I started supporting in the Paddy Kenny / Phil Jagielka (!) era so can’t comment on those prior to that time, but reading about them was fascinating., especially seeing what happened to them after their time with the Blades. I’m amazed by your dedication in putting all this together for our benefit.
Poor Steve Simonsen – as you say, he’ll only ever be remembered for “that” penalty miss.
“Big empty goal and Grbić on the floor . . .” was usually my mantra during his time with us! Or “bring back Jagielka!”
There were also quite a few names I’d completely forgotten so it was interesting to be reminded of them and the few games they played; thanks.
To echo Sue below, I always feel a bit sorry for Simonsen. But for one penalty - and it was only down to the team's ineptitude that he had to take one at all! - he'd be remembered more fondly, or at least not remembered much at all. Perfectly average League One goalkeeper for the most part IMO, on a par with eg Mark Howard.
Thanks, David – magnificent research, as always.
I started supporting in the Paddy Kenny / Phil Jagielka (!) era so can’t comment on those prior to that time, but reading about them was fascinating., especially seeing what happened to them after their time with the Blades. I’m amazed by your dedication in putting all this together for our benefit.
Poor Steve Simonsen – as you say, he’ll only ever be remembered for “that” penalty miss.
“Big empty goal and Grbić on the floor . . .” was usually my mantra during his time with us! Or “bring back Jagielka!”
There were also quite a few names I’d completely forgotten so it was interesting to be reminded of them and the few games they played; thanks.
Looking forward to the next round.
Sue.
To echo Sue below, I always feel a bit sorry for Simonsen. But for one penalty - and it was only down to the team's ineptitude that he had to take one at all! - he'd be remembered more fondly, or at least not remembered much at all. Perfectly average League One goalkeeper for the most part IMO, on a par with eg Mark Howard.
Mammoth effort, bring on Part 2!
I almost added an editor's note about this - Andy Taylor gets away with an atrocious penalty, and he'd been brought on specifically to take one!