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tosh13

08-12-2006, 13:18

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock admits his midweek scouting trip to Europe has unearthed new potential January signings.
The Blades boss jetted off four days to catch Champions League matches in Holland and Belgium plus a Scandinavian League encounter in Sweden.
Warnock told The Star: "I've seen one or two players who have been recommended to us but a couple more have also caught my eye.
"The game between PSV and Bordeaux was particularly informative and the match at Helsingborgs was another I was looking forward to.
"But the weather was so terrible in Sweden, what with all the rain and wind, that it was really difficult to judge anyone's performance.
"I'm glad I came over though and now I've got plenty of things to consider."
Warnock is believed to have offered a trial to Egyptian midfielder Ahmed Fathi.

scottf

08-12-2006, 14:49

Billy Sharpe has ability,but I doubt his Premiership quality,Hoskins obviously has talent I have not seen him.I would prefer Neil going for Hoskins rather than Nugent who is not as good as Hulse or Webber.

hoskins?? Are you kidding- were in the premiership now, whats the point of signing unknown players from league one???

YOu don';t see anyone else doing it do you?

United need QUALITY, PROVEN players, not just some bloke who is having a good season!

We think too small- that the problem with us.

bovstar

08-12-2006, 14:55

hoskins?? Are you kidding- were in the premiership now, whats the point of signing unknown players from league one???
Kasim Richards isn't doing to bad

tosh13

08-12-2006, 14:56

hoskins?? Are you kidding- were in the premiership now, whats the point of signing unknown players from league one???

YOu don';t see anyone else doing it do you?

United need QUALITY, PROVEN players, not just some bloke who is having a good season!

We think too small- that the problem with us.
What about Doyle at Reading form Cork City £80.000 I would love it we could find a gem like him.Don't forget the lower leagues do have some good players & some older players came from lower league teams.

scottf

08-12-2006, 15:00

Jazzybmzoo

08-12-2006, 15:44

I agree to a point and yes CKR is playing very well but i don't believe that CKR is good enough to score goals week in and week out to keep us up!

The lower leagues DO have good players, that you cannot dispute but id prefer to pay that bit more money and get quality- not just potential!

Defo what you need - too much deadwood out there & not what you need to stay up. Get it all spunked on some proper decent player (if you'd pardon the terminology)!

Robbie Loving

08-12-2006, 16:29

hoskins?? Are you kidding- were in the premiership now, whats the point of signing unknown players from league one???

YOu don';t see anyone else doing it do you?

United need QUALITY, PROVEN players, not just some bloke who is having a good season!

We think too small- that the problem with us.

Englands next Keeper (Ben foster) came from Stoke. yes i know it is championship

look at some of the players crewe have rolled out over the years.

I think if we can get hoskins cheap then send him out on loan to a championship side would be good business,

scottf

08-12-2006, 16:46

Englands next Keeper (Ben foster) came from Stoke. yes i know it is championship

look at some of the players crewe have rolled out over the years.

I think if we can get hoskins cheap then send him out on loan to a championship side would be good business,

Great for business but how is that going to help us stay in the premiership?

Robbie Loving

08-12-2006, 16:51

Great for business but how is that going to help us stay in the premiership?

one for the future.

there is no way he can be classed as a signing to help us stay in the prem.

canadablade

08-12-2006, 17:37

The lower leagues DO have good players, that you cannot dispute but id prefer to pay that bit more money and get quality- not just potential!

Hows our feeder club at the Sty coming along with new players for us ? :hihi: :hihi:

tosh13

08-12-2006, 18:50

Aston Villa Football Club are set to make a move for Phil Jagielka.£5m if Nugent is worth £6m then Jags is worth £10m what a sodding insult,take your money & shove O'neil or we could take £5m & Baros.
Barry is banned for the monday night match,great he is there top scorer even though most are penalties.

happyhippy

08-12-2006, 21:35

What about Doyle at Reading form Cork City £80.000 I would love it we could find a gem like him.Don't forget the lower leagues do have some good players & some older players came from lower league teams.

Our find like that was nearly 20 years ago (Deane), and they don't come along too often ...... we still have to be prudent though. We're not out of the financial woods yet ....... to me, this year is match by match, month by month.

First target, to not be in the bottom three in the New Year. Take it from there. Just because we ARE Premiership, doesn't mean we can think like it yet ........

*_ash_*

08-12-2006, 22:28

Evening all, just getting myself subscribed to the new thread.

Whats this about jags tosh? they can f o!

Heyesey

09-12-2006, 01:37

Aston Villa Football Club are set to make a move for Phil ... if Nugent is worth £6m then Jags is worth £10m.

What's their respective contractual positions? If, for instance, Jagielka's contract expires at the end of this season, then he will be worth exactly nothing, no matter what anybody else is worth.

tosh13

09-12-2006, 15:55

Jags has over 2 years left on a contract so no problems there,but like I said a championship player £6m so what is a fair price for Jags.

bazmcc

09-12-2006, 15:55

Are there an Blades fans,with Annies song on there mobile ring tone. I have a new phone and lost this ring tone UP THE BLADES

tosh13

10-12-2006, 11:54

barnie41

10-12-2006, 14:47

We need to get the Gillespie situation sorted - he is one who can change a game and has enough legs left to get us through this season. Once we get to May, if he's helped keep us up, then review it again.

Heyesey

10-12-2006, 16:14

According to the Sunday Mirror Gillespie is thinking about leaving the Blades in Jan because his contract is poor,he is currently on £3.000 a week & he believes the form he is in warrants a better contract including a pay rise,I agree he is worth more but where was he going before Warnock took him on a free when Leicester had dumped him.

Where he was is kinda irrelevant, hey? You take someone on a short-term, low-wage (by today's football standards!) contract so that, if he doesn't work out, you can dump him, and if he does, you can start paying him a proper salary.

He's now entitled to that proper salary.

As to Jags, if he has that long left on his contract then I'd agree with you; £10m and upwards.

DavidRa

10-12-2006, 18:59

hoskins?? Are you kidding- were in the premiership now, whats the point of signing unknown players from league one???

YOu don';t see anyone else doing it do you?

United need QUALITY, PROVEN players, not just some bloke who is having a good season!

We think too small- that the problem with us.
We will be dead & buried if we make big signings,and we get relegated, look at Charlton they spent more than us in the summer,look at our friends at Animal farm in Sheffield 6, and their cousin's up the road at Leeds.
We can spend some money but not go bananas.

*_ash_*

11-12-2006, 00:34

We will be dead & buried if we make big signings,and we get relegated, look at Charlton they spent more than us in the summer,look at our friends at Animal farm in Sheffield 6, and their cousin's up the road at Leeds.
We can spend some money but not go bananas.

I think enough lessons should have been learnt from the 90's when contracts crippled many clubs that tried to 'pay' to stay in the prem. Although I'm no expert in contracts, it's so dam complicating now.

yummyyumyum

11-12-2006, 07:25

I have annies song and my old man ,if still needed give me a call.
As for the other topics of conversation. Jags , well lets not be silly we should only sell him to a club who we will not be in competition with ie man utd for example. The price, well he is our best player by far in my estimation, any bid of less than £15 million should be laughed at. Have a look at Bent at Charlton how much would he cost? He is performing pretty well at the moment and not too phased by what players he is facing. Like i have said we should only sell if the bid is too much to ignore and not to a team like Villa.
Players we are trying to sign. There is not much wrong at the moment with what we have. In my opinion we need a proven goal scorer to complement Hulse and a play maker like when we had Brown. They would be my priorities. A left sided midfielder could come in handy because when Armstrong is out we dont seem to be as dangerous down the left. Hoskins, although he sounds a good player by all accounts what has he done against so called better sides does anyone know? My view is that the academy is doing well so we dont need to try and find that gem like Deane was, we should aim a little higher now . If we are serious about Europe we dont need players like this anymore. We dont need any more potentially good players we already have Webber and Richards.
Players we are trying to sell or get rid of. The first one that comes to mind is Akin bad buy. Dont get me wrong he does have talent, that goal against the pigs the technique he showed was excellent, but it seems he cant do it week in week out. Monty, heart in the right place but just not good enough. Does any one know of anybody else that could be moving on?
This for the envious Blue sc-m that sometimes loiter on our chats. Is there anything wrong with my grammar today?
Freya's dad

Heyesey

11-12-2006, 09:39

If we are serious about Europe we dont need players like this anymore.

If we're serious about Europe, we need to see a psychiatrist. United's sole and only aim this year is to use Premiership money to secure the club's financial future, and strengthen the team so that if and when we go back down, we've got the firepower to come back again. If we manage to stay up, we'll be so much better off for next season.

Clubs that spend money on trying to stay in the Premiership the first time they get there, almost *always* end up in serious financial difficulties. Too many Premiership contracts that they're stuck with after they inevitably get relegated again.

scottf

11-12-2006, 09:54

. Too many Premiership contracts that they're stuck with after they inevitably get relegated again.

United have been very clever here- all the players have a clause in there contact that automatically takes them back to there old championship wages if we get relagated!!! So jags would drop down to 7k a week etc etc.

Jazzybmzoo

11-12-2006, 10:33

United have been very clever here- all the players have a clause in there contact that automatically takes them back to there old championship wages if we get relagated!!! So jags would drop down to 7k a week etc etc.

...and then jump ship like the little red & white piggy lemming that he is.

scottf

11-12-2006, 10:36

If we go down then i would have to admit defeat and let jags go yes- he is a premiership quality player and deserves to play in the top flight.

Jazzybmzoo

11-12-2006, 10:43

Heyesey

11-12-2006, 10:43

...and then jump ship like the little red & white piggy lemming that he is.

Huh? What?

He's a paid employee. Why the blazes would you expect him to do anything else?

yummyyumyum

11-12-2006, 12:48

Does no one else have the confidence in what is happeneing at the lane?
We are in a good position clubwise and it is not too fanciful to think of Europe in a few years time as suggested by the peolpe in control at the lane. It is true we have been let down too many times but it should be obvious that we have moved on from the dark days and we have people looking forwards and upwards.
NO we willnot go down there is a few teams that are worse than us and if someone knows we are going down could they please tell me the numbers for the lottery this week as nobody can predict the future.
I have seen many years at the lane and I feel confident what is happening at the lane is consistent in what Mccabe and co have been saying.
Let us rub our hands and think of the future and that does include playing in Europe. We are bigger than Wigan and Bolton and that is where they are at the moment. I know that does not mean anything but we are and it is not about this season only survival is. I am not saying it will happen it is only a possibility and if the other lot can do it we can.
As to what i take, it is the mushrooms that i put in my tea and the fact i work 12 hour nights that causes the blips.
Freya's dad

scottf

11-12-2006, 12:51

freyas mum- can i have annies song please?

Ousetunes

11-12-2006, 13:16

Freya's Dad, I salute your optimism!:thumbsup:

There should be little doubt that the chairman and board at Bramall Lane are working to a long term strategy which appears to be paying off. Under Warnock - a manager still unpopular with certain sections of the fans - United have very slowly and patiently turned a club going nowhere (but down) into one which, like you say, could well be capable of going places (mid-table next season, hopefully top 6 a year or two afterwards). It might take longer, but what is paramount is that the sound financial footing on which the club is now standing is not destabilised with over zealous, reckless spending, a trend many a club has tried and of which some are still struggling to recover from (ah, let's hear it for pool old Leeds!!!).

The league table around Christmas/New Year gives a pretty decent assessment of the league thus far. If we happen to be above the bottom three, that's a good thing. I'm pleased the majority of fans seem to be behind Warnock and the attendances at the Lane have been superb. Hopefully, with the Kop rebuilt, the directors will realise that potentially, a crowd of 40,000 might not be too far away, arguably a season or three hence. Bramall Lane has been transformed from a shabby ground into a very impressive arena and the Bramall Lane corner which has been filled in raises the volume of the crowd.

But! What happens if we go on a run of five or six games without a win? The crowd turn against Warnock and the board wonder if it's time for a change? That long term stability can be threatened and the whole picture could change almost overnight. But as I said, I reckon we've got a director in McCabe who knows what he is doing.

So, where will we finish? I still think there are teams worse than us despite their results against us. Charlton and Watford will continue to struggle, but I see Middlesbrough and Manchester City joining the scrap at the foot of the table. Also, Fulham and I still wouldn't rule out a change in Everton's fortunes.

So far, so good. But there's going to be some nervous times ahead. Get through these and then I'll look forward to 2007/08 season like never before.

canadablade

11-12-2006, 13:32

...and then jump ship like the little red & white piggy lemming that he is.

Happens with every team that goes down doesn't it ?
Guess you forget about all those little blue and white oinkers who where pushing each other out the way and couldnt get away from the sty fast enough :rant:

brummieade

11-12-2006, 13:52

the villa boys are in town tonite....i feel a bit of gabby agbonlahor action in making tubby kenny look a bit of a joke tonite...

come on villa!

scottf

11-12-2006, 13:54

the villa boys are in town tonite....i feel a bit of gabby agbonlahor action in making tubby kenny look a bit of a joke tonite...

come on villa!

give over- your best player is suspended, sutton is just coming back from injury and morgan will have him in his pocket all night long!

2-1 to the blades!

brummieade

11-12-2006, 13:57

scottf

11-12-2006, 14:02

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gabby, pablo, stilan, mcann

who??

(petrov is still injured according to the bbc)

Ousetunes

11-12-2006, 14:02

gaza barry isnt our only player...granted he should be in the england set up but whats a player sposed to do...
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gabby, pablo, stilan, mcann....sheffield is gonna be painted claret and blue tonite....

What, just like the last time you played us at the lane?

canadablade

11-12-2006, 14:08

the villa boys are in town tonite....i feel a bit of gabby agbonlahor action in making tubby kenny look a bit of a joke tonite...

come on villa!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40702000/jpg/_40702273_andyliddell300_getty.jpg

Get in :D

Heyesey

11-12-2006, 14:24

NO we willnot go down

nobody can predict the future.

So how did you manage it? :rolleyes:

tosh13

11-12-2006, 14:29

the villa boys are in town tonite....i feel a bit of gabby agbonlahor action in making tubby kenny look a bit of a joke tonite...

come on villa!
We beat you with our old team,so don't get cocky,Villa are the draw specialists so let's wait until after the match before making any rash comments.C'mon You Red & White Wizaaaaards

brummieade

11-12-2006, 16:06

We beat you with our old team,so don't get cocky,Villa are the draw specialists so let's wait until after the match before making any rash comments.C'mon You Red & White Wizaaaaards

not as if ive made any insulting comments now have i???

well up for tonite, the holte end is in the zone!

canadablade

11-12-2006, 19:26

gaza barry isnt our only player...granted he should be in the england set up but whats a player sposed to do...

He should be I agree, come on with one minute left in extra time if the match is going to penalties :D

UTB

canadablade

11-12-2006, 21:37

gaza barry isnt our only player...granted he should be in the england set up but whats a player sposed to do...
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gabby, pablo, stilan, mcann....sheffield is gonna be painted claret and blue tonight

Down 1-0, up 2-1 and now 2-2 ..Sounds like a brilliant game so far.
All Blades 2nd half, lets push for the winner :thumbsup:

marmite

11-12-2006, 23:04

...and it didnt happen :)
Good game lads, even when Villa had a 12th man on the pitch wearing yellow.

marmite

11-12-2006, 23:06

swfcgal

11-12-2006, 23:27

Good result for you! Heard ya played a good 'un again! :thumbsup:

*_ash_*

11-12-2006, 23:57

Not a bad game. A draw probably a fair result. But without sounding ungrateful at a point, we really need to be winning games like this at home, I reckon.
We gave the ball away so much tonight, but then especially first half I thought Villa closed us down so quickly, that they pushed us into it.
Good support from Villa considering night match and on Sky.
Quite noisy too which helped get us going, not a bad atmosphere at all!

Fudbeer

12-12-2006, 00:17

great game good fight back from the blades

chuffinel

12-12-2006, 00:41

...and it didnt happen :)
Good game lads, even when Villa had a 12th man on the pitch wearing yellow.
I thought that the ref did quite well actually.
There were no "howlers" from him and I thought that he let the game flow most of the time.
Got to commend the crowd, they were so noisy that it was difficult to hear the commentary sometimes.
Thought that a draw was a fair result though even though it was a little disappointing.

Heyesey

12-12-2006, 01:11

Thought that a draw was a fair result though even though it was a little disappointing.

Depends where you look from; at 8pm I'd have said a draw against a team that's only lost two game all season so far was a fair result, but hoped for better. At 8.05pm, I'd have been very happy with a draw; when Baros equalised for 2-2, I was gutted that we hadn't won. :hihi:

We won't be looking back at the end of the season and picking this game as the two points that made a vital difference, I'm sure of that. It may not be an entirely good result, but it's far from a bad one.

canadablade

12-12-2006, 01:16

We won't be looking back at the end of the season and picking this game as the two points that made a vital difference, I'm sure of that. It may not be an entirely good result, but it's far from a bad one.

3 in a row in the Premiership unbeaten,and we moved up the table one spot I will take that Heyesey :thumbsup:
I dont think we will go down, but we need to be winning the winnable home games and tonight was one of them.
Now we will see what we are made of with 2 tough away matches,Right now I will take a point from each :thumbsup:

Regards CB
UTB

*_ash_*

12-12-2006, 01:32

Depends where you look from; at 8pm I'd have said a draw against a team that's only lost two game all season so far was a fair result, but hoped for better. At 8.05pm, I'd have been very happy with a draw; when Baros equalised for 2-2, I was gutted that we hadn't won. :hihi:

We won't be looking back at the end of the season and picking this game as the two points that made a vital difference, I'm sure of that. It may not be an entirely good result, but it's far from a bad one.

I think that somes up the night. Although before the game, in the pub, I was the only one that wasn't gonna be happy with a point. I wanted 3 tonight, but like you say, at 5 past 8. I was more reasonable. :hihi:

Tough games coming up, I agree CB a point from each. If anything, I think we might do better against Pompey. I can't see us getting anything at Wigan.

(always the optimist:hihi: )

ash

canadablade

12-12-2006, 04:23

Tough games coming up, I agree CB a point from each. If anything, I think we might do better against Pompey. I can't see us getting anything at Wigan.

(always the optimist:hihi: )

ash

I am thinking the other way round if anything Ash..lol
A point at Wigan and nothing from Pompey but hoping to get a point there, having said that we always draw at portsmouth :thumbsup:
Last time I went to pompey the linesman got knocked out :gag:because Tracey got sent off and Shaun Derry went in net and we drew 1-1 :thumbsup:
Got to be an optimist Ash, Its all part of being a Blade ;)

*_ash_*

12-12-2006, 04:32

I am thinking the other way round if anything Ash..lol
A point at Wigan and nothing from Pompey but hoping to get a point there, having said that we always draw at portsmouth :thumbsup:
Last time I went to pompey the linesman got knocked out :gag:because Tracey got sent off and Shaun Derry went in net and we drew 1-1 :thumbsup:
Got to be an optimist Ash, Its all part of being a Blade ;)

I'm thinking a win at Pompey, (wouldn't have mind going to, one of the only prem grounds I haven't been to, but I'm working).

I think and have all season that teams that just expect 3 points off us, can be beat, but early on, we've shown too much respect in games that I think we could have won. (Man City, Fulham, Everton and maybe even Tottenham for example)

But at best a draw at Wigan. We haven't been tought a lesson all season, and I have this feeling that Wigan of all teams might be the one. Hope I'm wrong, I'd take a point now from this game.

Ousetunes

12-12-2006, 08:51

I thought it was a cracking game, especially the second half. At half-time I'd easily have settled for a point - Villa looked like scoring every time they went forward - but after the second half I feel a little disappointed we didn't win it. But, like I said, we could have been dead and buried by half-time.

We should look back at a well-earned point. I thought Villa looked impressive, especially Petrov (what we could do with a player like him). They were well organised and had experience in all areas. Some of that experience seemed to influence Mark Halsey at times but in general he handled the game fairly well (although if Angel's elbow had been in, say, Drogba's face and not Morgan's, he would have been sent off. Morgan to his enormous credit stayed on his feet instead of dropping to the floor as if hit by an Exocet missile).

But in the second half we reorganised and competed well. Jagielka was magnificent as were Gillespie and the young Johnny Rotten, Quinn.

The lads should take heart from this performance. Villa are a good side with a top manager and I can see them finishing in the top 8. As a young side, we're learning and look as if we belong in this division.

Anyways, if we'd taken maximum points we'd all start getting carried away, wouldn't we?!!

tosh13

12-12-2006, 11:39

not as if ive made any insulting comments now have i???

well up for tonite, the holte end is in the zone!
Hi brummieade sorry I did not mean any malice, but I was right Villa are the draw specialists.

tosh13

12-12-2006, 11:43

We were terrible the 1st half probably the early goal threw us,but the 2nd half we were great & if we had played that way in the 1st half we would have beaten the Villa no doubt, but were are 3 unbeaten now that is great & edging away from the drop zone.Congrats to young Quinny a great goal & he deserved it after losing his mum a while ago.

tosh13

12-12-2006, 11:56

scottf

12-12-2006, 12:10

great game, pity we didn;t hold on after the second goal, i think we need to bring davis back and shift bromby out, he looked very very weak today!

canadablade

12-12-2006, 13:42

Anyways, if we'd taken maximum points we'd all start getting carried away, wouldn't we?!!

Agreed we would get carried away much like our neighbours in S6 are doing right now.
I have seen the youtube clips that Ally68 puts up and to be honest the defending in the league Championship is horrendus to say the least :suspect:

As for the Blades we need to take all the points we can get when we get them and being in the position we are in we have to hope other teams help us out a bit ;)
Still if we move up a spot everytime we get a point we should be champions by March :hihi: :hihi:

brummieade

12-12-2006, 13:46

tosh13

12-12-2006, 14:56

*_ash_*

12-12-2006, 15:02

i feel sorry for your 'keeper paddy kenny...if id lost my missus i wouldnt be able to take the amount of stick he got last night form the holte end of brammal lane....there was enough abuse there to break a saint!

He's a tough cookie. Wouldn't swap him for anyone. If anything, being slated by the crowd encourages better play (certainly hasn't ruined Chris R*naldos game), so thank you to you all!

Robbie Loving

12-12-2006, 15:35

The Football Association will study video footage of Monday night´s match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane after striker Juan Pablo Angel appeared to elbow Blades captain Chris Morgan.
The flashpoint happened towards the end of a thrilling 2-2 draw and was the prelude to angry scenes in the tunnel area after the final whistle.
Morgan was seen to race off the pitch - closely followed by United assistant boss Stuart McCall - and Villa manager Martin O´Neill admitted "a few words were exchanged in the tunnel".
Ban the dirty tosser.

No they won't be tosh, ref Halsey has said he saw the incident and decided not to take further action.

To which i thgink if he has seen incident and thought it didn't even deserve a yellow card then the ref's association should be looking at his refereeing

tosh13

12-12-2006, 15:45

Sheffield United are lining up a bid for Helsinborg and Jamaican international striker Luton Shelton.
National newspaper The Mirror claims that the Bramall Lane club are to sign Shelton, 21 during the January transfer window.
He currently plays his football in Sweden with Helsingborg IF for which Blades boss Neil Warnock has been visiting to scout for possible targets recently.
The striker has been capped by his Country on 10 occasions and has nine goals to his name.

marmite

12-12-2006, 15:48

i feel sorry for your 'keeper paddy kenny...if id lost my missus i wouldnt be able to take the amount of stick he got last night form the holte end of brammal lane....there was enough abuse there to break a saint!

Well, there is only one Paddy Kenny.
He often doesnt get the credit he deserves, and at times he shows his class. The only thing i can see that lets him down is his kicking at times, and not starting enough counter attacks

Batley Blade

12-12-2006, 17:07

I thought our poor first half was largely down to Villa's work ethic. As soon as one of our players got the ball they were closed down. Plenty of our lads struggle with time on the ball, so when closed down straight away they resorted to "getting rid".
There was no way Villa could keep that up for the whole match though, and this showed in the second half. Petrov apart I thought there wasn't much between the teams.
Another good point

yummyyumyum

12-12-2006, 20:46

Does everyone have more confidence yet? I thought we were superb in the second half last night. If we can maintain that sort of football for most of the season i reckon we could reach the dizzy heights of mid table.There is still a long way to go but we seem to be getting that slightly better with each passing game or is that just me?
I agree i dont think we can expect owt from Wigan or Pompey away but you never know, but what i do think is we can win every home match, thats how good i thought that second half performance was.
Special mention for young quinny. This lad seems to have a future does n't he! Maybe he could be that little gem that has been found that i originally did not think we needed, but it does reinforce what i did say about how well the academy is doing though. He just needs a little more weight/strength and i think then he could go far.
Back to Pompey and Wigan. It will be a good measure of how good we are because it is where we would like to be either next season or the season after. Again it is just my opinion but it is something that i think we can achieve.

canadablade

12-12-2006, 20:53

yummyyumyum

12-12-2006, 21:06

Thats all we need for this season but forever the optimist. I think we are playing well at the moment and seem to be getting better match by match. I think we could achieve more than fourth from bottom though. It doesn't matter if we dont, fourth from bottom will do thank you very much and it will ensure another year a league above the other lot from s6.
Even wendy fans at work grudgingly admitted we played well and look like been there next year ,that says it all for me.

DavidRa

12-12-2006, 22:15

Well, there is only one Paddy Kenny.
He often doesnt get the credit he deserves, and at times he shows his class. The only thing i can see that lets him down is his kicking at times, and not starting enough counter attacks
Shotstopping great and his reading of the game usually good ,on crosses poor he may qualify for Rumania is he a vampire?

tosh13

13-12-2006, 09:37

I saw Angels elbow on Morgan on TV last night & how this dirty player is going to get away with this is scandelous,the ref saw it but took no action why? if the ref saw it it was a red card & a penalty,how are we going to kick this sort of thing out of our national sport when the officials do not apply the rules of the game.

Jazzybmzoo

13-12-2006, 09:38

if the ref saw it it was a red card & a penalty,..

Wasn't the 'foul' in your box???

8balltiger

13-12-2006, 14:36

We might have more chance of scoring with a penalty in our own box

2TBLADE

13-12-2006, 15:26

Jason Koumas All The Way

2TBLADE

13-12-2006, 16:23

marmite

13-12-2006, 18:46

tosh13

13-12-2006, 19:28

Wasn't the 'foul' in your box???
I had no idea who's box it was,but if it was in our own I stand corrected,but the elbow was scandelous Angel should have been sent off & the refs a dip****.

chuffinel

13-12-2006, 20:11

I had no idea who's box it was,but if it was in our own I stand corrected,but the elbow was scanelous Angel should have been sent off & the refs a dip****.
I thought that the ref, by and large, did a good job but after reading that he saw it and didn't do anything, my opinion of him dipped a little.

tosh13

13-12-2006, 20:15

Look North showed it twice & it was a blatant elbow how Morgan kept it together I do not know,we can do without players of the Angel type in our football league.

A.B.Yaffle

13-12-2006, 20:46

I'm glad Morgan didn't retaliate. We don't need one of our better performers getting banned. :thumbsup:

barnie41

13-12-2006, 20:46

We all know that Morgan will have a long memory, and if Angel was chased down the tunnel by our Chris, you can bet that Juan Pablo will not forget it, come the return match at Villa Park.

There are plenty of Premiership players who have felt Morgans handshake, even before the game has started.

Come on you premiership red and white wizards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DavidRa

13-12-2006, 20:56

Look North showed it twice & it was a blatant elbow how Morgan kept it together I do not know,we can do without players of the Angel type in our football league.
Morgan was upset because it was a blatent elbow and it did not hurt him,it was a bad elbow but Morgan does not take any prisoner's.
In this league it may be a better standard than when we watched Woodward & Currie but now it's full of cheats because of non British players generally.
Should we ban the foreigner's?
As cheating is in there blood?

canadablade

13-12-2006, 21:51

Morgan was upset because it was a blatent elbow and it did not hurt him,it was a bad elbow but Morgan does not take any prisoner's.
In this league it may be a better standard than when we watched Woodward & Currie but now it's full of cheats because of non British players generally.
Should we ban the foreigner's?
As cheating is in there blood?

Better standard than when we watched Woody and Currie :loopy: Sorry I just cant agree with that statement.
That was proper football back then, today football is business first, greedy players 2nd and the fans who pay the wages of the greedy players dead last.
Sorry m8 but standing on the Shoreham Kop in the 70's watching the Blades and going away every other week can never ever be replaced by watching any of todays overpayed players.
Check out the link if you have a few minutes ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tkwqhXTc4

Regards CB
UTB

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 00:43

Check out the link if you have a few minutes ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tkwqhXTc4

Regards CB
UTB

Thought I'd have a watch. That music certainly makes it nicely depressing. I must admit, the views of the terraces packed brings back memories. I really miss standing up. (but the bit about atmosphere has changed now) I think the atmosphere at the lane is as good now as it was when I used to stand on the John St Terrace-west.

ash

canadablade

14-12-2006, 01:03

happyhippy

14-12-2006, 01:03

canadablade

14-12-2006, 01:06

Great clip CB.

Thanks :thumbsup:
Was that a Blade near the end with his Dewhurst the butchers red and white striped bag and his red and white rosette with his cup of oxo in his hand LOL

happyhippy

14-12-2006, 01:09

Thought I'd have a watch. That music certainly makes it nicely depressing. I must admit, the views of the terraces packed brings back memories. I really miss standing up. (but the bit about atmosphere has changed now) I think the atmosphere at the lane is as good now as it was when I used to stand on the John St Terrace-west.

ash

I was John St. Terrace East myself, and I don't half miss standing. In a way it's good now, as it really is better for a family (especially when you have three daughters), but the days of the terrace ..... I miss them ..... soon even being drawn away in the Cup to a Ryman League side will take us to an all seater stadium ......

happyhippy

14-12-2006, 01:13

Brings a tear to the eye Ash :cool:
http://www.apwj49.dsl.pipex.com/lost/bramall.htm
:thumbsup:

Bang in the middle of the back of the near (East) side was my spot. We'd all meet there.

<fx: raises a glass>

GENTLEMEN, A TOAST!

TO TERRACING! AND MAY SHE COME BACK AGAIN!

<fx: slurps>

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 01:50

I was John St. Terrace East myself, and I don't half miss standing. In a way it's good now, as it really is better for a family (especially when you have three daughters), but the days of the terrace ..... I miss them ..... soon even being drawn away in the Cup to a Ryman League side will take us to an all seater stadium ......

Yeah, I agree, it's more family orientated/ and friendly now. Although I'm looking forward to a new kop, if they decide to rebuilt. I will only go on the kop, but at 6'4, makes for a struggle getting comfy. :hihi:

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 01:56

Although my memory is like a sieve (sp?)

2 memories I'd like to share if I may.

1st. Me and my mates first experience of John St-west. (remember, there was only one crush barrier).I was stood in front of the lone barrier. We played Plymouth, and scored, and we prayed we didn't score again.

2nd. Oakwell, FA CUP 19th replay. (I'm sure it was 0-0) The away terrace(which was ace) was so full, they kept annoucing on the tannoy for us to move over to let the rest in. And we couldn't move if our lives depended on it. Fantastic!

ash

canadablade

14-12-2006, 02:52

Although my memory is like a sieve (sp?)

2 memories I'd like to share if I may.

1st. Me and my mates first experience of John St-west. (remember, there was only one crush barrier). We played Plymouth, and scored, and we prayed we didn't score again.

2nd. Oakwell, FA CUP 19th replay. (I'm sure it was 0-0) The away terrace(which was ace) was so full, they kept annoucing on the tannoy for us to move over to let the rest in. And we could move if our lives depended on it. Fantastic!

ash
Remember being on John Street against Man City with a mate and his brother who was friends with some Man City fans and we all went to the match together. So this bloke is giving non stop verbal to the City players and they are getting madder and madder, It gets so bad they wanna go and sort him out :o
I take a few steps forward with them and I quickly tell them not to bother as its my uncle Cyril :D
Yes the same bloke who Mick Speight threw his boots one time after a match and the same bloke who spit on the ref at Barnsley and made headline news all over the world :help:

RIP Uncle Cyril

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 03:05

Remember being on John Street against Man City with a mate and his brother who was friends with some Man City fans and we all went to the match together. So this bloke is giving non stop verbal to the City players and they are getting madder and madder, It gets so bad they wanna go and sort him out :o
I take a few steps forward with them and I quickly tell them not to bother as its my uncle Cyril :D
Yes the same bloke who Mick Speight threw his boots one time after a match and the same bloke who spit on the ref at Barnsley and made headline news all over the world :help:

RIP Uncle Cyril

It's wierd going to matches with non blades. My bro, comes to matches with me when he's in Sheff (he's an Ow*), and I sometimes go to Ow*'s matches wi him.

I rem' a couple of seasons ago, when I had to explain shouting 'B*ASTRD!!' when owls scored against Man U, and won it! :hihi: :hihi:

happyhippy

14-12-2006, 03:39

Yeah, I agree, it's more family orientated/ and friendly now. Although I'm looking forward to a new kop, if they decide to rebuilt. I will only go on the kop, but at 6'4, makes for a struggle getting comfy. :hihi:

6'4? Is that round the neck? :hihi:

I still think there should be an area of terracing though; maybe the top, or bottom 15-20 rows on the Kop on a 'split' stand.

Taylor had no idea of how real football fans behave.

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 03:54

6'4? Is that round the neck? :hihi: I still think there should be an area of terracing though; maybe the top, or bottom 15-20 rows on the Kop on a 'split' stand.

Taylor had no idea of how real football fans behave.

:hihi: at highlighted.

Yeah I agree with the terrace bit. Perhaps not for people behind me!:hihi:

*_ash_*

14-12-2006, 03:56

Everyone at the back of the kop stands anyway. And I'm sure a few extra crush barriers than used to be in place would make for no more dangerous than that the amount of times I've wacked my knees, when we put a cross in, and I've jumped to my feet!:hihi:

tosh13

14-12-2006, 10:49

Keith Gillespie is playing out of his skin while he awaits formal discussions over a new deal at Bramall Lane.
The former Newcastle winger, whose career was resurrected by Blades boss Neil Warnock after he was discarded by Leicester City 18 months ago, is yet to be offered an extension to his current deal which expires in the summer.
"Myself or Keith have not been in discussions about a new contract as far as we are concerned," his agent Phil Munnelly told Sky Sports.
"I think Neil Warnock mentioned something in passing to Keith, but there have been no discussions as yet with Sheffield United.
"Keith is enjoying his football this season and is concentrating on that at the moment.
"If a contract is offered and the figures are right Keith would be happy to stay at Sheffield United, but I am sure there would be no shortage of admirers if he became available.
"We have been down this road before and we are keeping our options open."
Gillespie does deserve a new contract but the thing that prays on my mind is how many players have played out of there skin got the contract & then been poor.

Dot

14-12-2006, 11:55

canadablade

14-12-2006, 12:16

Great clip CB - cheers

No worries Dot :thumbsup:
Hope to see a few great clips on Saturday, they are showing the Wigan vs Blades match live here on telly Saturday :D :D

tosh13

14-12-2006, 14:37

Warnock has already made it clear that some current players will be leaving to make room for new signings. The most likely candidates seem to be Akinbiyi, Horsfield, Lucketti , Sommeil and Li-Tie

Robbie Loving

14-12-2006, 15:19

I was John St. Terrace East myself, and I don't half miss standing. In a way it's good now, as it really is better for a family (especially when you have three daughters), but the days of the terrace ..... I miss them ..... soon even being drawn away in the Cup to a Ryman League side will take us to an all seater stadium ......

Everton are talking about possibility of standing areas if they are to move grounds.

If germany can do it, why can't england?

2TBLADE

14-12-2006, 15:56

Warnock has already made it clear that some current players will be leaving to make room for new signings. The most likely candidates seem to be Akinbiyi, Horsfield, Lucketti , Sommeil and Li-Tie

WAT PLAYERS WUD U BRING IN?

tosh13

14-12-2006, 16:07

WAT PLAYERS WUD U BRING IN?
This was on the chip buttie site,not my comment just some news.
Smith from Man Utd on loan

2TBLADE

14-12-2006, 16:11

This was on the chip buttie site,not my comment just some news.
Smith from Man Utd on loan

I HEARD THAT 1 ASWELL. WOULD AV SUM 1 LIKE KOUMAS.

scottf

14-12-2006, 16:28

you can;t loan to a premiership club from another unless is for a minimum of 12 months and i really can;t see thme giving us him for 12 months!

2TBLADE

14-12-2006, 16:33

you can;t loan to a premiership club from another unless is for a minimum of 12 months and i really can;t see thme giving us him for 12 months!

EH EH EH EH

scottf

14-12-2006, 16:42

read the post.

2TBLADE

14-12-2006, 16:48

read the post.

ANT GOT ME GLASSES :hihi:

marmite

14-12-2006, 17:14

ANT GOT ME GLASSES :hihi:

DO YOU HAVE TO TYPE IN BLOCK CAPITALS? ITS REALLY ANNOYING!

DavidRa

14-12-2006, 19:48

Better standard than when we watched Woody and Currie :loopy: Sorry I just cant agree with that statement.
That was proper football back then, today football is business first, greedy players 2nd and the fans who pay the wages of the greedy players dead last.
Sorry m8 but standing on the Shoreham Kop in the 70's watching the Blades and going away every other week can never ever be replaced by watching any of todays overpayed players.
Check out the link if you have a few minutes ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tkwqhXTc4

Regards CB
UTB
You must agree that the overall standard is better today,especially fitness levels.
I am not saying the current side is better ,it is certainly not as good as the United side who went to Old Trafford in was it 71/72, and lost when Ted Hemsley got injured, and George Best who had been quiet provide a few magic minutes.
I agree with you about the passion etc,all that matters is money.

happyhippy

14-12-2006, 20:09

You must agree that the overall standard is better today,especially fitness levels.
I am not saying the current side is better ,it is certainly not as good as the United side who went to Old Trafford in was it 71/72, and lost when Ted Hemsley got injured, and George Best who had been quiet provide a few magic minutes.
I agree with you about the passion etc,all that matters is money.

I seem to recall an interview with Emlyn Hughes in what was probably his only ever lucid moment, when he replied to "How would the Manchester United of today (I think about 1994) do against the Liverpool of 77?" thus;

"They'd win 3-2. They wouldn't get the ball for 80 minutes and they'd work hard to keep us out, then their fitness would tell and they'd get three in the last ten."

A bit simplistic, but I'm inclined to agree, and I don't think it would be much different now, really.

8balltiger

14-12-2006, 20:13

DavidRa

14-12-2006, 20:47

i would think all these still have valid return tickets.
This bag of sh-- cost us over £3 million one year later we will be lucky to get £1million.
Warnock's weakness is transfer dealings in the last 2 years, Iffel,Ake,Luck,Short,Som,Lie,Horsemanure plus wages a waste of money.
Bargains Gillespie Webber Kazim Richards.
Hulse for money decent.
Davis most expensive player,jury undecided.
These are my views what do you think?

canadablade

14-12-2006, 21:06

.
I am not saying the current side is better ,it is certainly not as good as the United side who went to Old Trafford in was it 71/72, and lost when Ted Hemsley got injured, and George Best who had been quiet provide a few magic minutes.

One of the best goals i have ever seen David

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtPe34eSf8&mode=related&search=

Regards CB

DavidRa

14-12-2006, 21:28

One of the best goals i have ever seen David

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtPe34eSf8&mode=related&search=

Regards CB
George was a special player,I have been watching United since 1958 when Doc Pace scored against the Wendies and we won 1-0 1958.
Tony Currie is by some distance the best player I have seen pull on that red & white shirt.
Best and possibly Gascoigne I would put ahead of him,but not many midfielders could dominate a game like he did.
Certainly of the modern players only Gerard would be in the same class.

*_ash_*

15-12-2006, 00:51

This bag of sh-- cost us over £3 million one year later we will be lucky to get £1million.
Warnock's weakness is transfer dealings in the last 2 years, Iffel,Ake,Luck,Short,Som,Lie,Horsemanure plus wages a waste of money.
Bargains Gillespie Webber Kazim Richards.
Hulse for money decent.
Davis most expensive player,jury undecided.
These are my views what do you think?

I'm pretty pleased with Davis so far.
I like Nade when he comes on late. He just seems to try too hard and b*gger up when he starts.
Agree with all the bargains.

Floridablade

15-12-2006, 03:00

*_ash_*

15-12-2006, 03:05

Gillespie needs a pay rise otherwise some other club will snatch him and then we're buggered , Gillespie provides most of the crosses and along with Jags are the only ones with any class. The others work their guts out as some of these teams have discovered.

The current gillespie situation could do with being sorted pretty quickly. He has proved a valuable member of the team. I certainly wouldn't want to lose him.

Heyesey

15-12-2006, 03:05

Tony Currie is by some distance the best player I have seen pull on that red & white shirt.
Best and possibly Gascoigne I would put ahead of him,but not many midfielders could dominate a game like he did.
Certainly of the modern players only Gerard would be in the same class.

Probably about right, but there's 100 other midfielders who could wipe the floor with him despite their lack of class, simply because they're so much fitter, faster and stronger nowadays.

The key point is that, if the likes of Currie were playing today, they'd be as good as they were then because they'd *also* be as fit as today's players are; but to compare what they could do then, with what today's players can do now, is unfair. The older brigade would be slaughtered on fitness.

Floridablade

15-12-2006, 03:12

Have a look at this.

http://www.uneedspecsref.com/

Floridablade

15-12-2006, 03:14

Jimmy Hagen was a class player, he was the first player to catch the ball with his foot, everybody else in those days trapped it.

*_ash_*

15-12-2006, 03:18

Have a look at this.

http://www.uneedspecsref.com/

oml, FB, please do not post that link at the end of the season if we go down!!!

That brings back memories of being sat on the back row of the Chelsea tier 3, when we last went down. (slightly different reasons, but same pain)

happyhippy

15-12-2006, 04:03

Have a look at this.

http://www.uneedspecsref.com/

Interesting link that ...... ta!

vidster

15-12-2006, 04:22

Gillespie needs a pay rise otherwise some other club will snatch him and then we're buggered , Gillespie provides most of the crosses and along with Jags are the only ones with any class. The others work their guts out as some of these teams have discovered.

Warnock made it clear after the Villa game where Gillespie stands. He offered Gillespie a 50% wage rise. Gillespie turned it down and now Warnock says he (Gillespie) will have to wait until the end of the season just like Warnock himself is doing.

I'm a bit peeved with Gillespie if i'm honest. We picked him up off the scrap heap a few months ago. The least he can do now is show some dedication to us in return...

Heyesey

15-12-2006, 04:49

I'm a bit peeved with Gillespie if i'm honest. We picked him up off the scrap heap a few months ago. The least he can do now is show some dedication to us in return...

I'm still waiting for someone to explain why a paid employee should be expected to show dedication and loyalty to his employer. Nobody ever expects it from cleaners or telesales operators, so why footballers?

tosh13

15-12-2006, 10:05

Cleaners & Telesales don't get thousand a week in wages & Gillespie was on the scrapheap just being released by Leicester,Jags & Tonge showed there loyalty.50% pay rise it better than some of us get.

2TBLADE

15-12-2006, 10:24

Heyesey

15-12-2006, 12:11

Cleaners & Telesales don't get thousand a week in wages & Gillespie was on the scrapheap just being released by Leicester,Jags & Tonge showed there loyalty.50% pay rise it better than some of us get.

And this makes a difference how?

If you were offered a 50% rise by your current employer, and some other employer was offering to treble your wages, I don't think you'd stay where you are. Why should he?

tosh13

15-12-2006, 12:48

And this makes a difference how?

If you were offered a 50% rise by your current employer, and some other employer was offering to treble your wages, I don't think you'd stay where you are. Why should he?
Yeah but who is offering him more at the moment??

Heyesey

15-12-2006, 12:55

Yeah but who is offering him more at the moment??

How the hell should I know? I'm not his agent.:loopy:

tosh13

15-12-2006, 13:36

How the hell should I know? I'm not his agent.:loopy:
Well I thought you were the way you were talking & don't insult me.

Floridablade

15-12-2006, 14:56

tosh13

15-12-2006, 15:43

The point is Gillespie is now a key player so other clubs will buy him just to deprive us of his services. Contracts mean nothing nowadays when some of these clubs have more money than soft mick. If we wish to stay up we have to play the game off as well as on the field.
I understand that I want the club to give him a new contract ,but doubling his wages to £6.000 per week is not bad for a 31 yr old who was going nowhere.At the top clubs all over the age of 30 get 1 yr contracts Arsenal have been doing it for years.

Floridablade

15-12-2006, 20:10

You have to consider how much he is worth now not what it was before he came, if you're relying on loyalty I'm afraid we'll come unstuck, very few players are loyal to their clubs, they're in it for the money most of them since few clubs are loyal to the Managers and players. Pardew will confirm that.

tosh13

16-12-2006, 12:10

ANGEL RAPPED
ASTON VILLA boss Martin O'Neill has warned Juan Pablo Angel he will not tolerate elbowing after the Colombian striker caught Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan in the face during Monday's 2-2 draw. Angel escaped an FA ban because referee Mark Halsey said in his report he had seen the incident but did not take any action.
Top Manager O'Neill.

Heyesey

16-12-2006, 13:02

Angel escaped an FA ban because referee Mark Halsey said in his report he had seen the incident but did not take any action.

Since Halsey has publicly admitted in his report that he violated the laws of the game, can we expect action to be taken against HIM?

tosh13

16-12-2006, 13:20

Since Halsey has publicly admitted in his report that he violated the laws of the game, can we expect action to be taken against HIM?
Doesn't look like it cannot understand for the life of me why? If I whacked somebody in the street & a policeman saw it I would be arrested so why didn't the ref send Angel off if he saw the blatant elbow on Morgs??.Anyway Warnock has reported the ref.

fnkysknky

16-12-2006, 15:54

Hulse strikes again, set up by the mighty ginger midget :D

carcrash

16-12-2006, 15:54

1-0 to united. Hulse

fnkysknky

16-12-2006, 16:26

Penalty............

fnkysknky

16-12-2006, 16:27

How much nonsense is that - ref changed his mind on linesman say so and gave a goal kick. Incompetant fool.

canadablade

16-12-2006, 16:27

1-0 to united. Hulse

Got this thing in canada we play called pro line and you bet on the games.
http://proline.olgc.ca/prolineEvents.do

I have got 3 up out of 6 so far and need Newcastle to beat Watford
Reading to beat Blackburn ( both winning 1-0 )
And took the Blades to draw :o
If United win it will do me for $288 about 140 quid :gag:

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZZZZARRDDDSSSSSS

canadablade

16-12-2006, 16:33

Got this thing in canada we play called pro line and you bet on the games.
http://proline.olgc.ca/prolineEvents.do

I have got 3 up out of 6 so far and need Newcastle to beat Watford
Reading to beat Blackburn ( both winning 1-0 )
And took the Blades to draw :o
If United win it will do me for $288 about 140 quid :gag:

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZZZZARRDDDSSSSSS

Its all gone pear shaped :help:

carcrash

16-12-2006, 17:04

Good win and we are up to 14th and 6 points off the relegation spot.
I think a wednesday fan was going on about united not getting 20 points by xmas, well we have and with a game to spare.

canadablade

16-12-2006, 17:12

Good win and we are up to 14th and 6 points off the relegation spot.
I think a wednesday fan was going on about united not getting 20 points by xmas, well we have and with a game to spare.

There was more than a few of them going on about us not getting 20 points by Christmas and we will do a Sunderland and Warnock wont last and King Sturrocko will lead us into the Premiership as the Blades come back down :huh:
Brilliant battling performance today and we were well worthy of the 3 points :thumbsup:
We have already got a point more than I thought we would from playing Wigan and Pompey away :hihi:

Regards CB

8balltiger

16-12-2006, 17:13

morgs right eye looks a corker

canadablade

16-12-2006, 17:14

morgs right eye looks a corker
Captured by the cameras quite well I might add, can see a ban coming :thumbsup:

happyhippy

16-12-2006, 17:31

Caught very well. McCulloch gives him a bit of a scratch then wallops him straight in the eye. If he doesn't get a ban then there's something radically wrong.

*_ash_*

16-12-2006, 17:42

Great win! 5 mins of added time seemed a bit excessive to say the least. As CB said, I would have taken 2 off this and pompey.
Pressure is off a bit now for next week.

tosh13

16-12-2006, 17:43

Great win & all the pundits on the BBC said McCulloch threw a punch at Morgan, Garth Crookes said it the best right hook he has seen since Minter vs Haglar,he also said he barged into the back of Kozluk,surely the FA have to look at this one a 3 match ban for this loser.Geary for England oops sorry he is Irish got carried away there.We played out of our skin & deserved the win , the penalty I will have to see on MOTD tonight.WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE.
16,322 at the JJB 3,000 united fans, are Wigan fans crap or what the team does well & the supporters go to Rugby but that's what they are a Rugby town & will always be a Rugby town.I can see Jewell leaving if the support does not pick up he deserves better.

Heyesey

16-12-2006, 17:57

Great win & all the pundits on the BBC said McCulloch threw a punch at Morgan ... surely the FA have to look at this one a 3 match ban for this loser.

Depends on the referee; if he has included the incident in the report, the FA are powerless to do anything because it's already been dealt with by the referee. (Dealt with by him deciding not to take action, that is).

Only if the referee didn't see an incident, can the FA step in. Silly rule, but a rule.

Robbie Loving

16-12-2006, 18:11

Depends on the referee; if he has included the incident in the report, the FA are powerless to do anything because it's already been dealt with by the referee. (Dealt with by him deciding not to take action, that is).

Only if the referee didn't see an incident, can the FA step in. Silly rule, but a rule.

But where do they draw the line? they stepped in RE the thatcher incident, where he was already given a yellow card by the ref, but then the FA gave him a 9 game ban was it?

To me, I know there is no room in the game for delibarate elbows/punches, but for some reason this has happen to morgs for 2 consecutive games. What is he doing to make these players so agitated? is he doing something the cameras dont pick up?

DavidRa

16-12-2006, 18:20

Depends on the referee; if he has included the incident in the report, the FA are powerless to do anything because it's already been dealt with by the referee. (Dealt with by him deciding not to take action, that is).

Only if the referee didn't see an incident, can the FA step in. Silly rule, but a rule.
Morgan has a right shiner,I love his attitude (as an old United manager said United die with there boots on) he is all bottle,because McCulloch had the guts to knock on the dressing room door and apoligise Morgs says all is forgotten.
He is what our Blades are all about.

brooksy

16-12-2006, 18:23

Morgan has a right shiner,I love his attitude (as an old United manager said United die with there boots on) he is all bottle,because McCulloch had the guts to knock on the dressing room door and apoligise Morgs says all is forgotten.
He is what our Blades are all about.
:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

tosh13

16-12-2006, 18:32

tosh13

16-12-2006, 18:33

:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:
C'mon brooksy not after a 3-0 mauling you still have a sense of humour.

brooksy

16-12-2006, 18:45

C'mon brooksy not after a 3-0 mauling you still have a sense of humour.
Why not, wasnt a mauling.Believe it or not the owls were the better team over 90 mins.Good win for your lot but cost me an arm and aleg.Me bet for utd not getting 20 points for xmas has just gone down the pan.:help:

DavidRa

16-12-2006, 18:51

chuffinel

16-12-2006, 19:06

Why not, wasnt a mauling.Believe it or not the owls were the better team over 90 mins.Good win for your lot but cost me an arm and aleg.Me bet for utd not getting 20 points for xmas has just gone down the pan.:help:
Read the match report on BBC and you're right about the Owls playing better than Brum.
Difference was in their finishing, I guess.
Wednesday played well by all accounts and the result didn't match the scoreline.
Ah well, the gods of football are fickle sometimes. Don't despair.

happyhippy

16-12-2006, 19:34

I did not think we would get 20pts by Xmas.

I was doubtful ....... but bloody glad we got there!

happyhippy

16-12-2006, 20:00

Now granted interweb thingy streams aren't the best way to watch matches, but that's how I did today, and from what I could see on my screen, Arjan De Zeeuw ran in, led with his left arm, and fell as he knocked it with his hand to the keeper. That's what I saw.

Warnock in his defence, was gracious to the ref, and said neither of them could see it, so the correct decision was to go to the linesman.

BBC linky thingy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6164415.stm)

Scroll half way down, and the interview with the ref is there. If the linesman thought it hit his knee ........ well, words fail me ........ the commentators were some nobody, and Garry Birtles, on what I saw, and their decision was that it wasn't a penalty as it wasn't deliberate. I thought that was wrong, but it clearly got his hand.

Good job that decision didn't cost us two points, let alone three.

barnie41

16-12-2006, 20:40

chuffinel

16-12-2006, 20:57

Fabulous result today. The boys earned every one of those 3 points.
Watched it on T.V. and the support from Blades fans was terrific.
It was a pleasure to watch with no prima donnas diving and such.
I thought that the linesman was correct with the penalty decision, didn't appear to hit his hand to me on the replay, but who cares ?
It's tough to pick out the stars but Davis had a helluva game, so did Gillespie,Geary, Quinn, Paddy, Oh what the h**l they all did.
Take out the league leaders and I think that United can beat any of the rest at any given time.
Might be unpalatable to some of our more jealous blue and white friends but United are showing that they are definitely NOT out of place in the top flight. :thumbsup:
P.S. Just noticed that no United fans are taking the mickey on the Owls site by posting their result in big,bold, block capitals congratulating Birmingham.
More class I guess.

happyhippy

16-12-2006, 21:40

Heyesey

16-12-2006, 23:36

P.S. Just noticed that no United fans are taking the mickey on the Owls site by posting their result in big,bold, block capitals congratulating Birmingham.
More class I guess.

Most of us, maybe. But there's someone like you to spoil it by posting things like this.

Eric_Collins

16-12-2006, 23:48

You reckon it didn't hit his hand chuffinel? It looked very clear to me (I saw it via Fox Soccer Channel, but streamed). I'll get a better look later on MOTD.

Possibly.

If I'm wrong then fair enough ......

saw it on MOTD & it wasn't, sorry to say :rolleyes: anyways still baggs 3pts :thumbsup:

canadablade

17-12-2006, 00:49

Just got back, what a massive three points that could turn out to be. Wigan have to have the worst home support I've ever seen (as you certainly couldn't hear them).

Blades fans made some proper noise, but why was I queuing for tea/ coffee for the other half when Rob scored?

Great result, with Watford and Charlton now seriously in danger of the drop, there's no reason why the Blades aren't staying up.

COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

The Bladesmen were brilliant today Barn, all you could hear the whole match and again the commentators noticed it :thumbsup:
Finally got a couple of commentators that liked the way United played with Sheffield Steel, grit and determination and said we were well deserving of the win :thumbsup:
Loved it when the camera went to that Dad and his little kid at the end both singing away :D Magic moment that was.

Regards CB
UTB

canadablade

17-12-2006, 00:50

Most of us, maybe. But there's someone like you to spoil it by posting things like this.

But to be fair to Chuff, If we had lost 3-0 and they had won 1-0 they would be on here like a shot :suspect:

Heyesey

17-12-2006, 09:11

But to be fair to Chuff, If we had lost 3-0 and they had won 1-0 they would be on here like a shot :suspect:

Other people being idiots doesn't justify Chuff being an idiot.

Rocklegend

17-12-2006, 13:24

chuffinel

17-12-2006, 13:31

Other people being idiots doesn't justify Chuff being an idiot.
Who appointed YOU the forum poster critic and "insultor-in chief" ?
You know, as CB states, that if the situation was reversed that there would have been at least 2 blue and whites posting accolades for our opponents ten minutes after the final whistle.
I STILL think that it's a sign of class that no United supporter stooped to this after Wednesday's spirited, but futile, attempt yesterday.
NOW if you don't like my opinion you can stick it in your pipe and smoke it, or whatever.
HAVE A NICE DAY. :suspect:

buck

17-12-2006, 14:09

I never thought I'd say this, but I enjoyed watching United beat Wigan on Saturday. They played well with some good young Irish talent as well. One of the commentators said it was like watching the old first division, with all the British Isles players. For me an old Wednesday fan, it was good to see a Sheffield team at work even the hated blades. The old rivalry means nothing until both teams are back in the Premiers.

tosh13

17-12-2006, 14:09

happyhippy

17-12-2006, 14:21

saw it on MOTD & it wasn't, sorry to say :rolleyes: anyways still baggs 3pts :thumbsup:

Still looked like it hit his hand to me, but then again, had it stood, we'd have missed the cowing thing anyway ........

chuffinel

17-12-2006, 14:55

The old rivalry means nothing until both teams are back in the Premiers.
I'll subscribe to that and hope it happens sooner rather than later. :thumbsup:

*_ash_*

17-12-2006, 16:23

What a Captain Morgan is, M'Culloch knocked on the dressing room door & apologised to Morgan & he said it's fine mate it's a man's game.I think Morgs will see him at the Lane sometime soon.The penalty was a good decision the linesman got it right for a change,but seeing Warnock wagging his finger at Jewel was classic.UP THE PREMIER LEAGUE BLADES

:thumbsup: absolutely. Have just watched MOTD, and it looked like a clear smack in the face to me!. I think a lot of top prem players wouldn't have just taken an apology like that.

Pompey looked quite impressive, against the librarians, looks like it's going to take something special to get past David James who looks in fantastic form recently.

madowl

17-12-2006, 17:27

But to be fair to Chuff, If we had lost 3-0 and they had won 1-0 they would be on here like a shot :suspect:
:rolleyes: i wish...
Great win for your lads yesterday!:thumbsup:

DavidRa

17-12-2006, 18:46

Having played nearly every team (Portsmouth excepted),there seems nothing to fear-the top 4 aside-;we matched Villa (and nearly beat them) and Bolton-after showing them too much respect for 60 mins;were unlucky at Goodison and won at St.James's.We have every reason to be confident of finishing in the top half although Saturday will be a real test.A couple of positions need sorting in the transfer window...(right back poss?) but I dont feel any reason not to be optimistic.:)
Right back we have Kozluk,Bromby and Geary ,maybe left back a left footer to cover for Armstrong.
The one position we meed is a mdfielder to spray the ball around in the middle of the park.We have plenty of players with great engine's and guts, we need a little artistry flair & nouse in that area.
Agree top four apart we can compete with anyone,never mind top half,this year is all about finishing a minimum of 17th and every true fan would acknowledge that would be a fantastic achievement.

carcrash

17-12-2006, 19:45

I think we can finish a lot higher than 17th

Dot

17-12-2006, 21:37

happyhippy

17-12-2006, 21:44

In the interest of matrimonial harmony didn't go yesterday but watched it on arabic TV in pub instead. Very impressed with support as always and very impressed with the football we played at times. Morgs is excellent at the moment and deserves his place in the side.

I thought the "penalty" decision at the time was for a back pass and couldn't believe it, the decision not to award penalty was correct but how the hell did it become a goal kick ?

Also, another example of footballs daftest rule about going off after injury - Morgs get smacked and instead of Wigan being down to 10 men due to sending off of McCulloch we are down to 10 men until incompetent ref graciously deigns to allow Morgs back!!!!

The ref blew for the penalty while the ball was still in play. He then consulted his linesman who said it came off De Zeeuw's knee (still not convinced - may get to see it again in a bit on MOTD2). As the referee had decided to stop the play while Wigan were in possession (the keeper had the ball), and no offence had been commited (so no free kick could be awarded, let alone a penalty ......), he could only restart with a dropped ball, which he told Webber to put out for a goal kick.

Dot

17-12-2006, 22:04

The ref blew for the penalty while the ball was still in play. He then consulted his linesman who said it came off De Zeeuw's knee (still not convinced - may get to see it again in a bit on MOTD2). As the referee had decided to stop the play while Wigan were in possession (the keeper had the ball), and no offence had been commited (so no free kick could be awarded, let alone a penalty ......), he could only restart with a dropped ball, which he told Webber to put out for a goal kick.

Should really have posed the question a bit better hh, I agree with your version of things as above but was trying really to ask a bit of a rhetorical question I suppose - shouldn't do that sort of thing at 10:00 on a Sunday night!!!

happyhippy

17-12-2006, 22:12

Should really have posed the question a bit better hh, I agree with your version of things as above but was trying really to ask a bit of a rhetorical question I suppose - shouldn't do that sort of thing at 10:00 on a Sunday night!!!

Especially when I'm full of cold, running out of cider and wine (not mixed), and dreading the cricket!

Dot

17-12-2006, 22:19

Watching top rock albums on Kerrang at the moment, might watch MOTD2 but not going to bother with cricket, cant see it lasting much more than 1 hour to be honest.

Working in Grantham Tuesday and can you believe Portsmouth Wednesday and Thursday - cant believe I didn't make it Thursday and Friday so that work would have paid for hotel and train fare !!!

canadablade

17-12-2006, 23:35

Cant believe West Ham won today but, I did tell a lad at work they might :o
So I guess tomorrow we need Boro and Fulham to draw ?

happyhippy

18-12-2006, 00:16

Cant believe West Ham won today but, I did tell a lad at work they might :o
So I guess tomorrow we need Boro and Fulham to draw ?

Whatever happens we'll drop to 15th. If Middlesboghorror win, they'll go above us. If Fulham draw or win, they go above us. Now had Man City lost by three today, they'd have dropped below us on GD.

They didn't.

A draw would be best though; keeps them all a bit nearer.

tosh13

18-12-2006, 12:27

Highly-rated Rotherham midfielder Lee Williamson is reportedly a target for both the Blades and Watford
The 24-year-old former Mansfield and Northampton player has impressed a lot of clubs with his displays since joining Rotherham in 2005 and is out of contract next summer.
Millers striker Will Hoskins has also been linked with a move to Bramall Lane recently.
Jewell calling Warnock a coward because of his rants about decisions that doesn't go his way & Jewell would like to hit Warnock but he would get into trouble with the FA,who the hell does Jewell think he is he has been a manager for 2 minutes with a crap club who are lucky if they get 13,000 fans at this craphole of a club,they are a 2nd division team who got lucky. I for one hope they get relegated & go back to where they belong in the lower leagues.

Blade1983

18-12-2006, 14:43

What a Captain Morgan is, M'Culloch knocked on the dressing room door & apologised to Morgan & he said it's fine mate it's a man's game.I think Morgs will see him at the Lane sometime soon.The penalty was a good decision the linesman got it right for a change,but seeing Warnock wagging his finger at Jewel was classic.UP THE PREMIER LEAGUE BLADES

Fair do's, Morgan is a man and takes the higher ground - but I hope that has no bearing on the punishment McCulloch gets!

Let's be honest - if he had punched Ronaldo in the face he'd be looking at a 15 match ban.... just because it was Morgan, shouldn't make a difference!

if the FA let this one go, then basically they are saying "It's ok to punch / Elbow any Sheffield United players"

I still can't believe Angel gets away scott free!

Floridablade

18-12-2006, 14:43

2TBLADE

18-12-2006, 14:46

Fair do's, Morgan is a man and takes the higher ground - but I hope that has no bearing on the punishment McCulloch gets!

Let's be honest - if he had punched Ronaldo in the face he'd be looking at a 15 match ban.... just because it was Morgan, shouldn't make a difference!

if the FA let this one go, then basically they are saying "It's ok to punch / Elbow any Sheffield United players"

I still can't believe Angel gets away scott free!

END OF DAY WHEN HE COMES 2 LANE SURE MORGAN WILL GET HUM BACK:hihi:

Blade1983

18-12-2006, 14:50

END OF DAY WHEN HE COMES 2 LANE SURE MORGAN WILL GET HUM BACK:hihi:

I'm sure he will...... and then Morgan will get a 15 match ban and rather large fine!

you bet your life, the first half bad challange that Morgan makes - he'll walk for it!

we had Davis sent off against Everton for a fair challange on Andy "Diving McDiverson" Johnson - and then Morgan gets Elbowed monday - Punched Saturday, and not one card!!!!

talk about dumped on by the match officials!

Jazzybmzoo

18-12-2006, 14:59

Guderian

18-12-2006, 15:02

Refereeing in the old days was crap but at least it was honest now with unlimited amounts of money flowing around it's crap and dishonest. Man.U. have had a lot of decisions made in their favour with their diver in chief Ronaldo beeing given penalties but like Johnson it has become so obvious the "referees" dare not blow. This gives a good side like West Ham a chance and they took it. Let's keep the pressure on these cheating referees and report every incident until they are ousted.

Question: How many penalties has Cristiano Ronaldo won for Man Utd this season??
You will be surprised at the answer.
And why isnt KING diver Andy Johnson the subject of stick from people other than Mourinho?? Is it perhaps because he's foreign??

happyhippy

18-12-2006, 15:41

Question: How many penalties has Cristiano Ronaldo won for Man Utd this season??
You will be surprised at the answer.
And why isnt KING diver Andy Johnson the subject of stick from people other than Mourinho?? Is it perhaps because he's foreign??

The least surprising stat from the programme v your lot was that El Hadji Diouf had 'won*' the most free kicks up to that point this season. Oddly enough, Bolton were top of the table for free kicks too.

Strange that.

To be fair to twinkletoes detractors, Ronaldo's dives are so theatrically acted out, he could get an Equity card (along with quite a few other players). I do think, however, that referees have wised up to him, AND they now don't fear giving decisions against Man United (cf. Rooney's strop when he wasn't given a throw yesterday).

* I hate that phrase; "He's 'won' a penalty/free kick'." Someone may induce a mistake, but at the end of the day, unless an offence has been commited, no penalty/free kick can be awarded. Therefore to me, such kicks have to be given away. 'Winning' one almost seems to condone the act of cheating by it's tone.

Clare85

18-12-2006, 16:46

When we all stay up, be mental to see the possibility of teams like Colchester and Preston in there as well. Be like a premiership invasion!

tosh13

18-12-2006, 17:56

Wigan midfielder Lee McCulloch has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after appearing to punch Sheffield United's Chris Morgan.
Sheffield United plc chairman Kevin McCabe could step down in the summer.
Helsingborgs striker Luton Shelton has admitted he is flattered to be linked with a move to Sheffield United.
The Jamaican international is thought to be a target for United when the transfer window reopens in January.
Blades boss Neil Warnock is keen to bolster his attack for the second half of the season and is looking at prospective targets.
Shelton has impressed at Helsingborgs this season scoring nine goals in 19 games and he is aware of the interest from United.
"I have heard about their interest through my agent," Shelton told Helsingborgs Dagblad.

canadablade

18-12-2006, 18:17

Sir Neils after some more dosh :o

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=396685&cc=5739

Regards CB

tosh13

18-12-2006, 19:40

Go Jewell! A man after my own heart! :thumbsup:
Oh please Jazzy don't say you are a fat ugly liverpudlian as well as an Owls supporter.LOL

canadablade

18-12-2006, 19:54

Oh please Jazzy don't say you are a fat ugly liverpudlian as well as an Owls supporter.LOL

Hey he'll have less of you calling him a Liverpudlian :hihi:

Floridablade

18-12-2006, 22:26

Fulham winning today was our best result since it keeps Middlesboro in the relegation zone. Bad penalty decision which seemed to knock the stuffing out of the Middlesboro defence.

yummyyumyum

19-12-2006, 13:16

I know its late but here goes. Just going back to what i said on page two, i told everyone to see what we would do at Wigan and look what happened. Clean sheet and 3 points. I dont think we will struggle this season and like i said i can see us gaining a lot of points at home. We also seem to have found a way of getting points away from home now something a bit unexpected i must admit.
I did say however to have faith and that is what we must have.
I think Brian Kidd has had a massive influence at the lane because a few players have upped their performance levels markedly ie Morgs,Geary etc.
The City game is huge for us. Another win and and we are well on our way to safety whatever happens in the transfer window.
Did anyone read the Green un this weekend? A few replies to a letter from a blade from Clay Cross and what he said about who is the biggest club around. The main point of the replies coming from them was United having a lot of fine weather supporters this year. Well is this not obvious? But what they failed to say as per usual is how many fans that went to Cardiff have suddenly vanished! 15-20,000 at my estimation, which proves beyond any doubt the obvious envy of our loathed neighbours.
Lets all ignore the squeelings coming from that lot and enjoy our PREM STATUS.
One last thing how mant points did Sunderland go down with last year?
Selective memory loss from the other lot at work has seen them go oh so quiet . Must be a swine fever outbreak that is affecting them or something similar.
LETS ALL LAUGH AT WENDY.

Jazzybmzoo

19-12-2006, 13:25

yummyyumyum

19-12-2006, 13:37

If you call this a dream world how come some of you lot think you can get in to the play offs/ automatic places?
My basis is what i have seen THIS YEAR, not the last 6-8 games.

Jazzybmzoo

19-12-2006, 13:47

If you call this a dream world how come some of you lot think you can get in to the play offs/ automatic places?
My basis is what i have seen THIS YEAR, not the last 6-8 games.

Because sugar, the last 6-8 games have seen a resurgence within the glorious confines of Hillsborough. Gone is the defensive emphasis, the long ball & the ineffective attacks. In, is vibrancy, fluid passing & movement but further more the buzz is well and truly back!

Brunt & Bougherra are Premiership quality, so if you can get up there with two Premiership players (Jagielka & Kenny) then we certainly can, what with having a larger capacity ground, more fans, more glorius recent history et al.

Regarding the fair-weather fans issue. I was drinking in the Sheaf a couple of weeks ago last Saturday and the blunts were there in force. I had to have a little chuckle that the MAJORITY of them were wearing 'retro' shirts from the 90s; basically the last time they were there!

yummyyumyum

19-12-2006, 14:13

Jazzybmzoo

19-12-2006, 14:58

Look sugar just because it says FREYA'S MUM does not mean it is her on the forum now. This is Freya's dad using the forum.
As for premiership players who has told you this? Can you see the future in to what they might become. They might do well in the LOWER leagues but the next step up is a massive one.
6-8 games is not a full season and if there is a resurgence then why dont you get 28-30,000 wendy fans for each home match?
Listen you must be in another universe because you dont sound like any of the other wendy fans either at work or in the alehouse.
One last thing jizzymzoo ,when you wash behind your foreskin do the pubic hairs get in your face?

[clapping] Well done! Seriously, well done - you made a joke! Although Jizzymzoo was done a while back...as was jizmpig, jazzybmpoopig and jizmmonkey.

Regarding football - why didn't YOU LOT get 28-30,000 in the season you WENT UP??

Yes, I can see into the future. I was shagging that bird off the National lottery a while back. Not the blonde one or Dale Winton, the one with the funny eye. She told me that Wednesday would go up very sooooOOOn & that Neil Warnock would die at the hands of a fat scouser. WhooooOOOoo could that be?

And I know it's not Freya's mum as i've seen some of her posts and she makes sense.

tosh13

19-12-2006, 15:21

Because sugar, the last 6-8 games have seen a resurgence within the glorious confines of Hillsborough. Gone is the defensive emphasis, the long ball & the ineffective attacks. In, is vibrancy, fluid passing & movement but further more the buzz is well and truly back!

Brunt & Bougherra are Premiership quality, so if you can get up there with two Premiership players (Jagielka & Kenny) then we certainly can, what with having a larger capacity ground, more fans, more glorius recent history et al.

Regarding the fair-weather fans issue. I was drinking in the Sheaf a couple of weeks ago last Saturday and the blunts were there in force. I had to have a little chuckle that the MAJORITY of them were wearing 'retro' shirts from the 90s; basically the last time they were there!
Gone is the defensive emphasis didn't you lot lose 3-0 on saturday I call that poor defending & as for Premiership quality Jags & Kenny Morgan has shown he can defend in the top flight,Hulse,Geary,Kozluk,Gillespie & the list goes on.We have shown we can cope in the top flight & yes Brunt & Bougherra are Premiereship players so you will have to pray that no one come's in for them in Jan 2007.And as for 'retro' shirts I have seen loads of Chuppa Chupp shirts on the TV on sunday morning,I have a shirt from 3 season's ago it is a matter of which shirt you like best.

Robbie Loving

19-12-2006, 15:22

Jazzy, stop picking on women :D

canadablade

19-12-2006, 16:37

[clapping] Jizzymzoo was done a while back...as was jizmpig, jazzybmpoopig and jizmmonkey.

Takes a bow :D and reminds you to add Jizzybumbum to your next list :hihi:

Jazzybmzoo

19-12-2006, 16:44

Takes a bow :D and reminds you to add Jizzybumbum to your next list :hihi:

Twaaaaaaaang!! The forum arrow strikes.

canadablade

19-12-2006, 18:09

Brunt & Bougherra are Premiership quality, so if you can get up there with two Premiership players (Jagielka & Kenny) then we certainly can, what with having a larger capacity ground, more fans, more glorius recent history et al.

Jazzy a serious question, you keep going all gaga over bougherra and maybe he is all that but, If and i am taking some of the posting from madowl on the wednesd*y thread and i quote

" The second goal was clinically taken by Gary McSheffrey, as he outfoxed Madjid Bougherra on the byline and then beat Crossley at his near post."

I mean getting outfoxed by McSheffrey :help: How do you think he would do against PREMIERSHIP players like Ronaldo, Rooney, Drogba, Henry etc etc

chrisj

19-12-2006, 19:01

Did anyone read the Green un this weekend? A few replies to a letter from a blade from Clay Cross and what he said about who is the biggest club around.

Yeah I read that, I didn't read the letter last week but it must have been written with the intentions of getting such replies.The writer must of been ******* himself rwith the reaction he got.

marmite

19-12-2006, 19:12

Originally Posted by Jazzybmzoo
Brunt & Bougherra are Premiership quality, so if you can get up there with two Premiership players (Jagielka & Kenny) then we certainly can, what with having a larger capacity ground, more fans, more glorius recent history et al.

T'is more than just Jags and Paddy that got us up you know. :thumbsup:
Id also like to point out that Wednesdays highest home attendance this season is 28,000
Uniteds biggest this season has been 32,000. If this is your argument, then im afraid we have more fans than Wednesday do.
Id personally want to go to a stadium packed, than to go to a big stadium thats not even nearly full- but thats just my opinion.

carcrash

19-12-2006, 19:37

as misguided as a paraplegic archer

Paraplegic archers can be as good as able bodied people http://www.gnas.org/disabled/index.cfm

yummyyumyum

19-12-2006, 20:36

Where is that bell-nd when you to need to intellectually joust?
And an answer to my question as to where his fore-kin is? no comment
Typical wendy no answer to the real questions?
That is who is the biggest club in Yorkshire
No contest NA NA NA NA WE ARE BLADES AND WE ARE BLADES
Look on with envy Lestwa-t , Porkpig and all the other loathsome bl-e scum, you will be near us even when scottie does achieve lightspeed
LETS ALL LAUGH AT WENDY

tosh13

19-12-2006, 20:55

Ha, ha, ha - thank you for reinforcing my (constant) assertions that the majority of Blunts fans (few exceptions granted) are living in a dream world, semi-literate & as misguided as a paraplegic archer. You & the Green Un numpties sum this up perfectly. My Crusade to 'show up' the idiocy of the Green Un/blunt quarter was hardened once again by said numpty last week. I was fully prepared to pen a blistering response to that letter but became distracted with washing behind my foreskin.

Please keep up the good work of giving the true followers of Sheffield football a good laugh. UP THE OWLS!
"paraplegic archer" Poor Taste Jazzy thought you were better than that.

yummyyumyum

19-12-2006, 21:10

canadablade

19-12-2006, 22:11

Are you joking Tosh they all get their kicks out of being disrespectful and insulting to other people.
That is due to their inferiority to other supporters and teams.
HOW THE LOWLY HAVE FALLEN.
It makes me all the more glad to be a Blade to know we get under their skin so much.
STILL LAUGHING AT WENDY

Can you register on the Forum as Freyas DAD, Gets a bit confusing :thumbsup:
I like reading your posts but sounds funny coming from Freyas mum :D

Regards CB
UTB

8balltiger

20-12-2006, 01:23

yeah, we haven't a clue when to chat her up

Heyesey

20-12-2006, 01:42

Are you joking Tosh they all get their kicks out of being disrespectful and insulting to other people.

It's nice to know that Blades fans are not so childish and petulant as to do things like that...

That is due to their inferiority to other supporters and teams.
HOW THE LOWLY HAVE FALLEN.
It makes me all the more glad to be a Blade to know we get under their skin so much.
STILL LAUGHING AT WENDY

....oops, wrong again :rolleyes:

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 09:10

Jazzy a serious question, you keep going all gaga over bougherra and maybe he is all that but, If and i am taking some of the posting from madowl on the wednesd*y thread and i quote

" The second goal was clinically taken by Gary McSheffrey, as he outfoxed Madjid Bougherra on the byline and then beat Crossley at his near post."

I mean getting outfoxed by McSheffrey :help: How do you think he would do against PREMIERSHIP players like Ronaldo, Rooney, Drogba, Henry etc etc

That, my friend, is paper glamorisation (I know, i'm in PR). 'Outfoxed' = 'slipped'. Ask anyone who went. If he hadn't have slipped, Sheffry would have had to cross & they probably wouldn't have scored.

Seriously though, Bougherra isn't perfect but he is pound-for-pound the best defender we've had since Big Des.

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 09:13

"paraplegic archer" Poor Taste Jazzy thought you were better than that.

Apologies if that caused offence.

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 09:16

Are you joking Tosh they all get their kicks out of being disrespectful and insulting to other people.
That is due to their inferiority to other supporters and teams.
HOW THE LOWLY HAVE FALLEN.
It makes me all the more glad to be a Blade to know we get under their skin so much.
STILL LAUGHING AT WENDY

Oh dear, oh dear. Can we have just a little bit of wit in your replies, you have become boring already. It's like jousting with my nephew...and he's not even born yet!

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 09:22

T'is more than just Jags and Paddy that got us up you know. :thumbsup:
Id also like to point out that Wednesdays highest home attendance this season is 28,000
Uniteds biggest this season has been 32,000. If this is your argument, then im afraid we have more fans than Wednesday do.
Id personally want to go to a stadium packed, than to go to a big stadium thats not even nearly full- but thats just my opinion.

But as you all keep stating, you're in the 'Premiership' so really it stands to reason that you should get more, doesn't it? Not really an objective indicator is it? When we were on an equal footing last season, our's was bigger. When we go up, it'll be bigger again and I think all the Blade's know that...apart from Freya's Mum/Dad who'll probably be going 'Nggg!' and trying to string two words together in order to form the beginning of a sentence.

PS: Apologies for trolling sesh - pretty much done now.

tosh13

20-12-2006, 09:41

Apologies if that caused offence.
It might have for any of our disabled members,being disabled myself I accept your apology on behalf of our disabled members.

tosh13

20-12-2006, 09:43

Neil Warnock may make a move for Andreas Granqvist as well as team-mate Luton Shelton
Swedish under-21 international defender Granqvist is a target for a number of Premiership clubs including Wigan Athletic.
Warnock has already been linked to Jamaican international striker Shelton as a cut-price alternative to Preston's David Nugent.

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 09:46

It might have for any of our disabled members,being disabled myself I accept your apology on behalf of our disabled members.

Thanks mate.

yummyyumyum

20-12-2006, 12:10

It's like jousting with my nephew...and he's not even born yet!
Afternoon Jazz.
So you know what it is like to joust with something not even born yet?
My,my we are good then at our job! Perhaps you can contact the dead as well!
What is it that you do ? P.R
What is this then? Penis Reconstruction? Does the soreness on the forehead take long to heal? Just wondering thats all

P.S.
C.B. apparently not able to have 2 user I.D's on the same computer. Wife is not interested in footie so assume owt to do with United is Freya's dad.

tosh13

20-12-2006, 12:12

Can we get back to talking about our clubs instead of these childish postings.

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 12:16

Perhaps you can contact the dead as well!
Yup, as it happens. I have a blue & white Ouija board - you can borrow it if you like.

What is this then? Penis Reconstruction?
No, son. 11" is enough for any man. Could probably get you a good deal if you like, though?

Does the soreness on the forehead take long to heal?
A 'nobhead' joke? Well done. :|

UTO!

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 12:18

Can we get back to talking about our clubs instead of these childish postings.

The 'forum dad' speaks. Yeah, no worries.

FM, shall we take this to the 'Lestat & CB' thread & leave the grunters to talk relegation?

yummyyumyum

20-12-2006, 12:20

We could Tosh but whenever we try to talk about football and air our views, opinions we are rudely interupted by jazz and his cronies.
I will endeavour to chat when not either had a skin full or just finishing work maybe then i could ignore them better.

carcrash

20-12-2006, 12:24

Originally Posted by Jazzybmzoo
Apologies if that caused offence.

It might have for any of our disabled members,being disabled myself I accept your apology on behalf of our disabled members.

I had a relation who died a few years ago who was Tetraplegic who was a big blades fan, some of you may remember him. He was called Dave

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 12:25

tosh13

20-12-2006, 12:32

The 'forum dad' speaks. Yeah, no worries.

FM, shall we take this to the 'Lestat & CB' thread & leave the grunters to talk relegation?
'forum dad' You Better Believe It LOL

tosh13

20-12-2006, 12:34

Heyesey

20-12-2006, 12:36

We could Tosh but whenever we try to talk about football and air our views, opinions we are rudely interupted by jazz and his cronies.

It's just a shame that so many Blades fans are so stupid, it never occurs to them to just ignore the interruptions.

yummyyumyum

20-12-2006, 12:54

Look jazz if you want to talk about football that is fair enough by me,enter and have fun the nonsense can stop now.
But it is the air of superiority that you still have that CAUSES the nonsense.
My opinion is that we could be a great thing for the city not just for us United fans but for everyone that lives here. You might not like this but that is my opinion as with most things that are put on you seem to wait to ambush these opinions.
United are on my observations probably 10 years ahead of what anybody at Hillsborough is trying to achieve. Dont you think that us being in the prem could be a good thing for you as well? Do you think Allen likes to see the other team from s2 in the prem, with a stadium that is constantly improving, having ambitions of Europe etc etc. It just might be the this that will get you out of the mire you are currently in at the moment.
The city has good enough support for 2 teams but start getting real, you are in the mire still regardless of the good run you in at the moment.
Again this is just an opinion, you could much worse than copying us, and what happened at the lane is by anybodies standard a success.
I have not seen any of your matches on television but i have seen every United match. After seeing a few other prem matches as well i think i have a good idea on how United can fair this season. As for how you are doing it is just what i read and listen to that gives me an unfavourable opinion on you lot not just because you are our city rivals.

tosh13

20-12-2006, 13:11

It's just a shame that so many Blades fans are so stupid, it never occurs to them to just ignore the interruptions.
If we are that stupid what the hell are you doing posting on our thread,nothing better to do.

tosh13

20-12-2006, 14:11

Sheffield United will open talks in the new year over a proposed partnership with Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
The arrangement would give the Blades, who bought Chinese side Chengdu last year, the chance to bring over talented youngsters from Brazil.
Director Simon McCabe told the Sheffield Star: "They're keen to have an affiliation with a Premiership club.
"Sao Paulo produce some of the best players in the world, Kaka, Cafu and Denilson have all come from there."
McCabe, son of Sheffield United plc chairman Kevin, added: "These talks are exclusive, they aren't speaking to anyone else.
"The whole idea is to try and form some kind of link with them to make it possible for their young up-and-coming players to come here.
"Providing everything goes well we could send people out there to formalise everything by the end of January or the beginning of February."
In addition to buying a majority shareholding in Chengdu Blades, United also sent a delegate on a fact-finding mission to west Africa earlier this year.

carcrash

20-12-2006, 14:14

Thats good, they play in red, white and black

Jazzybmzoo

20-12-2006, 14:25

Fair play to all - it is Xmas after all. I just hope Santa brings Saint Brian some transfer money. :)

Heyesey

20-12-2006, 15:10

If we are that stupid what the hell are you doing posting on our thread,nothing better to do.

It's my thread as much as yours; I'm also a United fan :rolleyes:

I'm just trying to point out the bloody obvious; if you lot didn't respond to Jazzy's posts all the time, they wouldn't interfere with the thread so much, and we could all get back to talking about football.

DavidRa

20-12-2006, 15:16

But as you all keep stating, you're in the 'Premiership' so really it stands to reason that you should get more, doesn't it? Not really an objective indicator is it? When we were on an equal footing last season, our's was bigger. When we go up, it'll be bigger again and I think all the Blade's know that...apart from Freya's Mum/Dad who'll probably be going 'Nggg!' and trying to string two words together in order to form the beginning of a sentence.

PS: Apologies for trolling sesh - pretty much done now.
Hi zooboy,
You use words such as objective which some may not understand, as this thread is more subjective.
It is not fair to compare crowds in the premiership with crowds in the championship.
Your lot do get good support, when one remembers the good side we had last year and the crap side you have.

DavidRa

20-12-2006, 15:31

But as you all keep stating, you're in the 'Premiership' so really it stands to reason that you should get more, doesn't it? Not really an objective indicator is it? When we were on an equal footing last season, our's was bigger. When we go up, it'll be bigger again and I think all the Blade's know that...apart from Freya's Mum/Dad who'll probably be going 'Nggg!' and trying to string two words together in order to form the beginning of a sentence.

PS: Apologies for trolling sesh - pretty much done now.
Jazzy you quote,When we go up.
Who is the we and where are you going up,to heaven up town,up the moor?
You cannot mean the Premiership?

canadablade

20-12-2006, 15:47

But as you all keep stating, you're in the 'Premiership' so really it stands to reason that you should get more, doesn't it? Not really an objective indicator is it? When we were on an equal footing last season, our's was bigger. When we go up, it'll be bigger again and I think all the Blade's know that...

Yes it stands to reason we would get more as we are now the bigger club which somehow you lot cant get your heads around ;) I am sure theres a few from the Blue side who now go to Bramall Lane to see Premiership football.
WHEN you go up, yes your crowds will be bigger and then we (The Blades on here ) can bang on about your stay away fans and bandwagon jumpers like the blue side have been doing to Unitedites on here :mad:
See Jazzy both teams have fair weather , glory hunting fans :gag:

Agent Gypo

20-12-2006, 16:38

happyhippy

20-12-2006, 17:02

Could be very interesting. I'd like to see some Brazillians at The Lane, the only one I can remember is Marcelo!

Knowing our luck we'd get an Edmundo-alike - fantastically talented, but almost permanently banned and insane ........ I agree though, it could be very interesting ........

Agent Gypo

20-12-2006, 17:17

Knowing our luck we'd get an Edmundo-alike - fantastically talented, but almost permanently banned and insane ........ I agree though, it could be very interesting ........

Edmundo is...interesting... We could probably do without him.

'The Animal' has:

- crashed a car, resulting in the deaths of 3 people

- got a chimpanzee called Pedrinho drunk on beer and whiskey

- started more than one riot at games due to his violence towards players (not always on the opposing team)