Match Thread Sheffield United v. Arsenal - 11th April 2021

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EPL Week 31 - Sunday 11th April 2021 - Bramall Lane

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Officials:

Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistant Referee: Neil Davies
Assistant Referee: James Mainwaring
Fourth Official: Lee Mason
Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett
Additional Video Assistant Referee: Stephen Child

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[Blade58]

Well there is that. But would you prefer us to play long ball and get McBurnie on?

A little intent would help
Too many static bodies
Lack of movement
Obvious lack of quality but with the exception of one or two many are just going through the motions

 

[HeySethUTB]

Not saying it this mans fault, however, Since tindall came in we have been playing more wanky little passes (often backwards and sideways) in our own half and not getting past the halfway line with any conviction.

 

[Karaoke Blade]

If Heckingbottom had any aspirations of getting back into first team management then its totally shot now surely.

Good.

 

[originaltrueblade]

Disgrace to the shirt

 

[bakeblade]

We've tried offering it to Arsenal, offering it on a plate, offering it on a plate wrapped in shiny ribbons, and at last they bite

Our tactics today are stupid, we're not good enough to play out from the back. We might as well get McBurnie on and go long

 

[BladesOnToast]

George's face said it all with that bad pass from Lunny.... spoke a thousand words.

Furious George looked... well... furious. Was anyone else urging him to trot over and have it out with JL

 

[Chilttheblade]

If Heckingbottom had any aspirations of getting back into first team management then its totally shot now surely.

If he is the one managing the u23 ,clubs future in good hands

 

[Jake Richard Cuthbert]

Reyt time to step up the manager search this week.

 

[Bladey_blade]

Not saying it this mans fault, however, Since tindall came in we have been playing more wanky little passes (often backwards and sideways) in our own half and not getting past the halfway line with any conviction.

We've been doing that all season, it passes responsibility for losing the ball onto someone else so these lot are quite happy to do it

 

[Lawrence]

39 minutes, needs changing can’t higgy see? Get Brewster on now! and stop the stupid passing about at the back!

 

[Bobby b]

I've so had it with this season, lundstam, negative tactics, for christ's sake only play players who are going to be here next season, play as if you want to win games and if you dont so what

 

[YoungBlade31]

Funny that our striker defends better than everyone else on the team

 

[JoeG]

Heckingbottom is a football terrorist

 

[SouthStandGBlock]

A shot!!!

We've had a shot.

Wow

 

[bakeblade]

Well there is that. But would you prefer us to play long ball and get McBurnie on?

Yes

 

[blade too long]

Why after being told to play out from the back why are we playing back from out.
Why are they constantly passing to Ramsdale . Are they under the illusion he's Zinedine Did and.
Burke useless Norwood dog shit Lundstrum playing at statues
Baldock got his boots on the wrong feet

Need 5 subs at half time

 

[Swannyblade]

Anyone remember last season’s game against Arsenal at the Lane when we scared the shit out of them with high tempo, slick passing play...what happened to those guys!?

 

[JPSharpy93]

I went to the Emirates last January and walked away a proud man after watching us match Arsenal and nick a point. I knew we were always in the game. Today we are getting totally peppered, there’s nothing to be proud about and we don’t look like we are up for it

 

[mcbladeface]

It comes to something when I'm almost celebrating us just getting a shot on target.

 

[Blade58]

Looking at the shit served up on the pitch and watching Hecky stood there with his arms folded and his lips zipped shut, I’m wondering what he brings to the table?

 

[Chilttheblade]

Eagan shot on target!

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

We are by far the worst team in the premiership

 

[Chilttheblade]

We are by far the worst team in the premiership

Might be right...

 

[Lawrence]

Just look at the body language

 

[Bladeinleeds]

How many shots on target have we had all season?

we’d probably still be relegated if we’d scored 100% of them.

flat, lifeless, limp, soggy, nothing performances game after game

 

[knowsnowt]

We need to put Burke in a tumble dryer with some loose hob nobs. I don't know why but I'd rather watch that than this.

 

[Blade58]

Fuck mre, which 6 should be subbed at H/T ?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

What's this shitty tippy/tappy stuff from the back? Heart in mouth time almost everytime.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Its a good job...there's no fans in the ground.

The players would be getting booed.
This reminds me of when a league 1 and draws a PL side in the cup.

We're showing in them far too much respect....as though if we keep the score down then we've done well.

The only positive is that it's been far too easy for Arsenal....they've hardly got out of second gear.

I suspect Arsenal already think they've won....they are very likely to come out in the 2nd half with a poor attitude....it would be typical Arsenal.
If we can raise the tempo and show some desire to score...we can shock them.
Too many United players cruising along playing within themselves. Our midfield has been non existent.

 

[Iceybabey]

I'll be surprised if I watch another game this season, had enough. Just forfeit every match and call it a day.