The Pinch gives the best writers a platform to produce pieces on Sheffield United that wouldn’t be published elsewhere. If you like what we do, hit subscribe. Words: David Beeden It’s that time of year again when I try and predict where everyone will finish. I’m always honest enough to admit where I went wrong. To be fair, last season I didn't do too badly: I predicted the champions and also got United's position almost bang on. I predicted 2/3 relegation teams I think, but was way off on West Brom and Huddersfield, to name but a few.
A great deal of work, interesting reading..... thank you.. I can't say I agree with your predictions but then again football is all about opinions and time will tell!!
Once the transfer window closes, which IMO should be in line with the start of the season, we'll have a far better idea on how things will shape up...... especially on the Blades front.
Thanks, David – I don’t know what we’d do without your in-depth analysis, not only for this but after every match – you’re a star!
I’m not sure that Norwich can – yet again – do the ‘bounce back’ thing. They’ve done it on so many occasions in the past, that it might be a push to expect them to do it again . . . but of course, in football, “one never knows”.
I pretty much agree with your lower-end-of-the-table finishing, but was a bit startled by some of your top end predictions. I hadn’t really put West Brom, Coventry or Millwall as high as you, and I’d also expect The Blades to be a little higher. But again at this stage it’s all subjective and “one never knows”.
Incidentally, regarding Club badges with animals, I think you’re right about Burnley. The next nearest is probably Coventry with three (2 eagles and an elephant). However, the prize for the most “stuff” on a badge possibly has to go to Southampton – a halo (nickname ‘Saints’), a football (obvious), a red & white scarf (supporters), a tree (New Forest), the sea (obvious) and a white rose (Hampshire coat of arms) phew!
Anyway, thanks for your thoughts – they’re always valid and interesting; now we’ll just have to see . . .
A great deal of work, interesting reading..... thank you.. I can't say I agree with your predictions but then again football is all about opinions and time will tell!!
Once the transfer window closes, which IMO should be in line with the start of the season, we'll have a far better idea on how things will shape up...... especially on the Blades front.
Keep smiling and UTB
Thanks, David – I don’t know what we’d do without your in-depth analysis, not only for this but after every match – you’re a star!
I’m not sure that Norwich can – yet again – do the ‘bounce back’ thing. They’ve done it on so many occasions in the past, that it might be a push to expect them to do it again . . . but of course, in football, “one never knows”.
I pretty much agree with your lower-end-of-the-table finishing, but was a bit startled by some of your top end predictions. I hadn’t really put West Brom, Coventry or Millwall as high as you, and I’d also expect The Blades to be a little higher. But again at this stage it’s all subjective and “one never knows”.
Incidentally, regarding Club badges with animals, I think you’re right about Burnley. The next nearest is probably Coventry with three (2 eagles and an elephant). However, the prize for the most “stuff” on a badge possibly has to go to Southampton – a halo (nickname ‘Saints’), a football (obvious), a red & white scarf (supporters), a tree (New Forest), the sea (obvious) and a white rose (Hampshire coat of arms) phew!
Anyway, thanks for your thoughts – they’re always valid and interesting; now we’ll just have to see . . .