Stoke City vs Sheffield United

EFL Championship Matchweek 45 - Friday 25th April 2025 - 20:00 - Bet365 Stadium
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[bakeblade]

EFL Championship Matchweek 45 - Friday 25th April 2025 - 20:00 - Bet365 Stadium
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It's going to be an interesting team selection formation wise. If we go two up top that probably means it will be our preferred formation for the playoffs.
Very late in the season for a change in tactics

 

[Pintor75]

Go for it, just leave Hamer out in case of bookings

 

[Argentinemanager]

Just rest anyone with a niggle or in danger of a ban, try 2 up front again , treat it as a pre season friendly, look after ourselves , i always want to win but these games just dont matter we have bigger fish to fry.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Going, still up for it and hoping for a competitive match but no need to take risks.

Same goes for the team.

 

[BangorBlade]

I'd go 4-4-2 again it worked fairly well 1st half against Burnley, but we still need to find different ways to break down teams who sit in.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

I'd go 4-4-2 again it worked fairly well 1st half against Burnley, but we still need to find different ways to break down teams who sit in.

Try playing at a faster tempo. Shouldn't let teams get set on defence but we do. We are not prime Barca, but we do have quality players to get us out of this league if they are used to their potential. That used to be a Wilder trademark getting the best out of players, now would be a good time to restart that trait.

 

[bakeblade]

Just rest anyone with a niggle or in danger of a ban, try 2 up front again , treat it as a pre season friendly, look after ourselves , i always want to win but these games just dont matter we have bigger fish to fry.

Wilder hinted in his presser changes due to niggling injuries and mental fatigue.
Expect at least 5 changes, probably more

 

[gurru991]

The bookies have Stoke as a slight favourite & I'm struggling which way to go with my betting. Initially I was all over SU for the win but now Im not so sure.

 

[utd4ever]

Apparently Mr Wilder says he goes into every match wanting to win. Well apart from cup competitions.

Will we win the last two matches. Of course we will. Just doesn’t mean anything though.

 

[PotterLog]

Hello Blades

Naff all to say about this really

Prolly be a draw

There endeth my input

 

[jono_t2000]

Try playing at a faster tempo. Shouldn't let teams get set on defence but we do.

Hit the nail on the head mate

 

[jono_t2000]

Also, Cannon has to keep playing and getting his confidence back in a 2.

1st game in a two up top and 1 goal already.

Am sure will be raring to go against Stoke.

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

We're going. Looking forward to it. Win lose or draw we'll still come back for more, as they say.
Yup, make some sensible changes for niggles and tiredness, give all the options who are on the bench pushing for places a chance and get those options some game time.
Need to get some positive feelings through the squad for the playoffs. Forget the dip in results and the disappointment, crack on and get some results and performances in now.

 

[skegblade]

IF fkn weeds can get 6 we will get 7
6 before ht as they only managed 5

 

[Silas]

This game is a good chance to build momentum and get players some minutes before the play-offs.

 

[Gin&Juice]

Wilder. Get the pritstick out. Time for a pasting!!

Show them no mercy

Build momentum

Ease off the breaks

I’m all about 7up and not Sprite.

 

[Jimmy Fleck]

IF fkn weeds can get 6 we will get 7
6 before ht as they only managed 5

Leeds are a far far better side than us

 

[Bladesince59]

Play the 3rd team

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Sydie Peck has had more shots without scoring than any other player in the Championship this season (35).

 

[Cappy]

My guess:

A.Davies
Gilchrist Holding Robinson McCallum
JRS Choudhury Souza BBD
O’Hare
Cannon

I see Souza, Gilchrist, McCallum, Holding all needing subbing off at some point

Above is based on Peck, Anel, Burrows all looking desperate for a rest when we get later on in games. We need to be fit enough for ET, so rest for them and fitness improvement for others is key now

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

We won't win here, we never win here, Stoke City have an immense power about them that is hard to explain. Mark Robins is an elite operator and if we could hold them to a draw and not get any injuries that would be an incredible outcome

 

[Varkanoid]

We need to win the last two. Some say there is nothing to play for but winning the last two builds momentum and confidence going into the Play Offs. Winning two and play offs is better than losing two and play offs. Surely this is the year we finally break the run it has to end sometime.

We won't win here, we never win here, Stoke City have an immense power about them that is hard to explain. Mark Robins is an elite operator and if we could hold them to a draw and not get any injuries that would be an incredible outcome

You mean the immense power that let Leeds put 6 past them last match ? Yeah its hard to explain apart from atrocious defending and poor goal keeping.

 

[Rodley]

Caceres and One taken out of the 21s sides. Is it time for Jeff?

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

We need to win the last two. Some say there is nothing to play for but winning the last two builds momentum and confidence going into the Play Offs. Winning two and play offs is better than losing two and play offs. Surely this is the year we finally break the run it has to end sometime.



You mean the immense power that let Leeds put 6 past them last match ? Yeah its hard to explain apart from atrocious defending and poor goal keeping.

Yes that power. It all adds to the powerful mystique of Stoke City and will make us too complacent. They are highly likely to respond with a better performance. They probably need 1 more point to assure survival. I think they'll get it in a stinking 1-1 draw

 

[Jimmy Fleck]

Caceres and One taken out of the 21s sides. Is it time for Jeff?

Caceres usually only plays once a week and he played on Tuesday so..

 

[Aston max]

Caceres usually only plays once a week and he played on Tuesday so..

Has the other lad got clearance yet

 

[Aston max]

My problem with our wingers is I know this is an old fashioned statement " our wingers don't get chalk on their boots "
Look at a lot of them in other teams in possession they immediately hug the touchline

 

[Blade56]

Apparently Mr Wilder says he goes into every match wanting to win. Well apart from cup competitions.

Will we win the last two matches. Of course we will. Just doesn’t mean anything though.

Just want to win last two, home leg and Wembley

 

[Aston max]

Just want to win last two, home leg and Wembley

5 wins needed mate before June