Match Thread Ilkeston 0 - 1 Sheffield United - Pre-season Friendly

[Foxy]

I was stood the other side of the pitch and thought we played three at the back in the second half. Any one confirm this, I didn't know who was playing right back, I did assume it was Wallace as only seen him a couple of times so didn't recognise him.

Dimaio played right back.

Wallace was alongside McGahey in the middle.

 

[cjx blade]

Dimaio played right back.

Wallace was alongside McGahey in the middle.

Ah thanks. , eyes are painted on.

 

[Bladebri]

Tell thee sister to stick to cooking and ironing

#sexist

 

[wizadry]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned the atmosphere in the bar at Ilkeston which was absolutely brilliant, 4 or 5 Ilkeston fans were having a sing off with the Blades fans which was only going to end up one way I was laughing my bollocks off when all of a sudden one of their fans said to another 'fuck this mate, were fighting a losing battle', i do take my hat of to them though. They also said the wendies who played them a few days earlier, that their support wasn't a patch on ours which was also very pleasing to hear and brought a huge grin to my face.

Here is my report if anyone is interested, Ilkeston played and so did the Blades apparently i managed to catch about 40 minutes worth of action before the bar became much more appealing. A very good day.

 

[wizadry]

#sexist

He might have tasted her cooking and wore some clothes she'd ironed.

 

[Hartley Hare]

That new kit just doesn't look right.

Pinstripes are gash. Has this been mentioned before?

HH

 

[mosbolad]

i managed to catch about 40 minutes worth of action before the bar became much more appealing. A very good day.

Oh right! it was you leading proceedings in the bar was it Wizardry. I popped my head in, then retreated to a safe distance returning to the game. Looked good fun though!

I thought the first half team looked very solid, Collo looked the part. Higdon looked very solid, very solid indeed! The young lads in the second half looked lively and took the game to them. DG was full of tricks and worked hard. DCL and Che both did well. Looking forward to the season.

 

[Foxy]

Nigel Adkins’ Blades kicked off their pre-season with a victory over non-league Ilkeston FC on Saturday, with the new gaffer casting his eye over a large proportion of the squad during his first 90 minutes on the touchline....

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[Foxy]

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[Pinchy]

Harry McGuire was in attendance too.

Was Jagielka there?...

 

[mosbolad]

Was Jagielka there?...

Yes and Paddy and Morgs and Michael Brown, and Woodward and Curry.

Its called being a Blade. Don't suppose you went though?

And before anyone asks, they were all there in Bladey spirit!

 

[Foxy]

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[Large Mendonca]

If we start the season thinking Collins and Mceverley are good enough for even L1 then we will be in the same position as we were come October time last season - chasing down the early pace setters in the league.

We have seen how good or not good they are at this level.

If we make the same mistakes as last season - then we deserve to be exactly where we will be NEXT season - League One.

The problems last season were obvious to everyone - if we do not rectify a simple problem of having 2 decent, strong and commanding centre halves and a defence that picks itself then we might as well pack in before we start.

UTB

I definitely agree that we need two new (and improved) centre halves for the start of the season. It is difficult to judge given the opposition - even McGahey looked solid yesterday

 

[Northyorksblade]

Well it's not red and white, but it looks pretty smart!

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Was Jagielka there?...

Was merely pointing it out for anyone interested.

Harry seems like a decent guy, and obviously still cares for the club. I think to shows we as a club are doing something right when players like Harry and walker still come back and take an interest in the side. The likes of Halford even fjortoft seem to take an interest as well.

 

[crucialkneeligaman]

I definitely agree that we need two new (and improved) centre halves for the start of the season. It is difficult to judge given the opposition - even McGahey looked solid yesterday

Not much has been mentioned about any centre backs joining us before the start of the season, other than the rumour about Harry, which will turn out to be a load of bollox. The thought of starting with season with Collo & Jay in defence , especially the latter. We saw the problem last term, and now here we are about to kick off the new season with nothing changed. Over to you Nige.

 

[Gavlar]

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That kit looks worse every time I look at it

 

[super_pig]

That kit looks worse every time I look at it

southampton 2 years ago. .in negative.

 

[Gavlar]

southampton 2 years ago. .in negative.

Well if the results are the same, I don't mind us looking crap!

 

[stringjunior]

That kit looks worse every time I look at it

And it's grows on me more every time I see it. Each to their own I guess

 

[Gavlar]

And it's grows on me more every time I see it. Each to their own I guess

Yes indeed, life would be very boring if not!