CONFIRMED Oliver Arblaster signs a new contract

[Snowflake]

And yet still better than watching Norwood and Fleck struggle to get round the pitch, which seems to be the alternative. Or watching Tiny Ben work it on to his left foot to do a step over/turn inside and then pass back to the goalkeeper.
Yes the kids might struggle
Yes Slimane might not be 10/10 for recovery runs but lets have a look shall we?
We are going down anyway so lets find some decent players for the championship.
I'd like to see more of Peck and One as I think both could offer something. Maybe Buyabu and Seriki? All seem to be athletic.
It doesnt matter (to the club in the long run) if a few younger players dont make the step up and fall by the way side. But lets try something different.

Perhaps CW still thinks we may stay up. Once we cannot then we can experiment as long as it doesn’t affect the integrity of the PL

 

[Balham]

Kin ‘ell
Outstanding
Slow day & gaffer away?

You don't know the half of it

 

[Maidenhead]

Has CW got lost ? It cannot take 2 weeks to get back to Sheffield from Port Vale.

you ever tried it around this time of year

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Since our disastrous 2010 relegation season, these are the players with a single appearance for the club as well as those who have only ever been named as a substitute.

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Of those:
10 are still at the club: Jordan Amissah, Jili Buyabu, Harry Boyes, Marcus Dewhurst, Nicksoen Gomis, Frankie Maguire, Louie Marsh, Ryan Oné, Sydie Peck, Sai Sachdev)
1 is in tier 3 (League One): Ben Heneghan (Fleetwood)
3 are in tier 4 (League Two): Seamus Conneely (Accrington), Tyler Smith (Bradford), Joe Starbuck (Tranmere)
3 are in tier 5 (National League): Jo Cummings (Halifax), Harvey Gilmour (Rochdale), Kingsley James (York)
3 are in tier 6 (National League North/South): George Cantrill (Alfreton), Jordan Hallam (Scunthorpe), George Willis (Alfreton)
1 is in the Norwegian top flight: Kristoffer Løkberg (Viking FK)
1 is in the Welsh top flight: Jake Eyre (Airbus UK)
1 is in the Estonian top flight: Mihkel Aksalu (Paide Linnameeskond)
1 is in the Northern Irish top flight: Graham Kelly (Coleraine)
1 is in the Northern Irish second tier: David Parkhouse (H&W Welders)
8 are no longer playing at a recognised level (as far as I can tell): Aaron Barry, Jake Bennett, Jasper Johns, Josh Perryman, Phil Roe, Callum Semple, Marc Warren, Jake Wright Jr

Hackford ?
Another one that some folk were advocating as the second coming following his PL debut (2 years ago ?) albeit with a subsequent significant injury

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Hackford ?
Another one that some folk were advocating as the second coming following his PL debut (2 years ago ?) albeit with a subsequent significant injury

He had a couple of sub appearances for us at the start of this season.

Jake Wright is at Buxton with Diego.

 

[Goodpinchofclough]

Stud to the knee, had a minor op and will be out a few weeks...

Reliable source

 

[Bergen Blade]

Since our disastrous 2010 relegation season, these are the players with a single appearance for the club as well as those who have only ever been named as a substitute.

View attachment 176394

Of those:
10 are still at the club: Jordan Amissah, Jili Buyabu, Harry Boyes, Marcus Dewhurst, Nicksoen Gomis, Frankie Maguire, Louie Marsh, Ryan Oné, Sydie Peck, Sai Sachdev)
1 is in tier 3 (League One): Ben Heneghan (Fleetwood)
3 are in tier 4 (League Two): Seamus Conneely (Accrington), Tyler Smith (Bradford), Joe Starbuck (Tranmere)
3 are in tier 5 (National League): Jo Cummings (Halifax), Harvey Gilmour (Rochdale), Kingsley James (York)
3 are in tier 6 (National League North/South): George Cantrill (Alfreton), Jordan Hallam (Scunthorpe), George Willis (Alfreton)
1 is in the Norwegian top flight: Kristoffer Løkberg (Viking FK)
1 is in the Welsh top flight: Jake Eyre (Airbus UK)
1 is in the Estonian top flight: Mihkel Aksalu (Paide Linnameeskond)
1 is in the Northern Irish top flight: Graham Kelly (Coleraine)
1 is in the Northern Irish second tier: David Parkhouse (H&W Welders)
8 are no longer playing at a recognised level (as far as I can tell): Aaron Barry, Jake Bennett, Jasper Johns, Josh Perryman, Phil Roe, Callum Semple, Marc Warren, Jake Wright Jr

Jordan Hallam was a major disappointment. Great record at youth levels and I thought he played really well in Duffy's role on his debut, but he's struggled at senior level ever since.

CJ Hamilton was one who never made his debut for us, presumably never made the squad either? But he's gone on to have a good career, and has even played for Ireland. Jake Young just had short period in our academy, but is the current League Two top scorer. Are there more like them?

 

[Nick Jansky]

Stud to the knee, had a minor op and will be out a few weeks...

Reliable source

Actually two studs to the knee. I’ve seen a close up of it & wished I hadn’t, looks horrible.

 

[Bladezz]

I was more impressed that Wilder actually went to watch a LG1 game on his day off. I never heard of Hecky going to any games.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

I was more impressed that Wilder actually went to watch a LG1 game on his day off. I never heard of Hecky going to any games.

He must not have then.

 

[CopenhagenBlade]

I was more impressed that Wilder actually went to watch a LG1 game on his day off. I never heard of Hecky going to any games.

Why is it that suddenly everything Wilder is doing is great, has everyone conveniently forgotten the last season that he was with us. The one where we were utter shite and negative and the World had suddenly started revolving around Chris Wilder.
He is back now and good luck to him but I haven’t forgotten the way he left

 

[Wards]

Why is it that suddenly everything Wilder is doing is great, has everyone conveniently forgotten the last season that he was with us. The one where we were utter shite and negative and the World had suddenly started revolving around Chris Wilder.
He is back now and good luck to him but I haven’t forgotten the way he left

I don't think anyone has forgotten but by the same token maybe we shouldn't allow 6 months of a poor season in a bonkers time in world history undo 4 seasons of absolute quality that preceded it.

 

[CopenhagenBlade]

I don't think anyone has forgotten but by the same token maybe we shouldn't allow 6 months of a poor season in a bonkers time in world history undo 4 seasons of absolute quality that preceded it.

Agreed, but I also don’t believe that Hecky needs a load of negativity, (although it was time for him to go) , as he had to navigate a lot crap off the pitch and behind the scenes that others wouldn’t have handled as well.

 

[FriethBlade]

Actually two studs to the knee. I’ve seen a close up of it & wished I hadn’t, looks horrible.

Sounds bad but so long as there's no ligament or tendon damage hopefully he will make a quick recovery

 

[finlaytheblade]

Sounds bad but so long as there's no ligament or tendon damage hopefully he will make a quick recovery

Yep hopefully Friethblade! just a deep wound ,plenty of tendons,ligaments around the knee fingers crossed

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Yep hopefully Friethblade! just a deep wound ,plenty of tendons,ligaments around the knee fingers crossed

I am now worried about the ligaments around his knee fingers

 

[Blade58]

Why is it that suddenly everything Wilder is doing is great, has everyone conveniently forgotten the last season that he was with us. The one where we were utter shite and negative and the World had suddenly started revolving around Chris Wilder.
He is back now and good luck to him but I haven’t forgotten the way he left

Fair points made and the way he walked out has left a bitter taste with me as well.

However, from what I gather, fair play to CW regards Arblaster. Long story but he got involved in OA’s well being because apparently things didn’t go well at Stoke Hospital.

 

[finlaytheblade]

I am now worried about the ligaments around his knee fingers

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

Why is it that suddenly everything Wilder is doing is great, has everyone conveniently forgotten the last season that he was with us. The one where we were utter shite and negative and the World had suddenly started revolving around Chris Wilder.
He is back now and good luck to him but I haven’t forgotten the way he left

Ignore the troll, CopenhagenBlade

 

[8lade]

Play the kids” is basically the same as “Bring back national service”. Emotional responses to a problem that they feel can easily be plugged.

And yet still better than watching Norwood and Fleck struggle to get round the pitch, which seems to be the alternative.

I don't know why United don't watch everybody train and just play the best people on merit, can be adjusted by how they perform in matches.
No wonder we seem to be shite if we only pick youth or those with experience based on those criteria.

 

[Frank the tank]

Why is it that suddenly everything Wilder is doing is great, has everyone conveniently forgotten the last season that he was with us. The one where we were utter shite and negative and the World had suddenly started revolving around Chris Wilder.
He is back now and good luck to him but I haven’t forgotten the way he left

Not everyone likes to wallow in misery

 

[Blade58]

CW at the game last night. Back in Jan

As mentioned, confirmed by CW

Sheffield United make Oli Arblaster transfer decision as Chris Wilder explains plan

Chris Wilder explains transfer decision on promising Sheffield United midfielder`

www.thestar.co.uk

 

[Nick Jansky]

As mentioned, confirmed by CW

Sheffield United make Oli Arblaster transfer decision as Chris Wilder explains plan

Chris Wilder explains transfer decision on promising Sheffield United midfielder`

www.thestar.co.uk

Hecky had taken the decision to bring him back, CW’s obviously agreed.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

With Davies coming back and he won't be fit for a month or so I do wonder how much time he will get on the pitch. There's only going to be 15 or so league games for him to be involved in.

 

[Nick Jansky]

With Davies coming back and he won't be fit for a month or so I do wonder how much time he will get on the pitch. There's only going to be 15 or so league games for him to be involved in.

I suppose that depends on who might be going out in January.

 

[Rudders]

I suppose that depends on who might be going out in January.

15 games is still a lot for a youngster so it should be good. Look at Brooks, there will be ups and downs even within that small period of games. It gives us another option with a young player.

 

[Balham]

With Davies coming back and he won't be fit for a month or so I do wonder how much time he will get on the pitch. There's only going to be 15 or so league games for him to be involved in.

You'd imagine that he'll be on the bench, tasked with pushing Hamer in particular. I'm hoping that this news, combined with the return of Davies, spells the end for Fleck and Norwood.

 

[Pedro's Winger]

Right decision. Clearly someone we will need in the Championship and right to get him integrated into the first team squad now.
On the basis of his debut at Cardiff looked to have an obvious confidence about him which is half the battle for a young player.

 

[Wards]

Obviously happy he's coming back but we need to ensure it doesn't turn into another Jebbison situation when he was brought back early from Burton...

 

[Bladeloyal]

100% right decision,integration into the squad ,the lad is class and next season will be a starter