Presser questions for Blades v Derby, 24/10/26

[Uganda Blade]

I contacted FH Team to ask if they would consider putting supporters' questions to Chris Wilder at the pre-match presser.

They indicated that they would, and suggested that I post a thread inviting questions.

So here's the thread.

Clearly there's no guarantee that they will use any questions, but then again, they might.

Let's try to keep it to one question per poster so as many as possible get a bite of the cherry.

Over to you...

 

[sufc323]

Why doesn't Donovan get many starts or even minutes

 

[Basing Blade]

What is the thinking behind the 60 minute substitution habit. The opposition must know about this, and plan a response accordingly, (see Sunderland play off final).

 

[raul]

Have you identfied any ins/outs which you feel would give us a boost in the JTW?

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

The team will be interesting. Can't see Seriki starting so the first 7 picks itself.

The 4 attacking players vs Bristol C I wouldn't start Saturday funnily enough. (Chong/Cannon/Ayew/BBD)

I think Donovan/Bamford/One give us more threats.

Cooper

Tanganga McGuinness Kitching Burrows

Arblaster Phillips

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[Menage a petit pois]

My question would be...."what, in your opinion, would constitute a "good" season"......

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Why was Ryan Oné playing and scoring for us in the Championship two years ago but now can't get a game?

 

[Bartleby]

what Data company or companies do we use, and what do we use them for?

 

[Dave]

We are currently out performing our XG by almost 5 goals, ranking 21st in big chances, 21st for shots on target and 23rd for touches in the opposition box. We also rank 20th for accurate crosses and 24th for corners this season. Despite this we are in the top half of the table, close to the playoffs, and its clear that the game plan is high quality chances with a high conversion rate by our players. Are you requiring the attacking players in the team to take more of a risk and be braver in the final third to improve our numbers so we don't have to rely on clinical shots to finish off games?

 

[Dkc]

Who'd win a fight between a lion and a tiger?

 

[Balti Pie]

We are currently out performing our XG by almost 5 goals, ranking 21st in big chances, 21st for shots on target and 23rd for touches in the opposition box. We also rank 20th for accurate crosses and 24th for corners this season. Despite this we are in the top half of the table, close to the playoffs, and its clear that the game plan is high quality chances with a high conversion rate by our players. Are you requiring the attacking players in the team to take more of a risk and be braver in the final third to improve our numbers so we don't have to rely on clinical shots to finish off games?

Foooookin' ell - that would illicit the Wilder death stare!
One of the press asked a similar question quite recently and CW did not like it one bit!

 

[Bell4]

You’re a Utd supporter, whats your view on the managers performance so far this season and , on reflection what are the top three reasons why a growing number of the fan base are becoming actively frustrated with you ?

 

[Uganda Blade]

You’re a Utd supporter, whats your view on the managers performance so far this season and , on reflection what are the top three reasons why a growing number of the fan base are becoming actively frustrated with you ?

I'd love to hear his reply to that!

 

[GeorgeDonis1889]

I also don't mind asking some pointed questions if you send them over guys

 

[Bladeloyal]

I'd love to hear his reply to that!

Bloody punters

 

[Uganda Blade]

I also don't mind asking some pointed questions if you send them over guys

So ask one.

 

[Maurice Maurice]

Apart from playing that God awful death by a hundred sideways and backwards passes along the back line, what are you doing to address the complete lack of pace and attacking intent of your football team?

Feel free to edit accordingly.

 

[loveWalrusDaveTheBlade]

Why do you think you are qualified to be the Sheffield United football manager, given that there are dozens of people on a fans forum who consistently know better than you?

 

[Menage a petit pois]

Who'd win a fight between a lion and a tiger?

Amur Tiger...8 times out of 10.

 

[GeorgeDonis1889]

So ask one.

I'm thinking. Mr Wilder, your season seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are you so popular?

 

[ChefYouKnighted1889]

are you randomblade on s2 forum

 

[parkblade]

Have you identfied any ins/outs which you feel would give us a boost in the JTW?

I'm hoping Wilders gone by January.

 

[Dkc]

You’re a Utd supporter, whats your view on the managers performance so far this season and , on reflection what are the top three reasons why a growing number of the fan base are becoming actively frustrated with you ?

I'd ask it a different way. I'd say "Do you think football supporters in general are becoming more impatient and unforgiving? And does this negativity effect the players?"

I don't think this attitude is singular to Wilder. There's a growing tendency in society to demand entertainment and immediate gratification in the real world as well as on our phones. Not just at the Lane, it's happening at other clubs too.

As an older Blade, I've seen numerous times when our best players have been sold to fund running costs. All the way back to TC to Leeds. A mediocre season generally results or sometimes relegation. It's part and parcel of being a Blade.

This time seems different though. The criticism of the players and especially the manager have been through the roof - when we've not even been that bad.

I've seen plenty of Blades teams (and managers) that were poorer than this but they didn't get half the abuse. We are two points outside play-offs and barring a disaster aren't going down. Given the circumstances ie player sales and lack of funds I don't think we have too much to complain about really.

I'd be interested to hear if Wilder has anything to say about the attitudes of supporters today. Whether he thinks they have become less forgiving, and if he thinks the demand for constant success is growing.

 

[Blade56]

Are we skint or have we been bought by a Billioaire?

Skint,

OK works for me

 

[Blade56]

Is your mate Wit and his missus a Rohl Dahl charecter?

 

[Nick Jansky]

Toilet paper or bidet?

 

[Bartleby]

question for Danny Hall to ask: how do you like your eggs in the morning?

 

[loveWalrusDaveTheBlade]

Toilet paper or bidet?

So behind the times. Shake a bottle of warm Peroni and knock the cap off…

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Toilet paper or bidet?

Bidet sounds too foreign

 

[Dkc]

Why do you think you are qualified to be the Sheffield United football manager, given that there are dozens of people on a fans forum who consistently know better than you?

Are you are deliberately picking crap teams in the hope that we'll lose and you can get sacked before your contact ends and receive a payoff?