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

[BWFC_Insane]

Big game. Probably the most important opener for years that we've had.

Have absolutely no idea how it will go. Which in some ways is nice. Rather fear too many of the 'losers' from last year might feature. I really hope they've got some points to prove.

season decider... every game is a cup final... etc...

Start is critical for many reasons. We've had terrible starts for so long now we really need to build some early positivity, otherwise the decline may not yet be over.

I don't necessarily disagree but - Our last two relegation seasons on the opening days

We won 4-0 away and drew 0-0 at home

Yes true. First ten games I feel will define this season. Not always the case but hard to see us recover if things go really badly.

[thebish]

Big game. Probably the most important opener for years that we've had.

Have absolutely no idea how it will go. Which in some ways is nice. Rather fear too many of the 'losers' from last year might feature. I really hope they've got some points to prove.

season decider... every game is a cup final... etc...

Start is critical for many reasons. We've had terrible starts for so long now we really need to build some early positivity, otherwise the decline may not yet be over.

winning is always good! not convinced winning game 1 is startlingly more crucial than winning game 2 or 3... I shan't be writing us off if we lose the first game...

[thebish]

Yes true. First ten games I feel will define this season. Not always the case but hard to see us recover if things go really badly.

pish... the season will define the season!

[Burnden Paddock]

We'll take an early lead just to get everyone giddy then succumb to their stronger squad (& better coach?)

1-2 defeat but without a boo to be heard

Really? When we heard dickheads booing after the Burnley game!

That was LE booing you for buying a pie after he'd cooked you your dinner yer fat feck!

[Burnden Paddock]

We'll take an early lead just to get everyone giddy then succumb to their stronger squad (& better coach?)

1-2 defeat but without a boo to be heard

Really? When we heard dickheads booing after the Burnley game!

That was LE booing you for buying a pie after he'd cooked you your dinner yer fat feck!

What are you laughing at hi-viz boy?

[LeverEnd]

Out of order.

[Burnden Paddock]

Out of order.

Now I know how you maintain that lithe figure of yours. It's by serving up food portions fit for little girls! #ungrateful

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

On the importance of a good start: can't be denied that it would help morale etc. But also worth noting that we bottomed out in about October under Rioch before going on the kind of winter-to-summer run that Parkinson has since enjoyed at Bradford.

In the past, "first ten games" has been a perfectly understandable benchmark for whether to get rid of the manager. This is very different.

[Bijou Bob]

I suspect we won't have a loan striker in for the first 4 games or so, which could mean a slow start. I'm certainly expecting one.

[Worthy4England]

The problem with slow starts is that they sometimes develop into slow middles and disastrous endings...a ten game start that has us mid table probably ok. If you're not off bottom three after 10, looks a whole lot different.

[BWFC_Insane]

The problem with slow starts is that they sometimes develop into slow middles and disastrous endings...a ten game start that has us mid table probably ok. If you're not off bottom three after 10, looks a whole lot different.

Aye this. I'm not saying we need to be top after 10. Just not in the bottom 6.

I agree there are instances where teams recover from slow starts. I just don't think our players will be mentally strong enough to do so after their recent experiences here. Especially with fans on their backs.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Wrong match thread but our tickets for Wimbledon have sold out #COYWM

[Athertonian]

Same problem as last season will once again be the reason for another struggle. Madine is not the answer he's far too slow and Clough is relied upon too much.

[thebish]

Wrong match thread but our tickets for Wimbledon have sold out #COYWM

arse-trumpets!! I was gonna go to that and didn't think there'd be any bother over getting a ticket!!

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Wrong match thread but our tickets for Wimbledon have sold out #COYWM

arse-trumpets!! I was gonna go to that and didn't think there'd be any bother over getting a ticket!!

A mutual friend may have a way to help you... you may get a DM from him soon...

[danardif1]

Wrong match thread but our tickets for Wimbledon have sold out #COYWM

Ah shame was one of the games I'd planned to attend being in the area and all...

[thebish]

Wrong match thread but our tickets for Wimbledon have sold out #COYWM

arse-trumpets!! I was gonna go to that and didn't think there'd be any bother over getting a ticket!!

A mutual friend may have a way to help you... you may get a DM from him soon...

indeed - done... dusted... and absolute bargain return rail-fare for £16

[Enoch]

No arsing about this season with puns about us finding our cutting edge n shit.

[Worthy4England]

No arsing about this season with puns about us finding our cutting edge n shit.

Yes, I'm looking as you.

[Enoch]

No arsing about this season with puns about us finding our cutting edge n shit.

Yes, I'm looking as you.

We'll see.