The defence

[Scooter_mcgavin]

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.

I presume this is a misquote ;-)

 

[Blend-it-like-Harris]

Someone asked a question last season, along the lines of - "JOC or Harry?"
I think it was a bit of mischief and not to be taken seriously. Well.....I took it seriously and posted:

"Harry lacks pace, and sometimes his brain takes too long to engage for me. He started his last season with us over-weight and off the pace. Big Jack for me over the longer term - quicker, sharper, stronger, younger, taller, leaner. Simple choice really."

The response I got was the classic McEnroe, "You cannot be serious!"

It was, for me, a simple choice and still the right one. Hull City's defence was an utter shambles last year and I noted that Harry was in no-man's-land on numerous occasions at the heart of it. Hull City's defence is still a shambles of course, but now I watch with interest how Leicester's defence progresses with Harry at the back. Good player on the ball.....going forward with it at his feet (Harry AND JOC).... great in the tackle, with superb timing (Harry AND JOC)....... quick reaction time, great positional sense and reads the game well (JOC).

 

[elgoog44]

We finally have a good defence and in numbers, after the long years of "what if and he will do there, hopefully he can do a job?".
Now we at least two players that could play the positions.
We now have an abundance of riches at the back and makes us seem a lot stronger that we have for years, Wilder took us out of the Defence darkness and back into the light, great to see so many good players fighting for a starting birth and not just in defence, will be interesting to see how it changes over the season, but over all it would seem the philosophy is bang on, not one part great than the sum of its parts.

beautiful to watch and a great time to be a blade.

 

[sitwell]

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.

Fine praising the defence deservedly, but why the Stearman comment ? You just cant help yourself can you. You really do look at football like a cross between sunday league and championship manager or whatever its called. You just cant praise you have to get a few digs in every post ,absolutely no need for the Stearman comment.

 

[Slim Man]

Fine praising the defence deservedly, but why the Stearman comment ? You just cant help yourself can you. You really do look at football like a cross between sunday league and championship manager or whatever its called. You just cant praise you have to get a few digs in every post ,absolutely no need for the Stearman comment.

Yawn

 

[beatific blade]

Pinchy would fit in well at S6, what with his seeming hatred of Blades fans, complementing his boring, condescending, patronising, dogmatic narratives.

His sense of self-entitlement to be right about everything, along with the stench of pseudo-superiority, is staggering.

This, coming from the chap that proclaimed (based on no evidence) that David Weir would win us the league, all seems quite strange.

The word "deluded" springs to mind.

Never mind... I'll just be over here, "doffing my cap" to other good teams and masturbating furiously over a shrine to Matt Done, because, you know, it's the "Blades fans' Way".

Ah, "only in S2". Fuck yeah.




Did I do it right?

 

[I should coco]

Did I do it right?

No.

You made no mention of 'hoof', traffic cones or 'runaround' which are all obligatory for an Pinchy rant.

 

[mattbianco1]

Stearman is better than Wright. Tufty thinks so too. RS will be back as soon as he's fit. We're moving on. Loyalty but not sentimentality.

I'm not too sure you know.

I fully expected Carter-Vickers to have started at Sunderland but Wilder doesn't like messing with the winning formula. I think Stearman may be forced to fight his way back in like EEL last season. It took an injury for him to get back in.

 

[beatific blade]

No.

You made no mention of 'hoof', traffic cones or 'runaround' which are all obligatory for an Pinchy rant.

I'm sure Pinchy would prefer to call it "an education" rather than a rant.

An education in "alternative facts", perhaps.

 

[Harrisblade]

I'm not too sure you know.

I fully expected Carter-Vickers to have started at Sunderland but Wilder doesn't like messing with the winning formula. I think Stearman may be forced to fight his way back in like EEL last season. It took an injury for him to get back in.

Maybe Carter-Vickers is pencilled in for a game at Bolton?

 

[B.Lade]

I'm sure Pinchy would prefer to call it "an education" rather than a rant.

An education in "alternative facts", perhaps.

Pinchy is clearly a WUM. Nobody can be that up their own backside. Leave him be with his refusal to accept any other side to an argument. He can sit tittering to himself about his latest amusing little nickname in peace. Bless

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

No.

You made no mention of 'hoof', traffic cones or 'runaround' which are all obligatory for an Pinchy rant.

And Junior Computer Managers.

 

[Pinchy]

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

The proposition is bad for uncertainty, I'm afraid.

How do we deduce "available for selection"? Players are often introduced gradually via the bench after a long injury lay-off. What if Bash or Jack the Hat get injured and both play? The proposed wager is simply too nebulous and capable of too many variables, I'm afraid. The truth is Stearman, if and when fit, will be a part of our first-choice defence. Jake Wright is not. Assuming all candidates are fit and well [which we can't] Stearman will be in the middle of a back three with Jack and someone other than Jake Wright.

I do like a wager. I don't bet where the conditions for winning or losing can't be determined at the time the bet is placed. Furthermore, I'm not sure what you mean by 'any amount'. I doubt you intend to be taken literally? I don't write blank cheques on impenetrably cloudy days.

 

[Pinchy]

Yawn

Although sitwell [who incidentally, would be just as forthright to me] spoke nothing but common sense? You truly are incapable of learning anything from anybody. Ignorance and arrogance in equal measure. An unfortunate mix that will let you down sooner rather than later.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

The proposition is bad for uncertainty, I'm afraid.

How do we deduce "available for selection". Players are often introduced gradually via the bench after a long injury lay-off. What if Bash or Jack the Hat get injured and both play? The proposed wager is simply too nebulous and capable of too many variables, I'm afraid. The truth is Stearman, if and when fit, will be a part of our first-choice defence. Jake Wright is not. Assuming all candidates are fit and well [which we can't] Stearman will be in the middle of a back three with Jack and someone other than Jake Wright.

I do like a wager. I don't bet where the conditions for winning or losing can't be determined at the time the bet is placed. Furthermore, I'm not sure what you mean by 'any amount'. I doubt you intend to be taken literally? I don't write blank cheques on impenetrably cloudy days.

Available for selection is fit.

You have said, when all players are fit, Stearman will automatically be in the back 3.

I'm saying he won't be.

 

[Slim Man]

Although sitwell [who incidentally, would be just as forthright to me] spoke nothing but common sense? You truly are incapable of learning anything from anybody. Ignorance and arrogance in equal measure. An unfortunate mix that will let you down sooner rather than later.

Me and Sitwell don't like each other, so it's of no surprise to me he only picked up on a 'slight' negative. I don't care for what he has to say.

As for what you have to say, it's too laughable to comprehend. You are the most hypocritical person I've ever known.

 

[LSF]

Does it really fuckin matter who plays as long as we win?
Jeez, some of the silly spats on here about who plays and who's better than who gets a bit out of hand at times.
As long as the manager (whoever he is) is happy with his squad, then I am too. And it is a squad, not 11, so all of them are needed at some stage whether it be injuries, suspension or loss of form.
The who plays and where debate always seems a pointless one to me, harmless I know, but pointless in the final analysis.

A footnote.... It never ceases to amaze me at that those who take up arms with Pinchy, he loves it and from my neutral position, rarely loses a battle. Most of his rhetoric is designed is wum riddled, surely they can see that?. (But I usually agree with his standpoint )

 

[Slim Man]

A footnote.... It never ceases to amaze me at that those who take up arms with Pinchy, he loves it and from my neutral position, rarely loses a battle. Most of his rhetoric is designed is wum riddled, surely they can see that?. (But I usually agree with his standpoint )

Being completely fucking stupid can now be passed off as a 'wum riddled' post. I kinda see your point.

 

[LSF]

Being completely fucking stupid can now be passed off as a 'wum riddled' post. I kinda see your point.

Pinchy is far from "fucking stupid" I can assure you.
A very intelligent bloke with a mischievous sense of humour.
Depends how old you are as to how you react I guess.
As I'm one of our older members I can shake my head and smile at some of his contributions.
I usually agree with his views however (other than Monty, and I gave up years ago with him on that subject).

 

[Slim Man]

Pinchy is far from "fucking stupid" I can assure you.
A very intelligent bloke with a mischievous sense of humour.
Depends how old you are as to how you react I guess.
As I'm one of our older members I can shake my head and smile at some of his contributions.
I usually agree with his views however (other than Monty, and I gave up years ago with him on that subject).

He isn't stupid no, deluded maybe but not stupid. Never understood what kick people get from wumming but there we go.

I'll never understand his Monty agenda but I've never picked him up on it. His performances in the prem were more than enough to etch his name into BL folklore.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

From what I've seen Wright is better than stearman

 

[Ajmblade]

I presume this is a misquote ;-)

Ffs

 

[Ajmblade]

Ffs

Of course, apologies. You can guess where it was aimed im sure.

 

[Pinchy]

Does it really fuckin matter who plays as long as we win?
Jeez, some of the silly spats on here about who plays and who's better than who gets a bit out of hand at times.
As long as the manager (whoever he is) is happy with his squad, then I am too. And it is a squad, not 11, so all of them are needed at some stage whether it be injuries, suspension or loss of form.
The who plays and where debate always seems a pointless one to me, harmless I know, but pointless in the final analysis.

A footnote.... It never ceases to amaze me at that those who take up arms with Pinchy, he loves it and from my neutral position, rarely loses a battle. Most of his rhetoric is designed is wum riddled, surely they can see that?. (But I usually agree with his standpoint )

...but doesn't hesitate to disagree when he feels it right. We then have a grown-up discussion, respecting each other's point of view. That's how it is with the vast majority on here. Some people need to have a look at themselves before launching all-out assaults on me. By the way, it's like attacking a rhino with a pea-shooter - really not worth the effort. I would have thought that might be pretty obvious after all these years...

 

[Pinchy]

Me and Sitwell don't like each other, so it's of no surprise to me he only picked up on a 'slight' negative. I don't care for what he has to say.

As for what you have to say, it's too laughable to comprehend. You are the most hypocritical person I've ever known.

Well, as Captain Jack Sparrow nearly said 'at least you know me...'

 

[Pinchy]

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.

My I respond succinctly?

1. I reserve hatred for evil people and unconscionable philosophies. Thatcher and Adolf, for example. Incompetent footballers don't get a look-in.

2. I admired Monty in many ways and have said so many times. None of those ways had anything to do with his talents (he had none) as a footballer. He did, however, give me a few laughs down the years with his slapstick antics on the Non-Desso.

3. Is it okay to 'hate' Hammond, Adkins and Clough, to name but a few? Is it one rule for Bladey Blades and another for the rest?

4. I take no offence. Your comments are very restrained and not at all offensive. Even if they were, I would pay it no heed. Once you've crossed swords with a few who really mean business, it's a tea party on here!

5. Negativity? Not sure where that one comes from? Hey, there's no more positive Blade than me.

6. As for you being "pissed off" the remedy lies with yourself, not me. You don't have to avail yourself of my real-world experience and wisdom, though you would be wise so to do. Good Pele, If I allowed myself to be pissed off by some of the idiotic drivel I read on here, I should not sleep at night for the constant pissing and that will never do.

7. I have praised Jake Wright long and loud on many occasions. He's been fantastic. He won't be in the team come January, though. That's an uncomfortable truth, not wishful thinking. I leave the latter to my critics.

 

[Ajmblade]

My I respond succinctly?

1. I reserve hatred for evil people and unconscionable philosophies. Thatcher and Adolf, for example. Incompetent footballers don't get a look-in.

2. I admired Monty in many ways and have said so many times. None of those ways had anything to do with his talents (he had none) as a footballer. He did, however, give me a few laughs down the years with his slapstick antics on the Non-Desso.

3. Is it okay to 'hate' Hammond, Adkins and Clough, to name but a few? Is it one rule for Bladey Blades and another for the rest?

4. I take no offence. Your comments are very restrained and not at all offensive. Even if they were, I would pay it no heed. Once you've crossed swords with a few who really mean business, it's a tea party on here!

5. Negativity? Not sure where that one comes from? Hey, there's no more positive Blade than me.

6. As for you being "pissed off" the remedy lies with yourself, not me. You don't have to avail yourself of my real-world experience and wisdom, though you would be wise so to do. Good Pele, If I allowed myself to be pissed off by some of the idiotic drivel I read on here, I should not sleep at night for the constant pissing and that will never do.

7. I have praised Jake Wright long and loud on many occasions. He's been fantastic. He won't be in the team come January, though. That's an uncomfortable truth, not wishful thinking. I leave the latter to my critics.

I did say hatred or dislike, whichever you saw to be more accurate. I think the reason blades or bladey folk are often viewed softer lies in the fact that their intentions are probably truer, Adkins and Hammonds intentions were certainly questionable and cloughs stubborness was self serving and detrimental to the club's future.

What 'pisses me off' is how often you are dismissive of others and how many times I see you disagreeing on points seemingly on the basis of them being 'bladey'.

Its not personal and many of your posts make sense to me, I'm sure I've liked more than a few,

Whilst I understand this is a forum and all opinions are valid but sometimes it seems you could leave others to their thoughts without slamming them down with your own.

At the end of the day, Jake Wright being in the starting 11 past January is something you just DON'T KNOW. He might improve drastically and be the best centre half in the league by then. He might be the only option through injuries. Or he might just be the same as he is now and Wilder picks him regardless. You don't know. I don't know. And no evidence suggests Stearman will overtake him as many others have said wilder is very much of the if it ain't broke don't fix it mindset and until he fails to perform nobody will overtake him. The suggestion that he wont be playing is a 'truth' is actually bollocks.

That much is arrogance on your part and it's the arrogance u profess to be opposed to from other posters who are ignorant to your view of football and football players.

It isn't your views that annoy me as you are entitled to them ( even if I don't share them) it's the way you seemingly deliberately cause conflict with other blades.

 

[Ajmblade]

I did say hatred or dislike, whichever you saw to be more accurate. I think the reason blades or bladey folk are often viewed softer lies in the fact that their intentions are probably truer, Adkins and Hammonds intentions were certainly questionable and cloughs stubborness was self serving and detrimental to the club's future.

What 'pisses me off' is how often you are dismissive of others and how many times I see you disagreeing on points seemingly on the basis of them being 'bladey'.

Its not personal and many of your posts make sense to me, I'm sure I've liked more than a few,

Whilst I understand this is a forum and all opinions are valid but sometimes it seems you could leave others to their thoughts without slamming them down with your own.

At the end of the day, Jake Wright being in the starting 11 past January is something you just DON'T KNOW. He might improve drastically and be the best centre half in the league by then. He might be the only option through injuries. Or he might just be the same as he is now and Wilder picks him regardless. You don't know. I don't know. And no evidence suggests Stearman will overtake him as many others have said wilder is very much of the if it ain't broke don't fix it mindset and until he fails to perform nobody will overtake him. The suggestion that he wont be playing is a 'truth' is actually bollocks.

That much is arrogance on your part and it's the arrogance u profess to be opposed to from other posters who are ignorant to your view of football and football players.

It isn't your views that annoy me as you are entitled to them ( even if I don't share them) it's the way you seemingly deliberately cause conflict with other blades.

Fucking hell I'm actually arguing with someone on the internet.

 

[sitwell]

Fucking hell I'm actually arguing with someone on the internet.

No youre not

 

[sitwell]

Me and Sitwell don't like each other, so it's of no surprise to me he only picked up on a 'slight' negative. I don't care for what he has to say.

As for what you have to say, it's too laughable to comprehend. You are the most hypocritical person I've ever known.

Don't you like me I don't dislike anyone Ive never met and would never openly say so to a 6 year old.