That Was Fun

[JohnDenver]

I'm liking this division. Great entertainment from both sides, yet it seems if United turn it on and the fans get behind them, the opposition can't handle it.

Walsall were a good side. A bit of pace, good running from midfield and dangerous on the break. They could have easily been 3-0 up, home and hosed. But when United finally got it going and scored a goal, there was no stopping them. That is, until nerves kicked in for a chaotic finish... It really could have been 5-all.

After years of dirge, we seem to be in for some thrills and spills. Still not convinced we're promotion material, but there is a chance.

Ratings:

Simmo - 4 - Made one of the best saves I've ever seen, followed by a series of clangers. Bonkers goalie.
Lecs - 6 - Good game. Needs to cross when he gets the chance and cut out the dozey moments, but he's so much better value than last year's left backs. Better than Nos at a tenth the cost.
Lowton - 7 - A great attacking option, vital goal.
McGuire - 6 - Another steady show.
Collins - 6 - Looks so much happier in this league. The odd decent surge forward too.
M-L - 4 - Not in the game enough. Needs to exploit his pace more.
Quinn - 7 - Seemed to have a roving role. The odd bad ball, but makes things happen.
McDonald - 4 - Hardly got in the game, got injured and subbed.
Monty - 6 - Some great defensive covering in the first half. Decent stuff in the second.
Cress - 6 - Never won a header but looks twice as fit as last year and scored the pen.
Slew - 6 - Worked hard in the second half. Little service in the first.

Subs:

Willo - Came on and made the difference with a fabulous goal and touch of quality on the ball.
Doyle - Solid. Got more involved than McDonald.

 

[super_pig]

walsall were a little unlucky not to get a point imo.. lucky for us they can't shoot staright.. thought macken (10) was outstanding.. also thought lowton had a stinker

 

[JohnDenver]

walsall were a little unlucky not to get a point imo.. lucky for us they can't shoot staright.. thought macken (10) was outstanding.. also thought lowton had a stinker

Would have had no complaints with a draw, but we really had them by the nads after Lowton's goal. I'm probably being generous with a 7 for him, but I thought he was our only attacking threat in the first half and his goal changed the game. A right back poaching in the opposition penalty area. Gotta love that.

 

[stannyblade]

Simmo - 4 -
Lecs - 6 - good going forward
Lowton - 5 - A vital goal but was a liabilty.
McGuire - 6 - Another steady show.
Collins -7 - starting to look the part.
M-L - 4 - disappointing
Quinn - 8 - Only one to want the ball all game.
McDonald - 4 - didnt do owt really.
Monty - 6 - did well at what he does best. Also passed to blades on more than one occasion.
Cress - 7 - Never got a foul given for him thats why he never won a header. Great penalty
Slew - 5 - didnt do enough for me

Doyle and Williamson 8 a piece. Inspired substitutions which changed the game. Thats the best I have seen Doyle in blades shirt

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZARDS

 

[Jon Bon]

Phew, ecstatic with the result seeing as I work with two Saddlers who were at the game. Head held high and a spring in my step as I walk in tomorrow... :badger:

 

[Bladesman]

Would have had no complaints with a draw, but we really had them by the nads after Lowton's goal. I'm probably being generous with a 7 for him, but I thought he was our only attacking threat in the first half and his goal changed the game. A right back poaching in the opposition penalty area. Gotta love that.

Yeah I noticed the possession changed dramatically in our favour when Lowton scored.

The game finished with 59% - 41% to us.

 

[Chapel Allerton]

Simmo - 4 -
Lecs - 6 - good going forward
Lowton - 5 - A vital goal but was a liabilty.
McGuire - 6 - Another steady show.
Collins -7 - starting to look the part.
M-L - 4 - disappointing
Quinn - 8 - Only one to want the ball all game.
McDonald - 4 - didnt do owt really.
Monty - 6 - did well at what he does best. Also passed to blades on more than one occasion.
Cress - 7 - Never got a foul given for him thats why he never won a header. Great penalty
Slew - 5 - didnt do enough for me

Doyle and Williamson 8 a piece. Inspired substitutions which changed the game. Thats the best I have seen Doyle in blades shirt

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZARDS

Totally agree with those ratings. I thought we were poor until their 2nd and then it clicked. Williamson was the difference, making 2 and scoring a great goal himself. Doyle looked assured too. I'm relieved and happy tonight.