Why isn't Chapman starting!?.

[BigBed]

But with what people on here seem to believe, why wouldn't Done do exactly that if brought on!????

 

[BigBed]

Absolute tosh!
If your happy with us winning by 1 goal against 9 men, that's fine, but against bury, who have had 10 put past them in the week previous, by teams, not as good as us, we should be 2 or 3 to the good by halftime, don't u think!?!?
We need to tweak abit to get the best out of the team, you can't play the same 11 against every team, it wouldnt work.

 

[Fraggle Blade]

I thought Done looked a bit lost last night, he kept getting in the way of play down the right at times. Without him being able to sit on the last man and having space behind the defence to run into, he looked clueless and never managed to find any space to receive the ball.....which Chapman did manage straight away once he came on.
Maybe a case for playing Chapman at home when teams are going to park the bus and playing Done away when we need to stretch play more and the space is available?

 

[kop_blade9]

Whether Runaround Done is pissed off doesn't figure high on my selection criteria, nor will it with Tufty.

The thought that we can't play the pressing game without him is ludicrous. It's Tuftyball, you either do it or you don't play.

The uncomfortable truth I'm afraid is.... brace yourselves .... he's not very good. That's it. Done and dusted.

Not quite so done and dusted as Wilder appears to see him as a regular on the first team sheet.
Time will tell.

 

[Jesus_was_a_Blade]

Just an idea, but when we played Swindon in the Play-offs the other year they had Nathan Byrne as one of their wing backs.

I don't see any reason why, against the lesser teams maybe, you couldn't have Chapman as one full back and Lavery as the other.

The last 2 games we've played, okay they did have men sent off, but we've not had to defend in the slightest. There's no need to have 2 defensively minded fullbacks. You can quite happily put 2 attacking fullbacks in. Just look at Moses playing RWB for Chelsea.

Now this might not work against the better teams in this division, I fully expect it would work against the bottom half of the table.

UTB

 

[itsinyerblood]

Exactly, if it ain't broke........

Also, you could argue that Chapman has more potential impact coming off the bench against tired defenders than Scougal or Duffy potentially would if he was in the starting XI ahead of those two.

In essence I agree Jim, but even a paper exercise such as looking at statistics can sometimes mask the changes that happen over a certain number of games. It may be heresy in some quarters but so far I've remained on the side of Done staying in the side, mostly because his busy style doesn't allow an opposing defence time to compose itself. It's one of the primary reasons we've been able to achieve our outstanding unbeaten run, whether anyone agrees with this, well I guess it's down to Chris Wilder to make a call as to who plays in the first team, and then opponents of Done can take it up with Wilder.

I smiled a little last night while we struggled against Bury. Desperation was in the air, and suddenly calls went out for players such as Duffy (someone I've recognised as having essential qualities from our first few games) and Freeman. In times of desperation it seems that players who are useful, and sometimes integral to the team effort, such as Freeman, suddenly morph into the reason why we've done so well. What gets lost, or missed, when this happens is the recognition of the team ethos that Wilder has built. I like Freeman, but I also appreciate that sometimes his defensive game isn't quite what I'd expect. But such is the case when you follow any team. We'll cherry-pick, find favourites, and sometimes, even when we deny it, have it in for certain players. That seems to be the way when following a team, and I doubt it'll change, even now, after several seasons of immense disappointment. We have strength in depth, no doubt that can be improved on, but one foot in front of the other and the rest will follow.......but back to Matt Done, perhaps it's time to tweak our formation just a little. That's not back-tracking on my part, just a recognition that as we enter December, followed by the new year, fresh legs that are accompanied by a slightly different attacking approach might be the thing to either continue this great run, or maybe even lift us to levels that assert our position as challengers for automatic promotion.......Chapman would be my choice if changes are to be made. He's crafty, able to play at this level with consummate ease, and cause all manner of problems for the opposition.

Chin up everyone, we're in great shape, and ask yourself this, wasn't the joy of that last gasp winner by the mighty EEL worth the wait? Yes, I'd have loved us to score one or two earlier, but we didn't, so thank EEL for being on the end of a perfectly executed move.....a lovely bit of class from the mighty Blades.

 

[I should coco]

What is "his game"? We used to have this with Montgomery. I concede he works hard and tries hard. What other qualities does he have? At this point, those who thought Monty was anything better than a committed but limited trier, would respond by saying "tries hard, runs around a lot" in a dozen different ways.

Nothing like getting the thread back onto the old hallowed ground of 'Monty-bashing' is there?

The poor lad is minding his business with the convicts but you still can't help put the boot in.

Better lend me that side splitting corset if you quote Nat Montdonery again!

Tee hee
Tee hee
Thump

(the sound of me laughing my head off)

 

[Ricky]

Just an idea, but when we played Swindon in the Play-offs the other year they had Nathan Byrne as one of their wing backs.

I don't see any reason why, against the lesser teams maybe, you couldn't have Chapman as one full back and Lavery as the other.

The last 2 games we've played, okay they did have men sent off, but we've not had to defend in the slightest. There's no need to have 2 defensively minded fullbacks. You can quite happily put 2 attacking fullbacks in. Just look at Moses playing RWB for Chelsea.

Now this might not work against the better teams in this division, I fully expect it would work against the bottom half of the table.

UTB

I think you can get away with having one attacking winger at wing back with a more defensive player on the other side. The winger ideally being on the side where there's most defensive protection from midfield and right or left centre back. At home against the weaker teams I'd like to see us try it. Our best option would be the left side with Fleck offering more cover than Coutts, and O'Connell who's comfortable in the left back area.

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

In essence I agree Jim, but even a paper exercise such as looking at statistics can sometimes mask the changes that happen over a certain number of games. It may be heresy in some quarters but so far I've remained on the side of Done staying in the side, mostly because his busy style doesn't allow an opposing defence time to compose itself. It's one of the primary reasons we've been able to achieve our outstanding unbeaten run, whether anyone agrees with this, well I guess it's down to Chris Wilder to make a call as to who plays in the first team, and then opponents of Done can take it up with Wilder.

I smiled a little last night while we struggled against Bury. Desperation was in the air, and suddenly calls went out for players such as Duffy (someone I've recognised as having essential qualities from our first few games) and Freeman. In times of desperation it seems that players who are useful, and sometimes integral to the team effort, such as Freeman, suddenly morph into the reason why we've done so well. What gets lost, or missed, when this happens is the recognition of the team ethos that Wilder has built. I like Freeman, but I also appreciate that sometimes his defensive game isn't quite what I'd expect. But such is the case when you follow any team. We'll cherry-pick, find favourites, and sometimes, even when we deny it, have it in for certain players. That seems to be the way when following a team, and I doubt it'll change, even now, after several seasons of immense disappointment. We have strength in depth, no doubt that can be improved on, but one foot in front of the other and the rest will follow.......but back to Matt Done, perhaps it's time to tweak our formation just a little. That's not back-tracking on my part, just a recognition that as we enter December, followed by the new year, fresh legs that are accompanied by a slightly different attacking approach might be the thing to either continue this great run, or maybe even lift us to levels that assert our position as challengers for automatic promotion.......Chapman would be my choice if changes are to be made. He's crafty, able to play at this level

Chin up everyone, we're in great shape, and ask yourself this, wasn't the joy of that last gasp winner by the mighty EEL worth the wait? Yes, I'd have loved us to score one or two earlier, but we didn't, so thank EEL for being on the end of a perfectly executed move.....a lovely bit of class from the mighty Blades.

Exactly, as I've mentioned elsewhere, the team dynamic is generally more important than having the best XI available players and at the moment we're getting it right, despite, as last night, losing two of the regulars.

 

[Bartyblade]

What is "his game"? We used to have this with Montgomery. I concede he works hard and tries hard. What other qualities does he have? At this point, those who thought Monty was anything better than a committed but limited trier, would respond by saying "tries hard, runs around a lot" in a dozen different ways.

Perhaps we could do the same with Runaround? Give me a minute, though, to get my surgical corset to avoid my sides splitting.

Maybe Done's game is to prevent opposition defenders bringing the ball with them as they come out of defence, maybe we should dispense with Done and see if Fleck and Coutts are suddenly trying to weave their magic in a crowd of 3 or 4 opponents instead of 1 or 2.
Yeah, let's give it a try, just for fun.

 

[joshua thompson]

No need to improve? The winning formula will be enhanced by better players. There are people, astonishingly, who can run around a lot, try hard and play football as well.

Get the point that we want to always be improving, I never said we do not need to improve. But for me, why change the squad around when we have a current formation and set of players that are not losing and winning games. Personally, id stick with the team we currently have until we lose a game or get an injury and then make changes which Wilder did with Scougall and he deserved the start as he has been playing well lately.

Besides, with the style we play, does Chapman suite our formation? We play wing-backs and Chapman from what I have seen is not the best defensively.

 

[BigBed]

But your argument here is flawed, as we've been forced into change anyway, by having injuries, so, we're having to change 2 players in the team anyway, that's 2 players, may I add, that don't have half as much impact as Chapman does when introduced.
Chapman offers, speed, trickyness, balls and more importantly, he's trying to impress and gives it his all!!! like a blade should!!!!
For me this wouldn't be a gamble, it would be a shrewd move at this point.

 

[Pinchy]

Maybe Done's game is to prevent opposition defenders bringing the ball with them as they come out of defence, maybe we should dispense with Done and see if Fleck and Coutts are suddenly trying to weave their magic in a crowd of 3 or 4 opponents instead of 1 or 2.
Yeah, let's give it a try, just for fun.

Well, we might have more fun with someone who can runaround as much as Runaround and actually grab a goal or two as well. It is a very narrow job description that you permit Mr. Done, no doubt because you realise he isn't very good at his day job...

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Done to score the winner on Saturday.

 

[Slim Man]

His teammates have well and truly left Done behind this season so far. We need too give Clarke or Lavery a run with Sharp now. We certainly aren't going to miss his goals.

 

[BigBed]

Just wanted to bring this up again.....

 

[Ricky]

He needs to get in the team soon because if he doesn't Boro will probably recall him, and we could do without that. We haven't got another player like him.

 

[BigBed]

For some reason Wilder doesn't think he's needed obviously!?
Played opposite Duffy I think he'd be great.

 

[blade67]

If he keeps playing as well as he is, then Chapman will get his chances. Must be close

 

[BigBed]

Fed up of waiting and watching mediocre ambition, he always looks man of the match when introduced, he gives it everything, just wish they all would do the same!

 

[frank drebin]

Fed up of waiting and watching mediocre ambition, he always looks man of the match when introduced, he gives it everything, just wish they all would do the same!

This is a subject very dear to you isn't it bigbed ?

 

[BigBed]

Yes, I, like you all want us to be the best we can be, unfortunately though, even though our youth system is deemed "very good" we don't use youth enough in my opinion, especially when there's a lad with huge potential, skill and ambition sat watching from the dugout!
I know Harry isn't our player perse, but anyone with eyes can see he's a step up on one or two on the pitch at present.
He doesn't wear an England shirt because he's shit does he!
Come on Chrissy, let him show you and us his worth in the side!

 

[Top Cat]

He doesn't wear an England shirt because he's shit does he!

Working on your logic, why aren't you calling for Reed to get games. After all, Reed has won four times as many caps as Chapman. Reed doesn't wear an England shirt because he's shit does he?

 

[PokerBlade]

Yes, I, like you all want us to be the best we can be, unfortunately though, even though our youth system is deemed "very good" we don't use youth enough in my opinion, especially when there's a lad with huge potential, skill and ambition sat watching from the dugout!
I know Harry isn't our player perse, but anyone with eyes can see he's a step up on one or two on the pitch at present.
He doesn't wear an England shirt because he's shit does he!
Come on Chrissy, let him show you and us his worth in the side!

On the other hand, there's always a section of fans calling for X youth player to be played, and the majority of the time the manager turns out to be right.

 

[nopigfansintown]

I think if we were playing a flat 4-4-2 hed be in the team already. The problem is fitting him in the current formation. You could play him up top with Billy, at wing back or instead of Duffy. Given them options it'd be up top for me. Unless, of course, we changed the whole system...

 

[BigBed]

Also on my logic, your free to tell me, who would Reed replace??????
Would you replace Coutts?? NO.
Would you replace Fleck?? NO.
If you read my posts, Chapman is a better option to what we have currently in my opinion. Thats MY OPINION just incase you didn't catch that bit eather.
Chapman would do a better job than Done on current form....FACT.

 

[super_pig]

Working on your logic, why aren't you calling for Reed to get games. After all, Reed has won four times as many caps as Chapman. Reed doesn't wear an England shirt because he's shit does he?

pinchy reckons he is

 

[super_pig]

i agree with the OP actually.. he brings a lot of energy when he plays

 

[BigBed]

So scraping 6 points from 2 bottom 4 clubs fielding 8 players is better than maybe winning with ease is it????
And you must then believe that drawing to Charlton yesterday was a great result then wasn't it!?
Well in my eyes, no it wasn't, we need to be doing better in these games, and currently abit of fresh talent would only help.
We were scoring for fun a few weeks back, we need to improve if were to finish top 2!
It's OK shouting for the same team to be played week in week out, but we're not playing the same team week in week out, we need to adapt to differing tactics from different teams, and from what I've seen of Chapman, I can only say he would be a positive addition and maybe a catalyst to the next charge.

 

[Rodley]

Anyone think this is vaguely reminiscent to Conor Dimaio a few years back on here?