I suspect Hecky is telling lies about Baldock being fit. He’s absent from all the training footage. Hoping that’s a double bluff or else we are starting with Basham or Sachdev at right back.
This is a winnable game or would have been marked down as such. But as mentioned late recruitment has impacted our start. It looks like it's too early for Davies. Souza and Hamer must start in midfield which will be key this season. On that basis I'm going for a dour 1.1 or 0.0 draw. The recent signings gives some confidence for the season. But we're not going to really get going until next month. But I also think three worse sides over the course of the season.
Interesting reading. After the Crystal Palace game I was thinking to myself “our identity as a team has disappeared” . . . and lo & behold, Hecky said the same!
“It’s a good job we signed Gus Hamer, whose average shot distance was just under 25 yards last season.” That’ll be really good if it works for us. (I was thinking that a lot of the goals from England in the Women’s World Cup have been ‘blasts from a distance’ – maybe the Blades could learn a thing or two?!).
“…and actually try and play some football now we have players coming in/returning, instead of lumping it up to Osula and Traore for 90 mins again.” Oh yes please!
Will bite your hand off for the prediction 0-1 scoreline. UTB, enjoy the game everyone!
I suspect Hecky is telling lies about Baldock being fit. He’s absent from all the training footage. Hoping that’s a double bluff or else we are starting with Basham or Sachdev at right back.
This is a winnable game or would have been marked down as such. But as mentioned late recruitment has impacted our start. It looks like it's too early for Davies. Souza and Hamer must start in midfield which will be key this season. On that basis I'm going for a dour 1.1 or 0.0 draw. The recent signings gives some confidence for the season. But we're not going to really get going until next month. But I also think three worse sides over the course of the season.
Some great technical points Sam
Thanks, Sam
Interesting reading. After the Crystal Palace game I was thinking to myself “our identity as a team has disappeared” . . . and lo & behold, Hecky said the same!
“It’s a good job we signed Gus Hamer, whose average shot distance was just under 25 yards last season.” That’ll be really good if it works for us. (I was thinking that a lot of the goals from England in the Women’s World Cup have been ‘blasts from a distance’ – maybe the Blades could learn a thing or two?!).
“…and actually try and play some football now we have players coming in/returning, instead of lumping it up to Osula and Traore for 90 mins again.” Oh yes please!
Sue.