Sheffield United (H) | Post-Match Thread

[OrigamiNinja]

Don't know. Don't care.

Must be a lot then.

 

[BuryBlue1977]

to all those asking for players to be rested, your answer was right there, you cant get away with it, that was far too close for comfort

I thought we won?

 

[Mancity1980]

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Clever post, I like it.

 

[ctwrd]

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.

The free kick you refer to was so annoying, he does that so often.

However, there is still room for him in the squad and is still a good player for us. He admits himself he doesn’t have great technical ability.

 

[ctwrd]

to all those asking for players to be rested, your answer was right there, you cant get away with it, that was far too close for comfort

One of the most comfortable 1-0s you will see. It was also near enough our strongest side right now.

the only chance they had to draw was the volley that would have been goal of the season contender.

 

[StillBluessinceHydeRoad]

I get that ! Perhaps its us City fans who dont like this parking the bus as we tend to watch it most games. That's why so many of us enjoyed the Cheltenham game.

Oh, come on, don't be ridiculous. W.B.A came in for a tidal wave of criticism for parking the bus at Anfield.

 

[herrock]

Played well within ourselves today, energy saved and move on to Burnley.

 

[HorlocksWalk]

Like the goal line clearance.

Fair point, well made

 

[aka blue jambo]

Just catching up here ... so is Walker the new Mahrez or the new Gundog??

 

[Rhapsody in Blue]

To win all games in January which is an even tougher month than December (+ the players have the December games in the recent mind and body) if you are in all competitions, is nothing short of amazing.

That we weren’t at our finest is one thing, but to score early, rest some of our most in-form players and beat a physically tough team when they’re on a high after beating scum, is fantastic.

To have the luxury to rest players once in a while and win 12 on the trot, 19 unbeaten, is a luxury not many teams can afford, and we are in a lovely position for the upcoming very tough fixtures. Win our next two games and it’s a two/three horse race at worst.