I thought somebody might say that.
It was not a great display from Ray Clemence – he’d only had a few games before that one.
Hat trick to each of Tees and Hill, if memory serves.
Simple fact. Started a critical season without the necessary spine for a team largely based on youngsters.
That problem can only be addressed by the addition of a tough, intelligent leader in the middle of the park.
I finally managed to chat with a couple of Blades fans over the back hedge.
VERY impressed that we had signed Howard. Could not praise him highly enough.
Had seen the bad error though and said in unison “He never did that playing for us.”Followed by “He’ll see you alright.”
Some interesting points.
One extra though, is that the Swedes can often be far more socially-minded than we are, in my experience.
I was in Spain in September – and it was noticeable just how much more careful the Spaniards are than what I generally tend to witness in Sheffield.
I had an excellent record of spotting precisely when a manager would be sacked – right up to Paul Hurst, that is.
Hurst had just got the team firing when he got the bullet.
I said before. Cordner had a spell at Cheltenham looking decent at RB. (Unless he was just there covering the mistakes of others, of course.)
Play 4 – 4 – 2 with Onariase and Bedeau together.
Jai Rowe’s experience is minimal at this level. Cordner has games under his belt. He looked to me quite capable of being an RB.
I know. Potentially another square peg, maybe, but if he were to do a lot more good there than Hornshaw …
As for CM – Hornshaw has recent match experience and his actual area of playing strength now has a vacancy.
A squad size which is not at all desirable for a small club. Too cumbersome, by far.
But if BI66 is correct with the ‘three in for Colclough’ idea – which he almost certainly will be – that is the price of experienced players in our Brave New Covid World.
I’ll wager there’s a hefty few of the far less experienced on between £20 – £30k a year. Financially this may be sustainable if we eventually get crowds in.
Now down to just 3 big earners, I’d say: Olomola, McGahey & KVV.
Fans tended to feel pretty comfortable with him between the sticks down the road from me in Sheffield.
I’m on the look out for my next door – Blades fan – neighbour, for an outdoor chilly chat.
Sadly, I feel that we have chucked away unnecessary points by leaving this signing so late but we are now that one player away from having a realistic squad which can avoid the drop.
Yet again the football knowledge on this board should be considered as a mega resource for the club.
Cordner seemed to be covering RB to an extent, at least, after Hornshaw went off. Looked so much better.
Play him there on Saturday, Bedeau to CB – 4 at the back. Still begs the question as to what we do with LB.
Butroid or O Malley and bring Junior on second half to get 40 minutes or so?
I actually cheered last night when Rory explained why you leave a man on the halfway line when back defending. Fallon for manager?
I do not see how people can say ‘had an average game’ and then give a 5 which represents a notch below average. A fair few have done this over recent games.
People are too cavalier with their marks – there is far too much gut reaction.
Most marks will be between 5 and 7 in any game. Below par, average, above average.
If everyone gets a 5 – you’d lose any game – and often by quite a margin.
Take Hornshaw, last night – got a lot wrong you can justify a 4 but he was trying hard so can hardly go lower.
The standards of criticism on Bru at the moment are so often excellen.t
Consider the four posts above this one – all are logical and well-argued.
There seem to be fewer on here just ranting than has been the case in the past.
We get better – the team gets worse.
Interesting that our rivals think that it is necessary to have a second keeper of Joe’s quality but we don’t rate the idea of having a first GK as good as him.
