CONFIRMED Kalvin Phillips

[Keen Blade]

Exactamundo. Needs selling. Can I trust Wilder to pick up a young forceful ball playing CH from lower league? Nah. Maybe if he looked abroad he might. But that ain’t happening. It’s now so obvious.

He got JoC & Egan from Brentford but that ship sailed unfortunately

 

[Upton_Blade]

Yeah, it’s ingrained in the club, from the top, all the way to the fan base, nothing will change whilst ever we’re accepting of it.

Yep. There's far too many people opposed to any sort of meaningful change.

It's "The Blades Way" after all.

This club needs an absolute root n branch overhaul to bring it into the modern era.

 

[Snowflake]

Yeah, it’s ingrained in the club, from the top, all the way to the fan base, nothing will change whilst ever we’re accepting of it.

…and people don’t like change, so avoid it at all costs !

 

[ATL Recs]

Wouldn't it show that we had a back up plan?

Our back up plan is a player we’ve had for 7 months
No Pace
Good at reading the game
Influence when playing
But when he goes off around 25 mins before the end we’ve conceded heavily
History of injuries
Poor fitness
Can’t do more than an hour so likely he will miss quite a few games over the season

Good back up plan that

 

[Bell4]

Yep. Hence the “revolutionary”, we’re Sunday league when it comes to pretty much everything we do. It’s quite funny when you think about it.

Last pre season - yup

Season before

Burrows , Cooper , O’Hare , Moore , Soutter , Rak - Saki ,

Let’s be fair and balanced here

 

[ComedyClub]

Last pre season - yup

Season before

Burrows , Cooper , O’Hare , Moore , Soutter , Rak - Saki ,

Let’s be fair and balanced here

Totally agree.

 

[247Blade]

To be fair, if it’s Phillips or Jairo, it’s Jairo every day of the week.

More like Giro!

 

[rompodebailey]

There writing names down on a fag packet off the Internet, frees / loans while enjoying a glass of bitter in Penny Black

I've seen the list, the next 2 on the list are messers Hedges and Benson. ITK

 

[uTurn]

I've seen the list, the next 2 on the list are messers Hedges and Benson. ITK

 

[Bladesman]

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Premium article...

 

[The Fox]

More like Giro!

As in the old 80's joke.

What's green and gets you pissed...Giro .

 

[Captain Obvious]

Premium article...

You can ask ChatGPT to summarise articles like that. Here’s what it says…

Here’s a concise summary of the article:

The article reports that Chris Wilder has played down speculation linking Kalvin Phillips with a move to Sheffield United, despite widespread rumours.

The key points are:

• Wilder acknowledges that Phillips is a high-quality player but indicates that he is not currently Sheffield United’s transfer priority.
• The manager stresses that the club has other areas of the squad that require strengthening first, particularly given financial constraints and the need to spend carefully.
• Phillips’ situation at Manchester City is discussed. After struggling for regular minutes since leaving Leeds United, he is expected to seek another move this summer.
• The article notes that Phillips’ wages would present a major obstacle to any permanent deal, meaning any transfer would depend on the financial terms becoming realistic.
• Wilder avoids ruling anything out completely but deliberately refuses to be drawn into discussing individual transfer targets, reiterating that Sheffield United are working through several recruitment options behind the scenes.
• The overall message is that although Phillips has been linked with the Blades, there is nothing to suggest an imminent move, and Wilder is keen to manage expectations while focusing on the club’s broader recruitment strategy.

 

[Abbeyblade]

You can ask ChatGPT to summarise articles like that. Here’s what it says…

Here’s a concise summary of the article:

The article reports that Chris Wilder has played down speculation linking Kalvin Phillips with a move to Sheffield United, despite widespread rumours.

The key points are:

• Wilder acknowledges that Phillips is a high-quality player but indicates that he is not currently Sheffield United’s transfer priority.
• The manager stresses that the club has other areas of the squad that require strengthening first, particularly given financial constraints and the need to spend carefully.
• Phillips’ situation at Manchester City is discussed. After struggling for regular minutes since leaving Leeds United, he is expected to seek another move this summer.
• The article notes that Phillips’ wages would present a major obstacle to any permanent deal, meaning any transfer would depend on the financial terms becoming realistic.
• Wilder avoids ruling anything out completely but deliberately refuses to be drawn into discussing individual transfer targets, reiterating that Sheffield United are working through several recruitment options behind the scenes.
• The overall message is that although Phillips has been linked with the Blades, there is nothing to suggest an imminent move, and Wilder is keen to manage expectations while focusing on the club’s broader recruitment strategy.

I can translate this for you, the deal was nearly done but Phillips has injured his calf so no longer likely to proceed given the risk - which we all knew anyway!

 

[Guesty]

I remember a lot of fans wondering why anyone would be against this, then Phillips (apparently) got himself badly injured without even playing, which I think proves the naysayers point, does it not?

 

[BangorBlade]

I honestly dont know why Wilder is so obsessed with bringing KP back to The Lane, im sure the money that would be used in off setting his wages could be better spent else where on strengthing the squad.

 

[Champagneblade]

I honestly dont know why Wilder is so obsessed with bringing KP back to The Lane, im sure the money that would be used in off setting his wages could be better spent else where on strengthing the squad.

I can see the attraction to his experience and professionalism and IF fit he’ll be an asset.

However, his most recent injury has been a timely reminder that if he’s going to break down post season, HIW are we going to get any value out of him during a hectic season?

 

[247Blade]

No

 

[Blade In Flame]

I honestly dont know why Wilder is so obsessed with bringing KP back to The Lane

It's nuts, I tell ya. It's just nuts!

 

[Houston_Blade]

I can see the attraction to his experience and professionalism and IF fit he’ll be an asset.

However, his most recent injury has been a timely reminder that if he’s going to break down post season, HIW are we going to get any value out of him during a hectic season?

His lack of ability to use experience and professionalism cost us a great opportunity at absolutely trouncing the pigs last season.

He only came to us because he can nip home and see his mum when he feels like it.

 

[wf9-Danny]

Kalvin Phillips is not the answer.

I see that ex Pig Chalobah is still a free agent, and would be class at this level - but again he is always injured.

Need to stay away from these "could be class but never available" kind of players.

 

[DifferentClass]

I honestly dont know why Wilder is so obsessed with bringing KP back to The Lane, im sure the money that would be used in off setting his wages could be better spent else where on strengthing the squad.

bEcAuSe He'S eNgLiSh InNiT?

 

[54yrblade]

Wilder wants to be associated with a 'name' that doesn't need coaching at the top end of the championship. Well, he won't need coaching if he's off sick. Again.

 

[TJ blade]

Wilder wants to be associated with a 'name' that doesn't need coaching at the top end of the championship. Well, he won't need coaching if he's off sick. Again.

He likes a good crock does our Chrissy

 

[Shawy24]

I honestly dont know why Wilder is so obsessed with bringing KP back to The Lane, im sure the money that would be used in off setting his wages could be better spent else where on strengthing the squad.

EGO

 

[Bladesman101]

He would be a great signing, but it needs to be done sharpish so he can have a pre season with us

 

[Tezza1889]

Was the pigs player of the season de railing a huge victory for us aginst them


For me.. absolute waste, think morrison, ward, and any other money grabbing tw#t that came for a last payday..

He will have a flat arse by september sitting in the stands..

Fuck no..

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

Was the pigs player of the season de railing a huge victory for us aginst them


For me.. absolute waste, think morrison, ward, and any other money grabbing tw#t that came for a last payday..

He will have a flat arse by september sitting in the stands..

Fuck no..

Money grabbing twat looking for a last pay day? Isn't he guaranteed about 150 grand a week for the next 2 years at City?!

 

[Bramhall Lane blade]

He would be a great signing, but it needs to be done sharpish so he can have a pre season with us

A great signing??

 

[jt64]

A great signing??

Some people have an obsession with people who were good anywhere between 2 and 10 years ago being good signings for today. Triple points if they have played at a club with an S postcode