Match Thread Sheffield United v Leicester

[Jeff]

At a goal kick does the ball still have to go out of the penalty area before an opponent can play it?

No. But they have to be outside the penalty area when it's taken.

 

[Brown Nose]

Nice turnover from Perez, lovely ball from Maddison.

Vardy (inevitable) scores.

 

[bocadillo]

Varrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrdy!!!! 0-1

...and the Blades fans are delighted!

Ha!

 

[glyn]

He just had to score against Sheff U.

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

HT 0-1. Pretty happy with us so far. Have been a bit disappointed with Perez personally. He really needs that bit extra desire/drive in his game..... otherwise pretty good. At 1-0 Sheff Utd are still in it though. All it takes is a set piece. We've been clinical today but we need to create more. Our dominance hasn't created that many chances...

 

[Miles Away]

Perez is playing really well. Shinji type performance, really disrupting their flow.

Hamza and Soyuncu look solid too.

Haven’t seen Praet touch the ball yet. Suspect we will see Albrighton at about 65 minutes.

 

[Rock Fox]

Good first half from us - Keep it up boys!

 

[Brown Nose]

HT 0-1. Pretty happy with us so far. Have been a bit disappointed with Perez personally. He really needs that bit extra desire/drive in his game..... otherwise pretty good. At 1-0 Sheff Utd are still in it though. All it takes is a set piece. We've been clinical today but we need to create more. Our dominance hasn't created that many chances...

I was about to launch into a half time rant at Perez. However, the goal came about because he nipped in and turned over possession for us and got the ball to Maddison who played in Vardy.

That's one of his main attributes and it's the first time it has paid off. Apart from that though, he's been utter tripe.

 

[Miles Away]

I was about to launch into a half time rant at Perez. However, the goal came about because he nipped in and turned over possession for us and got the ball to Maddison who played in Vardy.

That's one of his main attributes and it's the first time it has paid off. Apart from that though, he's been utter tripe.

Completely disagree. He’s playing an absolutely critical role in this system (a system I don’t enjoy I might add).

 

[popillius]

Completely disagree. He’s playing an absolutely critical role in this system (a system I don’t enjoy I might add).

Me too. I think he has been really effective. I like him a lot.

 

[popillius]

Praet has looked completely lost. This shape isn't really helping anyone.

 

[Skitzo]

Praet has looked completely lost. This shape isn't really helping anyone.

According to Rob Tanner in a Q&A the shape is this because he wants Maddison higher, fine but go to a 442 diamond then with Perez playing alongside Vardy

 

[Polar Bear]

Grumble.

 

[sparky79]

Crap

 

[Jeff]

bollocks

 

[SilverFox]

I don’t think we are as good as we think we are.

 

[camberwell fox]

Bollocks

 

[SilverFox]

Sheffield ****ing United.

Jebus

 

[Jeff]

Barnes replaces Praet

 

[popillius]

Dreadful defending. We've looked so ****ing pedestrian since HT. Arrogant, even.