It looks pretty certain that Monty is on his way

[SRBlade]

Surplus to requirements after 10 years of being here

Wait till we replace him with a player we get on a free from the likes of palace and watford

 

[Foxy]

He's not made any final decision yet.

 

[Monty's_Girl]

I was told the other day that he had signed a pre-contract agreement with West Brom

 

[SotonBlade]

Where's all this coming from???

 

[Worksop_Blade]

I was told the other day that he had signed a pre-contract agreement with West Brom

Get a grip, as if a passing team would want Montgomery.

 

[Blades_257]

I'll be absolutely gutted if he moves on, and most other fans would be as well I'd imagine.

If he does leave I'll wish him all the very best because he's been teriffic for us, epitomises Sheffield United and is a real stalwart.

I can see why he may be unhappy here though, the likes of Harper and Evans are on around twice the amount he's on, and they've barely been here 5 minutes and contributed very little. He's without doubt one of our most important players and I don't think the contract he's been offered reflects that.

 

[Big Mart]

I can see why he may be unhappy here though, the likes of Harper and Evans are on around twice the amount he's on, and they've barely been here 5 minutes and contributed very little. He's without doubt one of our most important players and I don't think the contract he's been offered reflects that.

The lads and lasses who sell pies should be on more than that useless lump. He's without doubt one of the main reasons this club hasn't progressed. We're one dimensional, lacking in vision, talent and ideas and this useless muppet is one of the main reasons for that.

Get rid, he's a footballing retard :fishbowl:

:gallop:

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Where's the thank you button when you really want to thank someone??

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

There is no way we will be able to replace him with a free.

We don't have the money to buy his replacement either, will be a sad day when he goes.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Took my post off the charity shirt thread
Looks like it's cus he's leaving.

Shows how much the club means to him if he wants to keep the shirt - no doubt for a sizable sum of cash to the charity.

Muppits at the club.

Looks like it might come down to a choice; build a team around the likes of Sharp and Monty or stick with Blackie and Ellis.

I can see the campaign to oust Blackie gaining serious momentum.

No wonder we've not re-newed.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Get a grip, as if a passing team would want Montgomery.

A pre contract agreement is only binding if it between national associations i.e an international transfer.

 

[Foxy]

Looks like it might come down to a choice; build a team around the likes of Sharp and Monty or stick with Blackie and Ellis.

I can see the campaign to oust Blackie gaining serious momentum.

Can I ask how it comes down to a choice between keeping the players or keeping the management? and why does Gary Speed not get grouped with Blackie and Ellis?

I can see where you might be coming from on Billy Sharp, but Blackwell has said he'd love to keep Monty and hopes those above can make it happen?

 

[lenners]

Don't worry, I'm sure McCabe will make perfect sense of it tomorrow. It's just a bit of re-profiling and everything's going well in Hungary.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

In the cold light of day there is evidence that players who don't fit Blackies 'way' are moved on.
The system of play is not adapted to suit their talent, the players have to adapt which is the wrong way around in opinion. When you have a 20 goal/season player you make sure you play to his strengths as goals is what we play for. We had a good provider as well in Cotts, just think we could have had Morris/Edwards all over again instead we had the privilege of watching Hendo toil.

I seriously think the Blackwell stay/go debate will get feisty if Monty and Sharp leave and just as it's died down and we accept the inevitable.

I left Speed out because although I'm his biggest critic I can't see Bob the Builder going anywhere else for his next manager. Building contractors disease - take the lowest bidder, they had the specification when they bid, let someone sort it out at hand over/snagging if it's wrong.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Bet your out buying bullets today Lenners?

 

[Micalijo]

I'll be absolutely gutted if he moves on, and most other fans would be as well I'd imagine.

If he does leave I'll wish him all the very best because he's been teriffic for us, epitomises Sheffield United and is a real stalwart.

I can see why he may be unhappy here though, the likes of Harper and Evans are on around twice the amount he's on, and they've barely been here 5 minutes and contributed very little. He's without doubt one of our most important players and I don't think the contract he's been offered reflects that.

He certainly does epitomise SUFC. Totally clueless in possession. All effort, headless chicken rubbish.

Thanks for your time Monty but let's see if we can sign a midfielder with a modicum of talent, someone who can retain possessiona nd just maybe score five goals a season, someone who can shoot.

Good luck Monty and no doubt you'll go to a club higher up the ladder but I just want to watch some football.

 

[Micalijo]

In the cold light of day there is evidence that players who don't fit Blackies 'way' are moved on.
The system of play is not adapted to suit their talent, the players have to adapt which is the wrong way around in opinion. When you have a 20 goal/season player you make sure you play to his strengths as goals is what we play for. We had a good provider as well in Cotts, just think we could have had Morris/Edwards all over again instead we had the privilege of watching Hendo toil.

I seriously think the Blackwell stay/go debate will get feisty if Monty and Sharp leave and just as it's died down and we accept the inevitable.

I left Speed out because although I'm his biggest critic I can't see Bob the Builder going anywhere else for his next manager. Building contractors disease - take the lowest bidder, they had the specification when they bid, let someone sort it out at hand over/snagging if it's wrong.

It's nowt to do with Blackie though. If the club can't afford to keep him I don't see how that can be used in an anti Blackwell campaign - christ knows there's enough ammo already but losing Monty aint part of it for me.

 

[Foxy]

He certainly does epitomise SUFC. Totally clueless in possession. All effort, headless chicken rubbish.

Thanks for your time Monty but let's see if we can sign a midfielder with a modicum of talent, someone who can retain possessiona nd just maybe score five goals a season, someone who can shoot - someone who the other team actually allow to have the ball because they know he can't hurt them.

I'd love to have the Opta and ProZone stats on pass completion and ball retention, I reckon it might paint an entirely different picture to a lot of people's opinions of certain players of ours.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I agree but Monty leaving will trigger off protests.

I'm pretty sure Monty's contract wouldn't break the bank. Bob the Builder can afford him.

 

[Micalijo]

I'd love to have the Opta and ProZone stats on pass completion and ball retention, I reckon it might paint an entirely different picture to a lot of people's opinions of certain players of ours.

I could pass it 5 yards to a full back - he even makes hard work of that as well.

I'm talking about basics of trapping a ball, maybe dropping a shoulder, creating a bit more time for himself, playing a pass with the right weight on it. There are loads of very simple basics I would expect from a CCC midfielder that Monty lacks and I'm sick of seeing it.

Blackwell won't obviously, but plenty of managers could find a player with a decent engine and with miles more ability on the ball.

 

[Worksop_Blade]

I've hear that the only sticking point is the length of the contract being offered to Nick not the money.

If everyones that bothered ask McCabe tomorrow!

 

[LouTheBlade]

I cant believe some of the rubbish I read on here at times. Yes, Monty is far from a cultured and skilful midfield player - but if you don't recognise the qualities and merit he brings to the team then you simply haven't the first clue about football at this level. He frustrates me at times as well, his passing can occasionally be wayward. Not all the time and anyone that suggests anything to the contrary is talking crap. If he was giving the ball away constantly (as some of you seem to suggest) we would lose far more games than we are doing.

He is exceptional at breaking up play and his fitness levels are immense. Players like him are worth their weight in gold for the other midfield players and they take a great burden from the shoulders of more fluid and skilfull players. If you had a side with four Graham Dorrans' in midfield you would get panned every fucking week!!!!!

He is never going to be a Steven Gerrard, but he will consistently do what he's good at, very well at this level. He has also proved in the past that he can cope with the demands of the Premier League by displaying the same attributes. You can have your opinions on him, but he's a Blade and I for one want him to sign a new contract. If and when he does, try to get behind him and the team instead of slagging him off when he runs his blood to water for you week in week out!!!!!

Rant over.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I cant believe some of the rubbish I read on here at times. Yes, Monty is far from a cultured and skilful midfield player - but if you don't recognise the qualities and merit he brings to the team then you simply haven't the first clue about football at this level. He frustrates me at times as well, his passing can occasionally be wayward. Not all the time and anyone that suggests anything to the contrary is talking crap. If he was giving the ball away constantly (as some of you seem to suggest) we would lose far more games than we are doing.

He is exceptional at breaking up play and his fitness levels are immense. Players like him are worth their weight in gold for the other midfield players and they take a great burden from the shoulders of more fluid and skilfull players. If you had a side with four Graham Dorrans' in midfield you would get panned every fucking week!!!!!

He is never going to be a Steven Gerrard, but he will consistently do what he's good at, very well at this level. He has also proved in the past that he can cope with the demands of the Premier League by displaying the same attributes. You can have your opinions on him, but he's a Blade and I for one want him to sign a new contract. If and when he does, try to get behind him and the team instead of slagging him off when he runs his blood to water for you week in week out!!!!!

Rant over.

Thats two of us.

 

[LouTheBlade]

Thats two of us.

*Thanks Button*

As you said earlier as well, I can't imagine his wage demands are that huge. If we cant afford Monty then we'll struggle to sign any decent Championship players.

 

[Bayingblade]

Not a massive Monty fan but he has been part of some great times (and performances) over the last few years and his service is much appreciated. To move forward though, I feel United would play better football building the midfield around players like Williamson rather than Monty. Yes, Monty is fine at his defensive duties but (for me), is part of the reason we give the ball away too cheaply too often and as a midfielder, one goal a season isn't enough. If United are to adapt to a more fluent game (which I hope they do), then in my opinion, Monty would not be a starter. Wish him well whatever he does though.

 

[SwissBlade]

For me, this should be Blackwell's only concern right now before Monty goes off to the World Cup with England

I don't think Monty's a money grabber, so lets for once give a player what he wants and no doubt deserves!

 

[LouTheBlade]

Not a massive Monty fan but he has been part of some great times (and performances) over the last few years and his service is much appreciated. To move forward though, I feel United would play better football building the midfield around players like Williamson rather than Monty. Yes, Monty is fine at his defensive duties but (for me), is part of the reason we give the ball away too cheaply too often and as a midfielder, one goal a season isn't enough. If United are to adapt to a more fluent game (which I hope they do), then in my opinion, Monty would not be a starter. Wish him well whatever he does though.

I don't necessarily see him as a starter every week either but he should be given a new contract for his value to the squad.

I don't agree with you on the goalscoring issue. How many defensively minded, holding midfield players score more than a couple of goals in a season? How many goals do you see Lee Carsley score, or Robbie Savage, or Nicky Butt etc. etc. That's not what they're tasked to do.

The reason we give the ball away cheaply is because we are an average side with a number of inadequacies. Our team is not cohesive enough and our players are not familiar with each other to the point of being able to maintain long periods of possession. It has nothing to do with just one player.....

I have seen the ball given away by Andy Taylor, Mark Yeates, Marcel Seip, Kyle Bartley, Stephen Quinn, Darius Henderson, Ched Evans and yes, even Glen Little on numerous occasions. The reason we dont keep good possession is because we are not a tight unit and most importantly - we play percentage football. It has little if anything to do with Monty on his own.

United haven't got the money or the attractability to be able to build a fluid passing team that can beat almost anyone. We will always have our limitations and in some games we will be out played trying to pass, pass, pass every week. The answer to combating better sides..........players like Monty!

 

[Bayingblade]

Fair enough Lou but I've watched Carsley, Savage (who has scored the same number of goals at BDTBL this season as Monty ;-)) and Butt and at least they can pass a ball to their own players consistently. I also accept that all players give possession away but I just think Monty does it too often and too cheaply, often when not under pressure. He also offers very little in terms of productive forward passes. He doesn't score goals but he rarely creates them either, something any midfielder should do every now and again. You also say that United don't have the money to build a fluid passing team. I would counter that by saying that Doncaster Rovers have managed to achieve this and not spent as much on wages as United do. So it is possible.

I think Monty would be useful as a squad player so it would be nice to have a choice but if it was down to Monty or someone like Williamson (without the injuries), then it would be a Williamson type every time. For me.

 

[lenners]

Guys, we're re-profiling - what do you not understand about that?

 

[LouTheBlade]

Fair enough Lou but I've watched Carsley, Savage (who has scored the same number of goals at BDTBL this season as Monty ;-)) and Butt and at least they can pass a ball to their own players consistently. I also accept that all players give possession away but I just think Monty does it too often and too cheaply, often when not under pressure. He also offers very little in terms of productive forward passes. He doesn't score goals but he rarely creates them either, something any midfielder should do every now and again. You also say that United don't have the money to build a fluid passing team. I would counter that by saying that Doncaster Rovers have managed to achieve this and not spent as much on wages as United do. So it is possible.

I think Monty would be useful as a squad player so it would be nice to have a choice but if it was down to Monty or someone like Williamson (without the injuries), then it would be a Williamson type every time. For me.

I respect some of your arguments but the one highlighted is a statement I'm sick of seeing and hearing quite frankly. Doncaster Rovers have to be the most overrated side in europe (based on ability, division and resources). They are a very ordinary side and contrary to a minority belief, they do not play fantastic football. When someone talks about how good they are, I say look at the league table. I am not saying Donny are a bad side because they aren't; but I fail to see logic behind the argument that they are a great side just because they get the ball down on a smaller budget.....

It's absolute nonsense and it is a nonsense that has been started by RS and Donny supporters! They are an average side on a modest budget playing reasonable football and achieving mediocrity (success for them, I grant you that). I used to play in a semi pro side and we were paid a small fee, plus minor expenses. We played short passing football and did it quite well. Does that make us an unprecidented success? With a few decent players and a bit of hard work anyone can achieve it!

I'm not getting at you bud, dont get me wrong. I'm just making a point and it turned into a rant. It's a subject that gets on my nerves because people spin fiction into fact until the masses believe it. Its no wonder certain politicians have been elected in the past, its just too easy!