Sheffield Unitd v Swindon Town Official Matchday Thread

[Madrobin]

"Number one is in defence, number two is in defence... All we want is a fuc*ing shot on goal..."

Despite the result, bloody good day out. Met some Yeovil fans (on the lash - lads) back in Derby who were annoyed by only getting a point from Barnsley. Would like to have felt similar. Rubbish from us, no ambition at all. Highlight was the infighting in the stand.

Glad it was only 20 mins on the train. Happily back to my armchair.

[kerry red]

Maybe some payers know they are off in January and don't want to risk getting injured.

There were few challenges in the Stevenage game, too

[Reg Smeeton]

Maybe some payers know they are off in January and don't want to risk getting injured.

There were few challenges in the Stevenage game, too

I'm not sure there necessarily has to anything too sinister in the non performance, beyond being a norvern game in windy December, therefore we'll tend to lose. I wonder if the new austerity regime stretches to an overnight stop for a game like this?

[kerry red]

Well, something has changed.

The vibrant football from earlier in the season is only now seen in short spells. It seems we can play a bit in the first half of games then are fucking awful in the 2nd. Certainly seems to be a trend.

Apart from Walsall and Lorient where we were fucking awful in both halves.

This month or so will show us all where we are going this season

[DMR]

Playing 0 up front is an embarrassment and if anyone thinks a team that plays half theirs fixtures with such a setup can be playoff contenders then they are retarded.

[SleafordRobin]

I've read through this thread, gents, I was there yesterday, it was as bad as I've seen.  Not because we played badly, or didn't try, but because we never wanted to win!  We were time wasting in the 1st half ffs.

I was convinced that at half time Cooper would have changed tact when he realised how bad Sheffield were, but no, we continued to defend deep and protect a 0-0.  Inevitably even a poor side was going to get a breakthrough.  I would have been happy with a point tbf, but with a performance that at least demonstrated a bit of intent.

Some poor individual performances only added to the fans frustrations & 20 minutes of ridicule songs summed it up.  Although we did have some fans desperately trying to lift the team (good on them), but the frustrations had boiled over & unfortunately they were berated and scuffles pursued.  Not good!

I'm convinced the players were following instructions to the letter, the delay in decision making highlighted their confusion in what they were supposed to do, ultimately giving the ball away and leaving gaping holes across the midfield.

I was planning on going to Bradford, but I'm not sure I could endure that kind of tactic again, I'm also unsure about Peterborough away in the 1st leg, our outset will be obvious.

On a positive note, Hall, Ward & Jay were OK (haven't seen the goal yet!).

[magicroundabout]

Playing 0 up front is an embarrassment and if anyone thinks a team that plays half theirs fixtures with such a setup can be playoff contenders then they are retarded.

for once i agree with you. Playing 0 upfront assumes we're fucking 4th bottom not Sheff UTD

[DV]

Playing 0 up front is an embarrassment and if anyone thinks a team that plays half theirs fixtures with such a setup can be playoff contenders then they are retarded.

Even Calvin Andrew upfront on his own is a step up from this.

I cant fathom why anyone would even consider it.

[tans]

Because Tim Sherwood told them too

[sonicyouth]

Slightly concerned that we're likelier to find ourselves down in 10th than closer to the play-offs as the festive period progresses. No issue with the formation as it worked well at Col U (as many on here alluded to) but a lack of fight seems to let us down.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the worst thing Jed ever did was send that open letter.

[Dr Pierre Chang]

As cringey as the letter was, it doesn't explain the baffling tactics and inferiority complex the manager seems to have installed in recent weeks?

[@mwooly63]

No issue with the formation as it worked well at Col U (as many on here alluded to) .

Yep it worked but only cos Col Utd were piss poor
N'Guessan is no target man and he was lucky that day that the defender opposite him was dog shite.
Furthest man up the field in the 2nd half for a long time was L Thompson.
Somehow we managed to break forward with purpose and scored 2 could have had more.

Same formation struggled to break down Crawley ffs but again luckily for us Crawley were also poor and clueless hence the sacking of their manager very soon after.

Too much respect for poor teams IMHO

[Bob's Orange]

I was at Crawley and to play 0 up front there against a frail side lacking confidence I thought was a mistake. Granted we were a lick of paint away from taking all 3 points but to go so defensively against poor sides towards teams nearer the bottom is a tad worrying on what MC sees as the ability of our team.

Going to Wolves and outplaying them should surely show what we are capable of, they are league leaders for heaven's sake!

[blinkpip]

He who dares wins, we don't dare.

This formation has bought a negative attitude to our play.

[Bob's Orange]

He who dares wins, we don't dare.

This formation has bought a negative attitude to our play.

Think you've hit the nail on the head.