Sheffield United vs Watford

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  • Bramall Lane, Sheffield
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Sheffield United SUFC 1 - 0
Half Time: 1 - 0
1 - 0
Half Time: 1 - 0
1 - 0
Half Time: 1 - 0
Watford WATF
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EFL Championship Matchweek 4 - Sunday 1st September 2024 - 15:00 - Bramall Lane
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This will be the first real test of our auto’s top 6 credentials, hoping we rise to the occasion
 
Hopefully a blades win ,with Hamer, Arblaster & our new striker ( whoever he is) scoring, if you know what I mean🤞
 
Watford been good at coming back and winning from going behind. United 1 up with 10 minutes left, lose 2-1
 
We would really benefit from a strong performance vs an early pacesetter to settle some nerves (mine included), after a few iffy performances.

Watford are 100% so far, but look a little closer and you realise they certainly can be got at. They threw away a 2-0 lead at Millwall in their first game (sounds familiar), before grabbing a winner late on, and still could have dropped to a draw after that in injury time. A 3-0 win over Stoke looks good on paper, but Stoke only have a scrappy win over Coventry to show for themselves (league cup thrashing of Middlesbrough not withstanding). They then won 2-1 vs Derby, but went behind early, and then struggled to create many openings before scraping through for the win.

Cleverley has had a decent start so far, but that has to be tempered by the opposition they have faced. I'd like to see us assume control early, and force them on the back foot. After the QPR result, we really ought to set an example that we won't be a pushover this season, especially at the Lane.

I don't think there's much to be changed from the Norwich game, as I wasn't displeased by the team selection. However I would make some alterations:

--------------------------Cooper

Gilchrist--------Souttar-----------JLT------------Burrows

---------------------------Souza

Arblaster---------Hamer

Rak-Sakyi-----------------------------------------O'Hare

---------------------------Moore

I'd bring Rak-Sakyi in, because he looked decent 1st half at Barnsley, and I'd like to think he's up to speed now for a start in the league. Also drop Hamer deeper and push O'Hare wide. O'Hare has struggled for space in that #10 position, so I'd move him left and see if he can work with a little more space. This as well allows Hamer to play from a more natural position, and gives us greater numbers in the central area to win a battle for possession.
 
We would really benefit from a strong performance vs an early pacesetter to settle some nerves (mine included), after a few iffy performances.

Watford are 100% so far, but look a little closer and you realise they certainly can be got at. They threw away a 2-0 lead at Millwall in their first game (sounds familiar), before grabbing a winner late on, and still could have dropped to a draw after that in injury time. A 3-0 win over Stoke looks good on paper, but Stoke only have a scrappy win over Coventry to show for themselves (league cup thrashing of Middlesbrough not withstanding). They then won 2-1 vs Derby, but went behind early, and then struggled to create many openings before scraping through for the win.

Cleverley has had a decent start so far, but that has to be tempered by the opposition they have faced. I'd like to see us assume control early, and force them on the back foot. After the QPR result, we really ought to set an example that we won't be a pushover this season, especially at the Lane.

I don't think there's much to be changed from the Norwich game, as I wasn't displeased by the team selection. However I would make some alterations:

--------------------------Cooper

Gilchrist--------Souttar-----------JLT------------Burrows

---------------------------Souza

Arblaster---------Hamer

Rak-Sakyi-----------------------------------------O'Hare

---------------------------Moore

I'd bring Rak-Sakyi in, because he looked decent 1st half at Barnsley, and I'd like to think he's up to speed now for a start in the league. Also drop Hamer deeper and push O'Hare wide. O'Hare has struggled for space in that #10 position, so I'd move him left and see if he can work with a little more space. This as well allows Hamer to play from a more natural position, and gives us greater numbers in the central area to win a battle for possession.
Id like to see him stick with Brooks for now but other than that agree utb
 
Think we will be lucky to win this, the only way is to up the tempo and full press, then, if we do go infront, we have to keep going instead of crumbling like we did v QPR, so I'd take a draw now.
 

We would really benefit from a strong performance vs an early pacesetter to settle some nerves (mine included), after a few iffy performances.

Watford are 100% so far, but look a little closer and you realise they certainly can be got at. They threw away a 2-0 lead at Millwall in their first game (sounds familiar), before grabbing a winner late on, and still could have dropped to a draw after that in injury time. A 3-0 win over Stoke looks good on paper, but Stoke only have a scrappy win over Coventry to show for themselves (league cup thrashing of Middlesbrough not withstanding). They then won 2-1 vs Derby, but went behind early, and then struggled to create many openings before scraping through for the win.

Cleverley has had a decent start so far, but that has to be tempered by the opposition they have faced. I'd like to see us assume control early, and force them on the back foot. After the QPR result, we really ought to set an example that we won't be a pushover this season, especially at the Lane.

I don't think there's much to be changed from the Norwich game, as I wasn't displeased by the team selection. However I would make some alterations:

--------------------------Cooper

Gilchrist--------Souttar-----------JLT------------Burrows

---------------------------Souza

Arblaster---------Hamer

Rak-Sakyi-----------------------------------------O'Hare

---------------------------Moore

I'd bring Rak-Sakyi in, because he looked decent 1st half at Barnsley, and I'd like to think he's up to speed now for a start in the league. Also drop Hamer deeper and push O'Hare wide. O'Hare has struggled for space in that #10 position, so I'd move him left and see if he can work with a little more space. This as well allows Hamer to play from a more natural position, and gives us greater numbers in the central area to win a battle for possession.

I wouldn't mind us giving 4-3-3 a go, but when Wilder was explaining Slimane leaving, said we don't play 3 in midfield so 🤷‍♂️
 
I’m looking forward to Brooks/Rak Sakyi running at Larouci. They will also have a LB playing out of position at LCB so that’s definitely the side to target.
I like this Nick Jansky identify a weakness and exploit it. A weak left side and it just so happens our strength is down the right. Target their left and if they try to reinforce then it leaves Hamer and Burrows in open space.
I’m gonna go 3 nil with Hamer, Burrows and Moore to bag! UTB ⚔️
 
We would really benefit from a strong performance vs an early pacesetter to settle some nerves (mine included), after a few iffy performances.

Watford are 100% so far, but look a little closer and you realise they certainly can be got at. They threw away a 2-0 lead at Millwall in their first game (sounds familiar), before grabbing a winner late on, and still could have dropped to a draw after that in injury time. A 3-0 win over Stoke looks good on paper, but Stoke only have a scrappy win over Coventry to show for themselves (league cup thrashing of Middlesbrough not withstanding). They then won 2-1 vs Derby, but went behind early, and then struggled to create many openings before scraping through for the win.

Cleverley has had a decent start so far, but that has to be tempered by the opposition they have faced. I'd like to see us assume control early, and force them on the back foot. After the QPR result, we really ought to set an example that we won't be a pushover this season, especially at the Lane.

I don't think there's much to be changed from the Norwich game, as I wasn't displeased by the team selection. However I would make some alterations:

--------------------------Cooper

Gilchrist--------Souttar-----------JLT------------Burrows

---------------------------Souza

Arblaster---------Hamer

Rak-Sakyi-----------------------------------------O'Hare

---------------------------Moore

I'd bring Rak-Sakyi in, because he looked decent 1st half at Barnsley, and I'd like to think he's up to speed now for a start in the league. Also drop Hamer deeper and push O'Hare wide. O'Hare has struggled for space in that #10 position, so I'd move him left and see if he can work with a little more space. This as well allows Hamer to play from a more natural position, and gives us greater numbers in the central area to win a battle for possession.
I can't understand why you would bring RakSayki in.
He was awful against Barnsley and when Brooks came on, we looked much better. Also Brooks has been one of our standout players so far.
There's plenty of time for RakSayki to make an impact, but he's got to earn his place with impressive sub appearances.
Against tiring defenders he should hopefully be devastating.
 

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