A ramble about being positive

[bromtom]

I honestly got really down in the dumps yesterday afternoon, partly because we drew, partly because I got shafted by Morrisons 'Free From' aisle (not my fault gluten gives me stomach ache, why punish me?) but mostly because I watched and discussed the match with my brother who is a classic oppressively miserable United fan as soon as one pass goes tits up. Yesterday it was Fleck when he hit a defender while Sharp was free and alone, as soon as that happened it all started "wot ya doin McGoldrick!?" "Ugh Fleck gerrim sold" etc, this after the usual "we're going to lose" pre match gee up session.

I just said to him, don't you think if you had a brighter outlook you might enjoy it more? We're not going to win every game and end up with 100+ points but why not have a bit of belief? Maybe Noel Edmonds is right, maybe the Universe is listening haha, if it is then we'll never do anything because we're not putting many positive thoughts into the ether.

The atmosphere at Bramall Lane, it's pretty quiet unless we're winning 3-0, and even then gets pretty quiet if we've not scored for 20 minutes, it's because everyone's waiting for us to fuck it up. I say fuck that attitude, let's go in to the new year with a bit of belief.

We're good. Halfway through the season and we're 6th, we've only really been thoroughly outplayed against Boro (Pre-Norwood) and Brum (generally shite) unless I'm forgetting some games, we've learnt how to come from behind, we've got a good away record, good manager, good players even if some are a bit long in the tooth and frustrating at times, and we're playing attractive football.

I'm not saying go all out clapper, I want to see balls in the box, Wilder is pretty shite at substitutions, and we are tactically one dimensional - you can have a moan but think about where the moan originates, personally I believe it's because we're good enough and we're underperforming.

We are good enough though, we've shown it plenty of times, we're not a happy shopper shower of shite that's where it is because of unicorn farts and good luck, and I think the team need to remember that as much as we do at the moment.

#B̶e̶l̶v̶i̶t̶a̶Believe

 

[I should coco]

Some excellent points but it won't catch on.

Tis the season to be jolly apparently, but pound to a penny the usual thousands of miserable fookers will be moaning at every miss hit pass on Tuesday.

 

[Rodley]

It’s a bizarre trait. 16 months into our Championship return we’re well ahead of par. Football is fantastic, players work rate is better than the vast, vast, majority of clubs in the league and we’ve got a Blade as manager and captain / top scorer.

If there’s anything that makes us look tinpot (to use an admittedly awful phrase), it’s the constant moaning and panic at every turn.

 

[blade.i.am]

Some excellent points but it won't catch on.

Tis the season to be jolly apparently, but pound to a penny the usual thousands of miserable fookers will be moaning at every miss hit pass on Tuesday.

I know it's probably not a word you're fond of but Boxing Day is on Wednesday

 

[HighfieldBlade]

I know it's probably not a word you're fond of but Boxing Day is on Wednesday the day before Thursday

Fixed.

 

[Melbourne Blade]

Agreed. I'm over the moon we're 6th...we're great to watch but can't seem to score. We also don't have multi million pound players So there we go

 

[anglian blade]

It seems to me that everyone enjoys watching United play except some United supporters

 

[Cerberus Blade]

I honestly got really down in the dumps yesterday afternoon, partly because we drew, partly because I got shafted by Morrisons 'Free From' aisle (not my fault gluten gives me stomach ache, why punish me?) but mostly because I watched and discussed the match with my brother who is a classic oppressively miserable United fan as soon as one pass goes tits up. Yesterday it was Fleck when he hit a defender while Sharp was free and alone, as soon as that happened it all started "wot ya doin McGoldrick!?" "Ugh Fleck gerrim sold" etc, this after the usual "we're going to lose" pre match gee up session.

I just said to him, don't you think if you had a brighter outlook you might enjoy it more? We're not going to win every game and end up with 100+ points but why not have a bit of belief? Maybe Noel Edmonds is right, maybe the Universe is listening haha, if it is then we'll never do anything because we're not putting many positive thoughts into the ether.

The atmosphere at Bramall Lane, it's pretty quiet unless we're winning 3-0, and even then gets pretty quiet if we've not scored for 20 minutes, it's because everyone's waiting for us to fuck it up. I say fuck that attitude, let's go in to the new year with a bit of belief.

We're good. Halfway through the season and we're 6th, we've only really been thoroughly outplayed against Boro (Pre-Norwood) and Brum (generally shite) unless I'm forgetting some games, we've learnt how to come from behind, we've got a good away record, good manager, good players even if some are a bit long in the tooth and frustrating at times, and we're playing attractive football.

I'm not saying go all out clapper, I want to see balls in the box, Wilder is pretty shite at substitutions, and we are tactically one dimensional - you can have a moan but think about where the moan originates, personally I believe it's because we're good enough and we're underperforming.

We are good enough though, we've shown it plenty of times, we're not a happy shopper shower of shite that's where it is because of unicorn farts and good luck, and I think the team need to remember that as much as we do at the moment.

#B̶e̶l̶v̶i̶t̶a̶Believe

Do you have a choice as to whether you watch a match with your brother? If so, I'd definitely choose not to.

I once got sat next to "Blackpool Blade" at an away game. Never again! Moan, moan, bloody moan. All the way through. I'm sorry but I just can't stand being around folks like that. I suppose it's different if it's your brother though eh? May not be so easy to get away if you're in the same house watching the same telly.

What you describe there though is also true of many folks, and I think it's very much a Sheffield thing as well. Glass half-empty. Summat bad might 'appen.

It gets on my nips tbh.

 

[Muttley]

We really can't moan. By and large, the majority of the squad is bargain basement for where we are. They give it their all but at this standard it sometimes falls short.
Without serious investment this is as good as it gets.

 

[Ricky]

I think we all know that ultimately we're doing very well and have a lot going for us. The negativity stems from knowing we have the fundamental ingredients in place to achieve something but simply do not look like capitalising. It's understandable.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

We really can't moan. By and large, the majority of the squad is bargain basement for where we are. They give it their all but at this standard it sometimes falls short.
Without serious investment this is as good as it gets.

The football is lovely.

 

[Stanthemanfan]

I know we short in certain areas but the lack of earlier balls into the box is getting ridiculous! When we did yest. we looked dangerous but overplaying out wide is getting slightly annoying!

 

[Yellarbellyblade]

It seems to me that everyone enjoys watching United play except some United supporters

Heard Jamie Carragher say that about how Liverpool used to play. Everyone thought they were great to watch but used to give Liverpool fans heart failure

The difference is that was because they scored shed load but conceded in equal measure with us it’s we dominate games but can’t score

 

[pommpey]

We really can't moan. By and large, the majority of the squad is bargain basement for where we are. They give it their all but at this standard it sometimes falls short.
Without serious investment this is as good as it gets.

Is the truth. Can anyone see us up a level in the prem with this team, or even 20% of it? I'd love us to be there, but I am resigned to the fact that while we have McCabe and now HRH battling him in court, it aint gonna happen. As I have said £20m would possibly get us promoted (if well spent and in areas where we need it and freely admit the sacred cows in those areas have to be replaced) but it will take five, six, seven times that much to keep us there, even in the lower regions and that would mean all the current first team replaced. I think Wilder could achieve that - the question is will the board equip him to do it?

The answer to that is definitely 'no'.

pommpey

 

[I should coco]

I know it's probably not a word you're fond of but Boxing Day is on Wednesday

You and your 'facts'.

You won't get anywhere on this forum with an accurate fact based approach.

 

[cc1]

I honestly got really down in the dumps yesterday afternoon, partly because we drew, partly because I got shafted by Morrisons 'Free From' aisle (not my fault gluten gives me stomach ache, why punish me?) but mostly because I watched and discussed the match with my brother who is a classic oppressively miserable United fan as soon as one pass goes tits up. Yesterday it was Fleck when he hit a defender while Sharp was free and alone, as soon as that happened it all started "wot ya doin McGoldrick!?" "Ugh Fleck gerrim sold" etc, this after the usual "we're going to lose" pre match gee up session.

I just said to him, don't you think if you had a brighter outlook you might enjoy it more? We're not going to win every game and end up with 100+ points but why not have a bit of belief? Maybe Noel Edmonds is right, maybe the Universe is listening haha, if it is then we'll never do anything because we're not putting many positive thoughts into the ether.

The atmosphere at Bramall Lane, it's pretty quiet unless we're winning 3-0, and even then gets pretty quiet if we've not scored for 20 minutes, it's because everyone's waiting for us to fuck it up. I say fuck that attitude, let's go in to the new year with a bit of belief.

We're good. Halfway through the season and we're 6th, we've only really been thoroughly outplayed against Boro (Pre-Norwood) and Brum (generally shite) unless I'm forgetting some games, we've learnt how to come from behind, we've got a good away record, good manager, good players even if some are a bit long in the tooth and frustrating at times, and we're playing attractive football.

I'm not saying go all out clapper, I want to see balls in the box, Wilder is pretty shite at substitutions, and we are tactically one dimensional - you can have a moan but think about where the moan originates, personally I believe it's because we're good enough and we're underperforming.

We are good enough though, we've shown it plenty of times, we're not a happy shopper shower of shite that's where it is because of unicorn farts and good luck, and I think the team need to remember that as much as we do at the moment.

#B̶e̶l̶v̶i̶t̶a̶Believe

From one coeliac to another - cracking thread pal!

You have to be a bit of a gluten free slag as far as the supermarkets go, this time of year m&s is well worth splashing the cash, though.

As for the blades - have a 'like' sir...you nearly got Ricky in the spirit ...nearly.