25/05/09 - Sheffield United v. Burnley

[Linz]

Match thread for this one then

 

[The One]

3rd time lucky

Didn't watch Burnley/Reading game myself but my dad said Burnley didn't look upto much apart from the two goals.

Think it's unlikely they'll do that again.


COME ON YOU BLADES!

 

[Kev Gee]

1 Match too far for Burnley? Remind you off us a few years ago?

Lets hope so!

 

[dutchblade]

Our 2002-2003 season....finishing 3rd, semifinals in League Cup and FA Cup, wonderful play off semi vs scabs and than lose the final to Wolves...

Burnley's 2008-2009 season....finishing 5th, semifinal in League Cup (including wins vs fulham, arsenal and chelsea), 6th round FA Cup.....and than may 25th

 

[SotonBlade]

Looks like a similar pattern. Also, are the footballing gods giving us an extra incentive??

What other cheating team play in similar colours to Burnley?? Red Rag to a Bull that should be!

Gonna get my selection in early!

Kenny
Walker--Morgan--Killgallon--Naughton
Monty--Quinn
Halford--Howard--Ward
Henderson

SUBS: Cotterill, Lupoli, Webber, Hendrie, Bromby

:thumbup:​

 

[McBlade]

Sub Keeper on bench

Blackwell must include a sub keeper for play off final, leave Bromby out of squad

Your thoughts...................!!

 

[SotonBlade]

Would mean playing Walker (inexperienced) or Halford (out of position) if either of Morgs or Killa have a problem.

 

[rachyblade]

I would start cotts for this one.

 

[Ballinpigpubs13]

def start cotts for this one. His constant running and jinking is undefendable.
Opposition are scared to death of him. His crosses cause problems all day long, would be 1st name on my teamsheet.

 

[essex blade]

Looks like a similar pattern. Also, are the footballing gods giving us an extra incentive??

What other cheating team play in similar colours to Burnley?? Red Rag to a Bull that should be!

!

which team are playing in their home kit ? , cos we played in black at turf moor .

 

[bennicholson]

burnley are in the mould of us in 2002/03 great cup runs knocking big premiership teams out all the fans think they deserve it get to wembley and?.....

 

[SheepdipBlade]

Kenny
Walker--Morgan--Killgallon--Naughton
Monty--Quinn
Halford--Howard--Ward
Henderson

SUBS: Cotterill, Lupoli, Webber, Hendrie, Bromby

Can't really argue too much with this - think either of the Kyles can do a job on Eagles who was a pain in arse at Turf Moor - but would agree to have Cotts start instead of Wardy. Reckon SotonBlade's line up should ring the changes from our last meeting and all being well put them off balance.​

 

[The One]

Burnley have also used the fewest players too (23). May work in our favour.

 

[butchaboy]

cant believe some people are putting cotterill on the bench, hes our main attacking asset, plus on a wide pitch like wembley, he can really get into their full backs

 

[bennicholson]

wembley team

Kenny

Walker Killgallon Morgan Naughton


---------Monty
Cotterill----- -----Halford
---------Howard

Ward Beattie



Subs:

Hendrie
Henderson
Lupoli
Quinn
Bromby

 

[BexleyBlade]

wembley team

Kenny

Walker Killgallon Morgan Naughton


---------Monty
Cotterill----- -----Halford
---------Howard

Ward Beattie



Subs:

Hendrie
Henderson
Lupoli
Quinn
Bromby

Pretty much what I'd go for based on Howard's recent performances. Wouldn't take any risks so stick Benno on the bench.

 

[Vistoma]

we really do need to play as we have done in the 2 games against Preston, with the ball on the deck much more than usual. If we play like we did last time we player Burnley their centre backs will have a field day and we will struggle to score.

Personally I would start with the same 11 that started at Preston and save Cotts for second half when their full backs are knackered or, better still, booked and afraid to tackle him.

Here's hoping Ward and Hendo are fully fit in time, I would have a sub goalie as well just in case.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Just think...7 subs on the bench in the prem!

 

[Sensiblade]

Comments from Blackie about the Ref appointment.
He prob should have kept his mouth shut, but he is right.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell is angry with the Football Association for appointing Mike Dean as referee for the Championship play-off final.

Dean sparked a furious reaction from Blades in October when he sent off Matt Kilgallon in the Sheffield derby.

Blackwell told Radio Sheffield: "I'm very disappointed with the stupidity and insensitivity of the appointment.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/8062255.stm

 

[Foxy]

Comments from Blackie about the Ref appointment.
He prob should have kept his mouth shut, but he is right.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/8062255.stm

Ever so slightly twisted in most quarters compared to the calm and sensible interview he had on sky.

 

[DazBlade88]

Let's hope it works in our favour and he gives us a pen :thumbup:

 

[Mr Barking P.]

Good luck chaps. Enjoy the day; hope they've repaired the lavvies and seats after Millwall have been in there.

And if you don't make it don't forget to text Kilgallon's agent's number to Karren Brady.

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Come on you Blades!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Foxy]

Well, same old. Most of the others should be giving Monty their wages tonight.

Just sat in the queue away from Wembley at the moment.

 

[BexleyBlade]

Anyone else feel embarrassed?

 

[West Ham prem]

HAHAHAHAHAH...Tevez and West Ham are laughing our heads off!! Who are you gona sue now then?

 

[Bladesman]

No one but we have your cash to help us now.

 

[Kev Gee]

Awful result. But well done Burnley. Why oh why cant we inspire the squad when it matters??? Blackwell seemed tactically clueless & should have altered it as soon as it was going wrong (i,e before half time) I dont think we will have a chance next season unless we change the management structure when we will be up against the likes of Newcastle, a resurgent Liecester & lots of other teams that can attract a good squad.

 

[Linz]

HAHAHAHAHAH...Tevez and West Ham are laughing our heads off!! Who are you gona sue now then?

I'm sure Tevez doesn't give a shit about us... or indeed your lot of cheating southern wankers.

Oh and if any of your little mates want to join up, I suggest you see HERE. I've already harvested quite a few IP addresses. By the way, cough up laughing boy. We'd quite like our cash.

Well done to Burnley, although I have never seen a set of more fans more miserable at winning a big game than that lot. I wish them luck next season because they will need it as much as we would have done.

Wembley is shit. I'm sunburnt. It took us two hours to move two miles in a sweltering hot minibus. But pre-kick off was great.

Take solace in the fact that while many things in this crazy world continue to change, you can always rely on Sheffield United to be consistent.

 

[BexleyBlade]

Ballboys were shite too.