight.

 

[Mr Barking P.]

Afternoon gents (and ladies); Birmingham City fan here wandered in off the street meaning no real harm. Interested to see how you were all bearing up under the strain - looks pretty much like you (as us) incorporate the whole range from blind optimism to terminal gloom. Difficult to underestimate the importance of tonight; if it's any comfort I think you'll beat us to it if you win this one. Must get myself psyched up to support the team in claret and blue tonight - it's an unnatural act for we Bluenoses. Toodle-pip and best of luck in the play-offs.

 

[Linz]

Afternoon gents (and ladies); Birmingham City fan here wandered in off the street meaning no real harm. Interested to see how you were all bearing up under the strain - looks pretty much like you (as us) incorporate the whole range from blind optimism to terminal gloom.

I think as Blades, we're pretty used to being shat on when it comes to the play offs. Our recent record is hardly what you'd call impressive and the heartache of completely failing to turn up at the Millennium Stadium in 2003 is still fresh in the memory.

Difficult to underestimate the importance of tonight; if it's any comfort I think you'll beat us to it if you win this one.

We need three points to maintain the pressure on you... but neither of us has got an easy game at the weekend. I don't think anything will be decided tonight.

Toodle-pip and best of luck in the play-offs.

Of course we hope that we won't be needing it, but my inner-pessimist thanks you all the same

 

[TonyAgana]

Did anyone see Owen Coyle's goal for the reserves? Let's hope he doesn't play against us!

 

[bladette_24]

oh god that day will be stuck in my memory forever horrible day, just one game to far it was!

I hope we get the 3 points tonight, thanks for the sportsmanship Mr Barking P!

Come on blades we can do it tonight! God i am so nervous! and excited at the same time!

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Did anyone see Owen Coyle's goal for the reserves? Let's hope he doesn't play against us!

Always thought he was one of the best finishers around. For a few seasons I was always hoping he would sign for us.

 

[shorehamview]

Nervous? I'm shitting kittens!

 

[jose_d_blade]

craig beatie is the worst player to put on a united shirt iv seen hes f**ng w*nk send him back bag of sh*te.
shoot first then apeal for a pen tosser!

 

[jose_d_blade]

we deserved to lose poor poor performance

 

[Bladesman]

Pathetic performance.

Kenny the only decent player on the pitch tonight.

 

[Come from away]

Got to get back to two wingers prepared to take on a man.

 

[silverfox]

Pathetic performance.

Kenny the only decent player on the pitch tonight.

It wasn't good but these are very strong words.

We were second best to a very good footballing team.

We are still in the play offs and have just had the best away run in our history come to an end.

Poor maybe.

Pathetic?

I don't think so.

 

[Bladesman]

Pathetic really considering we havnt played a match since last Monday.

I expected alot better than that.

 

[Liaminho9]

we had no width, and we put everything straight at one of the best defenders in the league, carlisle. henderson always fouls the centrebacks, and then complains, today he was fouled alot, but he did himself no favours by complaining every two seconds.