Match Thread Chesterfield v. Sheffield United - 11th July 2026

[Ginger Gnome]

It was a really poor game with no particular style of play, quite a few aimless chips and hoping for a lucky break, all four central midfielders were poor, although at least in Peck's case he's a game behind the others. Bamford and Cannon were miles off it, Campbell looks sharper than both at this point. Donovan and Seriki up the right has promise at least.

 

[Bramhall Lane blade]

Baptiste looked ok on the ball.

 

[JOEYDEE]

VAR got everything right for once ...

 

[Nedski]

was the opposite of last years friendly. that shouldve ended 7-4

we were good defensively Chesterfield rarely created much. but attacking wise we were shocking that we got nothing despite creating so many chances, Hamer, campbell Marsh & sachdev? shouldve all scored. if it was that it was trying to play an extra pointless pass

i think it sachdev, how can you be surprised the ball came to you, when your in a acres of spaces 18yds out

That was Marsh wasn't it? Had loads of time, but not a great touch then a poor finish. His best attributes are his touch and finishing

 

[Ron_Justice]

Baptist looked accomplished, but the level of the Oppo needs to be factored in. Would be very handy to not have to shell out for a new CB. Said in Shoutbox at the time, and this is VERY PREMATURE, but think there's something of Illiman about Donovan. He stature, the way he moves, the way he carries himself, the aggression in recovery, the directness. He's a bit raw on todays showing (nothing major, just decision making maybe) but he looks like a find IMO.

 

[bakeblade]

The biggest thing about him is his height. 5ft 8ins.

His dogging club might disagree

 

[Ron_Justice]

That was Marsh wasn't it? Had loads of time, but not a great touch then a poor finish. His best attributes are his touch and finishing

Said the same after last weekend, he probably needs to think about moving on IMO. Don't think he's there yet, physically, and not sure how many more times we'll lone him out, hoping the game time translates into him getting to the level required.

 

[SB_90]

That was Marsh wasn't it? Had loads of time, but not a great touch then a poor finish. His best attributes are his touch and finishing

it was number 18. i know that. if you cant score that. he might as well go.

but i might be getting mixing them up. always the problem in preseason no names on the back

 

[coolasanidiot]

Thought Rothwell was hopeless, lets hope this isn't one where Chris tries to prove us all wrong. 100% back up only. Conversely thought Blaster seemed sharper hope he is.

 

[Pittsburg Blade]

Yet to taste defeat this season. The juggernaut rolls on Whoop! Whoop!

 

[Blademan89]

Thought Rothwell was hopeless, lets hope this isn't one where Chris tries to prove us all wrong. 100% back up only. Conversely thought Blaster seemed sharper hope he is.

Ur so was bamford & he wasnt much better vs Halifax. Looks tibbe going through motions like others.

But its only 2nday game of the the season. Let's see what what when tbey ramp it up towards end.

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Bladesman]

Interview:

 

[232 Bramall Lane]

"Shuttleworth United Nil".

 

[blade too long]

Clean sheet ...just need another 46

 

[Nick Jansky]

It was a really poor game with no particular style of play, quite a few aimless chips and hoping for a lucky break

Who needs tactics. We have a culture that will carry us through.

 

[232 Bramall Lane]

I have a long held belief that our pre season results usually have the opposite outcome to our early season results.
Last season being a prime example.
Maybe someone on here has the details of previous successful or disastrous season's pre- season results?

 

[Large Mendonca]

I have a long held belief that our pre season results usually have the opposite outcome to our early season results.
Last season being a prime example.
Maybe someone on here has the details of previous successful or disastrous season's pre- season results?

I remember us looking mustard in Adkins pre season games, and that turned out shit. I think you’re onto something