Match Day Thread: The Mighty Blades v Birmingham City

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

6 months ago we booked 4 nights in Bologna. Lo and behold it turns out I miss 2 home games. We found a shrine to San Girolamo, but I couldn’t offer to say a prayer to him because it was closed! So I am now praying for 2 victories at the shrine of San Peroni. Hope the Blades survive without me.

 

[8lade]

After the hoo har about Lundstram I can't see Wilder dropping him even though the 'Bash/Stearman alternative' is an excellent choice, so all you guys complaining about Lundstram well done you will achieve the opposite of what you hoped for. Thanks.

 

[John Street West Terrace]

I’ll go 1-0 us , tight game with Brum being their usual boring bastard self

 

[1889]

After the hoo har about Lundstram I can't see Wilder dropping him even though the 'Bash/Stearman alternative' is an excellent choice, so all you guys complaining about Lundstram well done you will achieve the opposite of what you hoped for. Thanks.

I agree, no way Wilder will drop Lundstrum, if Flecks not fit, he's a certainty to start. I think they'll be a few changes tonight to be honest, expect Clarke and possibly Washington to start up front, with Johnson in for Stevens.

If that happens, I hope we get a result or this site will be in meltdown

 

[sufcboy95]

1-0 Birmingham
Che Adams 88th minute

 

[LoughboroBlade]

2-1. Lundstram with both goals, one of which is a thunderous volley, but also scores an own goal and is given a straight red with 10 minutes to go. Large proportion of the fanbase to label Lundstram “an absolute disgrace” for nearly throwing away a victory.

 

[Snowman]

Loyse

 

[8lade]

Pray for Fleck

 

[grafikhaus]

What’s the wind like it S2? It’s blowing a hoolie out here in North Notts. Never makes for a good game.

Lovely evening. Breeze (not 'storm') has vanished, warm, sunny with a chance of meatballs.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Back in action at BDBL this evening with the visit of Birmingham City and a great chance to make up for Saturday's disappointment. That's not to suggest it's an easy game as Birmingham will be desperate for their first win of the season. I expected to beat them last season at home too, so nothing can be taken for granted....

Anyway...

Any team news?

Fleck now fit?

Otherwise keep it unchanged?



These are the types of games we should be winning if we have ambitions to finish in the top 6. But as we don't do clean sheets we'll need at least 2 to win. Mind you we don't do draws either so I'm going for 3-1 Blades win and back into the top 6

UTB

I like your optimism. The "these are the types of games we should be winning" always fills me with dread though.

I think we've played really well in every game starting at Bolton away a few weeks ago. And I expect us to play well tonight. But I think they are going to sneak a win!

 

[silver blade]

Top of the League come 5pm Satdi

They who can't be named are right behind us, we need 2 wins to widen the gap

 

[silver blade]

Back in action at BDBL this evening with the visit of Birmingham City and a great chance to make up for Saturday's disappointment. That's not to suggest it's an easy game as Birmingham will be desperate for their first win of the season. I expected to beat them last season at home too, so nothing can be taken for granted....

Anyway...

Any team news?

Fleck now fit?

Otherwise keep it unchanged?



These are the types of games we should be winning if we have ambitions to finish in the top 6. But as we don't do clean sheets we'll need at least 2 to win. Mind you we don't do draws either so I'm going for 3-1 Blades win and back into the top 6

UTB

Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck is expected to play against Birmingham after recovering from a groin injury.

Paul Coutts (broken leg) played 90 minutes of an under-23 team game but is not yet ready for first-team football.

Midfielder Craig Gardner remains a doubt for Birmingham after picking up a knock in training and missing Friday's draw with West Brom.

Garry Monk has no other new injury concerns to deal with as his side seek their first league win of the season.

 

[Liverpool blade]

I can see this being a very tight game but fancy our beloved blades to win 2-1.
COYRAWW. UTB

 

[GrayBlade]

5 changes, Flecky back

 

[Birdwell Blade]

Nailed on first draw of the campaign just like last season.

I've got £20 on 1-1 and £10 on 2-2.

U

Listening to his interview, think he might rotate a bit tonight. Johnson, Baldock, Washington, Clarke and hopefully Fleck in for Stevens, Freeman, Sharp, McGoldrick and Lundstram.

You were right

 

[Bladesman]

 

[IOM Blade]

Splendid idea .

Let's dismantle the team that crushed Villa and produced one of our best first half performances in living memory and start all over again.

WTF ???

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

No wins for them all season.

I feel a curse coming on... I’ll be watching my hotel bar in Zante. Cheer them on for me lads x

 

[GrayBlade]

That mixture is taking a bit of figuring,

 

[AWetFlannel]

Bold move.
If Wilder has decided this necessary to keep us fresh throughout the season, so be it.
Let's see what our squad is really made of.

 

[Iceybabey]

Looks like we've gone for abit of pace and power.

 

[Lowen]

Norwood's diagonals to Johnson are going to be lethal.

 

[Bladesman]

Looks like we've gone for abit of pace and power.

Maybe to counter their pace.

 

[GrayBlade]

Johnson playing left wingback then?

 

[FriethBlade]

Is IOM Blade CW in disguise ?

So the front 2 have paid the price for not capitalising on our dominance on Saturday. Bold decision to bring both Clarke and Washington in.

 

[8lade]

Willing both clarke and Washington to score but doubting either will.
Make me wrong lads make me wrong!

 

[GrayBlade]

Is IOM Blade CW in disguise ?

So the front 2 have paid the price for not capitalising on our dominance on Saturday. Bold decision to bring both Clarke and Washington in.

Especially with Clarke and Washington’s recent scoring record?

There I’ve said it! Goal apiece for them 2 now to prove me wrong. UTB!

 

[Birdwell Blade]

Hope Freeman isn't injured. Just rested?

 

[penthouseblade]

Listening to his interview, think he might rotate a bit tonight. Johnson, Baldock, Washington, Clarke and hopefully Fleck in for Stevens, Freeman, Sharp, McGoldrick and Lundstram.

You’ve got that exactly correct I do believe!!

 

[SwissBlade]

i’d be pretty stunned if that happened tbf

Consider yourself tasered