Pre-season 2026/27 VfL Bochum v. Sheffield United - 1st August 2026 - Preseason Friendly

[WestYorksBlade]

Decent second half. Need a proper striker.

 

[Davalon]

That Tanganga song can get in the bin

 

[Peaktrade]

Tired of seeing no identity, style of play, lack of tactics, no pace. Wilder what has Covid done to you? It’s like your football brain went to mush!

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Apart from the defence, midfield and attack I think we'll be fine

 

[calcalcal]

Decent second half. Need a proper striker.

Need a proper number 9 and a proper centre back and we might be ok
But need is a strong statement here

 

[bertieblade]

There is only hope that there is better to come as the only way is up. That was dire !

We have seemingly no idea of how to retain possession or create chances, I worry for this season.

 

[AWetFlannel]

Those fans chanting Wilder's name at the end are obviously morons, he wants sacking after that absolute disgrace.

I tuned in to watch a game of pre season football and they bored me, it's unacceptable. We should be entitled to exciting football, even in a meaningless game.

 

[Addison]

Improved second half but couldnt have been any worse than the first. Reidewald and Peck together are not the answer. At least when Rothwell and Arblaster came on we began to move the ball forward. Canon is not an isolated target man. Chong showed a few good touches and Hamer showed interest second half. Good to see RND get a few minutes at the end.

The pattern of play with Peck and Reidiwald was slow and laborious. We at least upped the tempo when they were substituted. Bochum were a better test than the dross we've played so far pre season so in that respect a good work out but questions remain about the lack of height and physicality in the team.

 

[MartBlade]

A terrible game but a clean sheet at least. Positives for me were Cooper looking sharp again and Baptiste growing in stature. Donovan also looks to have some potential. We’re desperate for creativity and drive from midfield … and some awareness, pace and power up front (Cannon has none of those attributes).
Souttar would add some strength and leadership… and improve our confidence with set pieces at both ends.
Whatever recruitment we do has to be matched by the existing players showing much more urgency and desire to take responsibility. Far too many times they take the easy sideways option or cut inside rather than taking their man on. We look like a team that knows it’s susceptible to pace and is frightened to commit too much as a result.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Those fans chanting Wilder's name at the end are obviously morons, he wants sacking after that absolute disgrace.

I tuned in to watch a game of pre season football and they bored me, it's unacceptable. We should be entitled to exciting football, even in a meaningless game.

“Entitled”

For fucks sake….

 

[Nedski]

Tired of seeing no identity, style of play, lack of tactics, no pace. Wilder what has Covid done to you? It’s like your football brain went to mush!

We've gone from one of the most innovative tactics and systems that was talked about across Europe and programmed in to the FIFA game, to having absolutely no tactics or systems whatsoever.

A lot of our players (Cannon is the prime example) desperately need coaching and instructions but they aren't getting anything.

 

[AWetFlannel]

“Entitled”

For fucks sake….

Woosh?

 

[hull-Blade]

The question is , is the football worse without Knilly?

Thought we was gonna see some changes and improvements. Early days and pre season and all that , but not looking good .

 

[JDBl4de]

Apart from the defence, midfield and attack I think we'll be fine

 

[BerksBlade]

Hmm….Preseason and all that, but this has been a tough watch. I’m not a fan of the moaning at each other and flinging arms in the air. Now’s the time to be putting it right, not blaming. Come on Blades, there’s better to come.

They've had a run of games to put it right. We are miles off it and there are no pre-season games left.
I admire your optimism but where's the evidence we will get better?

 

[Harry's Game]

The question is , is the football worse without Knilly?

Thought we was gonna see some changes and improvements. Early days and pre season and all that , but not looking good .

Knilly didn’t have much of a say, no one but one man does

 

[The Crab]

So we’ve got rid of Knilly. And the difference is?

 

[hull-Blade]

So we’ve got rid of Knilly. And the difference is?

 

[Wright1889]

Is peck really that good?

First half he tried a through ball with the outside of his right boot, he tries it way too often for something that hardly ever comes off.

When it comes off it looks good, but so what. Pass it wi ya fucking left and it might go further than 2 yards.

Jack off all trades, master of none that lad. Prove me wrong.

 

[Vinny Kept Us Up]

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Great Pic!

 

[Cheesebored]

 

[Cheesebored]

Great 3 days. Crap game. Meh.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Ive just awoke from my afternoon nap...i see the score was 0-0...good game,good game.

 

[Snowflake]

Those fans chanting Wilder's name at the end are obviously morons, he wants sacking after that absolute disgrace.

I tuned in to watch a game of pre season football and they bored me, it's unacceptable. We should be entitled to exciting football, even in a meaningless game.

I don’t recall pre season games being worth watching for decades.

 

[Wards]

Great day out tbf, me and CrookesBlade sat in a Bochum beergarden next to the ground with a couple of radlers. Shite game, but would do again.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Let’s keep it in perspective. It was a friendly with nothing riding on it. And the transfer window is open for a while yet. There will be ins and outs.

A legitimate time to judge will be after 10 games. If we are still looking slow and predictable and lacking in pace, power, height and flair then questions should absolutely be asked of the manager. But until then, there’s the benefit of the doubt and I’ll be keeping my powder dry in case I’m pleasantly surprised.

 

[ChezVegasBlade]

It's going to be a long hard season based on that performance

 

[Cuypers]

They've had a run of games to put it right. We are miles off it and there are no pre-season games left.
I admire your optimism but where's the evidence we will get better?

You’re right… I didn’t see anything to be optimistic about.

 

[Snowflake]

Let’s keep it in perspective. It was a friendly with nothing riding on it. And the transfer window is open for a while yet. There will be ins and outs.

A legitimate time to judge will be after 10 games. If we are still looking slow and predictable and lacking in pace, power, height and flair then questions should absolutely be asked of the manager. But until then, there’s the benefit of the doubt and I’ll be keeping my powder dry in case I’m pleasantly surprised.

A point that I seem to make each season !
I have little interest in football generally until the league season begins and then cannot get really into it until September.

 

[BerksBlade]

Let’s keep it in perspective. It was a friendly with nothing riding on it. And the transfer window is open for a while yet. There will be ins and outs.

A legitimate time to judge will be after 10 games. If we are still looking slow and predictable and lacking in pace, power, height and flair then questions should absolutely be asked of the manager. But until then, there’s the benefit of the doubt and I’ll be keeping my powder dry in case I’m pleasantly surprised.

But this is exactly what we said last season. We basically threw away the first 7-8 games of the season and couldn't make up the ground we lost.
All CW's comments indicated this season would be different and we would hit the ground running from game 1 this time. Can you honestly say on today's performance that will happen?