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Blackpool BLKP 1 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 2 Sheffield United SUFC
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Championship Week 26 - Thursday 29th December 2022 - 20:15 - Bloomfield Road
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Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistant Referee: Edward Smart
Assistant Referee: Nick Greenhalgh
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A little bit nervy towards the end, a win is a win so no complaints, I feel we're getting a little bit more fluidity in our play, players that have been out are getting more minutes in their legs, I thought Madine played well and was a nuisance all game. Great win and an 11 point gap to third
 
Bobby b said:
A little bit nervy towards the end, a win is a win so no complaints, I feel we're getting a little bit more fluidity in our play, players that have been out are getting more minutes in their legs, I thought Madine played well and was a nuisance all game. Great win and an 11 point gap to third
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Got to give Blackpool some credit there
 
We've made hard work of these last few games but have won them all. I think Huddersfield, Wigan, Coventry & Blackpool would have beaten the majority of championship teams. It's not been pretty but we've done well to grind out the wins
 



Quite a few positives even taking into account not fluid or in full control, rotated defence, still won. Bogle back, McAtee, no injuries, all squad getting minutes in them. McB back soon, 11 points clear of Blackburn in 3rd who have a minus goal difference!
 
Another hard fought win. We were better first half with the attacking players linking up well. We could have had more first half but we were also slightly shaky at the back. Second half we looked to take control with the second but they scored and it visibly lifted them and they were much more dangerous.

Wes - 6 - Got away with tipping one onto his bar which moved but generally ok. Not sure what he was doing with much of his distribution though.
Stevens - 5 - Looked sluggish and slow. Was unlucky a few times but looks laboured and slow.
Robinson - 5 - First game back so you can excuse him a bit but looked rusty. A few slightly iffy moments but nothing major.
Clark - 6 - Struggled with Madine for 60 minutes until he was passed on to Anel. Did a decent job but lacking height. Kept at it though.
Anel - 7 - Likes to get forward and was unlucky a couple of times but there was also a big hole in our defence which they failed to exploit. Did well when handed responsibility for Madine but his timing of challenges worries me. Needs to work on that.
Bogle - 6 - Good to see him back and he causes problems going forward but poor defensively. Got sold easily once and doesn't do enough to prevent crosses coming in.
McAtee - 7 - Improves with every game. Great composure and finish for the goal and looked lively going forward. With Berge playing further forward he had a more withdrawn role and was at least competitive.
Norwood - 7 - Another good game. His set pieces weren't great but did a lot of good defensive work. Actually looked tired at the end, for once!
Berge - 6.5 - Took his goal well and on a few other occasions did well going forward but also lots of poor touches and takes an extra touch which gives them the chance to get back. Still, best game since his return and looked to have much better stamina.
Ndiaye - 7.5 - Probably the difference again. Not everything came off for him but he's a handful all the time. Never gave balls up and got another couple of assists for his trouble.
Sharp - 5 - Whiley pro who knows how to run a line. Kept going all game but ultimately looks a half pace off where we need a striker to be. Put in a shift but we were lacking an outball as the game went on.

Subs

Baldock - 5.5 - Game on for Bogle who looked shattered in his first game back. Did ok but a couple of very rushed passes.
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really have a chance to get stuck in as it largely went over his head.
Lowe - 6.5 - Came on and gave us more energy, but a bit rash at times
Jebbo - Came on for the last few minutes and pressed

Hecky - 7 - Another 3 points but another grind in the end. We need to be putting teams to bed when we can because we'll start dropping points at some stage. Picked a team good enough to do the job and managed fitness but we're lacking a few on the bench still.

Blackpool - I thought they were poor first half. Looked nervous at the back and little upfront. The goal gave them a new lease of life and it became a scrap.
 
Wickersley Blade said:
Quite a few positives even taking into account not fluid or in full control, rotated defence, still won. Bogle back, McAtee, no injuries, all squad getting minutes in them. McB back soon, 11 points clear of Blackburn in 3rd who have a minus goal difference!
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I find it amazing that a team in 3rd at halfway in the season has a negative goal difference and have lost as many games as Blackpool who are 3rd from bottom
 
robbiez666 said:
Another hard fought win. We were better first half with the attacking players linking up well. We could have had more first half but we were also slightly shaky at the back. Second half we looked to take control with the second but they scored and it visibly lifted them and they were much more dangerous.

Wes - 6 - Got away with tipping one onto his bar which moved but generally ok. Not sure what he was doing with much of his distribution though.
Stevens - 5 - Looked sluggish and slow. Was unlucky a few times but looks laboured and slow.
Robinson - 5 - First game back so you can excuse him a bit but looked rusty. A few slightly iffy moments but nothing major.
Clark - 6 - Struggled with Madine for 60 minutes until he was passed on to Anel. Did a decent job but lacking height. Kept at it though.
Anel - 7 - Likes to get forward and was unlucky a couple of times but there was also a big hole in our defence which they failed to exploit. Did well when handed responsibility for Madine but his timing of challenges worries me. Needs to work on that.
Bogle - 6 - Good to see him back and he causes problems going forward but poor defensively. Got sold easily once and doesn't do enough to prevent crosses coming in.
McAtee - 7 - Improves with every game. Great composure and finish for the goal and looked lively going forward. With Berge playing further forward he had a more withdrawn role and was at least competitive.
Norwood - 7 - Another good game. His set pieces weren't great but did a lot of good defensive work. Actually looked tired at the end, for once!
Berge - 6.5 - Took his goal well and on a few other occasions did well going forward but also lots of poor touches and takes an extra touch which gives them the chance to get back. Still, best game since his return and looked to have much better stamina.
Ndiaye - 7.5 - Probably the difference again. Not everything came off for him but he's a handful all the time. Never gave balls up and got another couple of assists for his trouble.
Sharp - 5 - Whiley pro who knows how to run a line. Kept going all game but ultimately looks a half pace off where we need a striker to be. Put in a shift but we were lacking an outball as the game went on.

Subs

Baldock - 5.5 - Game on for Bogle who looked shattered in his first game back. Did ok but a couple of very rushed passes.
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really have a chance to get stuck in as it largely went over his head.
Lowe - 6.5 - Came on and gave us more energy, but a bit rash at times
Jebbo - Came on for the last few minutes and pressed

Hecky - 7 - Another 3 points but another grind in the end. We need to be putting teams to bed when we can because we'll start dropping points at some stage. Picked a team good enough to do the job and managed fitness but we're lacking a few on the bench still.

Blackpool - I thought they were poor first half. Looked nervous at the back and little upfront. The goal gave them a new lease of life and it became a scrap.
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Good result, watched glimpses. Norwood looked tired and bored of waiting for his chance. He is very smart.
 
BouncinBlade said:
We've made hard work of these last few games but have won them all. I think Huddersfield, Wigan, Coventry & Blackpool would have beaten the majority of championship teams. It's not been pretty but we've done well to grind out the wins
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Sorry if I've misunderstood your post but surely the reason Hudders, Wigan and Blackpool comprise the bottom 3 of the division is that they don't beat the majority of championship teams?
 
Yes you have misunderstood. I'm speaking about post World Cup when the bottom clubs will be wanting to come out fighting tooth & nail to grind out results & kick start their season.
 
Bobby b said:
I find it amazing that a team in 3rd at halfway in the season has a negative goal difference and have lost as many games as Blackpool who are 3rd from bottom
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I know, it's crazy inconsistency. Haven't even drawn a game I think. Just need to be solid at times, which blades seem to have developed a knack for in holding a lead lately.
 
I think its been said on here before, teams seem to up their game when they play us and I think, especially with the bottom sides, the pressure of their positions are off because they're expected to lose against the 2nd in the league and the old adage that they're not going to be relegated losing to sides at the top of the league
 



Bobby b said:
A little bit nervy towards the end, a win is a win so no complaints, I feel we're getting a little bit more fluidity in our play, players that have been out are getting more minutes in their legs, I thought Madine played well and was a nuisance all game. Great win and an 11 point gap to third
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Get Madine in on loan again in JTW? Worked last time and he’s got all the same attributes 3 years on
 
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