MATCH DAY THREAD: The Mighty Blades v Leeds United

[Not_a_Cheat]

So yet again a televised game to get our teeth into, this time with the visit of Leeds. Hopefully unlike the last 3? we manage to at least score a goal Which I do fancy us to do today, with Leeds still missing a couple through suspension....

Anyway...

Any team news?

Eastwood seems likely to start with Blackman facing a late fitness test?

Sharp has scored 5 goals in his last 5 league starts v Leeds....

But are we likely to be unchanged outfield wise?

Is Brooks a contender for the bench?

Another tough game, especially considering the managerial change and what often goes along with that. And some potential uncertainty at the back if Eastwood is forced to make his full league debut? We've a cracking record at home v Leeds though, not losing since 1949 in a second tier match... And not since April 1992 in all competitions... Add to that a 17 game unbeaten run in Yorkshire derbies and it would seem we should be well placed today... not that historical games have any bearing on anything

Anyway I fancy us to get back on track today against a Leeds side likely still low on confidence. Hope Billy makes an appearance to be honest as I think he'll relish it 4-1 Blades win.

UTB

 

[Houston_Blade]

Because the game is on at 3:30 here my son can watch it. The other games he’s seen this season are Barnsley, Sunderland (h) and Pigs away. He’s had his Blades kit on since he woke up 3 hours ago so it’s a Blades win today.

 

[Stretch]

HUGE game this. Win and we are firmly back in the playoff mix.

COYRAWW!!!

 

[John Street West Terrace]

I think the boring ex-pigs reserve team substitute coming with his new team to park the bus unfortunately , a 1-0 win to get us back on track

 

[west_yorks_blade]

Just about to set off from Warwickshire for this one, couple of quick pints, a few rabbit punches aimed roughly at the kidney area, a nasty pie, and in my opinion a glorious Blades victory (3-1), more beer, more food, journey home.

Bish Bash Bosh - Jobs a good un.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I really hope this game does not follow the same pattern of recent home games.

I would take a 0-0 win right now.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Oh the joys of winter football...............for those coming from afar to BDTBL it has just started to pissitdown and blow halfagale.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Arise, Sir William of Sharpshire.

 

[Treeton Blade]

Crowd wise it looks far from a sell out.

Coventry City might get more for their game v Accrington, expecting 27,000.

Poor from us, we should be selling Bramall lane upper to away fans if we can`t sell them.

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Jamal to start?

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Jamal to start?

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Jamal to start?

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Jesus, sorry, no idea what’s gone off here, just really excited about Jamal

 

[Bladesthorpe]

Is there an echo on here. I take it your not a morning person Chipbutty Blade.

 

[Numpty's Dusty Ruts.]

Crowd wise it looks far from a sell out.

Coventry City might get more for their game v Accrington, expecting 27,000.

Poor from us, we should be selling Bramall lane upper to away fans if we can`t sell them.

Er...... . You don't recall, pre-Warnock, when 16000 was a decent crowd (in the second tier), and 18000 great? Clearly not. Interestingly, the atmosphere seemed better then, although this may be rose tinted glasses!

 

[Nade]

Twitter won't load on my pc.

What does the tweet say? Is he playing?

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Twitter won't load on my pc.

What does the tweet say? Is he playing?

The tweet is disconcertingly vague.

 

[Ricky]

We've got a game today?

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Twitter won't load on my pc.

What does the tweet say? Is he playing?

“Game day”

Iirc not posted it since the last league game he started start of December, hopefully a good sign

 

[SB_90]

after a very tough based on current table all the top7 (bar Cardiff) Fulham 5th, Bristol city 6th, Preston 7th, villa 3rd Away, Derby 2nd, villa 3rd Home wolves 1st then outside of that a Sheffield derby & Norwich away. I cant think of team in the championship that's had a tougher run of fixtures this season

leeds have been terrible 4-1 defeat last time & in fa cup outplayed by Newport, we've already beaten ex Barnsley manager once this season 1-0 that should've been 4-0, so I have a good feeling about this game. after the massive overreaction that was wolves when people were outraged losing to team full of attacking quality & easily could be top 10 in premier league. Because now we are coming into 5 game spell with Leeds H QPR H Hull A Reading A Burton H we can & should get 12/13 points out of,

 

[Carlton Blade]

4-0. Said it all week. Sticking to it

 

[Treeton Blade]

Er...... . You don't recall, pre-Warnock, when 16000 was a decent crowd (in the second tier), and 18000 great? Clearly not. Interestingly, the atmosphere seemed better then, although this may be rose tinted glasses!

I even remember a derby with Leeds at the Lane in the 80s which didn`t reach 10,000!

In these modern times though, I reckon we should be touching 30,000 for a game of this importance.
Just my opinion.

 

[itsinyerblood]

Jesus, sorry, no idea what’s gone off here, just really excited about Jamal

Rub your cock Mesut, get it out of your system mate, it'll do you the world of good UTB!

 

[robbiez666]

Sharp, Duffy and Blackman in. Wilson, Holmes and Moore out.

Surprised by Billy's inclusion.Let's hope he gets a hatrick.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Seems like it's back to basics with evans replacing coutts

 

[west_yorks_blade]

Crowd wise it looks far from a sell out.

Coventry City might get more for their game v Accrington, expecting 27,000.

Poor from us, we should be selling Bramall lane upper to away fans if we can`t sell them.

Coventry have given about 10k tickets to schools for free and all others are dirt cheap £5 in advance £10 on the day).
So not a like for like comparison.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Gu on Billy!

 

[Ricky]

Leeds are seriously depleted. But as we know that guarantees nothing.

Adam Forshaw starts. Will be interesting seeing how he plays.

 

[Mesut Özil's Lawnmower]

Point to prove today for Duffy and Billy, let’s hope they perform

 

[Steve Mackan]

Just can't believe Ched's not starting. Fuming.