The defence

[Slim Man]

Oh, aye: "Old Runaround" - the one you posted about on the (possible signing of) Billy Sharp thread on June 3, 2015, as follows:

"Sharp is not a target man. He's not even a goalscorer these days...We need a big mobile leader of the line to partner Matt Done who is likely to score prolifically next season. That's not Shatp is it?...but he's a Blade so that cures all ills...Dear me, I do despair.....deep, deep despair...."

It's inevitable that people who express opinions on forums like this are wrong from time to time but you'd like to think that those who do get things wrong might develop a bit of humility in their future posts. Not so, it would appear.

Stearman may come back in for Wright when he's fit again but it's ridiculous to suggest that it's inevitable.

That's a great find. Fair play.

 

[Foody]

Unlikely and certainly not on this occasion. Stearman will be back when fit, have no doubt. He's a kingpin and a leader. Moving on. No room for parochial sentimentality.

I repeat, there are reasons why Stearman and Wright have had the respective careers they have had. Blades fans are very good at seeing things as they would like them to be, not as they are. I simply provide the uncomfortable truth, as I have for many years. I like Jake Wright. He has exceeded all expectations. Stearman is, and has demonstrated himself to be, a better player. It's that simple.

Anyway, we'll see, just as we did with Old Runaround...

The great thing about Wilder is his decisions won't be clouded by previous seasons. If Stearman does get back in over Wright it'll be on the merit of his performances and training. His previous experience, and the fact he's a bigger name will have nowt to do with it. Wright as a footballer isn't great, but his leadership makes everyone else better. For now Jake gets my vote, if it ain't broke don't try n fix it. But just like in the Freeman v Baldock situation, there's competition. Any drop in form from any of the back 3 and Stearman waiting.

 

[coolhandluke]

Easy to overlook how good they were today what with the midfield domination and obviously Clayton sending us all into raptures I think it's worth saying how good the defence were.

They didn't put a foot wrong and the the goal was more annoying than anything. From a set piece (which we didn't need to give away) as that's the only way they were ever gonna score.

Freeman has come on leaps and bounds from his first few games, seems to have really kicked on since Baldock was declared fit. Has more belief in himself and is back to last seasons energy levels - brilliant today.

Basham, Wright and O'Connell. Well quite frankly I'll never get bored of saying how good this trio is. Basham had a point to prove against his boyhood club today and was like a man possessed. Won everything. Jake Wright outstanding as ever, Stearman really should never have been starting in front of him, he isn't as good!
And as for JOC, well... quite frankly what odds for an England call up?! Left footed cultured centre halves are like rocking horse shit and we've got a battle on our hands to keep him if he carries on. I love when there's a loose ball in the left channel because I know if we're going forward JOC is about to overlap and if we're defending he's going to go straight through that ball, normally man and ball, and put them both in the stand

Stevens is like a left winger. His first good away performance today but it was worth it. Full of mega energy and intent, really good attacking play too for a full back. He's the real deal - and he was FREE.

Outstanding from the 5 of them today. They never gave Sunderland a sniff.

Bashams oreight Danny ? You sure about that

 

[Fanny magnet]

Feel a bit sorry for Pinchy he gets so much wrong so regularly but speaks with such surety and confidence about things that don't exist like bladeybladeness and cap doffing that I genuinely fear for his mental health

 

[Slim Man]

Bashams oreight Danny ? You sure about that

Think we've done this to death have we not?

 

[Pinchy]

Oh, aye: "Old Runaround" - the one you posted about on the (possible signing of) Billy Sharp thread on June 3, 2015, as follows:

"Sharp is not a target man. He's not even a goalscorer these days...We need a big mobile leader of the line to partner Matt Done who is likely to score prolifically next season. That's not Shatp is it?...but he's a Blade so that cures all ills...Dear me, I do despair.....deep, deep despair...."

It's inevitable that people who express opinions on forums like this are wrong from time to time but you'd like to think that those who do get things wrong might develop a bit of humility in their future posts. Not so, it would appear.

Stearman may come back in for Wright when he's fit again but it's ridiculous to suggest that it's inevitable.

It's always flattering when people seek out my back catalogue.

Old Runaround certainly flattered to deceive didn't he? Quite a lot of us failed to realise just how useless he was. In mitigation, I came to my senses before anyone else.

 

[Pinchy]

Feel a bit sorry for Pinchy he gets so much wrong so regularly but speaks with such surety and confidence about things that don't exist like bladeybladeness and cap doffing that I genuinely fear for his mental health

I'm a little eccentric, that's all. Every genius down the years has had a few idiosyncrasies. Don't worry, I'm fine.

 

[Pinchy]

There is absolutely nothing I've seen from Stearman that makes me think he's better than Wright. He's a few inches taller and that's it. Wolves fans reviews weren't exactly sparkling.

Championship experience is irrelevant clearly considering we've won the last 3 with Wright at the back.

Gabby Agbonlahor has had 7 more seasons than Jamie Vardy in the Prem, on this evidence Pinchy would rather have him up top than Vardy. Priceless and such a shit argument.

If ever I want an educated opinion about football, and you're not available owing to computer game commitments, I always ask "Wolves fans".

 

[sufcboy95]

I'll be very disappointed if jake wright is taken out of the team when stearman is back fit

 

[Slim Man]

If ever I want an educated opinion about football, and you're not available owing to computer game commitments, I always ask "Wolves fans".

Well I'd certainly not ask you for an educated opinion on football, I know that much.

 

[Pinchy]

Well I'd certainly not ask you for an educated opinion on football, I know that much.

I know that. You'll never learn anything.

 

[Ricky]

We have 5 centre halves who can all expect to be regular starters. It'll be interesting to see who we end the season with in defence. If it's the current 3 then we will have probably had a very good season.

As for Stearman, I think he's looked quite good, but I can't say the defence looked better with him in than it has with Wright.

Wright stays in until performances and results dictate otherwise, simple as that.

 

[Slim Man]

I know that. You'll never learn anything.

Your opinion on this subject means I'll certainly not learn anything from you.

 

[Pinchy]

I'll be very disappointed if jake wright is taken out of the team when stearman is back fit

We'll let fans pick the team by way of an online poll in future. That'll work well.

 

[Slim Man]

We have 5 centre halves who can all expect to be regular starters. It'll be interesting to see who we end the season with in defence. If it's the current 3 then we will have probably had a very good season.

As for Stearman, I think he's looked quite good, but I can't say the defence looked better with him in than it has with Wright.

Wright stays in until performances and results dictate otherwise, simple as that.

I'm excited to see CCV, they've got big plans for him.

I don't think Stearman has looked awful but he looks more shaky to me than Wright. JW could be up against Ronaldo and Messi and it wouldn't phase him.

 

[Pinchy]

Your opinion on this subject means I'll certainly not learn anything from you.

It'll have to be "Wolves fans", then. Always my go-to for football wisdom.

 

[blade too long]

old football adage number 23

never change a winning team

 

[Slim Man]

We'll let fans pick the team by way of an online poll in future. That'll work well.

I'm perfectly fine letting Chris pick the team with the current back 3, it's working just fine and Stearman for Wright isn't an improvement in any way.

 

[Pinchy]

I'm perfectly fine letting Chris pick the team with the current back 3, it's working just fine and Stearman for Wright isn't an improvement in any way.

He'd better not change it, though. We wouldn't want young Danny and the "Wolves fans" to have a tantrum. Pele forefend.

 

[Slim Man]

He'd better not change it, though. We wouldn't want young Danny and the "Wolves fans" to have a tantrum. Pele forefend.

I think if he doesn't bring Stearman back in when fit you'll have a nervous breakdown so if you've still got 'Tufty's ear' you ought to ring him and tell him. Wouldn't want you to be wrong... again.

 

[Pinchy]

I think if he doesn't bring Stearman back in when fit you'll have a nervous breakdown so if you've still got 'Tufty's ear' you ought to ring him and tell him. Wouldn't want you to be wrong... again.

You're a trier, Danny. A limited trier though, somewhat in the Montgomery mode.

Experience and the wisdom that it brings, should you ever get any and choose to use it, will teach you there are times to quit when you are behind.

 

[Slim Man]

You're a trier, Danny. A limited trier, though, somewhat in the Montgomery mode.

Experience and the wisdom that it brings, should you ever get any and choose to use it, will teach you there are times to quit when you are behind.

I must be behind, along with the 40 odd people agreeing on this thread.

Are we all wrong and you're right?

You're truly deluded. It's quite sad.

 

[Pinchy]

I must be behind, along with the 40 odd people agreeing on this thread.

Are we all wrong and you're right?

You're truly deluded. It's quite sad.

Similar numbers insisted how vital Runaround Done was to our success. How's that useless article doing at the moment?

Once Stearman is match fit, Wright will be on the bench within two weeks. Tufty brought in RS to replace Wright and he will. Blame our manager if it offends you, not me.

Deluded? I believe you've used that word previously? Yes it's coming back to me. That's it. You used it to describe anyone who dared to think we would finish above those titans Brentford, did you not? Brentford. Fucking Brentford.

The water's getting deep. Time to reach for dry land, I suggest.

Personally, I'm off to seek advice from "Wolves fans". They don't disappoint me like you do.

 

[Slim Man]

Similar numbers insisted how vital Runaround Done was to our success. How's that useless article doing at the moment?

Once Stearman is match fit, Wright will be on the bench within two weeks. Tufty brought in RS to replace Wright and he will. Blame our manager if it offends you, not me.

Deluded? I believe you've used that word previously? Yes it's coming back to me. That's it. You used it to describe anyone who dared to think we would finish above those titans Brentford, did you not? Brentford. Fucking Brentford.

The water's getting deep. Time to reach for dry land, I suggest.

Personally, I'm off to seek advice from "Wolves fans". They don't disappoint me like you do.

Oh you mean the runaround Done you said was key to our chances two years ago? Next to 'non goalscorer' Billy Sharp.

I won't be blaming him for anything, the shock to me is how you can believe you're right about this subject. Quite crackers to be honest.

Brentford would've done very well this year had they not decided to self implode.

I looked at this and saw it had a like, and I wondered which mentalist would like such a self serving post. Then I thought it could only be the walking talking sexual organ that is Tunstall Fred

 

[Pinchy]

Oh you mean the runaround Done you said was key to our chances two years ago? Next to 'non goalscorer' Billy Sharp.

I won't be blaming him for anything, the shock to me is how you can believe you're right about this subject. Quite crackers to be honest.

Brentford would've done very well this year had they not decided to self implode.

I looked at this and saw it had a like, and I wondered which mentalist would like such a self serving post. Then I thought it could only be the walking talking sexual organ that is Tunstall Fred

Perhaps he's as deluded as me and old enough and wise enough not to make daft statements cap-doffing other clubs at the beginning of a long season.

Perhaps you'd be interested in a substantial wager on whether we finish higher than the mighty Brentford. It's such a deluded notion, according to your statement, as ludicrous as it was emphatic (in keeping with your usual style), as to amount to free money.

Consult "Wolves fans" by all means.

 

[Slim Man]

Perhaps he's as deluded as me and old enough and wise enough not to make daft statements cap-doffing other clubs at the beginning of a long season.

Perhaps you'd be interested in a substantial wager on whether we finish higher than the mighty Brentford. It's such a deluded notion, according to your statement, as ludicrous as it was emphatic (in keeping with your usual style), as to amount to free money.

Consult "Wolves fans" by all means.

You're a ridiculous human. You've brought 'cap doffing' to life on your own because you don't like people complimenting other teams for some weird reason.

Well considering they've considerably weakened why would I do that?

And by the way he's not deluded like you he just has a weird obsession with me. I enjoy it.

 

[Treeton Blade]

Is jake Wright still unbeaten in league games that he's started?

I'm a little bit in love with him. I love the story and the progress through the leagues and hope he continues proving himself.

And played a big part in our first goal.

Remember, Sunderland got round the back of our defence, but the low cross was read superbly by Wright, and 20 seconds later the ball was in the net at the other end.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Perhaps he's as deluded as me and old enough and wise enough not to make daft statements cap-doffing other clubs at the beginning of a long season.

Perhaps you'd be interested in a substantial wager on whether we finish higher than the mighty Brentford. It's such a deluded notion, according to your statement, as ludicrous as it was emphatic (in keeping with your usual style), as to amount to free money.

Consult "Wolves fans" by all means.

Glad you like a wager.

I mentioned it earlier on this thread, but it must have passed you by.

I wager that Stearman when fit WILL NOT automatically displace Wright when available for selection.

Any amount to a charity of your choice

 

[tomtheblade]

Surely what should be clear from this thread is that we as fans make many predictions, make calls, state our opinions, and sometimes we're right and sometimes we're wrong. Sometimes spectacularly so- and that's ok - we're not experts- none of us are, otherwise we'd be in the profession.

Surely what should also logically follow from that is we don't take ourselves and our opinions too seriously, so should take any confidence or arrogance down a notch, and accept our potential fallibility. We should also refrain from attempting to humilate others, who are also just fans of the same club, just for having their own opinions.

NB, Feel free to disagree but let's not pretend that we're Nostradamus and everyone else is a lumbering neanderthal. Some of the hubris on this thread is embarrassing.

 

[Ajmblade]

Glad you like a wager.

I mentioned it earlier on this thread, but it must have passed you by.

I wager that Stearman when fit WILL NOT automatically displace Wright when available for selection.

Any amount to a charity of your choice

Not wishing to offend but you're a frequent poster and I have to see what you have to say so I'm just offering my opinion. Your hatred or dislike of Montgomery and supposedly superior view of football in the sense of style and passion scream naivety to me.

Surely you can see a certain irony in your opposition of 'bladey bladeness' when you simply dismiss a players quality or importance to the team based on the fact people like him, as demonstrated here in the case of Jake Wright.

It's just ignorant mate he's clearly played well for a long while and outshone Stearman this season (although Stearman has not performed badly).

You're a constant contradiction in my eyes and as I said I'm not meaning to offend or target you but the never-ending stream of negatively quite honestly pisses me off.

It's as though your way is the only way and whilst this post is specific to this thread you leave evidence of your unfortunate mindset scattered around the forum sparking debate with so many people that surely you can't believe you're the one who's right, because just like a lot of others you've had a few lucky guesses.

I would suggest Stearman is more likely to overtake Basham to be honest as I see a similarity between the two and regard basham less highly than Wright.