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Prodigal Dragon · 25th January 2023, 07.50:09

We now have a welcome break from the NL treadmill to take on the Blades as the lowest ranking club left in the competition. Some fans are dreading the game in case it derails our promotion campaign, whilst most will see it as a glimpse of things to come.

PP and the players will not be there to just make up the numbers, but can we realistically expect to win it? In reality no, which actually makes it marginally more likely we might just upset the apple-cart because we literally have nothing to lose and all to play for. They will probably play a few up and coming players, which reduces them from a future Premiership outfit to a very competent Championship one, but this will be our sternest test for over 2 decades.

My worry for us will be how we cope with their pace and directness — think the final 20 minutes of the Coventry game but on ‘speed’ — and our relative lack of pace when attacking. We must put up a whole-team performance, too. We know where our strengths and weaknesses are, and so will they. They will not want to be linked to Coventry and made to look like dull cudgels live on the BBC.

So, enjoy the game, and remember: miracles do happen in the FA Cup, especially on Sundays!

WXM 2 Blades 3 with 5 minutes to play!

What is your favourite Sheffield artist and album?

Joe Cocker/Sheffield Steel.

Neil · 25th January 2023, 08.33:08

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Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon

WXM 2 Blades 3 with 5 minutes to play!

No, please, nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!

Ruabon Red · 25th January 2023, 08.42:34

Wrexham 1 Sheffield United 3

Pulp / Different Class

Wrexy · 25th January 2023, 08.43:17

Players will be determined to preserve that 100% winning record at Fortress Racecourse and make no mistake this is our sternest test.

But I fancy us to get a 'result'. Elliot Lee looks like he's been keeping a bit in reserve v Maidstone and Gateshead and this game is where he could shine.

Mullin is hitting top form as well. Two back-to-back MOTM performances which prove that he is wasted at this level.

1-1

Which is the worst possible result for us as we could do without a replay but I can see us holding on for a draw.

Wrexhamforever95 · 25th January 2023, 08.53:41

Can see them having a strong side out, Mcburnie will surely start as he’s just come back from injury. Sadly only see a 3-0 loss here! But good cup run, got a big enough team at home. Focus on the league then

pricey · 25th January 2023, 09.00:28

I fear they will have too much for us, Wxm 2 Sheff 4

We've had a brilliant cup run but I suspect it ends here. I hope I'm wrong!

Arctic Monkeys, Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not.

rob_the_red · 25th January 2023, 09.05:02

They should have far too much for us - but it's the cup , so who knows - I'm looking at this one as a completely free hit.

Anyone heard anything about what kind of side they're likely to put out ? full strength and they really should win , but if they're in focusing on the league mode, we may have a chance ...

... have a horrible feeling they're get a couple of early goals ... but we'll have spells in the game where we'll have chances , so just need to take those

KT12 Exile · 25th January 2023, 09.22:25

0-3.

This one will be a step too far I think, but there will be no shame in going out. I have a feeling they will take an early lead, and we'll be chasing tails slightly. Hope I'm wrong, would love to still be in it with 20 to go as the place will be bouncing if it's still a tight contest late on.

Going to enjoy this no matter what, it's going to be the last game that isn't going to feel like a 'must win' for quite a while.

Wrexy · 25th January 2023, 09.56:12

Utd will be told to keep the ball on the pitch in their own half. Anything to avoid giving Tozer the opportunity. Forde has been a real attacking threat in the last two games winning throws high up the pitch. Shame that Mendy won't be doing the same but McFadz had a much better game going forwards last night.

Expect them to focus on stopping Hayden through fair means or foul. He'll be blocked, pulled, double marked, tugged, stepped on, farted on...basically anything to stop him getting on the end of those Tozer throws. It will take a brave ref to give a penalty but don't be surprised if we are awarded one.

25th January 2023, 07.50:09	#1-0 (permalink)
Prodigal Dragon Printing My Own Banknotes (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale/Wrexham Lager Stand Centre Section Real Name: Kevin Wynn Twitter: @	SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s We now have a welcome break from the NL treadmill to take on the Blades as the lowest ranking club left in the competition. Some fans are dreading the game in case it derails our promotion campaign, whilst most will see it as a glimpse of things to come. PP and the players will not be there to just make up the numbers, but can we realistically expect to win it? In reality no, which actually makes it marginally more likely we might just upset the apple-cart because we literally have nothing to lose and all to play for. They will probably play a few up and coming players, which reduces them from a future Premiership outfit to a very competent Championship one, but this will be our sternest test for over 2 decades. My worry for us will be how we cope with their pace and directness — think the final 20 minutes of the Coventry game but on ‘speed’ — and our relative lack of pace when attacking. We must put up a whole-team performance, too. We know where our strengths and weaknesses are, and so will they. They will not want to be linked to Coventry and made to look like dull cudgels live on the BBC. So, enjoy the game, and remember: miracles do happen in the FA Cup, especially on Sundays! WXM 2 Blades 3 with 5 minutes to play! What is your favourite Sheffield artist and album? Joe Cocker/Sheffield Steel. __________________ UP THE TOWN! Those are my principles, and if you don't like them.... well, I have others. GROUCHO MARX Last edited by Prodigal Dragon; 25th January 2023 at 07.58:06..

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Ruabon Red Cult Hero Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Excellent Idea Real Name: Yes of course I've got a real name Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s Wrexham 1 Sheffield United 3 Pulp / Different Class

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Wrexy Due a Testimonial Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s Players will be determined to preserve that 100% winning record at Fortress Racecourse and make no mistake this is our sternest test. But I fancy us to get a 'result'. Elliot Lee looks like he's been keeping a bit in reserve v Maidstone and Gateshead and this game is where he could shine. Mullin is hitting top form as well. Two back-to-back MOTM performances which prove that he is wasted at this level. 1-1 Which is the worst possible result for us as we could do without a replay but I can see us holding on for a draw.

25th January 2023, 08.53:41	#5-0 (permalink)
Wrexhamforever95 Cult Hero Joined: Aug 2021 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s Can see them having a strong side out, Mcburnie will surely start as he’s just come back from injury. Sadly only see a 3-0 loss here! But good cup run, got a big enough team at home. Focus on the league then

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pricey Due a Testimonial (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s I fear they will have too much for us, Wxm 2 Sheff 4 We've had a brilliant cup run but I suspect it ends here. I hope I'm wrong! Arctic Monkeys, Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not. __________________ "the lads here have always looked up to me" - Dennis Lawrence

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rob_the_red Due a Testimonial Joined: Jul 2006 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s They should have far too much for us - but it's the cup , so who knows - I'm looking at this one as a completely free hit. Anyone heard anything about what kind of side they're likely to put out ? full strength and they really should win , but if they're in focusing on the league mode, we may have a chance ... ... have a horrible feeling they're get a couple of early goals ... but we'll have spells in the game where we'll have chances , so just need to take those __________________ throw those curtains wide, one day like this a year'd see me right !

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KT12 Exile Legend (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Feb 2010 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: Gareth Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s 0-3. This one will be a step too far I think, but there will be no shame in going out. I have a feeling they will take an early lead, and we'll be chasing tails slightly. Hope I'm wrong, would love to still be in it with 20 to go as the place will be bouncing if it's still a tight contest late on. Going to enjoy this no matter what, it's going to be the last game that isn't going to feel like a 'must win' for quite a while. __________________ Previously known as thejonesforce

25th January 2023, 09.56:12	#9-0 (permalink)
Wrexy Due a Testimonial Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: SHEFFIELD UTD (H) - T’s & P’s Utd will be told to keep the ball on the pitch in their own half. Anything to avoid giving Tozer the opportunity. Forde has been a real attacking threat in the last two games winning throws high up the pitch. Shame that Mendy won't be doing the same but McFadz had a much better game going forwards last night. Expect them to focus on stopping Hayden through fair means or foul. He'll be blocked, pulled, double marked, tugged, stepped on, farted on...basically anything to stop him getting on the end of those Tozer throws. It will take a brave ref to give a penalty but don't be surprised if we are awarded one.