Surprised and disappointed

[Pinchy]

In the interests of fairness, can you name a better one?

Jonny Bairstow...

 

[Slim Man]

I'm sorry but your observations are that of a ten year old who has had his Nintendo DS taken from him. If you can't come up with stuff better than he is f*****g w**k then you shouldn't waste your time at the keyboard. As for 50 pence head and associated insults, I'm sorry but that's a poor show.

No sorry, don't care what you think but Alcock is atrocious at football. If thinking he's toss is an insult, I'm insulting him

Ignore the 50 pence head, look at the rest of the 'insults' about his defending, crossing, dribbling, passing and other associated adjectives.

He is not good. In any way.

 

[Barney]

If you can't play football, you can't play football. There's a reason Peterbrough let him walk out.

Danny mate, I'll give you a heads up.... this forum seems to be somewhat overwhelmingly positive about anything that could need addressing within the club. Don't get me wrong i'm positive when I feel the need to compliment someone/something e.g the appointment of Adkins and his two latest signings, both of which are top notch signings for me. But anything negative you might feel needs addressing and the point heard, e.g the bloated squad or Alcock & McEveley being terrible (I think they both are) will be met with great anger from some on this board, not sure why but that's unfortunately how it is. But I can see from your other thread that you're new here so you will find this out anyway, at least I'm not alone on some of my view points.

 

[Slim Man]

Danny mate, I'll give you a heads up.... this forum seems to be somewhat overwhelmingly positive about anything that could need addressing within . Don't get me wrong i'm positive when I feel the need to compliment someone/something e.g the appointment of Adkins and his two latest signings, both of which are top notch signings for me. But anything negative you might feel needs addressing and the point heard, e.g the bloated squad or Alcock & McEveley being terrible (I think they both are) will be met with great anger from some on this board, not sure why but that's unfortunately how it is. But I can see from your other thread that you're new here so you will find this out anyway, at least I'm not alone on some of my view points.

Cheers for the heads up pal

A few Blades have 'headupurarseitis'. Don't know if you've heard of it? Much more common in pigs.

I'm utterly positive about the coming season, Adkins is a brilliant manager but I'm afraid even Mourinho would struggle to turn Alcock and McEveley into competent defenders. They have a mistake in them each a game (sometimes 2/3). No room for sentiment. I'm all for second chances but these 2 must be on their 5th or 6th.

 

[Barney]

Cheers for the heads up pal

A few Blades have 'headupurarseitis'. Don't know if you've heard of it? Much more common in pigs.

I'm utterly positive about the coming season, Adkins is a brilliant manager but I'm afraid even Mourinho would struggle to turn Alcock and McEveley into competent defenders. They have a mistake in them each a game (sometimes 2/3). No room for sentiment. I'm all for second chances but these 2 must be on their 5th or 6th.

Absolutely, Harlee Dean (maybe slightly optimistic) and another proven CB need to be brought in to sort the defence, preferably before the first game. I'm afraid no matter how anyone dresses it up, Alcock, McEveley and Collins need to stay well clear of the first team if we are to have any chance of promotion next season.

 

[Woodwardfan]

Danny mate, I'll give you a heads up.... this forum seems to be somewhat overwhelmingly positive about anything that could need addressing within the club. Don't get me wrong i'm positive when I feel the need to compliment someone/something e.g the appointment of Adkins and his two latest signings, both of which are top notch signings for me. But anything negative you might feel needs addressing and the point heard, e.g the bloated squad or Alcock & McEveley being terrible (I think they both are) will be met with great anger from some on this board, not sure why but that's unfortunately how it is. But I can see from your other thread that you're new here so you will find this out anyway, at least I'm not alone on some of my view points.

If our new manager chooses, and I mean CHOOSES!! to direct his budget towards scoring our way out of League 1, instead of grinding our way out - ENJOY THE RIDE

If we fail, take stock, but thank the fuck we had a go

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I'm really looking forward to the season now.

Unlike in previous years, we've the squad to deal with a sale of one of our better players - Murphy, done, Adams etc

And we really only need to strenghten at centre back. I'd love to see us push the boat out for a good one and show some intent.

We've got goals in sharp, done, and mcnulty. We've added some mobility, pace and effort Uptop in sammon which we've missed since cresswell

We've got decent fullback in Bradford (injured I know) and Harris IMO. Freeman also looked decent at the end of last year.

We've good some exciting youth to have on the fringes in ddg and reed.

And hopefully the players Like Wallace coming back from injury/ will genuinely show us what they are made of. And if Nigel can get the most out of the talent of Baxter and coutts too, weve a really talented squad here.

 

[Bladesway]

Danny mate, I'll give you a heads up.... this forum seems to be somewhat overwhelmingly positive about anything that could need addressing within the club. .

You don't think that the place is positive right now because there is little reason to be negative? Do you think most of us don't think we can get better centre halves in? Are you selectively reading only the nice things?

All I can think is you either don't read much apart from your own thoughts or you just don't have a clue. As for your partner in crime Dannysufc_ What a start, 'headupurarseitis'? I'm hoping you haven't peaked and you have something to give more than this to give the forum. All sides of the argument are more than welcome by all, but at least try and be constructive and not resort to calling players f*****g w**k and accusing fellow fans of having heads up their own arses (well I think that's what you said). I look forward to reading your opinions throughout the season.

 

[Bladesway]

I'm really looking forward to the season now.

Unlike in previous years, we've the squad to deal with a sale of one of our better players - Murphy, done, Adams etc

And we really only need to strenghten at centre back. I'd love to see us push the boat out for a good one and show some intent.

We've got goals in sharp, done, and mcnulty. We've added some mobility, pace and effort Uptop in sammon which we've missed since cresswell

We've got decent fullback in Bradford (injured I know) and Harris IMO. Freeman also looked decent at the end of last year.

We've good some exciting youth to have on the fringes in ddg and reed.

And hopefully the players Like Wallace coming back from injury/ will genuinely show us what they are made of. And if Nigel can get the most out of the talent of Baxter and coutts too, weve a really talented squad here.

Apart from your autocorrect chucking Bradford in place of Brayford (mine does the same) your bang on for me. I want to see one centre half and would like to see a strong central midfielder in there but if Adkins doesn't see the same I'm more than happy to go with what he thinks.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Apart from your autocorrect chucking Bradford in place of Brayford (mine does the same) your bang on for me. I want to see one centre half and would like to see a strong central midfielder in there but if Adkins doesn't see the same I'm more than happy to go with what he thinks.

I would have liked a midfielder too. But after Ilkeston and thinking about it, I'd prefer to push the boat out for a better centre back to play with Collins.

Basham showed what he can do last year and baxter looked really fit and raring to go. I think he could have a really good season in midfield next year, he's got the talent to boss this league.

We've got reed/scougs coming through, who'll need first team opportunities. And although we can't really on Wallace, if he can play we aren't gonna find and better midfielder available IMO.

 

[Bladesway]

I would have liked a midfielder too. But after Ilkeston and thinking about it, I'd prefer to push the boat out for a better centre back to play with Collins.

Basham showed what he can do last year and baxter looked really fit and raring to go. I think he could have a really good season in midfield next year, he's got the talent to boss this league.

We've got reed/scougs coming through, who'll need first team opportunities. And although we can't really on Wallace, if he can play we aren't gonna find and better midfielder available IMO.

Like your thinking.

 

[wizadry]

I'm really looking forward to the season now.

Unlike in previous years, we've the squad to deal with a sale of one of our better players - Murphy, done, Adams etc.

I concur with your first paragraph but can't for the life of me agree with the second one. If those three went we would be considerably weaker than last season and we cannot afford for that to happen, especially with the lack of creativity we'd have if those were to leave, lets either hope we don't have to cross that bridge or Adkins has alternatives just incase it does happen. We certainly don't have the squad to cope with our better players going.

 

[Barney]

You don't think that the place is positive right now because there is little reason to be negative? Do you think most of us don't think we can get better centre halves in? Are you selectively reading only the nice things?

All I can think is you either don't read much apart from your own thoughts or you just don't have a clue. As for your partner in crime Dannysufc_ What a start, 'headupurarseitis'? I'm hoping you haven't peaked and you have something to give more than this to give the forum. All sides of the argument are more than welcome by all, but at least try and be constructive and not resort to calling players f*****g w**k and accusing fellow fans of having heads up their own arses (well I think that's what you said). I look forward to reading your opinions throughout the season.

I think the last 3 lines of your post there were directed at dannysufc_ but as for the negativity, It's mistaken for pointing out problems and seeking to address them, it is commonly mis-interpreted as negativity. I post positive things, e.g Adkins appointment, Adkins signings to date, a few young players coming on well etc. etc. but I also look to improve the blades at all times. The aggression that pointing out such problems (bloated squad for example) seems to be met with was surprising to say the least and no doubt a few other posters feel the same way, dannysufc_ for one possibly.

 

[wizadry]

I think the last 3 lines of your post there were directed at dannysufc_ but as for the negativity, It's mistaken for pointing out problems and seeking to address them, it is commonly mis-interpreted as negativity. I post positive things, e.g Adkins appointment, Adkins signings to date, a few young players coming on well etc. etc. but I also look to improve the blades at all times. The aggression that pointing out such problems (bloated squad for example) seems to be met with was surprising to say the least and no doubt a few other posters feel the same way, dannysufc_ for one possibly.

The forum is for pointing out our fortunes and misfortunes, keep posting mate as i like your balance on all things SUFC.

 

[Slim Man]

You don't think that the place is positive right now because there is little reason to be negative? Do you think most of us don't think we can get better centre halves in? Are you selectively reading only the nice things?

All I can think is you either don't read much apart from your own thoughts or you just don't have a clue. As for your partner in crime Dannysufc_ What a start, 'headupurarseitis'? I'm hoping you haven't peaked and you have something to give more than this to give the forum. All sides of the argument are more than welcome by all, but at least try and be constructive and not resort to calling players f*****g w**k and accusing fellow fans of having heads up their own arses (well I think that's what you said). I look forward to reading your opinions throughout the season.

I'm extremely positive about the season, but I've not got blind faith in the talent of one of the poorest players we have. No one should.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I concur with your first paragraph but can't for the life of me agree with the second one. If those three went we would be considerably weaker than last season and we cannot afford for that to happen, especially with the lack of creativity we'd have if those were to leave, lets either hope we don't have to cross that bridge or Adkins has alternatives just incase it does happen. We certainly don't have the squad to cope with our better players going.

Fully agreed, and I certainly want to keep them. but I meant we could deal with one of them going. If we lost one of them we've he squad that could replace that attacking talent.

We wouldn't fall apart once like we've done in the past having lost our best players. Like Harry or ched for example caused a massive gap in the side. I don't seem that same gap just ATM, even if 2 went it would be bad but we've still plenty of attacking talent in Baxter, sharp, mcnulty, ddg to come into the side.

 

[wizadry]

Fully agreed, and I certainly want to keep them. but I meant we could deal with one of them going. If we lost one of them we've he squad that could replace that attacking talent.

We wouldn't fall apart once like we've done in the past having lost our best players. Like Harry or ched for example caused a massive gap in the side. I don't seem that same gap just ATM, even if 2 went it would be bad but we've still plenty of attacking talent in Baxter, sharp, mcnulty, ddg to come into the side.

We do have some attacking talent but we don't want our best talent leaving, that's why we're still in League One, admittedly i think Adkins could deal with it better if it was to happen, let the fireworks begin

 

[Aston max]

I like Harris going forward but he has made mistakes when defending

What you have to remember a attacking left needs a good centre half behind him to mop up !!!! Can't remember us having one last season? The lad looked lost because he didn't know if he was being covered behind him or not. I like him and think he could come really good this season
Cue slating

 

[Slim Man]

What you have to remember a attacking left needs a good centre half behind him to mop up !!!! Can't remember us having one last season? The lad looked lost because he didn't know if he was being covered behind him or not. I like him and think he could come really good this season
Cue slating

Agree 100%

Best left back in the division for me. Admittedly that's only from seeing others max twice a season.

I'd even have had him in that bracket last season because Bristol, Preston and MK hardly had stand out left backs... Lewington has always been meh at best

:no3: Long live whispering Bob

 

[Darthblade]

I am reserving judgment on our signings until we see the whole package, ie who else comes in or who leaves.

I've been fooled too many times by our board to get too excited yet.

Indeed yes !!!

If the season starts without Murphy or Done being sold for a paltry sum and some bullshit excuse about every player having their (cut) price, and we begin the season with two decent, commanding new CHs having already been purchased rather than promises and maybes .....

Then I will feel excited and optimistic....
UTB & FTP

 

[Barney]

The forum is for pointing out our fortunes and misfortunes, keep posting mate as i like your balance on all things SUFC.

Cheers mate, will do

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

If our new manager chooses, and I mean CHOOSES!! to direct his budget towards scoring our way out of League 1, instead of grinding our way out - ENJOY THE RIDE

If we fail, take stock, but thank the fuck we had a go

That's great but I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before but we need three c/b's unless of course Adkins is planning on scoring over 110 goals and only conceding 70?

 

[Darthblade]

Baxter seems to be the first choice of Adkins for central midfield alongside Basham.
The only friendly he wasn't included alongside the other "first team" players was the first one when he had just been through the draining tribunal experience.

I really, really hope that you're wrong because Baxter has consistently demonstrated that he is not effective in League 1 games. Having him at CM is a waste of a shirt and I would much prefer either of
Wallace (J), Coutts, or Dimao rather than Baxter.
UTB & FTP

 

[Bladesway]

I think the last 3 lines of your post there were directed at dannysufc_ but as for the negativity, It's mistaken for pointing out problems and seeking to address them, it is commonly mis-interpreted as negativity. I post positive things, e.g Adkins appointment, Adkins signings to date, a few young players coming on well etc. etc. but I also look to improve the blades at all times. The aggression that pointing out such problems (bloated squad for example) seems to be met with was surprising to say the least and no doubt a few other posters feel the same way, dannysufc_ for one possibly.

Can only speak for myself but there is absolutely no aggression intended towards you or anyone else. No one is denying there aren't problems within the current squad (otherwise we would have got promoted last season) but your coming on and bombarding (it seems) with messages of panic buying at every opportunity were bound to meet with something of opposite view at some point don't you think?

We all want the same thing but have different ways of putting it across and different views. I have no truck with any of that but when someone comes on telling people they have their heads up their arses and calling players names (as dannysufc did) I feel I have every right to meet fire with fire. Problem can be sometimes people are so wanting to be offended by something it doesn't take long to find what you are looking for.

I can't stand Bladesmad for no other reason than its like a bloody crèche at times. This place can be the same but you do find order restores because there is usually mutual respect between posters. I don't see that elsewhere, hence why this place is refuge for many. If that's being up your own arse then guilty as charged.

 

[Bladesway]

Then I will feel excited and optimistic....

Go on, your having me on aren't you?

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

Well Adkins seems to have made McEveley captain (after singing his praises as a model professional) and centre half (not his position - if he's going to get grief I think it's only fair to wait till he's crap at left back) and decided to score our way out of this division. Like Swindon, but 6-5.

Foulkes Jr Sr pointed out that Collins is good in the air and McEveley is good with the ball so between them they make one good centre half. It's a start.

UTMB

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Indeed yes !!!

If the season starts without Murphy or Done being sold for a paltry sum and some bullshit excuse about every player having their (cut) price, and we begin the season with two decent, commanding new CHs having already been purchased rather than promises and maybes .....

Then I will feel excited and optimistic....
UTB & FTP

all very flowery - didn't you really mean "We need 2 fucking centre halves" - and quick ?

UTB

 

[Darthblade]

What you have to remember a attacking left needs a good centre half behind him to mop up !!!! Can't remember us having one last season? The lad looked lost because he didn't know if he was being covered behind him or not. I like him and think he could come really good this season
Cue slating

No ...... I agree.
Last season our midfield was absolutely crap and gave little or no cover to the defence and added to the fact that we didn't have a decent CH pairing, it was an uphill struggle for the fullbacks. Even Brayford struggled last season and this year; with grown-ups in midfield instead of midgets and a couple of decent commanding CHs being brought in ( hopefully), I think we will see a different class in Bob Harris.
UTB & FTP

 

[Darthblade]

all very flowery - didn't you really mean "We need 2 fucking centre halves" - and quick ?

UTB

You read me like a book !!
UTB & FTP

 

[Darthblade]

Go on, your having me on aren't you?

No ...... no its true I will !!

Its just that having supported Utd for 500 years and been let down by the Board / players so often in that time, even when it seemed to be more difficult to f**k up than to get it right ....... I just have some reservations still before the season starts ......
UTB & FTP