Match Thread Burnley v. Sheffield United - 21st April 2025

[Tony_Kaufman]

That squad of players is definitely not playing for their manager.

Writings on the wall for Wilder.

That or he can't get a tune out of them.

 

[Not so Slim ane]

We're trying to keep our automatic promotion hopes alive and it feels like a pre season friendly

 

[Jan Age]

That squad of players is definitely not playing for their manager.

Writings on the wall for Wilder.

Agreed … they look clueless… he looks clueless … writing on the wall

 

[PrestwichBlade]

We are so sloppy in everything we do

 

[espoo blade]

Brownhill's 20th foul...no yellow

 

[Sheffsteel]

Burnley happy to let us piss about with the ball for 45 minutes, they know we’re not scoring again

Burnley have reminded me of us in early season.

They’ve played in 2nd gear, not had to do much but somehow find themselves scoring 2 goals. They’ve managed the game well and had a surprisingly easy win.

Think we’ve shown effort but look limited without a proper plan, apart from boot it long. Burnley look more comfortable in possession.

 

[Harry's Game]

 

[Chris the Blade]

This is terrible to watch. No idea. Even if we do go up, we'll get battered under this management. Same old tactics. Clueless. But it's all OK because he's a Blade. Laughable.

 

[espoo blade]

Fleming's 20th foul...no yellow

 

[GVBlade]

Bloody play-offs

 

[BangorBlade]

Totally flat 2nd half, compared to 1st half

 

[Champagneblade]

Brownhill's 20th foul...no yellow

Unreal isn’t it. That’s three of four mainly from behind. It’s pretty disgusting how they don’t get punished.

 

[MayorOJC]

Honestly can't believe a professional manager went into a key game in 2025 with a "4-4-2 big man knock it down to little man" strategy. Can we get rid of Mike Bassett please.

 

[jono_t2000]

Best two teams in the championship have gone up and that can’t be denied.

Big rethink needed going in to the summer.

Anyone thinking this is good enough give your head a shake it is NOWHERE NEAR

No complaints here.

We gave it a go, but the top 2 deserve it.

Hopefully we can smash the playoffs but based on our form and style of play right now I'm not too sure.

 

[Jan Age]

No complaints here.

We gave it a go, but the top 2 deserve it.

Hopefully we can smash the playoffs but based on our form and style of play right now I'm not too sure.

Although I never want us to lose mate I unfortunately think we have no chance on play offs … we seem to have lost it all together

 

[PrestwichBlade]

We haven't a clue what to do with it

 

[Seun]

That squad of players is definitely not playing for their manager.

Writings on the wall for Wilder.

Or worse, they're doing EXACTLY what he's asked them to...

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

At least we've pumped it forrad a bit. They can't take that away from us

 

[Sharp_as_a_Blade]

Even in the championship we're going to need like 6 or 7 first team signings in the summer if we want to be competitive, these clearly don't have the mentality for it

 

[Fjortoft's Aeroplane]

I dont think we've been THAT bad to be honest. Wish we put in this much effort vs Millwall, Plymouth and Oxford.

 

[Thrice]

Good thing is that all the potential opponents in the playoffs except Millwall are out of form as well.

 

[Richeee]

Will Wilder walk out again if we fail in the playoffs

When not if

 

[Sheffsteel]

That squad of players is definitely not playing for their manager.

Writings on the wall for Wilder.

Disagree…the effort and desire is definitely there….so obviously they are clearly still playing for Wilder.

Think it’s more of a confidence issue matches with playing a good team who are tactically set up being tough to beat.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Brownhill's 20th foul...no yellow

Brownhill committed 3 fouls.

Ahmedhodzic committed 4 fouls and didn't get booked.

 

[fifty shades of blade]

This ref is a pussy. Barnes just falls down and gets a foul

 

[Sharp_as_a_Blade]

Lost 4 in 5 and Wilder got a big grin on his face, absolute clown

 

[Maltby_blade]

Although I never want us to lose mate I unfortunately think we have no chance on play offs … we seem to have lost it all together

So you saying we have no chance over 2 legs against either Bristol or Coventry?, both of who have also lost today. Yes the last few games have been poor but we have nothing to fear from any side in the playoffs.

 

[fifty shades of blade]

Oh look another yellow, but none for flemming...hmm

 

[Bertie Mee]

That squad of players is definitely not playing for their manager.

Writings on the wall

Walk away from a few million quid? Don’t think so!

Let’s just hope he doesn’t try to set fire to the place on the way out like he did last time.

 

[Steve.C]

Will Wilders subs ever make a difference? Or make any sense? Robinsons long throws? Every corner kick just fucking toss.