Constantly Optimistic...
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Well, I think we were all a bit surprised by the initial team selection v Wolves. Assuming 532 with Baldock RCB. A somewhat negative but typical formation put out to try and save Hecky's neck, bundled together out of the fit players he had left.
This negative approach just about held out 1st half. We could have gone in 1 or 2 nil down against more clinical finishing, or if Neto had played. Followed by a torrid 2nd half of the same drivel we have been used to.
The surprise at not being behind, though rarely making a threat on their goal, buoyed the crowd and the team ready for the 2nd Half.The injury to Brewster forced Hecky's hand. Just before the interval. Otherwise we would have had to wait until 75 minutes or conceding a goal before any change occurred.
So, in good spirits we come out to a raucous crowd, in an unfamiliar sort of 5221 formation, or even 3421 if you like.
McAtee and Hamer did seem released behind Archer and relished the challenge.
With Furious leading from the back down the right and JLT commanding down the left there was a sudden burst of passion that ignited the fans and the team. We looked and felt like Blades again.
The combination of Baldock, Bogle and McAtee on the right was quite progressive. JLT and Thomas kept trying to feed Hamer on the left. Threats down both channels for a change. And Vinni was doing what he was supposed to do in helping out defensively on both flanks. Norwood, well, a few wasted Hollywood balls, lots of pointing and the occasional tackle. But he did step up when finally needed.
We have now realised Archer's potential. Feed him chances in and around the area and he'll put it away. He is not a chase around the pitch guy that will harry defenders into mistakes, or a playmaker. Just feed him the ball near the box and leave it to him.
Wolves actually looked panicked for most of that 2nd half. The first time we have really seen a team do thst since last season.
Yes, some good fortune in the end, but deservedly so and time we were due the rub of the green.
I hope Hecky has now learnt from this forced change of formation. It has happened to us a couple of times in the past with MGW and Ndaiye, then last year with McAtee, Berge and NDiaye. A forced change of formation unveils some new bonds or channels we did not know were available before.
Go for it Blades, we will still lose many games, but we have a route or two to their goal, which was sadly lacking before and a guy given the right service who can bang one in!
This negative approach just about held out 1st half. We could have gone in 1 or 2 nil down against more clinical finishing, or if Neto had played. Followed by a torrid 2nd half of the same drivel we have been used to.
The surprise at not being behind, though rarely making a threat on their goal, buoyed the crowd and the team ready for the 2nd Half.The injury to Brewster forced Hecky's hand. Just before the interval. Otherwise we would have had to wait until 75 minutes or conceding a goal before any change occurred.
So, in good spirits we come out to a raucous crowd, in an unfamiliar sort of 5221 formation, or even 3421 if you like.
McAtee and Hamer did seem released behind Archer and relished the challenge.
With Furious leading from the back down the right and JLT commanding down the left there was a sudden burst of passion that ignited the fans and the team. We looked and felt like Blades again.
The combination of Baldock, Bogle and McAtee on the right was quite progressive. JLT and Thomas kept trying to feed Hamer on the left. Threats down both channels for a change. And Vinni was doing what he was supposed to do in helping out defensively on both flanks. Norwood, well, a few wasted Hollywood balls, lots of pointing and the occasional tackle. But he did step up when finally needed.
We have now realised Archer's potential. Feed him chances in and around the area and he'll put it away. He is not a chase around the pitch guy that will harry defenders into mistakes, or a playmaker. Just feed him the ball near the box and leave it to him.
Wolves actually looked panicked for most of that 2nd half. The first time we have really seen a team do thst since last season.
Yes, some good fortune in the end, but deservedly so and time we were due the rub of the green.
I hope Hecky has now learnt from this forced change of formation. It has happened to us a couple of times in the past with MGW and Ndaiye, then last year with McAtee, Berge and NDiaye. A forced change of formation unveils some new bonds or channels we did not know were available before.
Go for it Blades, we will still lose many games, but we have a route or two to their goal, which was sadly lacking before and a guy given the right service who can bang one in!
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