Doing a Bournemouth or Huddersfield

[EmleyMoorBlade]

Now that the euphoria of Saturday is starting to wear off thoughts are starting to turn to next season and our ability to consolidate in the Championship.
It was interesting and pleasing to hear the 'Lord' Wilder on radio Sheffield today saying that he and his staff already had plans underway on potential players for next year both existing (who they think can make it) and potential new recruits.
Personally I can see no reason why we cannot follow in the way teams like Huddersfield and Bournemouth who were by many predicted to struggle but have gone on not only to consolidate but confound peoples expectations, largely through having what the Blades currently have which is a TEAM rather than a group of individuals who just happen to pull on a shirt of the same colour.
When you then consider our support and back up infrastructure we ought to have advantages over both these teams, plus and probably the biggest thing in our favour we have our truly inspirational gaffer at the helm who I rate more and more every time I hear him speak.
A club who have shown the way NOT to go are Birmingham getting rid of local boy Rowett to bring in the supposed star manager Zola.
The Blades Board now need to fully embrace what Wilder has created at BDTBL and back him in a third transfer window this summer. Lets see how committed the Prince is and how deep he digs into his pockets.
Anyway onward first to win the league title and get those 100 points !!!
UTB

 

[Grecian2000]

Now that the euphoria of Saturday is starting to wear off

Is it? Quite extraordinary, still got loads of mileage left in my euphoria.

 

[GaryHamsonsLeftBootLace]

I must admit that over the last two or three years I've lost interest in the Championship so have no clue what the standard of play is currently like. I look at our squad though and there is some real talent in there and, with some re-enforcements it should be able to survive and then push on. The main question for me is about our style of play and whether CW will continue with the attacking approach, with wing backs etc. In theory I would expect Championship sides to have more going forward, so the counter might be an issue for us without adjustments to our set up. Whatever the approach, it's going to be another roller coaster ride.. Bring it on.

 

[GaryHamsonsLeftBootLace]

Is it? Quite extraordinary, still got loads of mileage left in my euphoria.

I'll let you know if I'm still euphoric once this bloody hangover subsides

 

[Sheffsteel]

Is it? Quite extraordinary, still got loads of mileage left in my euphoria.

Agree, I'll be glowing all the Summer. Can't stop smiling ha ha.

 

[him behind you]

Now that the euphoria of Saturday is starting to wear off thoughts are starting to turn to next season and our ability to consolidate in the Championship.
It was interesting and pleasing to hear the 'Lord' Wilder on radio Sheffield today saying that he and his staff already had plans underway on potential players for next year both existing (who they think can make it) and potential new recruits.
Personally I can see no reason why we cannot follow in the way teams like Huddersfield and Bournemouth who were by many predicted to struggle but have gone on not only to consolidate but confound peoples expectations, largely through having what the Blades currently have which is a TEAM rather than a group of individuals who just happen to pull on a shirt of the same colour.
When you then consider our support and back up infrastructure we ought to have advantages over both these teams, plus and probably the biggest thing in our favour we have our truly inspirational gaffer at the helm who I rate more and more every time I hear him speak.
A club who have shown the way NOT to go are Birmingham getting rid of local boy Rowett to bring in the supposed star manager Zola.
The Blades Board now need to fully embrace what Wilder has created at BDTBL and back him in a third transfer window this summer. Lets see how committed the Prince is and how deep he digs into his pockets.
Anyway onward first to win the league title and get those 100 points !!!
UTB

All I want is to stay up / consolidate. Anything else is a bonus. A push for the top in 2 or 3 years when Wilder has been able to create another unstoppable team will do me.

 

[RMBlade]

I think what stands out for me going into next season is that we already have a spine of a team that will be competitive in the Championship. With Moore, JOC, Fleck and Sharp along with players we already have plus 2 or 3 first team additions I believe we have a really strong squad.

With Sir Chris who in my opinion is quickly making a case for himself as one of England's best up and coming managers at helm. The future looks bright for us.

 

[seanbeenstattoo]

I am in no way being arrogant or MASSIVE when I say strike while the iron is hot.
We have momentum,keep it rolling on.
If the board back Wilder and Wilder feels it's a goer then FFS let's go for the top 6 first time round!
Bournemouth are a great example of what a cracking manager,(English) who plays the game the right way and is allowed to sign the players to do it well can achieve. They also overcame ridiculous long term injuries to key strikers to remain comfortable in the top flight.(Unlike Warnock with Hulse).
Aim for the stars,not the moon!

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Rather Preston than Udders - sticking with the manager that got them up, gradually improving, now knocking on the doors of the play-offs.

Udders have done great this season, but no sooner were they up & they sold Jordan Rhodes. And they've sacked three managers since getting promoted.

In saying that, if we can do it Bournemouth style, then all the better!

 

[EmleyMoorBlade]

I am in no way being arrogant or MASSIVE when I say strike while the iron is hot.
We have momentum,keep it rolling on.
If the board back Wilder and Wilder feels it's a goer then FFS let's go for the top 6 first time round!
Bournemouth are a great example of what a cracking manager,(English) who plays the game the right way and is allowed to sign the players to do it well can achieve. They also overcame ridiculous long term injuries to key strikers to remain comfortable in the top flight.(Unlike Warnock with Hulse).
Aim for the stars,not the moon!

Agree SBT, if the Prince steps up with the cash then no reason in my view hybWilder cannot eclipse what Howe has achieved at Bournemouth

 

[elgoog44]

I think we have something most other teams don't, a Manager who can honestly see things from all angles, he is Fan, he has been a player, ball boy now manager, he wants us to be a team, a collective unit that gives everything from the stands to the dug out, we are on an up ward trajectory and with Wilder in charge we have one of our own steering the ship.

I am confident he will know who he needs, who he needs to let go and how to go about it, I am excited for what next year will bring, would not be surprised if we are pressing at the top end of the table, happy to consolidate and build personally but I don't think it is the Wilder way.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I must admit that over the last two or three years I've lost interest in the Championship so have no clue what the standard of play is currently like. I look at our squad though and there is some real talent in there and, with some re-enforcements it should be able to survive and then push on. The main question for me is about our style of play and whether CW will continue with the attacking approach, with wing backs etc. In theory I would expect Championship sides to have more going forward, so the counter might be an issue for us without adjustments to our set up. Whatever the approach, it's going to be another roller coaster ride.. Bring it on.

Having watched pigs v Newcastle twice I can confirm its shit.

 

[Superblades]

We've got the management in place that can take this club even further imo. What we need now is for the board to keep backing him. I'm not expecting us to go spending millions on players, you don't have to for a start and it's proven that Wilder & his team can spot players who have potential and will work within the team. If the board back him all the way then over the next 2 seasons we have a lot to luck forward too.

 

[bartman]

Now that the euphoria of Saturday is starting to wear off thoughts are starting to turn to next season and our ability to consolidate in the Championship.
It was interesting and pleasing to hear the 'Lord' Wilder on radio Sheffield today saying that he and his staff already had plans underway on potential players for next year both existing (who they think can make it) and potential new recruits.
Personally I can see no reason why we cannot follow in the way teams like Huddersfield and Bournemouth who were by many predicted to struggle but have gone on not only to consolidate but confound peoples expectations, largely through having what the Blades currently have which is a TEAM rather than a group of individuals who just happen to pull on a shirt of the same colour.
When you then consider our support and back up infrastructure we ought to have advantages over both these teams, plus and probably the biggest thing in our favour we have our truly inspirational gaffer at the helm who I rate more and more every time I hear him speak.
A club who have shown the way NOT to go are Birmingham getting rid of local boy Rowett to bring in the supposed star manager Zola.
The Blades Board now need to fully embrace what Wilder has created at BDTBL and back him in a third transfer window this summer. Lets see how committed the Prince is and how deep he digs into his pockets.
Anyway onward first to win the league title and get those 100 points !!!
UTB

I think we are a long way off those two teams especially as we have had a high turnover of players and Wilder has brought players in to get us out of this division. A further high turnaround of players will be required in the close season and I think next season we should be looking at 4th bottom or better as a starting point. I will be amazed if we finish anywhere near mid table.

Of the current squad, we have a few journeymen and I think only Fleck,O'Connell,Lafferty,Coutts and possibly Basham will be able to make the step up. For me there are doubts over whether Freeman Wright, Sharp Hanson,Clarke,Duffy will be any more than bit part players. I can certainly see Brayford being brought back and in my opinion we will need 7-8 championship quality signings to be able complete well in the championship. The jury is out on Lavery and Carruthers although I think they may step up .We certainly need 2 centre halfs, 2 wingers,2 strikers and a central midfielder and we need more pace in all areas of the team

Consolidate next season and then push on after that I think will be the aim for next season

 

[BushBlade]

We've got a really good manager and all we should expect from him is to stay up. Let CW set the targets with his players and sit back and enjoy it. It's a challenge but one I think the club will rise to.

 

[derryblade]

Didn't Bournemouth lose £39.1 million gaining promotion to Premiership, fantastic if you make it not so good if you don't. Don't see KM and the Prince following that blueprint.

 

[Bladebri]

Let wilder go for the treble

 

[Pittsburg Blade]

Is it? Quite extraordinary, still got loads of mileage left in my euphoria.

It can be chemically extended for months..

 

[Tezza1889]

I think we are a long way off those two teams especially as we have had a high turnover of players and Wilder has brought players in to get us out of this division. A further high turnaround of players will be required in the close season and I think next season we should be looking at 4th bottom or better as a starting point. I will be amazed if we finish anywhere near mid table.

Of the current squad, we have a few journeymen and I think only Fleck,O'Connell,Lafferty,Coutts and possibly Basham will be able to make the step up. For me there are doubts over whether Freeman Wright, Sharp Hanson,Clarke,Duffy will be any more than bit part players. I can certainly see Brayford being brought back and in my opinion we will need 7-8 championship quality signings to be able complete well in the championship. The jury is out on Lavery and Carruthers although I think they may step up .We certainly need 2 centre halfs, 2 wingers,2 strikers and a central midfielder and we need more pace in all areas of the team

Consolidate next season and then push on after that I think will be the aim for next season

I can see brayford being used in a deal for mcfadzean, that'll be centre half tidied up nicely...

 

[PokerBlade]

It's going to be a shock to the system when we start turning up to games without that feeling that we should be miles ahead with our resources and infrastructure. The important thing is that we're not looking to just have a tour and hope to survive like our Prem season. Establishing ourselves as a Championship side is the aim, however we go about it, and not an unrealistic one.

Anything beyond that is a bonus rather the first target. First things first, let's put a title under our belt, get a good pre-season behind us, and then look to win some more games of football.

 

[JPBrods]

I'd rather do a Real Madrid and win the Champions League

 

[Stretch]

The only good thing about being in this shitty league for so long (apart from our fate colliding with Wilder's) is that it has made everyone involved with this club truly sick of it and I hope determined never, ever to come back here.
Fairly sure McCabe and the Prince will back Wilder now and we will kick on, in time.

 

[grafikhaus]

Having watched pigs v Newcastle twice I can confirm its shit.

100% right. It's only five seasons since we did the double over Bournemouth (2012-13). Like the Premier League, with a good manager in charge there's nothing to fear. Firmly esconced in the play-offs Reading were beaten 7-1 by a piss-poor Norwich team last Saturday. As long as we don't keep flogging our best talent and replacing them with inferior rubbish, we could be at the start of a golden dawn for the Blades.

And that's why Wendy are shitting themselves. Far from parroting about how we'll 'struggle next season', what the fuck do the pigs think they'd do in the PL apart from get battered? That, and the fact that we Blades will never, ever give up.

 

[Barney]

I predict that we will be promoted to the premiership via the play offs in the upcoming 17/18 season.

Just putting that on record. As you were.

 

[Dkc]

Whatever happens, it's going to be far tougher in the Championship than this year. We need to give Wilder plenty of time to get things right and not get on the team's back.

 

[bartman]

I can see brayford being used in a deal for mcfadzean, that'll be centre half tidied up nicely...

Possibly but Brayford has just had a year at Championship level player as a right back or in a 3 at the back. I think common sense would suggest he comes back and stays with us if his attitude is right

 

[Blade56]

Just as long we don't do a Rovvrum or a Wigan

 

[LSF]

I predict that we will be promoted to the premiership via the play offs in the upcoming 17/18 season.

Just putting that on record. As you were.

Admirable and maybe not far from reality Barney.
We have momentum and that is priceless.
Wilder and staff are switched on to all situations, i reckon we might just surprise a few next season.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

All I want is to stay up / consolidate. Anything else is a bonus. A push for the top in 2 or 3 years when Wilder has been able to create another unstoppable team will do me.

I think we can do better than that tbh.

I know it's a while since we competed there but we were always promotion contenders every season in the Championship bar one. And that's without a manager as good as Wilder - so I really think the top 6 isn't beyond us.

 

[SwitchBLADE Smiles]

I must admit that over the last two or three years I've lost interest in the Championship so have no clue what the standard of play is currently like. I look at our squad though and there is some real talent in there and, with some re-enforcements it should be able to survive and then push on. The main question for me is about our style of play and whether CW will continue with the attacking approach, with wing backs etc. In theory I would expect Championship sides to have more going forward, so the counter might be an issue for us without adjustments to our set up. Whatever the approach, it's going to be another roller coaster ride.. Bring it on.

I've always kept a keen eye on the championship (mainly as I see it as more of a competitive & exciting league that the Prem) & tend to watch most games that are on the box. I can hand on heart say that I've been 'impressed' by maybe 4 or 5 performances by a championship side all season. IMO, there is absolutely nothing for us to fear next season & all the talk of 'consolidation' is nonsense. A couple of quality additions to our current squad & we will comfortably have enough to compete in the championship. If what the prince has been promising since he arrived (remember 'game changing investment'?) comes to fruition, then there is no reason why we can't push further & even keep looking up!

The future looks very bright for us right now!