Sheffield United (H) | Post-Match Thread

[vmsuhail]

3 points. Clean sheet.

You just know that that Fleck shot at the end would’ve gone in last season.

It's the kind of luck that Liverpool had last season. We couldn't have any complaints had the match ended 1-1.

 

[Maly]

Blue tinted specs, or were we denied 2 nailed on penalties?

 

[SidJames]

To be fair Rodri came on at 85 min because sheff we’re going route 1 with 3 strikers.
Pep obviously feels subs only when needed as I’m sure he feels it upsets the flow

Good point.

I felt all we were lacking to day, was converting our insane possession in to more goals.

 

[CambridgeExileBlue]

Find it hard to watch the 1-0 games like this.

at least there is a defibrillator just down the road in case.

 

[Akpowell]

Never in doubt

 

[chedinho]

Laporte had a steady game, which is good because my arse is twitching at the thought of Stones vs dippers next week. I know he is on great form but some memories just wont die.

Like the goal line clearance.

 

[daflanger]

Player of the Month Fernandes incoming.

More like King of the Game against SHU even though they lost. I mean the PL really want to gift him player of the year one way or another. Even Man United fans laughed at that!

 

[west didsblue]

Obviously happy with the result. Not the most entertaining of games but who cares. Bernardo and Fern standout players. Quiet one for Foden and Jesus.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Like Peter Walton, I’ve never studies the rules of the game. Is repeatedly fouling Foden allowed?

They were a set of big lads and physically dominated us for spells ,and kicked the crap out of us when they couldn't. I thought they kept their shape , passed the ball well and competed hard sometimes fairly.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Walker was at the heart of everything we did bad today.

He never tried to create anything on his side and jammed in Torres, with only Bernie trying any form of penetration.

He gave away a stupid free kick at the end and was also at fault for the McBernie chance.

It is becoming increasingly clear that we don't need to rely on Walker's recovery pace anymore because of Dias' arrival and outstanding positional leadership.

That only exposes Walker's limitations, he can only pass inside, doesn't join up the midfield and is impetuous in tackle.

Cancelo clearly takes his position and our set-up to the next level, all the same, Pep should still be able to expect a top performance from Kyle against this standard of opponent?

Pep is obviously trying to keep players fresh but surprised he didn't bring Mahrez or Sterling on for Torres and switch the focal point of attack.

Kudos to Fern, Zin and Bernie today, they were only ones at it with Dias.

Yep, it's a yorksheer thing, Delph was exactly the same.