A local derby to welcome the new manager officially in at Bramall Lane, marvellous.
Many people will have been grinning ear to ear when this fixture came out as the first home game, particularly those who booked their holidays in the off season. So when Dean Saunders brings his fresh Chesterfield side into the 'fortress' tomorrow the atmosphere should be fantastic and make for an entertaining afternoon, hopefully ending with a better feeling than we all had last Saturday at 5:00pm.
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Lets start with a negative. Like any blade I am devastated to see Jamie Murphy go. At best he is a pacy goal getting winger who can cause problems for any side. At worst he goes missing in games and in my opinion gave Bob Harris far too many headaches last season. If the fee is in the region reported then he has to be moved on for better or worse. No player is bigger than Sheffield United and I do believe the money will be reinvested.
That aside we should be optimistic about tomorrows game.
Chesterfield are a lot weaker despite turning Barnsley over last week at home. They have lost many players to the division above and although still have some quality we should be in with a chance of the three points. Saunders in my opinion is a shocking manager but I will always remember his time with us fondly. The throw in goal anyone? But his managerial credentials are not as sparkling. My Chesterfield supporting mate has been depressed all Summer!
Firstly, Billy Sharp at home for the third first team home debut, on the front of the programme has to be favourite to score for the Blades. I agree with Alan Biggs in that alongside Sammon we could have a real strike partnership on our hands. Billy will have a big year in white and red, how weird does that sound, starting tomorrow afternoon.
Secondly, the captain. Lets get behind him until he makes a mistake. He is not the answer in my opinion but we have to trust the gaffer 100% until there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a change is needed. Yes last season he wasn't very good in spells but last weeks debacle rests at the feet of the collective as I have mentioned previously.
Thirdly, the fans. I pray to god, despite not being religious, the positivity the gaffer shows is reflected in the stands. If we are not winning by two goals to nil inside 20 minutes I hope we stay with the team. I love a good moan and whinge as much as the next one but I tell you what I don't love. Being bottom of the league. So lets sing loud and proud.
United should line up in my opinion 442 right to left as follows: Howard, Freeman, Edgar, Collins, McEveley, Adams, Wallace, Basham, Woolford, Sharp and Sammon.
I wouldn't be surprised if Scougall and/or K. Wallace was also involved.
I expect the Blades to win by a narrow margin and can see Chesterfield scoring. I will go for an optimistic 3-1 home victory. Whatever happens lets hope by the time I get my pint of farmers blonde in The Crown after the game tomorrow I feel a lot better about life than I did 7 days ago. Enjoy the first home game boys and girls, I can't wait.
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