Brewster

[Nah den]

I hope he continues to play well, but I wouldn’t really be keen on him getting a new deal. We all know his injury history and I think they’ll always be this cloud over him here now.

I think for his own benefit, a good end to the season will be great for his confidence and chances of getting a decent fresh start, in the summer. If he can get a few key goals for us along the way, that’ll be fantastic.

I agree, I think it would take an incredible second half of the season to warrant a new contract (unless heavily reduced terms).

However, I think the lad has done fantastically well to come back from the injuries he's had and the negativity from large sections of his own 'fans', to be back playing and looking like he's enjoying it.

I just hope he's unaware of some of the stuff chucked in his direction on this forum because it's abhorrent.

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

If we get Cannon in as well, Brewster will be barely getting a look in for the rest of the season, so Christ knows where these goals are going to come from that would earn him a new contract.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Did well. Delighted for him on the goal. Earned the red card. Good day's work

Crazy blade has logged out until the next bad performance.

 

[Balham]

I would still have him as 5th choice striker, assuming Cannon signs and One leaves.

Fifth?! Assuming Cannon joins I have Brewster third behind Campbell and Cannon. Moore has a role to play but that should be limited to cameos off the bench.

Crazy blade has logged out until the next bad performance.

Ken’s still here, clinging to his view.

 

[Carlton Blade]

Crazy blade has logged out until the next bad performance.

Blocked it a long time ago.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Given the amount of chances he’s had, and the number of misses statistically he was bound to put one away. When he starts to score consistently over 15/20 games we can discuss how he’s turned a corner.

So if he scores regularly he suddenly stop being - in your words a ‘cunt’. What a sad way to judge someone.

 

[Yogi]

Made up for him he’s put a real shift in the last few games great to see him get a goal in reward for his hard work.

If we go up I’d imagine he won’t get a new deal here but he will have been part of a side which achieved that and he’d leave with my thanks and best wishes.

On a personal note for him if he stays fit this season he’ll have put a much better body of work together on which to go out and look for a new contract and a new club which will be great for him especially when there was a period where it looked like he might never be consistently fit to play football long term.

 

[GrunkyPeep]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Given the amount of chances he’s had, and the number of misses statistically he was bound to put one away. When he starts to score consistently over 15/20 games we can discuss how he’s turned a corner.

Moore - 7.25 xG - 1492 minute
Campbell - 3.14 xG - 648 Mins
JRS - 3.67 xG - 1,143 mins
(One - 0.51 xG - 256 mins)
O'Hare - 3.2 xG- 2,233 Mins
Hamer - 4.17 xG- 2,080 mins
Brooks - 2.92 xG - 789 mins
Burrows - 3.19 xG- 2,107 mins

Brewster - 2.05 xG - 833 mins

Out of all of our attacking options (besides One who has played far fewer minutes than the rest), Brewster has the lowest xG. I get that there are a number of people on here who don't care about stats, or understand xG, but xG does give you an understanding of how strikers are performing.

The lower the xG, the fewer quality chances the players are getting.

Not sure where the myth of Brewster having "loads" of chances comes from but the stats don't back it up. The lad has been consistently low on the xG since he got here.

You can absolutely make the case that his movement is poor and he doesn't get in the right places often enough, but the idea of him wasting loads of quality chances just isn't backed by the data.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I'm mellowing after his goal and celebration last nite.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

Was the only player who looked likely to cause them any trouble first half. Was right at it second half, hold up, link up excellent. Great goal. Shape went when he went off. Keep it up Rhian.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

It's funny how players tend to score against old sides no matter what kind of run they are in.

Let's hope it does for him what scoring against Stoke did for Campbell

 

[Sheffsteel]

I just hope he's unaware of some of the stuff chucked in his direction on this forum because it's abhorrent.

Just shows how people see things.
Think the personal, disrespectful jokey stuff has been quite minimal……but still wouldn’t say any of it has been abhorrent.
Of course there’s been negative criticism but it’s arguably justified…..he’s receiving far more personal support on here than negative stuff.

Always think it’s unfortunate how some people struggle to think critically, they want to put a label on someone, then that’s it, they are written off.
You see the “Brewster is crap” comments, but then someone who supports him will feel the need to reply “Brewster is brilliant”,
when both comments are inaccurate. In recent games Brewster has been 6 or 7 out of 10 (he’s been decent and contributing).
Due to scoring last night and being involved in the sending off he deserves at least a 7.5 out of 10, one of his best ever displays at the club.

Regards Brewster, the recent, extended playing time has done him good, he’s now up to speed and playing reasonably well.
However for a team challenging top 2, we need occasional 8 and 9 out performances, can’t remember Brewster ever being a man of the match contender
And if he wants a new contract he’s got to putting in the odd display where he’s on fire and the opposition can’t handle him.

The problem is, when we have Cannon and BBD, then you’d expect Brewster to be sub and occasionally used towards the end of matches.
So the lack of play time might stop his progress, this week might be his final spell of playing regular football for Sheff Utd.

Think he’s starting to show signs he might be able to reach average Championship standard, so he does have quality and isn’t crap.
The problem is we’re hoping to reach the PL, so having an average standard Championship level player is below our required levels.

If we’re promoted I don’t see anyway we’ll offer him a contact, if we fail to be relegated then I think we will offer a contract but on a much much lower salary.

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Think it's very unlikely either side want him here beyond the end of the season, a fresh start will do him good, he should end up somewhere upper midtable level ideally in a team that plays a front two.

Now we have BBD and Campbell is fit I'd still rather trust Brewster for the rest of the season and save the Cannon money for summer, rather than wasting it on someone who isn't good enough if we go up.

 

[LurkerBladeS2]

I know I have stuck up for him in the past (and will do while he wears our badge) but the reality is we have rarely seen him play fully fit and THAT is the only issue.

Every time he has had a run of a few games he has added to us as a team, he was better against Norwich I thought than against Swansea but a goal and involved in the sending off, along with some great touches and link up play.

A fully fit Brewster should be considered for (A much reduced) contract in my opinion, I think he could play at this level and higher IF he stays fit and that is the biggest question.

 

[Balham]

Moore - 7.25 xG - 1492 minute
Campbell - 3.14 xG - 648 Mins
JRS - 3.67 xG - 1,143 mins
(One - 0.51 xG - 256 mins)
O'Hare - 3.2 xG- 2,233 Mins
Hamer - 4.17 xG- 2,080 mins
Brooks - 2.92 xG - 789 mins
Burrows - 3.19 xG- 2,107 mins

Brewster - 2.05 xG - 833 mins

Out of all of our attacking options (besides One who has played far fewer minutes than the rest), Brewster has the lowest xG. I get that there are a number of people on here who don't care about stats, or understand xG, but xG does give you an understanding of how strikers are performing.

The lower the xG, the fewer quality chances the players are getting.

Not sure where the myth of Brewster having "loads" of chances comes from but the stats don't back it up. The lad has been consistently low on the xG since he got here.

You can absolutely make the case that his movement is poor and he doesn't get in the right places often enough, but the idea of him wasting loads of quality chances just isn't backed by the data.

You can't compare xGs when some players have played 2.5x as many minutes. Better to look at xG per 90 mins:



Brewster's xG per 90 isn't miles behind Moore's, particularly given that he's spent as much time in the three attacking midfield roles behind the striker as he has as a striker. In fact, if we look at it in that context the picture begins to improve further and Brewster is, for the first time in United colours, overachieving against his xG when played as a centre forward.



(NB: all data taken from fbref)

 

[djbaldken]

Brewdog in his England shirt. How many of you lot slagging him off have played for your country

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And how many of you lot kissing his arse and singing his praises like he's Messie, have played for your country too?

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

I've generally been a Brewster basher but it is good to see him starting to show glimpses of his former potential. Was stunned to learn he's still only 24, he can still have a second wind in his career, I'd just prefer that to be with someone else. Too much water under the bridge, fresh start would be best for all parties.

I predict that when he's released in the summer he will still have more goals for Swansea than for any other club - by my reckoning he needs another 5 for us to overtake his total with them. And even bearing in mind all his setbacks, that speaks volumes.

 

[Gee]

I think if McCallum hadn’t of scooped his shot over the bar and stole it of Rhians foot he would have got a second. Wilder has also said not to look at him as a striker in a post match interview and to see him more as he does as an attacking midfielder. 100% Wilder gives him a new contract after all he’s is golden boy, he chased him for long enough and threw a massive chunk of change to land him so like it or not when he’s fit he plays.

 

[Rochdaleblade]

Fifth?! Assuming Cannon joins I have Brewster third behind Campbell and Cannon. Moore has a role to play but that should be limited to cameos off the bench.


Ken’s still here, clinging to his view.

I'd have Moore and BBD before him One wound be in with a shout too if we are playing one up front.

 

[Bladezz]

For some reason our fans like to hate players.

He’s been decent recently. Whether you hate him or not recently he’s been good. It’s good news for us.

Isit enough to earn a new contract will depend on a million factors we aren’t privy too. If he’s here to play 40 games a season for us then we are in trouble. Playing 10-15 is absolutely fine.

 

[Nah den]

Just shows how people see things.
Think the personal, disrespectful jokey stuff has been quite minimal……but still wouldn’t say any of it has been abhorrent.
Of course there’s been negative criticism but it’s arguably justified…..he’s receiving far more personal support on here than negative stuff.

Always think it’s unfortunate how some people struggle to think critically, they want to put a label on someone, then that’s it, they are written off.
You see the “Brewster is crap” comments, but then someone who supports him will feel the need to reply “Brewster is brilliant”,
when both comments are inaccurate. In recent games Brewster has been 6 or 7 out of 10 (he’s been decent and contributing).
Due to scoring last night and being involved in the sending off he deserves at least a 7.5 out of 10, one of his best ever displays at the club.

Regards Brewster, the recent, extended playing time has done him good, he’s now up to speed and playing reasonably well.
However for a team challenging top 2, we need occasional 8 and 9 out performances, can’t remember Brewster ever being a man of the match contender
And if he wants a new contract he’s got to putting in the odd display where he’s on fire and the opposition can’t handle him.

The problem is, when we have Cannon and BBD, then you’d expect Brewster to be sub and occasionally used towards the end of matches.
So the lack of play time might stop his progress, this week might be his final spell of playing regular football for Sheff Utd.

Think he’s starting to show signs he might be able to reach average Championship standard, so he does have quality and isn’t crap.
The problem is we’re hoping to reach the PL, so having an average standard Championship level player is below our required levels.

If we’re promoted I don’t see anyway we’ll offer him a contact, if we fail to be relegated then I think we will offer a contract but on a much much lower salary.

I'd describe the 'cancer of the club', 'cunt', 'fuck off', stuff as pretty abhorrent personally but that's all subjective I guess. And it's not the majority of fans but a vocal minority. Looking for any and every reason to jump on here and stag him off. They were at it last night before he scored.

I agree it's a shame that people can't think critically, some have agendas and regardless of what the reality is that won't change. Some people genuinely claim he's not above non league standard. That's demonstrably incorrect but they won't have it, partly through a complete lack of understanding of the game, partly agenda.

His goal return has been poor and not what was expected when we signed him, for a number of reasons, many of which are out of his control, but none of which are because he's a 'cunt'.

 

[adiosmiamigo]

Oh dear.. I was watching Brewster closely today especially second half and he still does not seem to know where to be when our other players have the ball, what runs to make, what space to take up.. I understood that somewhat when he first arrived but he’s in his mid 20s now and experienced he should know the basics of the role by now and he doesn’t seem to. Compare his movement and positioning to that of Campbell in his a cameo and it’s night and day.

It’s just not going to work out for Brewster however much we want it to be otherwise

If he can score a few goals and stay fit, I still think he may have a future with us,I'm forever the optimist.

 

[adiosmiamigo]

You really are an angry, hateful little human being aren’t you. Absolutely pathetic. There are many many strikers who DO NOT TAKE PENALTIES. Simply they just do not fancy it. Nothing to do with bottle or anything else. Brewster can do nothing right on your eyes you’ve made that perfectly clear many times. You clearly have an agenda and are straight on this thread every week slagging him off.
He wears the red and white of Sheffield United, the team you supposedly support. Grow up and lay off.

Well said,91,he cost big bucks(not his fault)he's had a horrendous time with injuries but he wears a Blades shirt and he'll always get my support regardless.

 

[djbaldken]

MESSAGE FOR THE BREWSTER FAN CLUB.
We have a player coming back from long term injury who is currently being slaughtered. He's getting pelters and lambasted in all quarters.

I don't hear you lot saying, it's not his fault he's been injured.
I don't hear you lot saying he's a nice lad
I don't hear you lot saying he's good round the dressing room
I don't hear you lot saying you should support him He's a Blade.

Your silence is deafening.
Double standards or what.

 

[adiosmiamigo]

MESSAGE FOR THE BREWSTER FAN CLUB.
We have a player coming back from long term injury who is currently being slaughtered. He's getting pelters and lambasted in all quarters.

I don't hear you lot saying, it's not his fault he's been injured.
I don't hear you lot saying he's a nice lad
I don't hear you lot saying he's good round the dressing room
I don't hear you lot saying you should support him He's a Blade.

Your silence is deafening.
Double standards or what.

Well said,D.J he wears the shirt,he's a Blade,he'll always get my support, as will ex-Wednesday players or ex any other teams players who choose to play for us,I.M.H.O.

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Wilder has also said not to look at him as a striker in a post match interview and to see him more as he does as an attacking midfielder.

Viewing him as an attacking midfielder doesn't help, he's absolutely atrocious there, every good game he's had this season has been playing as a striker, with his best performances coming when he's been the second striker, because he is a striker. He's not creative enough to be an attacking midfielder or winger.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Crazy blade has logged out until the next bad performance.

Crazy can only dream of achieving the success rate of a broken clock.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

MESSAGE FOR THE BREWSTER FAN CLUB.
We have a player coming back from long term injury who is currently being slaughtered. He's getting pelters and lambasted in all quarters.

I don't hear you lot saying, it's not his fault he's been injured.
I don't hear you lot saying he's a nice lad
I don't hear you lot saying he's good round the dressing room
I don't hear you lot saying you should support him He's a Blade.

Your silence is deafening.
Double standards or what.

Then provide examples, and if you can cross reference anyone on here supporting Brewster while hammering someone else you'd have a point.
Your problem is they're not, certainly not everyone who likes Brewster as per your message, so you don't have a point, it's just more baseless nonsense.

 

[Sean Thornton]

MESSAGE FOR THE BREWSTER FAN CLUB.
We have a player coming back from long term injury who is currently being slaughtered. He's getting pelters and lambasted in all quarters.

I don't hear you lot saying, it's not his fault he's been injured.
I don't hear you lot saying he's a nice lad
I don't hear you lot saying he's good round the dressing room
I don't hear you lot saying you should support him He's a Blade.

Your silence is deafening.
Double standards or what.

Timmy’s been on the white sangria early.

 

[moody1889]

You think Tommy Robinson is a misunderstood nice chap though, not sure many are going to take your opinion seriously.

Well clearly the worlds wealthiest man and most successful businessman currently does because he is supporting him and paying for his legal fees.

So it just goes to show what a brainwashed mug you are.

My opinions are my opinions I don't care for the opinions of sheep like you.