Team Spirit

[Borbokisfreekick]

There have been one or two people question the team spirit at the club in recent weeks - trying to pin something else on Clough.

Yet I think yesterday proved thats nonsense and that the spirit in the camp is there, Davies's goal celebration and then the team celebration with the fans after Holt's goal showed real togetherness.

Also, the two tweets from Brayford and McNulty proved this even more and the togetherness they have, especially from McNulty who hasn't been getting much time but was still chuffed for the team, Davies and Holt.


john brayford @brayfordjohn · Apr 4
Performance was there to see,BUT the fans and atmosphere was unbelievable today!Barnsley weren't quite sure what had hit 'em!


Marc Mcnulty @sparkymcnulty · Apr 4
Great result for the boys today! big win for us! delighted big davo got his goal and wee holty again! fans were brilliant #blades

The above also show how important the support is and how quality backing can help. Just watched the game back on blades player and the fans were immense yesterday, unbelievable support from start to finish.

 

[boo radley]

Anyone got or seen that tweet from Kennedy About his Dad?

 

[SwissBlade]

Anyone got or seen that tweet from Kennedy About his Dad?

It clearly wasn't risque enough or about a tv show, otherwise Kenilworth would've been up on his high horse about the morals and ethics of footballers tweeting #firstdates

 

[itsinyerblood]

Borbokisfreekick makes an excellent point.

It's understandable why speculation might happen and be taken as gospel truth by those who aren't in favour of Clough. After all, once a prejudice has taken hold it must seem like the most natural thing in the world to concentrate on negatives, half-truths, and poorly arrived at conclusions.

It's as if the moaners are gripped by something I can't comprehend. The calls for Clough to be sacked become increasingly shrill and inward looking, yet no alternatives are offered, no solutions provided about how we're meant to prosper. I even noted one of the moaners suggesting that yesterday's success against Barnsley had nothing to do with Clough! Coincidentally, before the game the same whinger bemoaned Clough for yesterday's team selection, adding that it was inevitable that we'd lose to Barnsley as a result of Clough's team selection. If that's not a sign of double dutch thinking, with a twist of supreme illogicality thrown in, I don't know what else constitutes this type of negative self-fulfilling prophesy.

I could write at length, about Clough, what his intentions were pre-season, about this thing called 'mistakes' and how it happens to everyone, about the fact that Clough has made mistakes, etc, etc, etc. The realisation that Clough is fallible seems to have come as a shock to those who considered promotion a nailed on certainty. As soon as the team showed fragility Clough was never going to receive a reasoned response from those who seemed content to demonise him. So it's probably best that they're left to their own murky vision of life at the Lane. I mean, even the possibility of promotion doesn't seem to soften their view that we'd be better off without Nigel Clough.

Nothing about professional football surprises me, but even with the pressures that come with the need for promotion I think (and this won't be what the doom mongers will want to hear) that Clough will be with SUFC next season, regardless of whether or not we achieve promotion this season. The facts are as follows, we're attempting to play a better quality of football, sometimes acknowledging that this division requires a rough and tough approach, but we're well equipped to compete, with or without new additions in the foreseeable future. I'll add that I'd love to see central defence and midfield strengthened, but for now, well, we're showing camaraderie, a bond that runs throughout the squad, and there's clearly a desire to make the most of this opportunity. If we achieve promotion I doubt anyone would care how we arrived in the Championship, just as long as we are there, same goes for promotion to the Premiership.

I suppose the above helps me return to the OP's theme. I think we're just a little off being a very good team at this level, that's not to suggest that we are incapable of competing and surviving at a higher level, just that survival, let alone success, demands continued investment in new and better players. So far I've no reason to do anything other than to follow Clough, his team, and what I consider to be a chance for this club to move forward. No one ever suggested it would be easy, but if not this season then next. If you choose to remain sceptical to the point of being offensive, than I guess you deserve to remain in a state of perpetual miserablism.

 

[Cyprus Blade]

I could write at length

really ????

 

[sitwell]

Borbokisfreekick makes an excellent point.

It's understandable why speculation might happen and be taken as gospel truth by those who aren't in favour of Clough. After all, once a prejudice has taken hold it must seem like the most natural thing in the world to concentrate on negatives, half-truths, and poorly arrived at conclusions.

It's as if the moaners are gripped by something I can't comprehend. The calls for Clough to be sacked become increasingly shrill and inward looking, yet no alternatives are offered, no solutions provided about how we're meant to prosper. I even noted one of the moaners suggesting that yesterday's success against Barnsley had nothing to do with Clough! Coincidentally, before the game the same whinger bemoaned Clough for yesterday's team selection, adding that it was inevitable that we'd lose to Barnsley as a result of Clough's team selection. If that's not a sign of double dutch thinking, with a twist of supreme illogicality thrown in, I don't know what else constitutes this type of negative self-fulfilling prophesy.

I could write at length, about Clough, what his intentions were pre-season, about this thing called 'mistakes' and how it happens to everyone, about the fact that Clough has made mistakes, etc, etc, etc. The realisation that Clough is fallible seems to have come as a shock to those who considered promotion a nailed on certainty. As soon as the team showed fragility Clough was never going to receive a reasoned response from those who seemed content to demonise him. So it's probably best that they're left to their own murky vision of life at the Lane. I mean, even the possibility of promotion doesn't seem to soften their view that we'd be better off without Nigel Clough.

Nothing about professional football surprises me, but even with the pressures that come with the need for promotion I think (and this won't be what the doom mongers will want to hear) that Clough will be with SUFC next season, regardless of whether or not we achieve promotion this season. The facts are as follows, we're attempting to play a better quality of football, sometimes acknowledging that this division requires a rough and tough approach, but we're well equipped to compete, with or without new additions in the foreseeable future. I'll add that I'd love to see central defence and midfield strengthened, but for now, well, we're showing camaraderie, a bond that runs throughout the squad, and there's clearly a desire to make the most of this opportunity. If we achieve promotion I doubt anyone would care how we arrived in the Championship, just as long as we are there, same goes for promotion to the Premiership.

I suppose the above helps me return to the OP's theme. I think we're just a little off being a very good team at this level, that's not to suggest that we are incapable of competing and surviving at a higher level, just that survival, let alone success, demands continued investment in new and better players. So far I've no reason to do anything other than to follow Clough, his team, and what I consider to be a chance for this club to move forward. No one ever suggested it would be easy, but if not this season then next. If you choose to remain sceptical to the point of being offensive, than I guess you deserve to remain in a state of perpetual miserablism.

Brian the Blade called Radio pig and got on (shock) after the game and the only negative he could think of was that Clough changes the team all the time and this is why we don't do well. Clough kept an unchanged side after we beat Scunny and we lost to Crewe. Well done Brian.

 

[itsinyerblood]

really ????

Yes, believe it or not, there are posters who have patience and the desire to read more than just a pithy bit of bile.

 

[Cyprus Blade]

I just did.

 

[Dalelane01]

Its great what a win like this does. clough suddenly the manager to take us forward. but this is the sort of display us supporters need to keep us positive. by the way our away form cant really be faulted. Hopefully some of the nervousness of the players and fans will have gone and another good performance against donny will unite us all so that we can fully back neveryone associated with the blades

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Its great what a win like this does. clough suddenly the manager to take us forward. but this is the sort of display us supporters need to keep us positive. by the way our away form cant really be faulted. Hopefully some of the nervousness of the players and fans will have gone and another good performance against donny will unite us all so that we can fully back neveryone associated with the blades

The nerves of the fans IMO due to inconstant / erratic performances , will be there until we win the play offs , followed by immense relief. Hopefully the players aren't or don't become as nervous as us , but sure Clough will not let that happen. Level heads from all of us is needed.

UTB

 

[UnitedBlade]

Brian the Blade called Radio pig and got on (shock) after the game and the only negative he could think of was that Clough changes the team all the time and this is why we don't do well. Clough kept an unchanged side after we beat Scunny and we lost to Crewe. Well done Brian.

Brian was also fulsome in his praise for Kennedy and for Basham in midfield. Both changes that Clough made for the game.

The irony would have been lost on this 'kin idiot but it amused me anyway.

 

[Borbokisfreekick]

Borbokisfreekick makes an excellent point.

It's understandable why speculation might happen and be taken as gospel truth by those who aren't in favour of Clough. After all, once a prejudice has taken hold it must seem like the most natural thing in the world to concentrate on negatives, half-truths, and poorly arrived at conclusions.

It's as if the moaners are gripped by something I can't comprehend. The calls for Clough to be sacked become increasingly shrill and inward looking, yet no alternatives are offered, no solutions provided about how we're meant to prosper. I even noted one of the moaners suggesting that yesterday's success against Barnsley had nothing to do with Clough! Coincidentally, before the game the same whinger bemoaned Clough for yesterday's team selection, adding that it was inevitable that we'd lose to Barnsley as a result of Clough's team selection. If that's not a sign of double dutch thinking, with a twist of supreme illogicality thrown in, I don't know what else constitutes this type of negative self-fulfilling prophesy.

I could write at length, about Clough, what his intentions were pre-season, about this thing called 'mistakes' and how it happens to everyone, about the fact that Clough has made mistakes, etc, etc, etc. The realisation that Clough is fallible seems to have come as a shock to those who considered promotion a nailed on certainty. As soon as the team showed fragility Clough was never going to receive a reasoned response from those who seemed content to demonise him. So it's probably best that they're left to their own murky vision of life at the Lane. I mean, even the possibility of promotion doesn't seem to soften their view that we'd be better off without Nigel Clough.

Nothing about professional football surprises me, but even with the pressures that come with the need for promotion I think (and this won't be what the doom mongers will want to hear) that Clough will be with SUFC next season, regardless of whether or not we achieve promotion this season. The facts are as follows, we're attempting to play a better quality of football, sometimes acknowledging that this division requires a rough and tough approach, but we're well equipped to compete, with or without new additions in the foreseeable future. I'll add that I'd love to see central defence and midfield strengthened, but for now, well, we're showing camaraderie, a bond that runs throughout the squad, and there's clearly a desire to make the most of this opportunity. If we achieve promotion I doubt anyone would care how we arrived in the Championship, just as long as we are there, same goes for promotion to the Premiership.

I suppose the above helps me return to the OP's theme. I think we're just a little off being a very good team at this level, that's not to suggest that we are incapable of competing and surviving at a higher level, just that survival, let alone success, demands continued investment in new and better players. So far I've no reason to do anything other than to follow Clough, his team, and what I consider to be a chance for this club to move forward. No one ever suggested it would be easy, but if not this season then next. If you choose to remain sceptical to the point of being offensive, than I guess you deserve to remain in a state of perpetual miserablism.

One of the best posts in weeks.

 

[Kenilworth]

It clearly wasn't risque enough or about a tv show, otherwise Kenilworth would've been up on his high horse about the morals and ethics of footballers tweeting #firstdates

Ooh that's below the belt.
Good job I'm worth taking the piss out of.

As for a high horse. Not sure either you or I would be able to climb into one Swizzers

 

[SwissBlade]

Ooh that's below the belt.
Good job I'm worth taking the piss out of.

As for a high horse. Not sure either you or I would be able to climb into one Swizzers

and that's the best come back you could come up with? Losing your touch Ken

 

[Kenilworth]

and that's the best come back you could come up with? Losing your touch Ken

Happy Easter Swizzers

May your eggs be fresh and your bunnies always fluffy and may the pills you are taking lead to that resurection you were praying for

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Spirit, bravado, a touch of derring-do

 

[JJBlade]

It also goes to show that our fans want to support the team, we want to be loud, we want to be fanatical but the majority will not support dire negative tactics.
The fans will back Clough and the team even in defeat as long as they are busting a gut to try to win each game and doing their best to entertain us.

The sad thing is if every game this season was approached in the way Saturdays was we'd be up there with Bristol because I am convinced we'd have beaten most teams in this League. Without wishing to sound piggy like Third Division clubs should be a bit apprehensive about coming to Bramall Lane but our slow starts and lack of first half performances especially has given almost all of them a bit of confidence that they shouldn't have been given. We've given ourselves a mountain to climb in most games because we've allowed the opposition to get a foothold in the game instead of getting them on the backfoot and worried from the start.