Match Thread The Mighty Blades v Preston NE (FA Cup 4th Round)

[Not_a_Cheat]

So FA cup again, this afternoon with the visit of Preston. I think both sets of supporters will have had a similar reaction to the draw, but it does present a winnable tie (each way to be fair). Chris is sure to make a number of changes, with some being enforced due to players being cup tied - players who would have probably been 'rested' anyway.....

So

Any team news?

Our reserve side will be stronger than their reserves?

Sharp likely to feature...

Ched likewise?

Would be nice to see Freeman back if ready...

With the next 3 games ahead, this is probably the least important. While I won't be slitting my wrists if we lose (please not a draw) I would be delighted to be in the 5th Round draw with a real chance of a glamour tie.... Anyway what ever will be, will be.... 3-1 Blades win

UTB

 

[Blade56]

Are any of our new signings cup tied?

 

[tomtheblade]

Ched and Billy up front would be interesting should it come to pass..

 

[Cheets]

Are any of our new signings cup tied?

My understanding is that all are cup-tied except James Wilson.

 

[tyke1889]

Chris has already said no Freeman or Brooks for today, but Ched is a possibility. Somewhere in here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05w1fnd

 

[Harry's Game]

Priority one today. No injuries

Priority two today. No suspensions

Priority three today. No Replay.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Priority one today. No injuries

Priority two today. No suspensions

Priority three today. No Replay.

Get the thinking but priority 1 = win

 

[Ricky]

SSN says 'Holmes poised for debut', so even if we win I assume we'll be thrown out of the competition...


I'd go with this today:


- - - - - - - - - - - -Blackman

- - - - - -Basham Wright O'Connell

Baldock - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Thomas

- - - - - - Lundstram - - -Carruthers

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Duffy

- - - - - - - - Sharp - - - - - Wilson


Subs: Eastwood, Stearman, Lafferty, Slater, Fleck, Evans, Donaldson


Only 3 or 4 likely to start against Villa there, but still strong.

 

[Harry's Game]

I wouldn’t play Baldock or Fleck today, we have no replacement for the Villa game if we lose either of them to injury or suspension.

Blackman

Wright
Stearman
JOC

Bash
Lafferty

Lundstrum
Duffy
Caruthers

Sharp
Evans.

 

[bonobo]

Carruthers must be well down the pecking order now. If he is not part of long terms plans (I have no clue of course), then maybe better give Slater a run.

 

[Stretch]

Would love Billy and Clarke get on the scoresheet today but I am equally looking forward to seeing a potential partnership of Donaldson & Wilson.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Apologies if this has been covered on other threads but what is the availability of Lee Evans, Ricky Holmes, James Wilson and Ryan Leonard for today’s match?

 

[United Aren't Back.]

Priority one today. No injuries

Priority two today. No suspensions

Priority three today. No Replay.

Priority one.
Win today

 

[Large Mendonca]

Apologies if this has been covered on other threads but what is the availability of Lee Evans, Ricky Holmes, James Wilson and Ryan Leonard for today’s match?

Only Wilson not cup tied

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

I wouldn’t play Baldock or Fleck today, we have no replacement for the Villa game if we lose either of them to injury or suspension.

Blackman

Wright
Stearman
JOC

Bash
Lafferty

Lundstrum
Duffy
Caruthers

Sharp
Evans.

I'd like to see Slater for Samir and wouldn't risk JOC, maybe Lavery for Ched

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Only Wilson not cup tied

That’s a shame. In which case I’d go for;

Blackman
Stearman Wright Lafferty
Basham Lundstram Norrington Davies
Carruthers Thomas
Wilson Sharp

And I’d make sure Regan Slater and Ched Evans got at least 30 mins a piece. We’re a bit light at the back, ideally Basham should be getting a rest today. If any of our centre backs get injured I think it leaves us plugging gaps which I don’t want to do. I wouldn’t be keen on us letting go of Ben Heneghan at the moment.

 

[Large Mendonca]

That’s a shame. In which case I’d go for;

Blackman
Stearman Wright Lafferty
Basham Lundstram Norrington Davies
Carruthers Thomas
Wilson Sharp

And I’d make sure Regan Slater and Ched Evans got at least 30 mins a piece. We’re a bit light at the back, ideally Basham should be getting a rest today. If any of our centre backs get injured I think it leaves us plugging gaps which I don’t want to do. I wouldn’t be keen on us letting go of Ben Heneghan at the moment.

Not long to go now until we learn, but i agree we need to keep Fleck out of the firing line as he's one yellow card away from a two game ban. So for all the signings we've made, we still seem light in the centre ! Agree with you about Ched and Slater, and would like to see Thomas in there somehow. Over to you Chris ...........

 

[Blade58]

Fleck starting

 

[Blade58]

 

[Isar]

2:1 Blades home win.

Pigs at home next round.

 

[BigBed]

 

[8lade]

about the same number of changes for Preston too

 

[BushBlade]

Heneghan not going out on loan then. Makes sense. We need cover but probably can't guarantee a loan player they'll get any games unless there's injuries.

 

[Pinchy]

Does anyone know if the new signings are cup-tied?

 

[Booker4]

2:1 Blades home win.

Pigs at home next round.

Don't want them to be honest if we win! It'd be another defensive performance from them!

 

[Houston_Blade]

Heneghan could still go on loan to Scotland, if he goes anywhere I suspect it will be there.

 

[Harry's Game]

If Fleck gets a booking today I will not be a happy Chappy

 

[GrayBlade]

Does anyone know if the new signings are cup-tied?

Yes all are except Wilson.

 

[Booker4]

Shame Thomas isn't playing, was hoping he'd get a run out today. Can only assume he's about to go out on loan somewhere.

 

[sheffielder]

Does anyone know if the new signings are cup-tied?

Wilson is