We need some rallying

[Rodley]

Potatoes ,baccy and pushbikes ,what a guy.

Is that next year’s Adidas away strip he’s got on? ITKer as well is he?

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Apologies in advance for the ramble. I feel like I needed this. Maybe it'll help some others too.

Saturday afternoon, I was crushed. I bet we all were. Fans in the stands, players on the pitch, the rest of us following Soccer Saturday or on social media. It took me half an hour ‘til I stopped staring at my phone screen drafting but not sending tweets to other fans taking the p*ss. Tweeting at rickywilsonismyhero1999, fourfingeredjake1992 and bouncingbaztheowl would’ve felt good for a nano-second but gave them what they wanted. I got off my arse, reminded myself it will be alright and downed a rum and coke.

And then Leeds beat an absolutely sh*te Wednesday team. Back down again.

I know I’m not alone. We all feel like this for so many reasons. We’ve seen it before. We know what’s coming. It always happens to us. Why are the football gods against us. Why did we sit back. Why did we just let the initiative slip. Why have we stopped playing the way that we know.

But mainly, why do we all care so much?

‘Cos that’s the thing. On days like Saturday, we wish we didn’t care. We wish we could be happy that we’re doing so well. We wish we could get over things quicker, react in the right way. If this doesn’t apply to you, I envy you.

Or maybe I don’t. Maybe it’s the deep misery that makes the elation so good.

But in moments like this, misery doesn’t help. And the more I read about the impact on players, the more I think about what a player reading this forum would think.

That’s why we need to pull ourselves together and, as fans, go again. It’s utter toss to think that we don’t make a difference.

This campaign has four huge games left. Every player in this squad, every person on the staff, to a man and woman, has been heroic this season. Absolutely everyone has played their role in getting this club to where they are against the odds. I’ve never seen fans so together behind a team and manager and staff. I’ve never been so happy to traipse up-and-down the country following a football team with thousands of others in the same boat. No matter what happens, this set of people will go down in Blades history.

It’s great because I feel proud telling everyone about us. Everyone in my office in London knows I’m a Blade. Everyone I play football with on Sundays knows I’m a Blade. My girlfriend of a year has sacked off her Norwich-supporting family and become a Blade. Mates who support Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, ask me about Chris Wilder. They back Billy Sharp to score goals, they stick us in accumulators.

Now isn’t the time for division. Any player reading this, know that we’re behind you. We might hurt sometimes, and show it in the wrong way, but it’s because we care. It’s why we pack out away ends and fill our home stadium.

There’s every chance we sneak into the automatics. There’s every chance we don’t, and end-up in the playoffs. And if that happens, there’s every chance we miss out. But, whatever happens, we’re in this together.

Onwards. UTB

Nice post that mate, sums it up well.

I think I’m naturally optimistic. It’s served me well in life, not necessarily in football! But I just think if you go through life fearing the worst it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I really railed against the majority on here who’d written us off after that 1-1 draw at Ipswich. I was annoyed about that tbh. I felt it was sheer stupidity amongst other things. Far, far too early back then to be dismissing our thoughts about autos.

This last weekend I felt, for the first time, that the task of autos is probably beyond us. But that’s not based on the result v Millwall, but on how we’ve been over the past few games. Performances are a better indicator than individual results and I just think we’ve been blowing out of our arses for a few weeks now.

Despite all that, It’s still possible that things could turn again in our favour. But now it needs us to win and others, most notably Leeds, not to win in the remaining games. So it’s not in our hands any more.

If it should fall back into our hands I still think we could do it. Never say never - But it’s a big ask now. That’s what’s changed for me.

 

[BigBed]

All I can say is..

Dear Mr Duffy,
I have been a Blade for 40yrs, through thick and thin, through ups and downs.
I've been there in sunshine, wind, snow, hail and driving rain, home and away.
I've laughed, I've cheered, I've cried , I've sung, danced and sat with my head in my hands.
I am a Blade, I do support the club 24hrs, 7days 365days a year for 40years, my whole life.
Please don't insult us with silly posts, and remember what we've been through.
Players come and go, some become legends, some are forgotten as quickly as they are known.
We are Blades, and just like players, we have good and bad days, we hurt, we feel and it affects us just as much, probably more than you.
That said, stuff Forrest on Friday and get us fucking up!! COYRAWW!!!!

thank you.

 

[sitwell]

All I can say is..

Dear Mr Duffy,
I have been a Blade for 40yrs, through thick and thin, through ups and downs.
I've been there in sunshine, wind, snow, hail and driving rain, home and away.
I've laughed, I've cheered, I've cried , I've sung, danced and sat with my head in my hands.
I am a Blade, I do support the club 24hrs, 7days 365days a year for 40years, my whole life.
Please don't insult us with silly posts, and remember what we've been through.
Players come and go, some become legends, some are forgotten as quickly as they are known.
We are Blades, and just like players, we have good and bad days, we hurt, we feel and it affects us just as much, probably more than you.
That said, stuff Forrest on Friday and get us fucking up!! COYRAWW!!!!

thank you.

Has he really insulted you ?

 

[Shoes_On]

He hasn't insulted me. I think he's spot on

 

[Razor1967]

Apologies in advance for the ramble. I feel like I needed this. Maybe it'll help some others too.

Saturday afternoon, I was crushed. I bet we all were. Fans in the stands, players on the pitch, the rest of us following Soccer Saturday or on social media. It took me half an hour ‘til I stopped staring at my phone screen drafting but not sending tweets to other fans taking the p*ss. Tweeting at rickywilsonismyhero1999, fourfingeredjake1992 and bouncingbaztheowl would’ve felt good for a nano-second but gave them what they wanted. I got off my arse, reminded myself it will be alright and downed a rum and coke.

And then Leeds beat an absolutely sh*te Wednesday team. Back down again.

I know I’m not alone. We all feel like this for so many reasons. We’ve seen it before. We know what’s coming. It always happens to us. Why are the football gods against us. Why did we sit back. Why did we just let the initiative slip. Why have we stopped playing the way that we know.

But mainly, why do we all care so much?

‘Cos that’s the thing. On days like Saturday, we wish we didn’t care. We wish we could be happy that we’re doing so well. We wish we could get over things quicker, react in the right way. If this doesn’t apply to you, I envy you.

Or maybe I don’t. Maybe it’s the deep misery that makes the elation so good.

But in moments like this, misery doesn’t help. And the more I read about the impact on players, the more I think about what a player reading this forum would think.

That’s why we need to pull ourselves together and, as fans, go again. It’s utter toss to think that we don’t make a difference.

This campaign has four huge games left. Every player in this squad, every person on the staff, to a man and woman, has been heroic this season. Absolutely everyone has played their role in getting this club to where they are against the odds. I’ve never seen fans so together behind a team and manager and staff. I’ve never been so happy to traipse up-and-down the country following a football team with thousands of others in the same boat. No matter what happens, this set of people will go down in Blades history.

It’s great because I feel proud telling everyone about us. Everyone in my office in London knows I’m a Blade. Everyone I play football with on Sundays knows I’m a Blade. My girlfriend of a year has sacked off her Norwich-supporting family and become a Blade. Mates who support Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, ask me about Chris Wilder. They back Billy Sharp to score goals, they stick us in accumulators.

Now isn’t the time for division. Any player reading this, know that we’re behind you. We might hurt sometimes, and show it in the wrong way, but it’s because we care. It’s why we pack out away ends and fill our home stadium.

There’s every chance we sneak into the automatics. There’s every chance we don’t, and end-up in the playoffs. And if that happens, there’s every chance we miss out. But, whatever happens, we’re in this together.

Onwards. UTB

Well said Sir! UTB

 

[PaulHalfway]

We are naturally all despondent because of years of let down, failure and bad luck
Why can’t this be the year that things change
We get lucky, we win the big games and other sides drop points which helps us
There is absolutely no reason why our fortunes should continue to be harsh, so need to keep positive, and hopefully the positivity spreads to the team and the Gods of football smile on us

 

[ekke287]

Leeds still play Wigan who are fighting for survival, Brentford who are strong at home and Villa who are flying.

Twists and turns to come yet.

 

[Stretch]

Leeds still play Wigan who are fighting for survival, Brentford who are strong at home and Villa who are flying.

Twists and turns to come yet.

Yep, we just need to keep putting pressure on Leeds and have 3 opportunities to do so now before the final game of the season.

Hopefully Villa are still chasing 3rd spot by the time they play them. If we can then go into the final day with it in our hands you never know.

 

[Rob86]

This last weekend I felt, for the first time, that the task of autos is probably beyond us. But that’s not based on the result v Millwall, but on how we’ve been over the past few games. Performances are a better indicator than individual results and I just think we’ve been blowing out of our arses for a few weeks now.

I’m of this opinion, I reacted like a nob on Saturday but in hindsight I think it was just this feeling that the team has given as much as they can this season. It’s the best Blades side I’ve ever watched and I just want them to get what they deserve, hence my massive disappointment. I’m at peace with this now as it has been a monumental effort this year whatever happens. Top 2 in this division is a really really tough ask and to be in the mix with 4 to play is fantastic.

We’ll see how Friday and Monday but I’ll not have a meltdown if it doesn’t go our way.

In the last 4 games we haven’t been able to cope with high pressing teams, just looked that yard off the pace, unable to shift the ball quickly, not much movement etc.

10 games ago I would have been saying “they’ve got to come at us, it’ll suit us”, now I’m hoping in the remaining 4 games, against teams with nothing to play for, that they sit off us a bit so we have a bit more time on the ball and what will be will be.

 

[broomhillblade]

Maybe I could be of assistance. I used to do a bit of rallying in my younger days...

 

[I should coco]

Leeds still play Wigan who are fighting for survival, Brentford who are strong at home and Villa who are flying.

Twists and turns to come yet.

"Don't stop believing" as exemplified by some MOR US soft rock shite?

Bollocks to that....



NEVER SURRENDER!

 

[BigBed]

Has he really insulted you ?

No not at all, but I haven't insulted him eather, just pointing out fact.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

I’m of this opinion, I reacted like a nob on Saturday but in hindsight I think it was just this feeling that the team has given as much as they can this season. It’s the best Blades side I’ve ever watched and I just want them to get what they deserve, hence my massive disappointment. I’m at peace with this now as it has been a monumental effort this year whatever happens. Top 2 in this division is a really really tough ask and to be in the mix with 4 to play is fantastic.

We’ll see how Friday and Monday but I’ll not have a meltdown if it doesn’t go our way.

In the last 4 games we haven’t been able to cope with high pressing teams, just looked that yard off the pace, unable to shift the ball quickly, not much movement etc.

10 games ago I would have been saying “they’ve got to come at us, it’ll suit us”, now I’m hoping in the remaining 4 games, against teams with nothing to play for, that they sit off us a bit so we have a bit more time on the ball and what will be will be.

It’s still not too late. But the disappointment on Saturday, combined with the recent below par performances, have eaten away at most of us I think.

We may feel very different on Friday night. But I just feel the odds are stacked against us now. Be great if we can turn that on it’s head in the next 2 games.