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Post by Remember Jesus on Nov 7, 2008 12:41:39 GMT -1
So? Time you took a beating.
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 12:43:12 GMT -1
lol actually, based on the previous 4 games, its time we start putting our chances away - if/when we do that we'll batter someone.
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Post by gt on Nov 7, 2008 12:44:05 GMT -1
Gone for ze Blades...
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 12:46:16 GMT -1
"Excellent"
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Post by Remember Jesus on Nov 7, 2008 15:37:37 GMT -1
In the words of Amy Winehouse No....No....No.....
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 15:38:51 GMT -1
i don't believe amy whitehouse says no to anything...
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Post by Scottsus of Nazareth on Nov 7, 2008 16:34:10 GMT -1
Lol scott voted for a draw ;D .... incidentally i'm starting to think draw now too Scott? What was he thinking? Well I could see us stealing it but to be fair Sheff Utd have a strong side and are expected to be pushing near the top of the table. That being said I think we'll surprise a few people this season and get strong midtable so who knows. I chose draw cos I could see the game going either way...
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 17:35:14 GMT -1
Some betting odds:
Blades to win both halves - 8/1 Blades to win to nil - 3/1 Blades to win either half - 10/11 Blades to score more than 3 - 4/5 Blades to win from behind - 10/1 Blades to keep a clean sheet - 15/8 Beattie to score 2 or more - 6/1 Beattie to score a hattrick - 22/1
;D
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 18:51:07 GMT -1
Saturday, 8 November 2008Barnsley 1-2 Sheff Utd, 15:00 REHAHEEEEEEEEEARLY!?!
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 20:56:25 GMT -1
Blackwell wary of Tykes threat
Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has warned his players of the test that lies ahead when they travel to local rivals Barnsley.
The Reds are rejuvenated under Simon Davey and have a 100% record in South Yorkshire derbies this season after beating Sheffield Wednesday at home and doing the double over Doncaster, and Blackwell knows just how difficult it will be at Oakwell.
"We're going to a place where they have turned things around. What might have been an easier game four weeks ago certainly isn't now so we are well aware of what we are up against," Blackwell told the club's official site.
"We hold them in the highest regard. It was a tough encounter (last season) and I am expecting another one on Saturday."
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United Team News
Sheffield United midfielder Brian Howard is not eligible to face Barnsley in the South Yorkshire derby at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon.
Howard joined the Blades from Barnsley on loan in early October with a view to the move being made permanent in January but cannot face his parent club under the terms of his loan deal. He missed out through suspension last week and Matthew Spring is expected to continue in his absence.
Striker Darius Henderson is nearing full fitness, but will not be included after a six-match lay-off due to a knee injury, while Gary Naysmith remains sidelined with a groin problem. Sun Jihai will continue at right-back.
Manager Kevin Blackwell, who has no new injury or suspension problems, is not expected to make any changes from the side that beat Plymouth last week.
Anthony Stokes, on loan from Sunderland, is likely to partner James Beattie up front with Billy Sharp on the bench, with Chris Morgan and Ugo Ehiogu continuing at the heart of defence.
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Barnsley Team News
Barnsley will be without suspended captain Stephen Foster for the South Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United, but new signing Simon Whaley could feature.
Foster received his fifth booking of the season in last week's win at Charlton and serves a one-game ban.
Tykes manager Simon Davey will choose between Bobby Hassell and the more attack-minded Marciano Van Homoet to fill in at right-back.
Meanwhile, Whaley arrived at Oakwell on loan for a month on Friday after falling down the pecking order at Preston.
Otherwise, Davey has a full-strength squad to choose from. Heinz Muller is expected to retain his place in goal ahead of Luke Steele, with Dennis Souza and Darren Moore at the heart of defence.
Jamal Campbell-Ryce and Martin Devaney will operate on the flanks with Anderson De Silva and Hugo Colace in central midfield, with Whaley challenging Jon Macken and Iain Hume for a place up front.
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Post by Scottsus of Nazareth on Nov 7, 2008 22:40:56 GMT -1
I thought that Whaley guy was a winger? Davey's said that you'll be out toughest challenge, but we should be yours too. Good game I'm hoping. I take it you've got your ticket then Mort?
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 7, 2008 22:43:42 GMT -1
he is a winger - typical top sky reporting. no, i'm not going. i'm stuck in leicester writing essays
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 8, 2008 14:47:41 GMT -1
sounds like i'm missing a hum-dinger....
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 8, 2008 15:50:51 GMT -1
2-1 ..... we conceded a goal
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 8, 2008 16:01:22 GMT -1
fuck me that was alot of injury time...
2-1 to the blades
well frankly i'm disappointed, i mean we conceded a goal, A GOAL! Thats 9 for the whole of the season FFS.....
;D
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Post by Scottsus of Nazareth on Nov 8, 2008 17:05:12 GMT -1
Absoloute disgrace. We were robbed.
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 8, 2008 17:09:41 GMT -1
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Nov 9, 2008 16:15:14 GMT -1
Davey fuming with referee D'Urso
Simon Davey was irate with Andy D'Urso after being sent to the stands in an explosive South Yorkshire derby in which two players also saw red.
Davey's side went down to their first defeat in five matches, their mini-revival in the Championship halted by two James Beattie goals in a 2-1 defeat at Oakwell where Sheffield United underlined their promotion credentials.
Kayode Odejayi ensured a grandstand finale by heading home with two minutes remaining.
But Davey was scathing in his criticism of D'Urso, who belatedly consulted his assistant before deciding to award the Blades a controversial 85th-minute penalty after Barnsley defender Rob Kozluk had appeared to handle.
Davey said: "Obviously he said he didn't see it, but he didn't see Darren Moore get pulled down in the box either.
"That's what happens when you get Premier League referees coming down into the Championship. It's all about them."
Blades defender Ugo Ehiogu and Barnsley midfielder Anderson De Silva were both sent off in the first period for a spiteful tussle that ended with both players attempting to headbutt the other.
Davey said he needed to see a video of the incident which led to the double dismissal, but could not understand the referee's penalty decision.
Davey added: "I've never experienced that before. It's usually the linesman working in that half of the field (who gets consulted), that's why I found it really peculiar because he was actually behind me when he gave the decision.
"There was a bit of noise from the opposite bench and all of a sudden he made a decision. The referee was playing on. The referee was only 10 or 15 yards away. Say no more."
Davey praised his players, who he described as "magnificent" in an enthralling local derby.
He said: "I'm disappointed with the result, but the way the lads performed today, I thought they were magnificent throughout the 90 minutes.
"They battled away, it was always going to be a battle. Sheffield United are a physical side and the lads stood up to the challenge.
"But for me, how can a linesman give penalty when he's standing behind me and the referee's 15 yards away?
"I got a little upset over that and rightly so."
Opposite number Kevin Blackwell, delighted as his side extended their unbeaten league run to five matches, said he missed the incident which led to the sending off of Ehiogu and De Silva.
But the former Leeds and Luton manager insisted D'Urso was correct to award his side a penalty.
Blackwell said: "It was nailed on. We called it straight away. Handball and I think it was the linesman that gave it."
He added: "A lot of tackles went in and to be fair to the ref if he had picked everyone we'd have had nobody left on the pitch, that's for sure.
"Our first goal was very well worked. Terrific skill from (Kyle) Naughton and (Danny) Webber down the left.
"Webber's delivered a peach of a ball and Beatts has got on the end of it. Obviously the penalty came along and he converted that as well."
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if it was handball i don't see what he's complaining about.....
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Post by GUPTA on Nov 9, 2008 17:32:18 GMT -1
i don't believe amy whitehouse says no to anything... washing?
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Nov 9, 2008 17:36:47 GMT -1
Simon Davey is complaining about getting a premier league referee - he should shut his mouth and be happy it wasnt Stuart Attwell! It was a penalty by the way Davey so shut it!
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