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Post by Wimborne Gas on Jan 5, 2021 12:09:11 GMT
So far, the blades have had an awful start to the premiership season after being solid and darn right impressive last term. They have played a number of formations in their matches this season but mainly focused on 3 at the back and majority of the time was a 3-5-2. The handful of goals they have managed this season have come from McGoldrick (4) then McBurnie, Berge and Sharp all netting 1. McGoldrick 1.8 and McBurnie 1.5 take the most Shots per game Gas comparison: Nicholson 2.0 and Hanlan 2.0 then Ozzy 1.6 Key passes per game for them is 'FPL legend' John Lundstram 1.1 and John Fleck 1.0 Gas comparison: Westbrooke 1.9 & Josh Hare 1.4 with Ozzy on 1.1
Winning the ball back are Max Lowe 3.5, Ethan Ampadu 2.5 (Tis was instramental in his development), Enda Stevens 2.4 and Chris Basham 2.3 Tackles per game Gas comparison: Cian Harries 2.2 with Mark Little 2.0 then Josh Grant 1.9 & Dave Tutonda with 1.7 (only one of these now seem make the starting XI so Kilgour 1.6 and Baldwin 1.5 are worth showing)Clearances per game wise they have a host of talent all with varied minutes Eagan 4.3, O'Connell 3.5, Jagielka 3.5, Basham 3.4, Robinson 2.9 and Stevens 2.8 Gas comparison: Cian Harries 5.8, Jack Baldwin 5.6, Max Ehmer 4.5, Luke Leahy 3.4 and Alfie Kilgour 2.9*Please note - League stats only + Strengths
Aerial duels Strong - Weaknesses
Avoiding offside Weak Keeping possession of the ball Weak Avoiding fouling in dangerous areas Weak Defending against attacks down the wings Weak Defending against through ball attacks Weak Defending against skillful players Weak Finishing scoring chances Very Weak Defending against long shots Very Weak Defending set pieces Very Weak Sheffield United's Style of Play
Play with width Attacking down the right Control the game in the opposition's half Long balls Attempt crosses often Aggressive Yes they are having a real bad time in the Prem and this is a side that you would probably want to come up against if you wanted a 'beatable' premiership side. Very low on confidence, a few sending offs, concentrating on the league survival so maybe wont risk they key players. BUT... they are premier league standard and such we shouldn't take too much notice of the 'weak' parts of their game above. You would expect them to be a physical side that are well drilled and with the overlapping centre back tactics, not many managers would have come against that before, so we need to be aware and exploit space where ever we can. Tis will enjoy this one as he loves playing against sides where we his team are the underdogs. Imagine he can get us raring to go in this match (could the same be said for our opponents?) Expected team to play: ---------------------------JvS------------------------- ---Ehmer---- Kilgour ------- Baldwin ------Leahy-- -----Westbrooke------- Upson-----McCormick------ --------------------------Oztumer------------------- ---------------Hanlan--------Nicholson-------------- You only have to look at the Sheffield united squad to remind yourselves of the quality they possess (current international players (at the highest level), past international players, future international players!) Solid manager and tactition who has come unstuck this term in the Prem but previously bossed the leagues and produced excellent results. This one will be tough, very tough. We will need to be strong (something we failed when up against Gillingham) and we will need our dynamic flair players to be on it big time if we are going to progress. In the previous league game Crystal Palace player Eberechi Eze did a "Sam Nicholson" to score a great goal which proves that they can be carved open. Get Ozzy, Hanlan and Nicholson on together and an upset we may have. My Prediction - Hard, hard battle. 3-2 Gas Win What do you think? What would you do? I would change Hare for Baldwin and move Ehmer to CH. I would drop Upson for Rodman and play him in front of Hare and have them overlap a la Browner and Monkhouse, move Nicholson to the left and play Ozzie in behind Hanlan in a 442/4411. We were terrible down the right against Blackpool and Luke Garbutt (Would love Garbutt here BTW) he made absolute mincemeat of Ehmer in that position. It was his tiring and subsequent injury and substitution that saved our bacon on Saturday. Also whenever Ehmer found himself in a good attacking position he lacked the ability to whip in a cross. Against a prem side no matter how poor they are, you need to take those opportunities. Baldwin was at fault for the first goal, he should have gotten a foot on it and put it out for a corner too. We are getting found out pretty quickly with our current set up. Yep, we're definitely getting found out with a 2-1 win and a 3rd league win in 4 games... Overly harsh with your assessment IMO. Our bacon was hardly saved by Garbutt going off after 90+ minutes. It was a hard fought victory against a decent side and you're always going to have good opposition players to deal with. He didn't score or assist, job done. Ehmer has struggled at CH. Hare was also really struggling in his last few games, even with his crossing, so not sure what will be gained by putting him back in for this one.
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Post by gashead1981 on Jan 5, 2021 12:31:39 GMT
I would change Hare for Baldwin and move Ehmer to CH. I would drop Upson for Rodman and play him in front of Hare and have them overlap a la Browner and Monkhouse, move Nicholson to the left and play Ozzie in behind Hanlan in a 442/4411. We were terrible down the right against Blackpool and Luke Garbutt (Would love Garbutt here BTW) he made absolute mincemeat of Ehmer in that position. It was his tiring and subsequent injury and substitution that saved our bacon on Saturday. Also whenever Ehmer found himself in a good attacking position he lacked the ability to whip in a cross. Against a prem side no matter how poor they are, you need to take those opportunities. Baldwin was at fault for the first goal, he should have gotten a foot on it and put it out for a corner too. We are getting found out pretty quickly with our current set up. Yep, we're definitely getting found out with a 2-1 win and a 3rd league win in 4 games... Overly harsh with your assessment IMO. Our bacon was hardly saved by Garbutt going off after 90+ minutes. It was a hard fought victory against a decent side and you're always going to have good opposition players to deal with. He didn't score or assist, job done. Ehmer has struggled at CH. Hare was also really struggling in his last few games, even with his crossing, so not sure what will be gained by putting him back in for this one. Funny how we see things differently. I thought we came away from Blackpool as extremely lucky. Blackpool had so many great chances first half and how we went in 2-1 up ill never know. Nicholson had a great 5 mins and was pretty anonymous the rest of the game. Like I said, Garbutt was tearing us apart going inside and outside of Ehmer. I think Hare should be given a chance just as Leahy and Alfie has been given another crack. He's one of the best crossers of the ball we have and putting Rodman in front of him will be a great foil and an option not previously available.
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Post by Wimborne Gas on Jan 5, 2021 13:25:32 GMT
Yep, we're definitely getting found out with a 2-1 win and a 3rd league win in 4 games... Overly harsh with your assessment IMO. Our bacon was hardly saved by Garbutt going off after 90+ minutes. It was a hard fought victory against a decent side and you're always going to have good opposition players to deal with. He didn't score or assist, job done. Ehmer has struggled at CH. Hare was also really struggling in his last few games, even with his crossing, so not sure what will be gained by putting him back in for this one. Funny how we see things differently.I thought we came away from Blackpool as extremely lucky. Blackpool had so many great chances first half and how we went in 2-1 up ill never know. Nicholson had a great 5 mins and was pretty anonymous the rest of the game. Like I said, Garbutt was tearing us apart going inside and outside of Ehmer. I think Hare should be given a chance just as Leahy and Alfie has been given another crack. He's one of the best crossers of the ball we have and putting Rodman in front of him will be a great foil and an option not previously available. That's football for you! I wouldn't say lucky. We took more chances than Blackpool and so deserved the win. We missed good chances too and I just see it as the defence doing a good job keeping them to just the one, rather than lucky, especially without our first choice GK. Garbutt added nothing to his stats and played for 90+ mins so as I said previously, that's job done for me. People can be overly critical of players that are playing at this level for a reason. Baldwin, Upson, Leahy and others get a lot of stick from some as soon as they make a mistake, regardless of how they're playing overall. Nicholson's great 5 mins included an assist and the winning goal! Not a bad return at all and he'll be off in no time if he keeps this form up. For the record, I like Hare and think he should get another opportunity, I just don't think this game is the right one to do it. I also like Rodman and he will add even more attacking options, but he will probably be eased in gently after so long out.
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Post by goodnightirene1883 on Jan 5, 2021 14:55:38 GMT
Do you think we will play full strength side or rather perceived first XI or maybe give the likes of Barrett and Ayunga a go?
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Post by Wimborne Gas on Jan 5, 2021 15:47:53 GMT
Do you think we will play full strength side or rather perceived first XI or maybe give the likes of Barrett and Ayunga a go? I would assume full strength. As much as those players need game time, the 'first XI' also need to keep playing together and developing an understanding to take back into the league. Give the fringe players more of a run out in the EFL trophy on Tuesday.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2021 15:57:09 GMT
Apologies if this has already been mentioned elsewhere but how do we view this game? I’ve got BT sports via my skybox - is it a red button match choice?
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Post by xenongas on Jan 7, 2021 10:19:49 GMT
Do you think we will play full strength side or rather perceived first XI or maybe give the likes of Barrett and Ayunga a go? I think close to full strength. Tis will still be learning about his first team so this is another opportunity to see them against top opposition. I expect Day to be involved though as it is a free hit before the league games. I reckon he'll stick with Oztumer and Westbrooke so I don't see where Barrett gets in unless off the bench. Ayunga is a more likely option but mainly because I'm overly cautious of playing Hanlan every game because of our limited striker options. Whoever is the man up top, I would like the attacking guys to play off him more. I really think there's chances to be had for Nicholson etc by getting the ball up to the striker and laying it off to runners. Hanlan has already shown he can be strong holding it up.
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Post by pepsi on Jan 7, 2021 10:28:33 GMT
Apologies if this has already been mentioned elsewhere but how do we view this game? I’ve got BT sports via my skybox - is it a red button match choice? BT extra4 apparantly, whatever that is
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 7, 2021 11:00:48 GMT
I’m expecting a 3-1 loss, yes there bottom of the premier league, but they’ll still be far too strong for us.
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Post by gasheadbatesy on Jan 7, 2021 11:02:08 GMT
Sky Bet offering 2/1 on Rovers to qualify. Sheff U 4/11.
There big favs.
Gas 3-1 = 40/1 Sheff U 3-1 = 12/1.
Rovers to win extra time = 18/1
Rovers to win pens = 14/1.
Like the look of some of the prices.
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Post by goodnightirene1883 on Jan 7, 2021 11:55:40 GMT
Do you think we will play full strength side or rather perceived first XI or maybe give the likes of Barrett and Ayunga a go? I think close to full strength. Tis will still be learning about his first team so this is another opportunity to see them against top opposition. I expect Day to be involved though as it is a free hit before the league games. I reckon he'll stick with Oztumer and Westbrooke so I don't see where Barrett gets in unless off the bench. Ayunga is a more likely option but mainly because I'm overly cautious of playing Hanlan every game because of our limited striker options. Whoever is the man up top, I would like the attacking guys to play off him more. I really think there's chances to be had for Nicholson etc by getting the ball up to the striker and laying it off to runners. Hanlan has already shown he can be strong holding it up. Good point. Expect Barrett is suited to more of a 4-4-2 wide or 4321 where he might be one of the two number 10's. Yeah unless Day/Ozzy are cup tied which I don't think they would be then I too expect them to start. Regarding Ayunga... i think we would all be a bit more excited if that layoff shot from Nicholson had been on target the other week as apposed to hitting the top row of the blackthorn end. I still want to see more of him cuz I like a player that isnt afraid to shoot (even if more are off target etc) you get lucky deflections and rebound opportunities etc.
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Post by edotb on Jan 7, 2021 14:59:15 GMT
we couldnt beat or even score against them in league one? reckon it be 0-3
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Post by toddy1953 on Jan 7, 2021 15:13:01 GMT
Sky Bet offering 2/1 on Rovers to qualify. Sheff U 4/11. There big favs. Gas 3-1 = 40/1 Sheff U 3-1 = 12/1. Rovers to win extra time = 18/1 Rovers to win pens = 14/1. Like the look of some of the prices. Saving my money until TBone gives a weather update.....
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jan 7, 2021 16:29:29 GMT
Any chance of this game being off? Snow and Ice predicted before Saturday
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 16:30:00 GMT
Just Give it a Right Go Lads ....Run at them with some pace! ... Sam Nicholson will be the talk of the Country after the match.
Strongest side please Tis... day for winners not giving a run out to time wasters !
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Post by socrates on Jan 7, 2021 16:33:23 GMT
Any chance of this game being off? Snow and Ice predicted before Saturday Strong possibility. It’s going down to -4 tonight so the pitch will freeze and it’s not going above 1 degree tomorrow so it won’t thaw. Unless they put very decent covers on but even then it might not work.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Jan 7, 2021 16:48:44 GMT
According to BBC weather it's 1 or 2 degrees with chance of rain from now until kick off, so should be fine.
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Post by Marshy on Jan 7, 2021 17:02:58 GMT
According to BBC weather it's 1 or 2 degrees with chance of rain from now until kick off, so should be fine. Thanks boner 👍.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 7, 2021 19:39:53 GMT
Funny how we see things differently.I thought we came away from Blackpool as extremely lucky. Blackpool had so many great chances first half and how we went in 2-1 up ill never know. Nicholson had a great 5 mins and was pretty anonymous the rest of the game. Like I said, Garbutt was tearing us apart going inside and outside of Ehmer. I think Hare should be given a chance just as Leahy and Alfie has been given another crack. He's one of the best crossers of the ball we have and putting Rodman in front of him will be a great foil and an option not previously available. That's football for you! I wouldn't say lucky. We took more chances than Blackpool and so deserved the win. We missed good chances too and I just see it as the defence doing a good job keeping them to just the one, rather than lucky, especially without our first choice GK. Garbutt added nothing to his stats and played for 90+ mins so as I said previously, that's job done for me. People can be overly critical of players that are playing at this level for a reason. Baldwin, Upson, Leahy and others get a lot of stick from some as soon as they make a mistake, regardless of how they're playing overall. Nicholson's great 5 mins included an assist and the winning goal! Not a bad return at all and he'll be off in no time if he keeps this form up. For the record, I like Hare and think he should get another opportunity, I just don't think this game is the right one to do it. I also like Rodman and he will add even more attacking options, but he will probably be eased in gently after so long out. I sense Hare's time at Rovers maybe over (some first team players will have to leave this month) as PT seems to have no interest in WB's and even Little is now making the bench ahead of Hare, if anyone is going to replace Ehmer on Saturday it could well be Little.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Jan 7, 2021 20:11:18 GMT
Tony Currie,England International played for them at Eastville in the Watney Cup Final.71 now Attachments:
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