General Montgomery's Troops Win Their Battle
Despite my Dad going to the game, the Blades played quite well. At 3pm (as I arrived) we all commented that the team looked well-balanced - possibly for the first time this season. Only imbalance was maybe Ward and Yeates being both right-sided. Camara got a well-deserved start and the rest of the side probably picked itself. Nobody on the bench you'd have played instead of who was on the starting line-up.
First half was a slow-burner but the Blades made all the plays and probably deserved to go in a goal up after making a few good chances. Bristol hadn't really threatened our goal. At half time my Dad texted me saying it needed a goal and I think he was right. I hadn't realised he was going to the game, so I was expecting the Corky Curse to strike in second half.
The Blades snuck out without the announcer seeing them - it was a bit like the old days and was quite nice not to be told to "welcome them out" and "make the difference". We picked up where we left off and Camara scored a belter after some good play and some dreadful defending. Action Replay was working on the big screen and we enjoyed seeing the goal a few times. I think the players might have been watching it back too as they must have taken five minutes to restart the game. We kept up the pressure well and it was nice to see Henderson pop his header in.
I horrible moment in the second half (Elle's just reminded me of - thanks!). Their keeper absolutely floored their number four. I thought he'd be dead it was such a horrendous collision. It was a nice touch that when he got back on his feet the Blades fans gave him a huge round of applause. I'm not sure I've ever seen that before. He also got applauded back onto the pitch. Fortunately, he was all right and had had a decent game.
I don't think there were any poor or weak performances. The new lad on loan from Arsenal is getting talked-up a bit too much for my liking. People are saying he's amazing, but he's only OK. Doesn't win enough headers and can't pass a ball as well as you might expect. However, the folks on Radio Sheffield's Whinge or Mumble were saying he's the best thing since sliced bread. We'll see.... We've nicknamed Noseworthy "Bobby Moore" as he tries to taken on every attacked with a Cruyff turn or a Ronaldo step over. It will be his downfall sooner or later, but it's entertaining for now.
Hopefully the same side will start the next game. Camara and Hendo both got standing ovations when they went off. Quinn got booed on, but hopefully the fans will go easy on him. Wardy had a good game and Yeates showed more promise.
A good captain's performance by Monty. At 2-0 the fans were baying for him to shoot from anywhere, even on his left foot. He resisted and only Wardy decided he was going to try and score from 40 yards. Twice. Probably the only thing he did wrong, and at 2-0 we can forgive him.
Looking forward to the next one, but I think it's ages away, so may have to try and listen to the next couple on the radio. Shame the Wendy couldn't have lost to make it a better set of results. Noticed that Sharp scored to beat Forest and I think Donny play Wendy on Tuesday, so let's hope Our Billy gets ten against them!!
Blades 2 - Bristol 0
First half was a slow-burner but the Blades made all the plays and probably deserved to go in a goal up after making a few good chances. Bristol hadn't really threatened our goal. At half time my Dad texted me saying it needed a goal and I think he was right. I hadn't realised he was going to the game, so I was expecting the Corky Curse to strike in second half.
The Blades snuck out without the announcer seeing them - it was a bit like the old days and was quite nice not to be told to "welcome them out" and "make the difference". We picked up where we left off and Camara scored a belter after some good play and some dreadful defending. Action Replay was working on the big screen and we enjoyed seeing the goal a few times. I think the players might have been watching it back too as they must have taken five minutes to restart the game. We kept up the pressure well and it was nice to see Henderson pop his header in.
I horrible moment in the second half (Elle's just reminded me of - thanks!). Their keeper absolutely floored their number four. I thought he'd be dead it was such a horrendous collision. It was a nice touch that when he got back on his feet the Blades fans gave him a huge round of applause. I'm not sure I've ever seen that before. He also got applauded back onto the pitch. Fortunately, he was all right and had had a decent game.
I don't think there were any poor or weak performances. The new lad on loan from Arsenal is getting talked-up a bit too much for my liking. People are saying he's amazing, but he's only OK. Doesn't win enough headers and can't pass a ball as well as you might expect. However, the folks on Radio Sheffield's Whinge or Mumble were saying he's the best thing since sliced bread. We'll see.... We've nicknamed Noseworthy "Bobby Moore" as he tries to taken on every attacked with a Cruyff turn or a Ronaldo step over. It will be his downfall sooner or later, but it's entertaining for now.
Hopefully the same side will start the next game. Camara and Hendo both got standing ovations when they went off. Quinn got booed on, but hopefully the fans will go easy on him. Wardy had a good game and Yeates showed more promise.
A good captain's performance by Monty. At 2-0 the fans were baying for him to shoot from anywhere, even on his left foot. He resisted and only Wardy decided he was going to try and score from 40 yards. Twice. Probably the only thing he did wrong, and at 2-0 we can forgive him.
Looking forward to the next one, but I think it's ages away, so may have to try and listen to the next couple on the radio. Shame the Wendy couldn't have lost to make it a better set of results. Noticed that Sharp scored to beat Forest and I think Donny play Wendy on Tuesday, so let's hope Our Billy gets ten against them!!
Blades 2 - Bristol 0
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