steved32 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, cmonkes said: This thread is about Norwood isn't it, not Bannan in all fairness. To counter your comment.. I've never seen Norwood have such a shocking game in a blades shirt and gift 2 goals in the manner that he did at the weekend.... and he's played just shy of 90 games for us now, a large percentage of those in the top flight! He' a 3 times Premier League promotion winner and he has put in some real quality performances for us in the past, which is why that performance disappointed so much. I feel almost inclined and obliged to find an excuse for such a woeful showing. I don't know why he was off the pace, but he was. He looked knackered and switched off, rather than disinterested. He will have no doubt received a few choice words in the dressing room, therefore it is on him now to come back and respond. He seems a genuine enough bloke and I am pretty certain that he will respond in the right way. If not, then he loses his shirt doesn't he?....I've said it a few times, I feel sorry for flecky and lundstram, both of which had a decent game. What about the Palace game when he was jogging idly back and pointing to others to stop Eze's run? Lack of effort and motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Well, you can't blame the management duo - they were identifying top Championship players for the last 18 months or so that we didn't land. Instead, other clubs with deeper pockets got them and they are doing better than us - partly as a result. We're still supposedly looking at the 2 that didn't go to rival PL teams, and perhaps we may get them, although I'd not put money on it. Both are midfielders, but we are prioritisng a left sided centre-back for this window. While Covid is still depleting the squad (and arguably still affecting others), Bogle has taken his chance - what about others coming through? There isn't a good holding central midfielder by any chance..,,? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved32 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 WBA winning at Wolves, Brighton beating Leeds and now Burnley winning at Anfield. Can Blades win at Old Trafford or Etihad? Very, very unlikely. Therefore relegation is nailed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box11 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 They are having a great FA Cup run.... I have said that it seems the players aren't playing for CW seems I have that wrong the problem seems to be that the players can't cut it in the Premier league or preform at this level.... I would rather Sheffield United survive in the Premier league than have a great FA Cup run..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker11 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Can I ask a serious question of SUFC fans (this is not a dig before you rush to the report button): We're often told that the club has no debt and is receiving ample money from the Premier League so why haven't they at least tried to get a couple of fresh faces in this transfer window (yes I know there's still time) given their dire league position. I repeat this is not a dig I'm merely curious what fans think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I assume we are still trying to get fresh faces in. CW has often said we are, but that they will be loan deals at this stage. Let's face it, how many top players would relish a move to a club in our position in the league? We have clearly needed temporary replacements for our long term injured key players, but have not been able to compete on finance with better-healed opponents. I think we'd be looking at some top, experienced PL players towards the end of their current contracts and not playing, who might be up for a few months loan at a PL club to put themselves in the "shop window" for clubs to sign in the summer. A tall left-sided Centre-Back, and a holding midfielder look to be the obvious priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker11 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 15:00, Thirsty Relic said: I assume we are still trying to get fresh faces in. CW has often said we are, but that they will be loan deals at this stage. Let's face it, how many top players would relish a move to a club in our position in the league? We have clearly needed temporary replacements for our long term injured key players, but have not been able to compete on finance with better-healed opponents. I think we'd be looking at some top, experienced PL players towards the end of their current contracts and not playing, who might be up for a few months loan at a PL club to put themselves in the "shop window" for clubs to sign in the summer. A tall left-sided Centre-Back, and a holding midfielder look to be the obvious priorities. Reports yesterday that CW gave the board a list of players and was told the board would not commit funds even for loans, looks like they've waved the white flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 this is MY opinion, the present owner duped the previous owner to get the club, and is now looking after himself not the club, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Brooker11 said: Reports yesterday that CW gave the board a list of players and was told the board would not commit funds even for loans, looks like they've waved the white flag. I've said it many times, Blades are happy to be a promotion chasing championship side, the premiership is a bonus.. They will not fall into the trap of trying to compete with the big boys (and rightly so) Actually they are a well run club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERVY-OWL Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, Padders said: I've said it many times, Blades are happy to be a promotion chasing championship side, the premiership is a bonus.. They will not fall into the trap of trying to compete with the big boys (and rightly so) Actually they are a well run club I think a couple of loans to give the squad a boost wouldn't of hurt the bank balance too much however I agree there's no harm not chasing the big boys, I've always said if we ever go up I wouldn't want them spending silly to try to compete, I'd be happy enough being a to yo club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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