Southampton vs Sheffield United

EFL Championship Matchweek 28 - Tuesday 21st January 2026 - 19:45 - St. Mary's
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Referee: Thomas Kirk
Assistants: Matthew Smith & Sam Lewis
Fourth Official: Andrew Humphries

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[FINUK]

At least the railways been painted - I’m off to watch it dry

 

[bakeblade]

Campbell has done more than cannon to be fair

Both been shite

 

[Steve.C]

Would happily see the following:
Hoever for Seriki
Chong for Brooks
Blaster for Davies
Campbell for Bamford

Unfortunately we’ve got no replacement for McGuinness

 

[The Crab]

90+1, 90+3, 90+5, 90, 89, 90+7, 90+10, 90+6

Thank you, wasn’t aware of that

 

[SB_90]

these are 2 poor teams, Southampton have been the better of 2 poor teams. because we are very dodgy defensively even if its harsh as their the only 2 fit & available CBs. we need to change the system 2nd half. as its only going 1 way

even if they got the lead like the home game through a freak shot

my worry is the joke of being concerned that Hoever cant get in wolves team is becoming true. not impressing so far

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

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Watching the Blades ages you somewhat.

 

[Go with the Flo]

Don't know about 300 points, think we need 300 pints for watching this.

 

[Sharp_as_a_Blade]

And Brooks

Yeah agree, but Wilder can get away with saying we needed to rotate and Hamer didn't start last game so no excuses why he shouldn't be starting

 

[toledo]

Let’s see how we start the 2nd half and how many we concede before the 60th minute… if it’s still 1-0 at 60 mins and we change personnel and go for it, there is still a little hope. It doesn’t matter anymore about playing safe and lose 1-0: go for it and lose 3-0 is better …

 

[ATL Recs]

Hoever, Chong, Arblaster and Campbell cannot come out second half.
I'd make more changes if we could.

I’d be amazed if he takes his son off

 

[Cardiffwasthenight]

Brooks seriki Bamford on now..don't be giving this shower another 15 minutes

Agree
That’s as bad as I’ve seen this season
Somebody tell me we are even interested,
Never thought I’d say this but Cannon should stay on,no service,Campbell wank,get rid!
No midfield,Blaster so bad,is Peck on the pitch? as for the back four …..
Then there is Chong!
Total joke tonight.
This is the worst I have seen for almost 40 yrs tonight

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

Taxi for Hoover

I’d rather have signed J Edgar Hoover, cross dressing and all.

 

[Bell4]

Yup

This

WTF



Bonkers or genius ?

Watch this space

Hey

This score line and performance is a surprise to absolutely no one

 

[Cardiffwasthenight]

Agree
That’s as bad as I’ve seen this season
Somebody tell me we are even interested,
Never thought I’d say this but Cannon should stay on,no service,Campbell wank,get rid!
No midfield,Blaster so bad,is Peck on the pitch? as for the back four …..
Then there is Chong!
Total joke tonight.
This is the worst I have seen for almost 40 yrs tonight

Then we have Danny Ings coming on.Good God!

 

[WestYorksBlade]

Unfortunately we’ve got no replacement for McGuinness

Would rather have a pint of Guinness at CB

 

[JHaber]

It's like a cup game when you play a weak team and hope for the best.....on paper and from last season, this shouldn't be the case. If he doesn't change something, given our record 45-60mins, it could be 2 or 3.

Main frusration is it's just rubbish to watch. So lightweight. They look poor, we are just worse!

 

[bakeblade]

Let’s see how we start the 2nd half and how many we concede before the 60th minute… if it’s still 1-0 at 60 mins and we change personnel and go for it, there is still a little hope. It doesn’t matter anymore about playing safe and lose 1-0: go for it and lose 3-0 is better …

We need to make changes now, not wait until 60

 

[Chimpan-A]

Let’s see how we start the 2nd half and how many we concede before the 60th minute… if it’s still 1-0 at 60 mins and we change personnel and go for it, there is still a little hope. It doesn’t matter anymore about playing safe and lose 1-0: go for it and lose 3-0 is better …

Well we have to concede a goal just after kick off so it’s going to be an uphill struggle.

 

[Steve.C]

No changes! You joking!

 

[Bladedog]

Not one change...what are they watching on the sidelines..

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Yeah agree, but Wilder can get away with saying we needed to rotate and Hamer didn't start last game so no excuses why he shouldn't be starting

Hamer won't start v Ipswich either, Brooks and O'Hare will. So there's absolutely no reason not to start Hamer tonight. Doubly so considering the alternative

 

[Bladedog]

Wilder condoning this shite

 

[WestYorksBlade]

No changes! You joking!

We’re only 1-0 down. Need to wait for the second Southampton goal before we try to react.

 

[Peaktrade]

Why can’t wilder just make subs at 45 mins as opposed to 60-65?!?

He perseveres with the same lineup hoping it changes when it’s not working first half

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

The thing about it is, we’re not safe yet. Insipid displays continue like this and we’re back in the shit.

 

[Shawy24]

Are they deliberately trying to proove they’re crap and out of their depth?

 

[Jan Age]

No changes…. He will never learn

 

[pollster]

Team news is in. I'm scared.

Definition of insanity quote not needed.
It is clear to all but the insane Wilder is an imbecile.
1. Late and no buildup heard but do NOT accept rotation is needed Wednesday night after playing Saturday afternoon.
even with nine when set up defensively.
2. Ho(w)ever is that bloke a 'long term target' for anyone other than an imbecile?
3. McGuiness was yat another bad signing.
4. Cannon is a truly AWFUL signing - useless. Even sooner have the lightweight muppet floorboards OHare at number 10 that Cannon as a striker.
at least he can pass 5 yards in the box if not offer much else.
5. Chong on the right wing is the equivalent of Boris Johnson there - without the body checks on the Germans!
Stick him on the left than just ignoring it and he will e decent.
6. Tactics of mindless passing and pllayers out of possession, moronic fans are destroying Arblaster.

We had zero positive contributions to the first team from Wilder last winter desite the quantity
MUST NOT allow him to trade anyone.
WILDER IS THE PROBLEM.
F OFF Wilder

 

[espoo blade]

Lively start at least...

 

[Pintor75]

Terrible first half, no clue as to what system we have, just hoping to click into place