Watford vs Sheffield United

EFL Championship Matchweek 26 - Saturday 4th January 2025 - 15:00 - Vicarage Road
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[toledo]

I can't see us getting anything today with the stretched resources we have...

 

[bakeblade]

Who would take his place? We don’t have any other central midfielders.

Hamer

 

[Snowflake]

We just need to get through this game with a positive result. I don't care about the cup game - stick the kids in. Get through tomorrow and have at least 2 or 3 new signings in addition to the returning players for the Norwich game. After that, get another 3 or so players. We really must add numbers and strengthen with better players- no point in us adding bench warmers. I wouldn't be against some regular starters only getting bit parts for the rest of the season.

Think it will be.

Coops

Gilchrist Anel Robbo Burrows

Peck Davies

Brookes O'Hare Hamer

Brewster

Just one out of!!

 

[Matlock Blade]

Is it a bit mean of me hope that Moore has got Beattie flu?

 

[SRBlade]

Is it a bit mean of me hope that Moore has got Beattie flu?

Not if we have someone on the way in.

In fairness he must have been struggling with illness since before NYD.

 

[FriethBlade]

Moore out due to illness according to radio sheff

Penaltyitis I heard it is

 

[McGrath]

Is Wilder making some kind of statement here re: investment? Two goalkeepers on the bench. Very odd.

No

 

[ancientblade]

3/4 players have to come in before norwich otherwise even a top 6 finish could be chucked away

 

[BladeInAustria]

No

Fair enough. When's the last time we named two keepers on the bench?

 

[Shawy24]

No

Ok then. I’ll try another approach. Is he taking the piss?

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Brooks to shine and show why he shouldn't be dropped for the rest of the season. Oné to get one. Hopefully no howlers by JLT. Cooper to save everything. Would take a draw, would love a win. Just don't lose and start a gap building.

 

[Pedro's Winger]

More easy money from the bookies.
Surprising we didn't have a loaning in for today given how stretched we've been for weeks.

 

[bakeblade]

Moore not made it.

Jebbo not in their squad, going back?

 

[BangorBlade]

That bench is looking a bit thread bare

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

With us struggling to create any meaningful chances recently and One up top on his own, I'd be optimistic to hope for a draw today. Defeat number 3 in 4 incoming. Christ do we need some bodies in urgently, our starting line up and bench is becoming a joke.

 

[Keen Blade]

2 reserve goalkeepers, and still Marsh won't get on!

He's set up in a way which he expects to wear out two goalies through overwork , so a third goalie required.

 

[Maltby_blade]

3/4 players have to come in before norwich otherwise even a top 6 finish could be chucked away

It won’t though will it, let’s not over react. We are already sat on 49 points with 21 games left, it would take relegation form for the rest of the season to not get in the playoffs.

 

[Keen Blade]

All I can say is with this weak team , at least get Brooks on L and Hamer middle and O'Hare on R.
For once CW please give our AMs as chance to play on their stronger foot and get some crosses onto One's nut

 

[straight_outta_compton]

Our lineup looks reasonably positive for attacking, but struggling for a bit of bite in midfield.

Bench shows were absolutely struggling to field replacement 1st teamers with all the injuries.

2 keepers on bench? have they been showing a few outfield skills in training and fancy a go at centre forward? Or is "sooper cooper" carrying a knock and wilder's worried he might not last the game???

But overall I'm strangely positive for this one! (The drugs are kicking in).

Coyraww!!!

 

[Keen Blade]

It won’t though will it, let’s not over react. We are already sat on 49 points with 21 games left, it would take relegation form for the rest of the season to not get in the playoffs.

What's our current form ?
LDL ?

 

[Flippity Gibbert]

Not if we have someone on the way in.

In fairness he must have been struggling with illness since before NYD.

I heard at the game on Boxing Day that there was illness in the camp. No idea if it’s true.

 

[Keen Blade]

Hamer

Not a bad idea - stick anyone on R wing , even Brewster , and Brooks on L
Or Brewster as 2nd striker and a young'un on RW ?

Two goalies on bench is plain stupid.

 

[Blacksea]

Don't think things have quite bottomed out for us yet.

 

[Maltby_blade]

What's our current form ?
LDL ?

And are we going to play the rest of this season with the squad as it stands right now, with no players returning, no signings and play Burnley and Sunderland in every game??

 

[BangorBlade]

Hull 1 up against leeds

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Positive start so far

 

[Keen Blade]

And are we going to play the rest of this season with the squad as it stands right now, with no players returning, no signings and play Burnley and Sunderland in every game??

No idea about this squad but as soon as one gets fit another drops out , either for the season or with an injury which keeps them out for longer than. anticipated.
Hope we sign some robust players with proper hamstrings.
Also hope Onay gets hat-trick.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Oné looks 100% better upfront than .Moore so far.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

16 years since our last goal at Vicarage Road...think we gonna score this half!!

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

Told ya