Match Thread - Sheffield United (H) - 6 Aug 2016. 15:00.

[BWFC_Insane]

No, not loads. You've done what you often do and headed to the far end of the scale. I was sat right behind our goal and they didn't look very far off the two that flashed across the box. Not far off at all. That they had those chances is pretty indisputable. They were as Bobo said in the first 20 mins after which we settled down. On a different day one or all three might have gone in. They didn't and we're happy.

I will be happy if we restrict every team we play to that number and quality of chances.

Whilst I agree they were on top for the first 20 minutes and yes they could have scored I still think we were defensively very good that game and to stop any team having any efforts on target should be applauded.

[bobo the clown]

Didn't they have a header which Howard saved by simply sticking his arm up and the ball went over for a corner.

That was an effort on target.

[Worthy4England]

No, not loads. You've done what you often do and headed to the far end of the scale. I was sat right behind our goal and they didn't look very far off the two that flashed across the box. Not far off at all. That they had those chances is pretty indisputable. They were as Bobo said in the first 20 mins after which we settled down. On a different day one or all three might have gone in. They didn't and we're happy.

I will be happy if we restrict every team we play to that number and quality of chances.

Whilst I agree they were on top for the first 20 minutes and yes they could have scored I still think we were defensively very good that game and to stop any team having any efforts on target should be applauded.

Yes yes. I'm applauding.

Had we been two down after 20 I wouldn't have been. And no, I wouldn't want to give every team three chances like that in the first 20.

[Bruce Rioja]

How did Howard look, by the way?

[BWFC_Insane]

Didn't they have a header which Howard saved by simply sticking his arm up and the ball went over for a corner.

That was an effort on target.

Was it going in or across goal? Opta stats claimed Sheff Utd only team to have no efforts on target yesterday.

[danardif1]

Didn't they have a header which Howard saved by simply sticking his arm up and the ball went over for a corner.

That was an effort on target.

Was it going in or across goal? Opta stats claimed Sheff Utd only team to have no efforts on target yesterday.

Is that because we defended well or that they were shite? They underwhelmed last season but are reputed to be one of the better teams in the division, so how do we gauge this result?

[bobo the clown]

How did Howard look, by the way?

Well ... as per statistics hardly tested.

I felt he was slow to come & claim high balls. We'll see but for me needs to be more decisive.

[BWFC_Insane]

Didn't they have a header which Howard saved by simply sticking his arm up and the ball went over for a corner.

That was an effort on target.

Was it going in or across goal? Opta stats claimed Sheff Utd only team to have no efforts on target yesterday.

Is that because we defended well or that they were shite? They underwhelmed last season but are reputed to be one of the better teams in the division, so how do we gauge this result?

Too early to say. As said elsewhere had they scored early doors would have been a different game.

We looked far more organised and defensively sound especially after the first 20 minutes. But still looks like goals will be a major issue.

As Parky says we need a few more additions. This squad isn't finished yet. If there isn't the chance to bring more in I feel we will do well to battle to a mid table position.

[thebish]

Stop saying "early doors"!

[bobo the clown]

Didn't they have a header which Howard saved by simply sticking his arm up and the ball went over for a corner.

That was an effort on target.

Was it going in or across goal? Opta stats claimed Sheff Utd only team to have no efforts on target yesterday.

See the video highlight. 2nd half. Big nets. It was on target.

[CrazyHorse]

Early doors.

[bobo the clown]

Early doors.

I preferred your prediction yesterday to those of last year where you were wrong so often.

Frankly, I'm surprised we retained you mid-season..Are you on pay-for-performance ?

[LeverEnd]

No matter what happened early doors we still held out late doors and got the points. Doors.

[Gary the Enfield]

Diana Doors

Alberto Contadoors

Corridoors

Matadoors

Door-a the Explorer

Ecuadoors

Toreodoor


Aaahh, Con-door!

[boltonboris]

I thought we looked pretty comfortable throughout. Let them have the ball knowing full well they'd do very little with it.

Would go as far as saying man for man, they're as bad as anything we've played for a decade or 2, but this level is a know low in that time, so to be expected.

Because of the above, I was actually concerned that we didn't take the game to such a limited team and don't think we'll do very well with that kind of set up

early days though and I know they're gelling etc.

Vela was a passenger again except for a couple of tidy touches. Can't see what he's going to offer in the middle of the park. Was like playing with 10 men in the first half.

Madine worked hard for his standards, but he's not a lone striker in a million years. Not physical enough and incapable of creating things for himself.

Having a defender on the wing was a bit strange and not something I want to see too often, especially if Taylor continues to be as ineffective on the other side. Didn't get into the game and showed no appetite to want to

[TANGODANCER]

Jim Morrison and the Doors. Late Doors.

[n035209]

Howards a Puncher. Unnerving!

[LeverEnd]

I thought we looked pretty comfortable throughout. Let them have the ball knowing full well they'd do very little with it.

Would go as far as saying man for man, they're as bad as anything we've played for a decade or 2, but this level is a know low in that time, so to be expected.

Because of the above, I was actually concerned that we didn't take the game to such a limited team and don't think we'll do very well with that kind of set up

early days though and I know they're gelling etc.

Vela was a passenger again except for a couple of tidy touches. Can't see what he's going to offer in the middle of the park. Was like playing with 10 men in the first half.

Madine worked hard for his standards, but he's not a lone striker in a million years. Not physical enough and incapable of creating things for himself.

Having a defender on the wing was a bit strange and not something I want to see too often, especially if Taylor continues to be as ineffective on the other side. Didn't get into the game and showed no appetite to want to

Agree about Taylor. He looks slow and weak and I'm not sure what he will create. Might just need a bit longer to sharpen up. Would hope that we will be a bit more adventurous against Fleetwood in the next home game and see Davies rather than Wilson in.midfield. Apparently Buxton is injury prone so Wilson will get games as 2nd choice. He worked hard sat but didn't like him there. Was there a problem with davies or just tactical?

[boltonboris]

I thought we looked pretty comfortable throughout. Let them have the ball knowing full well they'd do very little with it.

Would go as far as saying man for man, they're as bad as anything we've played for a decade or 2, but this level is a know low in that time, so to be expected.

Because of the above, I was actually concerned that we didn't take the game to such a limited team and don't think we'll do very well with that kind of set up

early days though and I know they're gelling etc.

Vela was a passenger again except for a couple of tidy touches. Can't see what he's going to offer in the middle of the park. Was like playing with 10 men in the first half.

Madine worked hard for his standards, but he's not a lone striker in a million years. Not physical enough and incapable of creating things for himself.

Having a defender on the wing was a bit strange and not something I want to see too often, especially if Taylor continues to be as ineffective on the other side. Didn't get into the game and showed no appetite to want to

Agree about Taylor. He looks slow and weak and I'm not sure what he will create. Might just need a bit longer to sharpen up. Would hope that we will be a bit more adventurous against Fleetwood in the next home game and see Davies rather than Wilson in.midfield. Apparently Buxton is injury prone so Wilson will get games as 2nd choice. He worked hard sat but didn't like him there. Was there a problem with davies or just tactical?

I think it was a pragmatic decision. It worked and we won, but I don't think it'll exactly endear him to the fans if it persists, nor do I think that should be the way we set up in future.

It was important to get a good start and if that meant making sure we had the best chance of keeping them at nil, I accept that.

I don;t think it'll make us any more likely to win in future though, as you can;t really rely on a 20 yards volley nestling in the far corner everyweek. We need players who can keep the ball and move, mixed in with the graft.

[BWFC_Insane]

I think all people want is a winning side. Balls to the rest of it. But yes we won't win like that every week.

However I think the basic solid setup is a must. Add some extra creativity for sure but this is a league for grinding out results.

Fans were happier Saturday than I've seen them in years.