Pre-Match Thread Sheffield United vs Southend United

[manor15]

Among all of the Discussing most people seem to have forgotten that we have a game tomorrow...

Chris Wilder's team lost to Bolton 1-0 on the opening day, then followed it up with a 2-1 defeat against Crewe on Tuesday which went to extra-time after they conceded an 89th minute equaliser, before a home 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday with Billy Sharp equalising in the 81st minute.

As usual, they're expected to be challenging for the title. They've got an ex-Shrimper in Leon Clarke, who scored his first goal for them against Crewe in the EFL Cup.

I'd suspect that we will go:
Oxley,
Demetriou, Sokolik, Barrett, Coker,
Atkinson, King, Leonard, McLaughlin,
Cox, Mooney
Subs: Smith, Thompson, White, O'Neill, McGlashan, Bridge, Williams

And I'll go for a 2-0 defeat.

 

[eastling]

Went for a 2 nil defeat on Saturday and will do again tomorrow. A draw would be a miracle and achievable if the defence stops conceding cheaply and we can nick a goal. Can't see either based on the last few games though.

 

[Jim Levenstein]

3 zip loss

 

[RobB11]

Probably be happy enough with anything less than a 3-0 defeat.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Same starting line up at Vale, same result as Vale

 

[djcotez]

Southend Win, both teams to score.. 10/1 @B365 - £10 on that, come on blue boys!

 

[tottenham541]

I'm going for us to score first again in a 4-1 defeat I'm affraid :blush:

 

[xekyn92]

Oxley
Demetriou, Thompson, Sokolik, Coker
O'Neill, Leonard, Atkinson, McLaughlin
Mooney, Cox

1-1 draw

 

[RHB]

I reckon the best we will manage is a point, and I would definitely take that. As OBL has been saying I would start Sokolik and White as the two CBs and give Teddy a full game. Off the fence......1-1 with Cox doing the biz.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Oxley,
Demetriou, Sokolik, Barrett, Coker,
Atkinson, King, Leonard, McLaughlin,
Bridge,
Cox

2-2

 

[secondalibi]

Sheffield United haven't clicked yet, but think they will tomorrow night. They look very strong on paper and we are lacking any sort of fight or belief. I think 3-0 to Sheffield United.

 

[Little Blue Rooster]

3-0 Mooney hat trick

 

[Welly7]

I'd drop Mooney, play 451 and have Lenny behind Cox. His athleticism, drive and pace would allow him to join in with Cox. I think he has attributes that would take us up the pitch, drawing fouls and getting off shots when the opportunity presents itself.
Without the ball he has the stamina to drop in and help out the other two midfield players.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I'd drop Mooney, play 451 and have Lenny behind Cox. His athleticism, drive and pace would allow him to join in with Cox. I think he has attributes that would take us up the pitch, drawing fouls and getting off shots when the opportunity presents itself.
Without the ball he has the stamina to drop in and help out the other two midfield players.

I'd rather use Bridge in that role personally.

Looking forward to this one, new ground for us. I just want to see us playing with some fire in the belly.

 

[mrsblue]

Can we win at Bramall ?

Would be shocked,2 0 to Sheffield is all I can see,sadly.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

2-0 SUFC :winking:

 

[Benfleet A1]

A feeling in my water says 1-1

 

[Ted]

Id put 5 at the back and let the Wing backs enjoy themselves. Atleast with a big team like Sheffield the boys will forget about the result a bit more and give it a real go. What's the worst that can happen :whistling:

 

[rlb999]

Id put 5 at the back and let the Wing backs enjoy themselves. Atleast with a big team like Sheffield the boys will forget about the result a bit more and give it a real go. What's the worst that can happen :whistling:

I can see this happening too - we've not started well so there will be a temptation to shut up shop and try to stop the rot. I can see a back 3 and wonder whether John White will come in. Something like.

Smith
Demetriou, Thompson, Sokolik, Barrett, Coker
O'Neill, Leonard, Atkinson, McLaughlin
Ranger (is he fit?)

 

[Shrimperforlife]

Using that old phrase , we are going to get spanked.....!!!!