boo radley
Well-Known Member
Another frustrating day. Blades did enough to win the game.
Started really well , and possibly 20 to 25 mins before Milwall ha d owt like an attack.
crosses and shots coming from all areas for the Blades in this time.
Doyle had two shots that left their keeper scrambling and Bent another that keeper just kept out.
Yeates took a free kick and hit wall but hit the rebound really well and keeper saved well.
Quinn was constantly fouled by them and to his credit did not react and get wound up.
It really looked like they targeted him to get him to react.
Blades well on top at half time play wise without the lead.
the first 20 mins or so of second half were pretty much even although I always thought we had the greater threat.
Ched and Bent off for Boggy and Cresswell, and Blades started to dominate.
Ched did work well and most must have wondered why he was taken off. we have to remember he has bee ill.
Boggy picked up all the loose balls that Marcus Bent did not and it made all the difference. Crosses and runs towards their goal without total penetration were encouraging and we were finally rewarded with a pen. Boggy won it and Boggy took it and put it with total confidence in the corner of the net.
Blades looked more likely to get a second than Milwall to equalise.
Just before the 90 mins they had an attack and Simmo pulled off a fantastic save to concede a corner.
They took it and Simmo did his usual flap (probably still excited that he'd pulled off that great save), the ball fell to Lisbie I believe on the edge and in our nievity we dont defend that player and he scores. Same type of goal as the goals Norwich scored and we have to stop these.
We should have won (again) work rate is not in question but players have to recognise situations and where they should be at certain passages of play.
Players.
Marcus bent should not play at the moment. Boggy adds so much more varietyand should take his place.
Yeates, is still lightweight and does not seem capable of doing a recovery run although this was his best game for ages and ran a lot better at them which is what he should be doing.
Doyle, he has already had more shots than Britton and if this continues will suit our present situation far better than him.
Quinn. probably best player on pitch today and playing on the left was also quick to see oppotunity on the right.
Lowry, Not poor but not as solid as he has looked at other games.
Collins, started well and then nearly gave away a pen, judgement reserved although on today would much rather have him than nossy.
Monty, Three loose balls but very quick to support the attack and pick up most second balls. A really class crossfield ball to Boggy should have resulted in a better attack.
Cresswll, a lot better than recently, his commitment you cannot doubt- quality may be a different issue.
Parrino, seems to get more confident with each game and is looking good.
Jordan, Hard to judge today seemed ok?
Started really well , and possibly 20 to 25 mins before Milwall ha d owt like an attack.
crosses and shots coming from all areas for the Blades in this time.
Doyle had two shots that left their keeper scrambling and Bent another that keeper just kept out.
Yeates took a free kick and hit wall but hit the rebound really well and keeper saved well.
Quinn was constantly fouled by them and to his credit did not react and get wound up.
It really looked like they targeted him to get him to react.
Blades well on top at half time play wise without the lead.
the first 20 mins or so of second half were pretty much even although I always thought we had the greater threat.
Ched and Bent off for Boggy and Cresswell, and Blades started to dominate.
Ched did work well and most must have wondered why he was taken off. we have to remember he has bee ill.
Boggy picked up all the loose balls that Marcus Bent did not and it made all the difference. Crosses and runs towards their goal without total penetration were encouraging and we were finally rewarded with a pen. Boggy won it and Boggy took it and put it with total confidence in the corner of the net.
Blades looked more likely to get a second than Milwall to equalise.
Just before the 90 mins they had an attack and Simmo pulled off a fantastic save to concede a corner.
They took it and Simmo did his usual flap (probably still excited that he'd pulled off that great save), the ball fell to Lisbie I believe on the edge and in our nievity we dont defend that player and he scores. Same type of goal as the goals Norwich scored and we have to stop these.
We should have won (again) work rate is not in question but players have to recognise situations and where they should be at certain passages of play.
Players.
Marcus bent should not play at the moment. Boggy adds so much more varietyand should take his place.
Yeates, is still lightweight and does not seem capable of doing a recovery run although this was his best game for ages and ran a lot better at them which is what he should be doing.
Doyle, he has already had more shots than Britton and if this continues will suit our present situation far better than him.
Quinn. probably best player on pitch today and playing on the left was also quick to see oppotunity on the right.
Lowry, Not poor but not as solid as he has looked at other games.
Collins, started well and then nearly gave away a pen, judgement reserved although on today would much rather have him than nossy.
Monty, Three loose balls but very quick to support the attack and pick up most second balls. A really class crossfield ball to Boggy should have resulted in a better attack.
Cresswll, a lot better than recently, his commitment you cannot doubt- quality may be a different issue.
Parrino, seems to get more confident with each game and is looking good.
Jordan, Hard to judge today seemed ok?
