Billy

[Chabuddy G]

Sorry to say it, again, but he does not have one attribute to make him effective enough to make a difference at this level

Constantly outmuscled, off the pace and final ball woeful when he had the chance to set McBurnie up with a simple 5 yard pass. Decided to blast it to the South Stand advertising boards.

Most worrying thing for me is him and McBurnie starting together upfront again. It’s like we learned absolutely nothing watching them last season. It’s our worst partnership by a mile. It doesn’t work, never has and never will.

A positive to end it though: Sander might be fit to start next time out and him in for Lundstram makes us levels better. He is an incredible player.

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

His movement was decent, his end product was not.

 

[Chabuddy G]

His movement was decent, his end product was not.

His movement will always be decent, but any goalscorer in any division will have good movement no matter how good the opposition are.
The end product. Wow.

 

[Houston_Blade]

He was the better of the 2 tonight.

Messi would have looked shit first half for us.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Billy can only give his best and did. It's Wilder/Board that haven't upgraded him that's the problem.

 

[Chabuddy G]

Billy can only give his best and did. It's Wilder/Board that haven't upgraded him that's the problem.

He gave his best and that’s never going to be an issue. But his best isn’t good enough.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

He gave his best and that’s never going to be an issue. But his best isn’t good enough.

I agree but if we haven't brought in somebody better then it's not Billy's fault. Didsy was pathetic when coming on and Burke was obviously on the bench for experience.

 

[Bergen Blade]

I'm impressed with Sharp. He's never been fitter and to me actually looks faster than before. One of the reasons is that, unlike many players, he actually runs at full speed quite often. Having said that up front is an area where we're desperate for a bit of flair, skill and genuine pace. We can't be relying on Sharp, so hopefully there will be a good addition soon.

 

[BettingBlade]

I don’t think he was too bad tonight. Should really have shot himself rather than squaring for Lundstram in the second half.

Certainly wasn’t the worst player on the pitch. Fingers pointed more at the midfield and defence tonight. Very weak in those areas. Stevens and Lundstram extremely poor.

 

[Sam64]

Think I was watching a different match to alot of people lol. Thought Billy and Lunny were fine and we were alright to good overall.

 

[Lowen]

Sharp was excellent. Yes he should have played a better ball to Lundstram and we score but his all round game is so good and his movement was causing them problems. If we were better at creating chances he's our most likely scorer too.

 

[Tarqs]

Christ, some bizarre posts here.

 

[SufcBilly]

Think I was watching a different match to alot of people lol. Thought Billy and Lunny were fine and we were alright to good overall.

Have you been on the silly sauce?

 

[Tarqs]

Have you been on the silly sauce?

Not the same strength as the next post lol

 

[Sam64]

Have you been on the silly sauce?

I just prefer to not overreact

 

[JackSUFC]

Sharp was excellent.

Excellent? Really?

 

[1987]

Sharp was excellent. Yes he should have played a better ball to Lundstram and we score but his all round game is so good and his movement was causing them problems. If we were better at creating chances he's our most likely scorer too.

His movement was great, found some nice pockets of space 2nd half. But as you say, couldnt find the short pass. He has to find lundstram there. And probably McB for the one(s) 5/10 minutes later.

 

[Eza Blade]

If he’s what we have and all we can afford then surely we play him. Didz injured and no pre season. Moose, who the fuck knows. Board not willing to turn us into villa and pay over the odds for Watkins etc. What’s the point in digging Billy out when we was outplayed by a better team all over park.

 

[nopigfansintown]

Play pace around any of our forward options and its a different story. Sharp and Mcburnie will never work.

 

[TONY_TONY_AGANA]

God love him, but his first touch and link up play aren’t the best. And he’s always offside which really frustrates me

 

[Chabuddy G]

 

[yorkshirecoast]

Sharp and Didzy are towards the end of their careers and are not good enough at this level. McBurnie has been little better and certainly hasn’t justified his price tag.

It was blatantly obvious that we needed to strengthen up front and it’s unbelievable that we haven’t. Burke was the cheapest of cheap options.

We also lack pace and power throughout the team but again it hasn’t been properly addressed.

I’m still hoping we bring in a couple of quality players this transfer window. We can’t wait until Jan.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Moose, who the fuck knows.

Moose posted on instagram during the game - the picture of him slightly greyed out in the image was with a bandage on his foot.

UTB

 

[bonobo]

I thought he caused more trouble than most tonite. Final ball with his left was not great. But good positions movement, carried the ball on occasion, surprisingly decent pace. McBurnie was more of the issue.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

There's no coincidence that those two started tonight.

Wilder has previous with showcasing what he is lacking, to suggest to the board to get a deal over the line for what he needs. Evans for Norwood, comes to mind.

Tonight, he had an injured Mousset, a raw Burke, a McGoldrick whom hadn't trained and then Sharp and McBurnie. He needs someone willing to run the channels and able to change the game.

 

[Eza Blade]

Moose posted on instagram during the game - the picture of him slightly greyed out in the image was with a bandage on his foot.

UTB

Did he get it kicking dog when second went in

 

[robbiez666]

Easily our most intelligent striker (low bar) and he deserves credit for how fit and motivated he is.

He's just not Premier League quality. He wins free kicks, gets himself between the opposition and the ball but doesn't have the quality to create for others or the flair/pace/strength to do something on his own. He get in the right positions but is often too slow to react or to make a decision and loses out.

I said at the time, but it's worrying that both him and Didzy have got 2 more years.

 

[AnstonBlade1]

We need to move on from Billy Sharp being a premier league striker, yes he’s a legend at the Lane etc etc, but he’s just not at that level.

 

[Birley Blade]

As I said before the season started, we’ve made signings we didn’t need (0 started bar Ramsdale who’s imperative) and our main issue wasn’t addressed. McGoldrick couldn’t hit a barn door. Sharp past it. McBurnie fucking useless. We can’t keep Championship players and hope they’re gonna come up and make a statement, 9/10 times they fucking won’t.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Thought we were below par tonight....not that bad and nothing to worry about yet.

The only positive for me was Berge...he played similiar to Lunny at his best...loads of strength and energy.....but better quality on the ball.
Norwood had quite poor game and Berge gave us a new dimension in midfield...promising display.