Sheff Utd v Blues - team lineups and match thread (494 replies)
Just doing this for the upvotes ???????????? - but someone has to.
Blues having another crack at trying to win away. What could possibly go wrong ? Can we blunt the Blades (sigh)
MIghty Mighty Blues : --- Three changes from Saturday, Robinson, Keshi Anderson and Willumsson all come in. Cochrane doesn't make bench (so presumably injured) Roberts dropped to bench in favour of Anderson, and looks like Willumsson will play the 10 role behind Stansfield with Ducksch dropped too.
Sheff Utd (boooooooo !!)
Knobheads in charge :
W@nker with the whistle: Simon Hooper
W@nkers with the flags: Mat Wilkes and Simon Long
Spare W@nker: Ben Speedie
AI Response to "How to beat Sheffield United at home" - these summaries haven't been too bad, but are a bit generic, however some people really like them
To beat Sheffield United, exploit their aggressive overlapping full-backs by overloading the left flank they often attack from, use quick transitions to catch them high up, and maintain a strong defensive shape to counter their possession-based short passing, especially disrupting ball-playing CBs like Jack O'Connell who start attacks.
Key tactics involve isolating their aggressive right-sided players (Baldock/Basham) and stretching their back three with swift attacks down the wings to create overloads or exploit space.
Key Tactical Approaches
Target the Left Flank (Their Strength):
Under Chris Wilder, they often overloaded the left with overlapping centre-backs (like O'Connell) and wing-backs.
Counter: Use quick, direct play down that side to isolate their defenders or switch play quickly to the right when they commit players forward.
Disrupt Their Build-Up:
Sheffield United (especially in past successful eras) used ball-playing centre-backs to initiate attacks.
Counter: Press their defenders to force errors, particularly the left-sided centre-back, to stop attacks starting from the back.
Exploit Transitions:
Their attacking setup leaves space behind, especially with aggressive full-backs.
Counter: Play through the lines quickly and use fast wingers to break into the space left by overlapping defenders.
Defensive Solidity:
Be prepared for a possession-based style with short passes.
Counter: Stay compact, deny short passing options in midfield, and force them wide where you can deal with crosses, rather than allowing central penetration.
Watch the Right Side:
Baldock and Basham provided aggressive overlaps on the right.
Counter: Double-team or contain these players to limit their impact and prevent them from getting into advanced areas.
In essence: Be direct, overload their aggressive flanks, press their build-up play, and stay defensively disciplined to counter their possession tactics.
League Table - will include in thread once results of early kick-offs are known
Blues having another crack at trying to win away. What could possibly go wrong ? Can we blunt the Blades (sigh)
MIghty Mighty Blues : --- Three changes from Saturday, Robinson, Keshi Anderson and Willumsson all come in. Cochrane doesn't make bench (so presumably injured) Roberts dropped to bench in favour of Anderson, and looks like Willumsson will play the 10 role behind Stansfield with Ducksch dropped too.
Sheff Utd (boooooooo !!)
Knobheads in charge :
W@nker with the whistle: Simon Hooper
W@nkers with the flags: Mat Wilkes and Simon Long
Spare W@nker: Ben Speedie
AI Response to "How to beat Sheffield United at home" - these summaries haven't been too bad, but are a bit generic, however some people really like them
To beat Sheffield United, exploit their aggressive overlapping full-backs by overloading the left flank they often attack from, use quick transitions to catch them high up, and maintain a strong defensive shape to counter their possession-based short passing, especially disrupting ball-playing CBs like Jack O'Connell who start attacks.
Key tactics involve isolating their aggressive right-sided players (Baldock/Basham) and stretching their back three with swift attacks down the wings to create overloads or exploit space.
Key Tactical Approaches
Target the Left Flank (Their Strength):
Under Chris Wilder, they often overloaded the left with overlapping centre-backs (like O'Connell) and wing-backs.
Counter: Use quick, direct play down that side to isolate their defenders or switch play quickly to the right when they commit players forward.
Disrupt Their Build-Up:
Sheffield United (especially in past successful eras) used ball-playing centre-backs to initiate attacks.
Counter: Press their defenders to force errors, particularly the left-sided centre-back, to stop attacks starting from the back.
Exploit Transitions:
Their attacking setup leaves space behind, especially with aggressive full-backs.
Counter: Play through the lines quickly and use fast wingers to break into the space left by overlapping defenders.
Defensive Solidity:
Be prepared for a possession-based style with short passes.
Counter: Stay compact, deny short passing options in midfield, and force them wide where you can deal with crosses, rather than allowing central penetration.
Watch the Right Side:
Baldock and Basham provided aggressive overlaps on the right.
Counter: Double-team or contain these players to limit their impact and prevent them from getting into advanced areas.
In essence: Be direct, overload their aggressive flanks, press their build-up play, and stay defensively disciplined to counter their possession tactics.
League Table - will include in thread once results of early kick-offs are known