Not happy one bit

[Ricky]

The reaction on the radio seems to be that we have to be happy because we played well (one of the best performances in years apparently!) and haven't lost any ground.

But for me that's utter bollocks. We were always going to dominate this game. We didn't win. That's what counts. We've wasted a great opportunity to create a big gap between both Scunny and Bolton (who were never likely to win today). And now more pressure is on the Bolton game than there should be.

I think some people will overestimate Scunthorpe and get swept up in the once in a blue moon decent atmosphere and claim it was a great performance. It wasn't, it was good but nothing special by our standards this season.
Today just showed what we should already know, we're a much better team than Scunthorpe.

The referee was an utter, utter cunt. He needs to learn how to use his watch. He failed to add on the right amount of time in either half, and he was himself responsible for a lot of the petty stoppages. He was infuriating and played a massive part in getting Scunthorpe a point.

Scunny scored with the very first chance they had but they're always snidey little bastards so that's only to be expected really. They're a very basic team with little to offer other than kicking the opposition. They're lucky they've got Murray Wallace at the back.

Ultimately though we've once again struggled against 10 men. I'm sick of it. We generally struggle far more than we should do at home and for this reason we'll make a meal of promotion when it should be a formality.

I don't know what took Wilder so long to make a change. Worst of all taking 83 minutes to bring on somebody different out wide. We've got great subs to bring on but didn't make good use of them. He got it spot on last week but he didn't today. Should have done all he could to make sure we weren't chasing a goal in the last 5/10 minutes, but once again that was the position we found ourselves in at home.

Can't really complain too much about the performance but above anything today was yet another infuriating and typical missed opportunity due mainly to a wanker of a referee and extremely lucky opponents.

 

[blade too long]

and Bolton (who were never likely to win today).

well how are they going to win at a higher placed club next week

dont see the logic

 

[Harrisblade]

The reaction on the radio seems to be that we have to be happy because we played well (one of the best performances in years apparently!) and haven't lost any ground.

But for me that's utter bollocks. We were always going to dominate this game. We didn't win. That's what counts. We've wasted a great opportunity to create a big gap between both Scunny and Bolton (who were never likely to win today). And now more pressure is on the Bolton game than there should be.

I think some people will overestimate Scunthorpe and get swept up in the once in a blue moon decent atmosphere and claim it was a great performance. It wasn't, it was good but nothing special by our standards this season.
Today just showed what we should already know, we're a much better team than Scunthorpe.

The referee was an utter, utter cunt. He needs to learn how to use his watch. He failed to add on the right amount of time in either half, and he was himself responsible for a lot of the petty stoppages. He was infuriating and played a massive part in getting Scunthorpe a point.

Scunny scored with the very first chance they had but they're always snidey little bastards so that's only to be expected really. They're a very basic team with little to offer other than kicking the opposition. They're lucky they've got Murray Wallace at the back.

Ultimately though we've once again struggled against 10 men. I'm sick of it. We generally struggle far more than we should do at home and for this reason we'll make a meal of promotion when it should be a formality.

I don't know what took Wilder so long to make a change. Worst of all taking 83 minutes to bring on somebody different out wide. We've got great subs to bring on but didn't make good use of them. He got it spot on last week but he didn't today. Should have done all he could to make sure we weren't chasing a goal in the last 5/10 minutes, but once again that was the position we found ourselves in at home.

Can't really complain too much about the performance but above anything today was yet another infuriating and typical missed opportunity due mainly to a wanker of a referee and extremely lucky opponents.

You ever supported a team that's won every game (except maybe Celtic?)

 

[knowsnowt]

Its bizarre!

 

[Freethinker]

The reaction on the radio seems to be that we have to be happy because we played well (one of the best performances in years apparently!) and haven't lost any ground.

But for me that's utter bollocks. We were always going to dominate this game. We didn't win. That's what counts. We've wasted a great opportunity to create a big gap between both Scunny and Bolton (who were never likely to win today). And now more pressure is on the Bolton game than there should be.

I think some people will overestimate Scunthorpe and get swept up in the once in a blue moon decent atmosphere and claim it was a great performance. It wasn't, it was good but nothing special by our standards this season.
Today just showed what we should already know, we're a much better team than Scunthorpe.

The referee was an utter, utter cunt. He needs to learn how to use his watch. He failed to add on the right amount of time in either half, and he was himself responsible for a lot of the petty stoppages. He was infuriating and played a massive part in getting Scunthorpe a point.

Scunny scored with the very first chance they had but they're always snidey little bastards so that's only to be expected really. They're a very basic team with little to offer other than kicking the opposition. They're lucky they've got Murray Wallace at the back.

Ultimately though we've once again struggled against 10 men. I'm sick of it. We generally struggle far more than we should do at home and for this reason we'll make a meal of promotion when it should be a formality.

I don't know what took Wilder so long to make a change. Worst of all taking 83 minutes to bring on somebody different out wide. We've got great subs to bring on but didn't make good use of them. He got it spot on last week but he didn't today. Should have done all he could to make sure we weren't chasing a goal in the last 5/10 minutes, but once again that was the position we found ourselves in at home.

Can't really complain too much about the performance but above anything today was yet another infuriating and typical missed opportunity due to a wanker of a referee and extremely lucky opponents.

Absolutely agree with everything you say there mate another two points lost although some of the football first half was exemplary Wilder should have made sub's ten minutes earlier

 

[georgebernardshaw]

The reaction on the radio seems to be that we have to be happy because we played well (one of the best performances in years apparently!) and haven't lost any ground.

But for me that's utter bollocks. We were always going to dominate this game. We didn't win. That's what counts. We've wasted a great opportunity to create a big gap between both Scunny and Bolton (who were never likely to win today). And now more pressure is on the Bolton game than there should be.

I think some people will overestimate Scunthorpe and get swept up in the once in a blue moon decent atmosphere and claim it was a great performance. It wasn't, it was good but nothing special by our standards this season.
Today just showed what we should already know, we're a much better team than Scunthorpe.

The referee was an utter, utter cunt. He needs to learn how to use his watch. He failed to add on the right amount of time in either half, and he was himself responsible for a lot of the petty stoppages. He was infuriating and played a massive part in getting Scunthorpe a point.

Scunny scored with the very first chance they had but they're always snidey little bastards so that's only to be expected really. They're a very basic team with little to offer other than kicking the opposition. They're lucky they've got Murray Wallace at the back.

Ultimately though we've once again struggled against 10 men. I'm sick of it. We generally struggle far more than we should do at home and for this reason we'll make a meal of promotion when it should be a formality.

I don't know what took Wilder so long to make a change. Worst of all taking 83 minutes to bring on somebody different out wide. We've got great subs to bring on but didn't make good use of them. He got it spot on last week but he didn't today. Should have done all he could to make sure we weren't chasing a goal in the last 5/10 minutes, but once again that was the position we found ourselves in at home.

Can't really complain too much about the performance but above anything today was yet another infuriating and typical missed opportunity due mainly to a wanker of a referee and extremely lucky opponents.

So, generally speaking, your bottle's half empty?

 

[Ted Hemsleys chads]

Scunny and Bolton didn't make any ground on us, another game down the shitter for the two of them, quit fucking whining when we played well and didn't win purely because of poor finishing. Shit happens, get over it.

 

[Snowman]

Agree about the referee. I had to leave my seat he was upsetting me so much. In fact I left the ground. We must be the most unlucky team in the world.

 

[zablade]

I have mixed feeling as well.

I think I would have been happier if Bolton has lost as that would put them under real pressure but a draw coming back from two down will give them a boost and they seem to be one of those side like Walsall who have the evil eye on us this season.

I enjoyed the anticipation of The build up to the Scunny game, I feel more trepidation about next weeks fixture.

 

[blade too long]

can some one post a seasons records where a team thats gone up that hasnt lost or drawn any home games

from any english league

there must be plenty seeing how some of our fans think its what we should be doing

 

[Tyler Durden]

That was actually the general consensus leaving the ground. I know that there will now be a backlash to this thread but nonetheless, being held to a draw by a pathetic opening goal by an out of form side with ten men speaks for itself.

Now we go into another tense match against Bolton, praying we don't fluff our lines......as per.

 

[TBW57]

I disagree with Ricky. We'll finish above Scunthorpe because we are better than them. We made lots of chances when we had our original eleven on the pitch and I see no point in taking players off when they are doing a good job. We absolutely battered them in the first half and should have been 2-0 or 3-0 ahead at half time.

Let's not forget also that Scunthorpe are the second best team in this division. They were lucky to be still in the game at half time but they played bravely and well in the second, especially when down to ten men so they played a major part in us not winning.

It was a belting game and we are still top by 5 points. We have the best squad in the division by miles. Everything is OK, I promise!

 

[knowsnowt]

Happy clappers will be feasting on your blood tonight Ricky.

 

[Berlin Blade]

'Sick of it'?

We're top, mate!

 

[YES Blade]

Keith Edwards describing it as the best performance in years is plain ridiculous!

We played well, but other than hitting the post, I can't remember us going close and their keeper didn't need to make a save.

The thing is that they could have easily won the match as well having hit the post, so it could have easily gone either way.

 

[Harry's Game]

The reaction on the radio seems to be that we have to be happy because we played well (one of the best performances in years apparently!) and haven't lost any ground.

But for me that's utter bollocks. We were always going to dominate this game. We didn't win. That's what counts. We've wasted a great opportunity to create a big gap between both Scunny and Bolton (who were never likely to win today). And now more pressure is on the Bolton game than there should be.

I think some people will overestimate Scunthorpe and get swept up in the once in a blue moon decent atmosphere and claim it was a great performance. It wasn't, it was good but nothing special by our standards this season.
Today just showed what we should already know, we're a much better team than Scunthorpe.

The referee was an utter, utter cunt. He needs to learn how to use his watch. He failed to add on the right amount of time in either half, and he was himself responsible for a lot of the petty stoppages. He was infuriating and played a massive part in getting Scunthorpe a point.

Scunny scored with the very first chance they had but they're always snidey little bastards so that's only to be expected really. They're a very basic team with little to offer other than kicking the opposition. They're lucky they've got Murray Wallace at the back.

Ultimately though we've once again struggled against 10 men. I'm sick of it. We generally struggle far more than we should do at home and for this reason we'll make a meal of promotion when it should be a formality.

I don't know what took Wilder so long to make a change. Worst of all taking 83 minutes to bring on somebody different out wide. We've got great subs to bring on but didn't make good use of them. He got it spot on last week but he didn't today. Should have done all he could to make sure we weren't chasing a goal in the last 5/10 minutes, but once again that was the position we found ourselves in at home.

Can't really complain too much about the performance but above anything today was yet another infuriating and typical missed opportunity due mainly to a wanker of a referee and extremely lucky opponents.

I am a little bit more positive than Rick about the performance I thought the first half was top class.

But I agree with pretty much everything else. It's two points dropped. Hugely frustrating.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Keith Edwards describing it as the best performance in years is plain ridiculous!

We played well, but other than hitting the post, I can't remember us going close and their keeper didn't need to make a save.

The thing is that they could have easily won the match as well having hit the post, so it could have easily gone either way.

Keith Edwards speaks pure utter unadulterated bollocks, and takes forever to say it. Sad to see a legend throw his dignity away every week.

 

[Ricky]

Against 10 men you want ball carriers and width, someone with a bit of individual ability. We could've done with Chapman but with Riley, O'Shea and Carruthers we had 3 players on the bench who all have this sort of ability and we only brought one of them on for 10 minutes.

'Sick of it'?

We're top, mate!

I'm not sick of this team or this season. I'm sick of seeing our complete and utter dominance not rewarded, for whatever reason. It's already happened too often and I'm sure Wilder will agree.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Oh and it's worth mentioning that the ref was indeed a fucking scumbag. I hope Karma repays him tenfold. Fucking prick.

 

[veganblade]

Understand your frustration as we need to make it count when playing against 10 men as I can see Bolton being physical next week too which may bring about cards (expect Madine to be desperate to score at BL again).

What perplexes me and perhaps your frustration is how we weren't able to play like that against Gillingham and Fleetwood who were there for the taking.

I'm satisfied with the point as it's as you were at the top but I'm still bemused at this perpetual decision to put Matt Done at left (wing)back. Hussey is evidently a no show but why not Riley?

 

[Houston_Blade]

The OP is a very constructive criticism but will get ripped to pieces by the same crowd as always. Looking at the stats it's 2 points dropped, no one is saying that we have to win every game at home, just that in games where we play better and have a numerical advantage for large parts we should be coming away with all 3 points. To suggest just because we're top and Bolton only drew that we didn't drop points is nonsense.

 

[FleaPitBlade]

A tinge of annoyance we didnt get the winner. A tinge. Thats all.

We played with swagger, sophistication, desire and no shortage of fight and as long as thats there then I can take a draw - or even a loss - on the chin.

 

[Harry's Game]

What perplexes me and perhaps your frustration is how we weren't able to play like that against Gillingham and Fleetwood who were there for the taking.

Well Gillingham were there for the taking, Fleetwood deservedly won I thought.

 

[Rodders]

On a positive note, I genuinely cannot recall a performance in 27 years of watching United where we won so many 2nd balls. Stunning pressing and determination from the lads. As Chrissy said on RS tonight, a slight disappointment that we've not taken 3 points but in the grand scheme of things a great time to be a Blade. We have the Club back.

 

[blackydog]

Agree about the referee. I had to leave my seat he was upsetting me so much. In fact I left the ground. We must be the most unlucky team in the world.

Yes but he wasn't helped by 2 linesmen who made no effort whatsoever. When they were in better positions to help him with the decisions they just kept quiet.

 

[TBW57]

Against 10 men you want ball carriers and width, someone with a bit of individual ability. We could've done with Chapman but with Riley, O'Shea and Carruthers we had 3 players on the bench who all have this sort of ability and we only brought one of them on for 10 minutes.

You don't think Fleck, Coutts and Duffy have individual ability? They are in the starting line-up because they are our 3 most talented players. I like Jay O'Shea and have seen him play a few times but he isn't as good as those three, Carruthers looked promising but carelessly gave the ball away too frequently at Peterborough last week and I don't know about Riley because I've only seen him play for 5 minutes. We played what I considered our best XI today; not necessarily the best individuals but the best, tried and trusted formula.

 

[larkymasher]

FFS....... 'not happy one bit !!!' ....... IMO that is harsh.

Top of the league by 5 points, 2 points average per game, playing good football, best young manager in football, a proper future after 6 years in this shit league, nearly 28k home gate, club going forwards at last,

and still some people not happy one bit because we drew at home to our nearest rivals.

I get that we should have won, i get we didn't break down 10 men, i get we could have been further ahead in the league, a few poor performances this season, but come on....... this is the best we have had it for years and we are in a commanding position.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

So, generally speaking, your bottle's half empty?

Sorry, some of us think he is correct.

We have dominated games all season and CONSISTENTLY have the same issue that we just don't put teams to bed - it's a lack of quality in and around the 18 yard box. Been going on all season.

Yes, we atop of the league - we should have all but won it by now.

UTB

 

[Valleyblade]

At least it's all very exciting. It's been turgid for too long.

Who knows how its all going to pan out, but we play good football, the team is unquestionably committed, if limited in certain areas (as you would expect of any 3rd did team)

The sending off changed the game. An advantage in numbers seems to psychologically put more pressure on the home side, in a big game at the top of the league, when they're chasing a winner.... Seemed to loose composure.


No ground lost.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Sorry, some of us think he is correct.

We have dominated games all season and CONSISTENTLY have the same issue that we just don't put teams to bed - it's a lack of quality in and around the 18 yard box. Been going on all season.

Yes, we atop of the league - we should have all but won it by now.

UTB

No problem, mate