Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The View From A Sheffield United based website ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://roysviewfrom.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Brentford and Birmingham Fans Views On Romelle Donovan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/07/08/brentford-and-birmingham-fans-views-on-romelle-donovan/) - BRENTFORD FANS "Great move for both Romelle and BFC" "I don’t think we will see him in a Bees shirt again.Shame." "What a ridiculous overreaction to a perfectly reasonable loan at this stage in his development." "Shame. He’s been impressive here so far, I don’t see why he can’t play a role here next season" - [The Funniest Quotes Of The Season](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/05/09/the-funniest-quotes-of-the-season/) - It's been a poor season for The Blades, but there have been a few laughs along the way. Here I compile some of the funniest comments from opposition fans that featured on this season's View From..... “Can we just send ‘em an email saying we ain’t comingWest Brom Before Their Away Game Against Us “Please, - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/05/02/view-from-derby-12/) - "was so painfully obvious that this sheff united super team would randomly click against us ffs!!" "That sheff u XI is genuinely top 3 teams in the league how have they been so shit??" "Fair play to Sheffield United, took the piss out of us in the second half. Deserved to win by 2-3.Only consolation - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/05/01/pre-match-view-from-derby-10/) - "We’re potentially one game away from a Championship Play Off semi final. Just let that sink in." "Isn't it great. To go in to the last game and there is still a chance of something brilliant happening." "I think you have to go for it from the off. Yes a draw could be enough, but - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/26/view-from-preston-15/) - "Don't go to many away ground but went to this and had a really good day.Found a lovely pub before the match called the Beer Engine (for future reference).And actually saw us win game, Lindsay had a great performance, Moran and Jebbo had good games and everyone battled.Fans in good voice.But when away fans criticize - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/24/pre-match-view-from-preston-13/) - "Fair play if you’re bothering with this one after the awful dross of Saturday! Somehow The Lad has persuaded us to go the Sheff Utd on Saturday as it’s his birthday but I’d rather be gardening" "I think all clubs have fans that feel fervently that they should be doing better, so many examples of - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/21/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-12/) - "We cant buy a win...down it goes to the last game.We've had some good followings at their place down the years." "I think Rovers will lose this to set up a nervy final day. Brammall Lane is an unhappy hunting ground" "I've been to Bramhall Lane many times, I have only seen us win here - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/18/view-from-watford-8/) - "There was one Sheffield related sporting event I’ve been watching today, and it wasn’t this game" "Lots to be positive about. Unless you’re a Watford fan, of course." "Nothing to be positive about in that game.Poor quality from both teamsBoth teams wasted as much time as possible.The ref was terrible.The sort of afternoon that makes - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/17/pre-match-view-from-watford-8/) - "Can't be bothered to write a preview as all the points are constantly the same regurgitated ones we have had ad nauseam for the last three seasons. It's like Groundhog Season every season." "No poll, but if there was I would vote for a Watford win even if I think we would lose, because it - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/11/view-from-hull-11/) - "Shocking shocking result, never take our chances and poor discipline." "That was daylight robbery from Sheff Utd; City dominated that game!" "I cannot believe we have thrown that away." "mental how we’ve lost that because Sheff Utd are shit haha" "Two bad sides on that pitch." "Sheff U were extremely poor. " "Chris Wilder: "It - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/10/pre-match-view-from-hull-12/) - "Betfair: Sheffield United 5/6 - Draw 14/5 - Hull City 3/1Must be based on money placed after Oxford. A sinking team v a top 6 hopeful. Dip your bread in!" "5 cup finals to go, starting with Saturday at Bramall Lane" "Think we need 2 more wins to make the play offs. Would be nice - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/06/view-from-bristol-city-16/) - "Great win today. We look so much better under Roy." "Roy's gonna do it lads.We're going to make the play-offs.I'm not certain if he'll know this, mind you.Bless the Royvival. He has Roysuscitated us." "will Roy win every game no- but he has stabilised the team and ground out two results that none of us - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/05/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-15/) - "We should all turn up in Ray Bans on Monday in honour of Roy" "get in the ground early and make feelings known towards the board - then get behind the team" "i cant go monday but will be joining in loud as i can with any anti-lansdown chants on the 18th. things have started - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/03/view-from-swansea-10/) - "Superb game of football and an excellent comeback point. An Easter treat." "Crazy end of season game but really good to see the effort until the 90th minute. Definitely looked the most likely to nick it but a draw probably a fair result overall." "Entertaining game and a point. I’ll take that." "great game to - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/04/02/pre-match-view-from-swansea-10/) - "Yay, proper football is back." "With little time for our globetrotters on International duty to get back and recover in time makes this first fixture even tougher" "3 clean sheets at home from the last 5 games is good , Sheffield United away is tough though" "Sheffield United are a good side with lots of - [Loan Update: Part 2](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/31/loan-update-part-2/) - 2nd part of my look at the players out on loan. You can get the first part here FALKIRK FANS VIEWS ON LOUIS MARSH “Marsh has looked excellent so far” “Marsh looks a player” “Marsh's passing is looking a bit sexy, some player.” “Big future in the game.” “Louis Marsh was tremendous in the #10 - [Loan Update: Part 1](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/29/loan-update-part-1/) - The first in a 2-parter where I take a look at how the lads on loan are getting on. First up, I gather views about the perfiemances of Rhys Norrington-Davies, Ryan One and Sam Curtis QPR FANS VIEWS ON RHYS NORRINGTON- DAVIES "Never fall in love with a loan signing well I’ve fallen in love - [View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/21/view-from-wrexham-5/) - "**** off sheff utd we stick that in our documentary" "Stick that on the documentary!" "Great 6 points from them. Who’d have thought that when we played them in the fa cup a few years back!" "It was a really strange game and basically decided on the team who took their chances. Sheff Utd looked - [Pre-Match View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/20/pre-match-view-from-wrexham-4/) - "we must bring our A game for Sheffield United" "Sheffield United and West Brom are looking like must wins to my untrained eye!" "Need to recover some tired legs and minds ready to bounce-back in Sheffield come the weekend to keep in the reckoning." "If we lose on Saturday we will probably have blown our - [View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/14/view-from-birmingham-10/) - ""We should've won"But to counter that you could say sheff United should've won. Missed a penalty and missed a sitterWe created a whole lot of nothing against 10 men" "Sheff Utd went down to 10 men and had a penalty, and header in the 6 years box they should have scored and and one on - [Pre-Match View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/13/pre-match-view-from-birmingham-10/) - "Saturday is a massive game, gotta get straight behind them all" "Huge game Saturday, let’s get behind them" "hopefully take some confidence into Saturday after the QPR win" "It's how we do Saturday now need that consistency. 3 more games where we can win." "3 points Saturday and it’s certainly back on" "Sheffield United on - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/11/view-from-norwich-12/) - "Brilliant second half after a pretty poor first half.Luckily we limited them to just 1 goal but totally dominated the second half getting 2 and could have had more.Great result" "Such a great win. Well deserved overall but fantastic to see us force the issue successfully." "No less than we deserved based on the flow - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/10/pre-match-view-from-norwich-11/) - "Two teams who started off dreadful under incompetent bosses but have been climbing the league under their replacements, Sheffield started earlier than us in this regard" "It will be one of 'those' games (we control but no cutting edge and they get one chance and see it out)..." "We need players back and it will - [View From WBA](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/07/view-from-wba/) - "Point away at Sheff Utd would have bitten yer hand off for that at kick off." "I'd take a draw at Bramall Lane any season" "I’d have snapped your hand off for that ..battled really well and deserved the point ." "What a difference a week makes.It just shows as fans we’ll forgive a lack - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/03/05/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-12/) - "I’m really worried about the actual existence of the club. We have the £30 million iceberg loan repayment approaching we have a shit squad a fanbase utterly traumatised by years of mismanagement I really don’t know where we go from here. Sheffield Wednesday mark 2" "I can't see any light at the end of the - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/28/view-from-qpr-12/) - "The first half showed the gulf between the two teams. Sheffield Utd were well coached, with every single player knowing in detail their role and the team as a whole being well structured and working as one. Their players were fit, fast and strong. They gave away good fouls, if that makes sense, when they - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/27/pre-match-view-from-qpr-11/) - "Shock! Horror! Stop The Press! An actual Saturday 3pm kick off at home!" "The result will depend on whether our players can be @rsed." "They're having a similar choppy and inconsistent season to us. Impossible to predict, as per usual" "Well we have had one day more rest than them, they lost at home to - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/24/pre-match-view-from-coventry-13/) - "Sheff U awayThe one away fixture above all others I'd love us to win." "would be happy with a point against a team who look the have turned a corner and making a late push for the playoffs.Would love to beat these though as both a manager and fan base I cant stand.their fans are - [View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/22/view-from-wednesday-8/) - "Phew. I was at the BDM with my dad who is a United fan as are many of my family. Maybe this is why the BDM not being avenged is massive to me and I really thought today was the day. Sure, if they want to pretend they relegated us then let them- they haven’t - [Pre-Match View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/20/pre-match-view-from-wednesday-8/) - "Realistically, it’s likely to be a difficult scoreline for us. Wilder will have them well organised and highly motivated, so they’ll probably start with intensity.I expect we’ll be competitive for a spell, particularly if we stay disciplined and compact. However, over the course of 90 minutes, their depth and physicality may begin to tell. If - [View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/14/view-from-portsmouth-4/) - "We are going down. Had we just took a risk and paid the wages for someone like Bamford before he joined Sheff Utd or Szomodics we would have been fine this season." "Didn’t deserve that, decent performance" "Blades will be wondering how they’ve got away with a win." "Knew it would happen when we dominate - [Pre-Match View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/13/pre-match-view-from-portsmouth-4/) - "Wonder if the game will go ahead this Saturday? Not much let up on the rain has there since the Ipswich game that was called off" "Depressing if called off! What are the club doing to protect the pitch??? Should be investing in Pitch covers! Just embarrassing really!" "Snorkel and Flippers at the ready....lol" "If - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/09/view-from-boro-10/) - "They don't come much harder than a trip to Sheff Utd on current form so to get a win is incredible.This Boro team don't fear anyone and I'm all for it." "Tough match that, 2nd half sheff United put us under the cosh, we held on and defended well at times, very good performance, against - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/08/pre-match-view-from-boro-8/) - "Sheff u reasonably clear favourites, probably our hardest game of the season so far on paper" "Always one of the toughest fixtures of the season and has been for many many years.I’d take a point now." "Four home wins on the spin scoring 3 goals in each game makes this a concerning game and it - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/04/view-from-oxford-6/) - "Well we now have the answer to the question 'yes but can we do it on a cold, wet, Tuesday night in Sheffield' I suppose." "Another disappointing performance albeit against an efficient Sheffield Utd team." "Credit to Sheffield United, they've played well and been ugly all at the same time. The quality on that bench - [Rangers and Leeds Fans Views On Joe Rothwell](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/02/rangers-and-leeds-fans-views-on-joe-rothwell/) - RANGERS FANS "indicative of most run of the mill jobbers from England thinking they’re better than what’s up here. He’s wrong. A complete nothing." "Awful player who doesnt look interested. Another who thought he would come up to Scotland to an easy life." "A testament to how overrated the championship is. 36 games last season - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/03/pre-match-view-from-oxford-7/) - "Onto Sheffield Utd, providing the Bramall Lane pitch isn't frozen" "On to Sheffield United, with fear." "Sheff utd away with chippy at the helm has never been a happy hunting ground ,but we need something asap." "A game I will watch more in hope than expectation, with our struggles in midweek games this would be - [Man City, Ipswich, West Ham and Leeds Fans Views On Kalvin Phillips](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/02/man-city-ipswich-west-ham-and-leeds-fans-views-on-kalvin-phillips/) - MAN CITY FANS "He hasn't worked out for us,it's happened before and it will happen again." "I do feel for the guy. He would have come here full of hope and expectation.I’m happy the he finally has an exit route, let’s hope it works out for him." "He was offered the chance, earned by his - [Sunderland Fans Views On Leo Hjelde](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/02/02/sunderland-fans-views-on-leo-hjelde/) - "Maybe the fact he's somewhat contributed to a promotion side might help but I'd be shocked if we get 2.5m for him again like we paid" "Let’s be honest he’s canny crap. Been known as a good lad and good for team morale instead of what he can do on the pitch is pretty embarrassing - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/31/view-from-millwall-14/) - "Not great. Sheff U are a good side in a false position, and had the better of most of the game, so can’t complain too much." "One of the harder games we’ve had. Sheffield united are not a poor side despite their position" "They will be taking points off the teams above us as they - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/30/pre-match-view-from-millwall-15/) - "We played probably the worst team in the division last week that had no fight with a manager who is tactically clueless at this level, Sheffield United know they have to beat us to have any chance of a top six finish. Saturdays game is going to be a tough one and the players will - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/24/view-from-ipswich-6/) - "I felt we were due a bad result. I didn’t expect one quite this bad." "At least Boro and Coventry also have to play Sheffield united away. Tough place to go, hopefully they can do us a favour." "Sheffield Utd are not a 17th placed team, I’ve been tricked." "we have to praise Sheff Utd. - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/23/pre-match-view-from-ipswich-6/) - "Ipswich Town have been incredible the past few weeks, 16 points from 18 and only a couple goals conceded, but got this one pinned for the away draw and voted as such. Not that the club are due a less than favourable result but historically there are lacklustre performances that crop up before resetting again. - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/20/pre-match-view-from-southampton-6/) - "Great news everybody! We get to go to St Mary's again in a few days 😀 Just heard Sheffield United had two players sent off at Charlton today who will be suspended for our game, we love playing teams who are missing players , what a gift from the football Gods " "Sheff Utd should have some - [View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/18/view-from-charlton-4/) - "Absolutely terrifying for the rest of the season. Sheffield Utd with 9 men looked a similar level to us" "Atrocious in the first half and not much better in the second! At least put a couple past them and then slow everything down with possession based football but that performance was very concerning against NINE men" - [Pre-Match View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/16/pre-match-view-from-charlton-4/) - "2 home games coming up before the likely defeat at Millwall6 points from Sheff Utd and Derby would go along way to securing our championship status for me" "2 massive home games which we can’t afford to slip up in" "Sheffield Utd have got quite a lot of carthorse footballers as well. I was reading - [View From Mansfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/11/view-from-mansfield/) - "These days are what it is all about. Enjoy!" "That was one of the best games I've seen live!" "4-3 flatters them honestly, aside from Hamer scoring screamers and our defence scoring for them they barely threatened." "Fully deserved win." "What a result. Remember the 1968-69 run in which we beat the Blades 2-1 at - [Pre-Match View From Mansfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/09/pre-match-view-from-mansfield/) - "Not a bad local draw. As others have said the Blunts wont get behind it though so that will dampen the gate receipts. Might tempt a few more of them than turned up for the Cardiff game but I doubt it will be more than a third full. Around 10,000 total." "If we can win - [Wolves, Auxerre and Stoke Fans Views On Ki-Jana Hoever](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/08/wolves-auxerre-and-stoke-fans-views-on-ki-jana-hoever/) - WOLVES FANS "Excellent idea to get some Championship experience for a few players, ready to hit the ground running next season." "Wise move, he’ll be a decent option next season" "Fantastic move for him. Exactly what he needs, bit of grit." "good loan for him. Hope he manages to play a bit more often. There's - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/03/pre-match-view-from-oxford-6/) - "Easy peasy home win." "God help us!" "3-0 to the Blades, calling that now" "Not expecting anything from Sunday" "We havent beaten anyone but Sheff Wed in the bottom half" "Sadly Chippy always wins against us at home ,I can see them crashing the play offs party at the end of the season ,if they - [View From Leicester](https://roysviewfrom.com/2026/01/01/view-from-leicester-7/) - "Just want this year to end." "I just don't think we are very good." "We’ve made Sheff United look like PSG" "Same as it is every week, second best to the opposition in every department." "The difference in intensity and quality was plain to see" "I've had enough with this team..they make me sick " - [Pre-Match View From Leicester](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/31/pre-match-view-from-leicester-7/) - "This is a tough place to go. We don’t like tough games." "We'll get well beaten I think." "Home banker." "Absolutely no chance of winning this one. We will get pasted." "I think we crumble here" "These are scoring a shed load of goals at the moment. What could go wrong against our "watertight" defence?!" - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/29/view-from-stoke-9/) - "No matter the circumstances, we always make Sheff Utd look like prime Real Madrid" "Is that 4 set pieces they've scored against us in 2 games?" "Embarrassing this is lads. Six goals conceded by a team that’s bullied us in every area of the pitch." "Got what we deserved, really." "Crap game and we got - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/28/pre-match-view-from-stoke-8/) - "Just watched Sheffield United concede 5 at Wrexham. Not a betting man but don’t think they need to worry about conceding 5 at Stoke" "We won’t muster 5 shots on target let alone 5 goals." "Just dnt see us scoring. Wrexham battered these aswell scoring 5. Madness." "Thought they looked the best side we had - [View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/26/view-from-wrexham-4/) - Change block type or style "Now that is one to stick in the documentary" "Stick that in our documentary!" "Stick that on Netflix." "Humble pie for dessert, sir?" "Two clubs i wanted to beat in particular and this was one of them." "Watching the manager of Sheffield United discussing conceding 5 goals to Wrexham in - [Pre-Match View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/24/pre-match-view-from-wrexham-3/) - "Sheffield United are on the up after a dodgy start and a “change” in management.. whereas we are on the slippery slopes and teetering too close to the edge. I can’t see us pulling off a Christmas miracle unless we somehow get 1 of our best 2 wing backs fit and ready. Hopefully jolly old - [View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/21/view-from-birmingham-9/) - "Outclassed from start to finish, red card, no fight, waste of time today…" "Sheffield United are a midtable team at best and they’ve battered us. Davies is a league one manger at best sack him now before he relegates us." "They are in a false position though. I still think they’ll be challenging play offs." - [Pre-Match View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/19/pre-match-view-from-birmingham-9/) - "Be a close one I think, but dont think this is the game we turn the away form aroundNarrow 2-1 defeat.I think we may go 1-0 up and flap it." "Usual rabbits in headlights. 2-1 to blades.If we win I'll give up cider for Xmas." "Not a prayer of getting anything other than a 2 - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/12/view-from-west-brom-10/) - "Love the three points, love the two fantastic goals. Put a run together and who knowsOne thing to remember is we’ll struggle to come up against a side that plays any worse than Sheff United were tonight, they were woeful. Not getting carried away, but we got it done" "Sheff Utd were dreadful, I honestly - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/11/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-11/) - "The Battle of who will get to their 7th unbeaten run.... Sheff Utd are unbeaten in six. We're six unbeaten at The Hawthorns..." "Bring on the gallows humour as we watch Sheffield Utd humble us." "A really comprehensive 2-0 defeat which is the straw that breaks the camels back for Patel and Nestor." "One loss - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/09/view-from-norwich-11/) - "Half-a-team missing, no left backs, something like the third and fourth-choice centre-halves, key striker missing, and ...Got to give Clement credit for quickly galvanising this team if nothing else." "Have to say massively decent from us given the injuries etc" "yet all the media seems interested in is Sheff U’s injury list." "overall a makeshift - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/08/pre-match-view-from-norwich-10/) - "Stranger things have happened but I would be pleasantly surprised if we got anything out of the game againstSheffield United midweek." "Can't see us getting anything at a resurgent Sheffield United." "We are looking so much better under Phil but I’ve just glanced at the table and it’s not a good look and I can - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/06/view-from-stoke-8/) - Poor Potters Bummed To Death At Bramall" "Been absolutely hammered today - lucky it’s not been 6 or 7 really. Still somehow in the playoffs but don’t see that lasting past the Ipswich game. "Credit to Sheffield. We're an easy mark if you play physical and direct. A lot like our old ways tbh. Terrible - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/12/05/pre-match-view-from-stoke-7/) - "This next batch of games, together with the business we do in Jan, defines our season I reckon. Starting with Sheffield Utd on Saturday." "A revitalised Sheff Utd and Ipswich away next up for us, need to be really careful we don’t make it 5 losses from 6" "Difficult to see us getting anything but - [View From Leicester](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/29/view-from-leicester-6/) - "That first half was as dark a time as we've had in a long time.Just awful." "Won the second half, #GetBehindTheTeam!" "Brilliant second half. Absolutely amazing. So proud. We had (checks notes) 3 shots on target. I hope we lose every game from now on but have second half’s like that" "We need liquidating for - [Pre-Match View From Leicester](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/28/pre-match-view-from-leicester-6/) - "We will win this to keep limping along. It’ll be turgid and probably 1-0 or 2-1. Jordan James will score a cracker and then get taken off. One of the wingers will score the other one, ensuring the one who doesn’t score plays terribly. Afterwards Marti will say some stuff about mentality and togetherness and will - [View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/26/view-from-portsmouth-3/) - "Thank goodness the final whistle. We were poor tonight, very poor. I know we were down to 10 men but we were never going to get anything tonight." "could’ve played for 10 years and not scored with that performance" " I think getting away with three down is a bit of a result they way - [Pre-Match View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/25/pre-match-view-from-portsmouth-3/) - "Hope Wednesday night is a case of after the Lord Mayors show for Sheffield United" "Sheff utd gonna be tough as they are way too good to be bottom 3 players they have in their squad I take a pt right now but their home form is poor so far... gonna have to be solid - [View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/23/view-from-wednesday-7/) - "I honestly couldn’t give a flying fizz about today’s result. They’ll be dancing on the tables in the Banner Cross, fair enough, but let’s be real, this is the worst Wednesday side any of us can remember. We’re up against last year’s play-off finalists, who beat us twice last season, and we’ve got worse in - [Pre-Match View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/20/pre-match-view-from-wednesday-7/) - "FOA BLADES you should beat us easily on Sunday. You’ve got a multi million pound squad, ours is patched together and threadbare. You should gain absolutely no sense of achievement by beating us. Should you fail to win, it will potentially be the most embarrassing Sheffield Derby result you’ve ever had. You’ve spent your millions. You’re - [Leeds Fans Views On Patrick Bamford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/13/leeds-fans-views-on-patrick-bamford/) - "Bamford consistently scored when he started and averaged roughly a goal every 3 games both in the Championship and the PL.Just imagine though if the guy could have somehow learn't to finish better and also take a penalty we would then have had some player on our hands." "He provided some great moments on the - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/09/view-from-qpr-11/) - "Disappointed we didn’t win, but content with a point and stopping the recent rot" "defended well and deserved the point, lots to improve on but small steps" "For me, most sides in the championship would be happy with a 0-0 away to Sheffield utd." "I don’t care where Sheffield u are in the table.will take - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/07/pre-match-view-from-qpr-10/) - "It doesn't get much easier as we now head to Sheffield Utd, a side we've only beaten once in the last 9 meetings" "we have lost to Derby,Ipswich now Southampton all were below us at the time of playing them, so so disappointing" "Good thing Sheffield United are up next" "Lose this and we are - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/03/pre-match-view-from-coventry-12/) - "A sign of a top team is that they react to a stinking performance straight awayTuesday will tell us a lot one way or the other" "Must win" "Really need us to smash them." "Need to bounce back against a difficult side. Least we’ll have one more day of rest to try and get some - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/11/01/view-from-derby-11/) - "Made Sheffield United pay, picking up three points somewhere that has been traditionally tough to go" "A great three points for us today but you go to Bramall Lane expecting an absolute scrap, a proper fight for any points. They look completely mismanaged from the very top, didn't look up for it at all" "They - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/31/pre-match-view-from-derby-9/) - "We need ensure we don’t lose this game, Sheffield United are an exceptionally poor side at the moment.They have the most losses of any Championship side this season and the fewest goals scored. Second worse goal difference, one of three sides to have conceded 20 plus goals this season.Wilder has had 7 games now, lost - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/24/view-from-preston-14/) - "Fantastic 3 points, and that will do our mindset a load of good. First time Sheff Utd have lost from a two goal lead in a league game for 13 years!" "Sheff U are awful. Would’ve been 3-0 if we hadn’t gifted them two goals, they did nothing all game" "Just had a feeling we - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/24/pre-match-view-from-preston-12/) - "Back to PNE reality. Next two home games versus Sheffield United and Swansea now key to decide the fate of the season." "Must not lose game now on Friday against a resurgent Sheffield Utd" "Need a very big response vs Sheff Utd, who unfortunately had their easiest game of the season on Tuesday" "Sheffield Utd are - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/21/view-from-blackburn-9/) - Who’d have thought the two worst-run Championship clubs would be bottom of the league? Anyone surprised?" "Genuinely think we could finish below Sheffield Wednesday. They may be having to play U18s, but some of those are probably more useful than our dollopers. A points deduction may keep them below us, maybe." "Sheff United 4 goals - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/20/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-11/) - "Let's not get to downhearted with the Coventry result, we played well until the 2 in 3 minutes. We need to start winning our home games, it's time they rolled up their sleeves, and give the supporters a long overdue win. Coventry have had big wins against some teams higher up than us." "Whats the - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/19/view-from-watford-7/) - "The people running the club make me want to be physically sick. An owner whose football knowledge is so awful he rarely appoints the right coach. A chief exec whose poor practices almost got his previous club relegated by default. Constant links to an agent being investigated for malpractice. Shadowy figures everywhere you look. The - [Royal Antwerp and Crystal Palace Fans Views On Jaïro Riedewald](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/17/royal-antwerp-and-crystal-palace-fans-views-on-jairo-riedewald/) - ROYAL ANTWERP FANS "He was always injured" "I didn't see much in him when he played" "Riedewald didn't seem that good to me either" "Just not good enough." " I don't even want to comment on Riedewald." "Didn't realise he had left" "A Blind man who couldn't even walk at left back. Who suddenly has - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/17/pre-match-view-from-watford-7/) - "Thank god the internationals are having a national break." "Having a terrible season? Sitting rock bottom? Won only 1 game out of 9? Need a quick pick-me-up?Dr Watford is in the house to solve your every need.Guaranteed home win to kick start their season." "We need to put that on a business card we hand - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/10/03/pre-match-view-from-hull-11/) - "The worst attack v the worst defence in the league - somethings got to give" "This game will probably shape how we view our start to the season.We’re currently 3 points of relegation and 4 points off the play-offs, we have the worst defence we’ve had for years and the best attack we’ve had for - [View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/30/view-from-southampton-5/) - "What a weird feeling! a win!" "A win from another crap performance is just what was needed." "We win but I see no progress in that performance" "Awful, awful performance but a wins a win. We will play better and lose without doubt." "Win is a win, but we are pretty crap" "Bloody lucky" "Not - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/29/pre-match-view-from-southampton-5/) - "They got their first win yesterday away at Oxford so could now spark a bit of a revival under Wilder. Sounds like they're OK-ish at the back but a bit lightweight up front. Cue Danny Ings returns from...surprise, surprise...injury (was said to be close for Saturday's match) on Tuesday night.Looks like a lot travelling up, - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/27/view-from-oxford-5/) - "A missed opportunity, but it did feel somewhat inevitable that the football gods might turn for Sheffield today, after it was a 1-0 loss at our place last season that started their period of turmoil" "I was expecting Sheffield to be better than they were, especially after Wilder had had a full week with them, - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/26/pre-match-view-from-oxford-5/) - "Very weird turnaround from this fixture last year, they were heavy favourites and still in the fight for the automatics, since then they pretty much thrown away the play offs, sacked Wilder, lost every game and reappointed Wilder, pretty impressive in such a very short space of time, Even a couple of weeks ago you - [View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/20/view-from-charlton-3/) - "Sheffield United, wow. Based on that they really need Wilder to pulloff a miracle. So much quality in their squad but they looked horrendous." "Bloody brilliant. Like a few on here, I expected the wilder bounce to take off and us to take a bit of a beating but after 10-15 mins I didn't think - [Pre-Match View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/19/pre-match-view-from-charlton-3/) - "United are in bad form which is a good opportunity for us to take advantage. Hope that Wilder returning doesn't make a difference and we continue their streak." "Now wilders back,they've just been turned over are we going to repeat QPR orrrr...are we going to play like we did vs Leicester but actually score.Don't think - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/12/pre-match-view-from-ipswich-5/) - "‘Lost all 4 Sheff Utd’, with a manager the fans have already turned against are next at Portman Road after the break.Friday night under the lights should be intense" "Sheffield Utd are due a win, bad time to play them" "we need to get our first win, regardless of Sheff Utd's form or not. We - [Luton, Cardiff and Wednesday Fans Views On Mark McGuinness](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/01/luton-cardiff-and-wednesday-fans-views-on-mark-mcguinness/) - LUTON FANS "Taking Chong and McGuinness is surely the biggest favour any club has ever done us. Are they owned by a Luton fan?" "Spot on.They look like a club on the way down." "Not bothered about mcguiness leaving personally. 3 games aside, he was bang average and switched-off far too often." "Turning circle of - [Brentford and Burnley Fans Views On Ben Mee](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/01/brentford-and-burnley-fans-views-on-ben-mee/) - BRENTFORD FANS "Honest pro and decent man, who loves football. Hope he gets at least one more year of doing what he loves.Fetching in red stripes as well." "He is one of those people that you just want at your club. Top professional, leader, decent fella and I imagine in the future would be a - [Ipswich, Luton and Rotherham Fans Views On Chiedozie Ogbene](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/01/ipswich-luton-and-rotherham-fans-views-on-chiedozie-ogbene/) - IPSWICH FANS "Think kmac may have lost the plot slightly....he walks into every other team in the championship." "To a rival ? It's as weird as Norwich selling us Nunez" "We've lost our minds loaning him out, let alone to another championship club." "Awful decision... and we're strengthening a rival" "I am so confused by this" - [Oxford and Huddersfield Fans Views On Alex Matos](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/09/01/oxford-and-huddersfield-fans-views-on-alex-matos/) - OXFORD FANS "HOW many players is that fraud at Sheffield signing? They must have a squad of 35 senior players." "Thought he had a bit more ambition than going to a team below us in the league." "Strange signing for them. I know their start’s been poor, but they’ll still expect to be up towards - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/30/view-from-boro-9/) - "Make no mistake, this was a big win! A potential banana skin. Sheff Utd will definitely be up there at the end of the season, maybe still suffering from a playoff defeat hangover." "Can no longer deny the Edwards tactical effect, that same midfield would've got overrun by Sheff Utd last season" "could have been - [Luton and Birmingham Fans Views On Tahith Chong](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/29/luton-and-birmingham-fans-views-on-tahith-chong/) - LUTON FANS "Are we selling Chong primarily because of his high wage?Surely given his potential to be one of the best players at this level and a game changer it would make more sense to keep Chong for now." "Most naturally gifted player in L1 if he stayed . If his head is right and - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/29/pre-match-view-from-boro-7/) - "Boro have won their first three league games of the season! Sheffield United have lost their first three league games of the season! We're live on Sky! What could possibly go wrong? Honestly, it would be typical Boro to lose this, wouldn't it? Ruben Selles is under a massive amount of pressure and Sheffield Utd - [Millwall Fans Views On Japhet Tanganga](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/28/millwall-fans-views-on-japhet-tanganga/) - "I think it's a bad move on his part, Once Sheffield United's money runs out they will be just an average Championship team. He could be far better off staying where he is idolised. Sometimes you are better off with the devil you know" "He will get dogs abuse when we play them at the - [West Ham, Aston Villa and Southampton Fans Views On Danny Ings](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/27/west-ham-aston-villa-and-southampton-fans-views-on-danny-ings/) - WEST HAM FANS "You'd have to be particularly mentally robust if you could display optimism about moving to Sheffield." "Signing Ings on huge wages was exactly the sort of thing that a club with a coherent transfer policy should avoid doing. And it's exactly the sort of thing I can imagine us doing again in - [Malmo Fans Views On Nils Zatterstrom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/22/malmo-fans-views-on-nils-zatterstrom/) - "Have followed Nils since he was about 12 years old in the academy. Always big and strong. Not exactly technical, but as usual still won the balls. The fact that he made it to the A-team is of course his own merit, incredibly willing to train and motivated, but then our fantastic academy has shaped - [Atalanta, Ipswich, Everton and Norwich Fans Views On Ben Godfrey](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/22/atalanta-ipswich-everton-and-norwich-fans-views-on-ben-godfrey/) - ATALANTA FANS "FREE GODFREY DIO BASTARDO" "Scandalous to have given away Godfrey with the team so short-staffed and without even giving him a chance." "Yes Godfrey should stay" "the Godfrey case, not even put on the field, seems absurd to me" "He played too little" "One game not enough to see him " "Jesus give - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/22/pre-match-view-from-millwall-14/) - "Sheffield United have no points and no goals and are rock bottom, even below the Owls! Something has got to give!" "Nailed on home win then" "So much doom and gloom this week everywhere, we had a bad day at the office and with or without certain players we will still be Millwall.Liven up and - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/16/view-from-swansea-9/) - "Finally have beaten Sheffield United! Definitely deserved it but it’s sad to see the Blades as bad as that. A big team, who sacked a manager for getting over 90 points and appointing a manager who nearly bottled it with Hull, terrible appointment." "First time we beat those in 6 years." "they have won their - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/15/pre-match-view-from-swansea-9/) - "The first big test of the season." "We need to be on the front foot from the off on Saturday.Don't show them any respect or give them any time on the ball.These & Boro are nowhere the teams of the past few seasons, they're there for the taking if we're confident enough." "Blades going to - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/10/view-from-bristol-city-15/) - "Great win. I didn’t expect it and would have been pleased with a draw.well done everyone.WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!" "thought we'd get battered. Get me that humble pie..." "Stunning...when they equalised we were under the cosh, I was thinking we could lose 4-1, our brilliant keeper made some fantastic saves to keep us - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/08/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-14/) - "Did we not play Sheff Utd on opening day live on Sky and go on to win the double? Easy Cheesy" "Sheffield United have scored a bucket load this pre season. Conceded a fair few too. Going to be open game I think ." "Could be a bit of a chaos game as Selles can - [Championship Fans Views On The New Season (Part 2)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/03/championship-fans-views-on-the-new-season-part-2/) - Part two in my look at how fans of the other 23 Championship clubs are feeling about the upcoming 25/26 season OXFORD FANS "We are again the bookies early favourites to be relegated this coming season yet our 2025 form under GR would is equivalent to finishing in 10th spot! A few astute summer signings - [Braga and Nacional Fans Views On Djibril Soumare](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/03/braga-and-nacional-fans-views-on-djibril-soumare/) - BRAGA FANS “Indispensable for the under-23s (2022/23) and for the B team (23/24). A convincing loan to Nacional in 24/25 too“ “It's surreal how we let go of Djibril Soumaré last season” “I didn’t think Vicens would give up on Soumaré like that, honestly. Especially considering what he can offer with the ball and in linking up - [Championship Fans Views On The New Season (Part 1)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/08/03/championship-fans-views-on-the-new-season-part-1/) - Part one in a look at how fans of the other 23 Championship clubs are feeling about the upcoming 25/26 season BIRMINGHAM FANS "Way too excited to be back." "It is insane how a bunch of commentators are strongly suggesting we're going to have such a strong squad and chance of promotion let alone top - [Championship Fans Views On The New Season (Part 1)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/27/championship-fans-views-on-the-new-season/) - A look at how fans of the other 23 Championship clubs are feeling about the upcoming 22/23 season Birmingham Fans “I’m resigned to relegation, so I’d rather play the kids and clear the decks of the rubbish we have left … just renewed my season ticket aswell….”“were going down faster than a tramp on a - [Hull, Stockport and MK Dons Fans On Louie Barry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/07/22/hull-stockport-and-mk-dons-fans-on-louie-barry/) - HULL FANS "has a massive ceiling" "A young, hungry player determined to do well." "22 year old only going to get better" "Gutted we never got to see him properly" "injury aside he’s got quality." "How can show anything if he got injured almost immediately? His time at stockport should be enough proof that hes talented" - [Man City Fans Views On James McAtee](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/04/man-city-fans-views-on-james-mcatee/) - “The Salford Silva” “I thought McAtee would have been better off staying myself, at least with the squad as it currently is. Hope he gets plenty of game time and develops well.” “This boy is brilliant, he should stay” “He’s too good a player for this! We need him in the first team.” “Ridiculous. We - [Bordeaux and Malmo Fans Views On Anel Ahmedhodžić](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/06/bordeaux-and-malmo-fans-views-on-anel-ahmedhodzic/) - Bordeaux Fans “You have to leave my little one, it's not with us that you're going to evolve” “it's scandalous if he ends up in sheffield” “shefield when he had to go to city or Chelsea last year, bizarre for the future best defender in the world “ “He has such a level, such potential, - [Rangers Fans Views On Wes Foderingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/17/rangers-fans-views-on-wes-foderingham/) - "Good move for his bank account, but if he wants to be playing week in week out he'd have been better off in the Championship imo."Tin hat on but he's better than the opinion most on here have of him." "There are a few good young English Gk's, apart from Henderson coming through, Ramsdale , - [West Brom Fans Views On Oliver Burke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/09/09/west-brom-fans-views-on-oliver-burke/) - “This surely has to be Burke’s last chance at a decent club, if Wilder doesn’t get through to him then he’s doomed.” “Burke must have talent - 23yo who’s played in Champ, Bundesliga, Champs League, Prem, La Liga & for Celtic/Scotland. Managed 20 games in La Liga last year, yet failed to nail down a - [Liverpool and Swansea Fans Views On Rhian Brewster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/02/liverpool-and-swansea-fans-views-on-rihan-brewster/) - LIVERPOOL FANS "Sheffield United fans seem very happy. Let's hope he does well there." "quite surprised we'd sell him after how much we were told about him being the future for the last few seasons." "To sell him is criminal." "For me, this has shades of Raheem Sterling written all over it." "Why are we - [Views On Ravel Morrison](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/07/16/views-on-ravel-morrison/) - Views From Fans Of Östersund “This player had a lot of potential but chose to be a badboy” “Can be really good I think. I am a little split to. Dows well sometimes, but is not in shape yet can not be judged 100%” “Morrison is not written off, so we have to give a - [Bournemouth Fans Views On Lys Mousset](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/07/21/bournemouth-fans-views-on-lys-mousset/) - “£10million seems a good deal with less than a year left on his contract.” “He’s a talented lad but flattered to deceive in my opinion. Good deal for us I say!” “Hopefully we’ll get a buy back clause Just in case!” “I'm a bit sad about this one, would like to have seen him play - [Swansea Fans Views On Oli McBurnie](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/02/swansea-fans-views-on-oli-mcburnie/) - “£18m for McBurnie? Tough to turn down. That’s crazy money for him.” “That's insane money for let's face it, a championship level player” “I like him, and I’d like him to stay, but that’s silly money.” “It's a bit of a funny one with McBurnie - he's very important to us, but £15-20m is way - [Genk Fans Views On Sander Berge](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/30/genk-fans-views-on-sander-berge/) - “I wish this topper a lot of success. Arrived as a boy, leaving as a (gentle) man. I will certainly continue to follow his further career”“he is good there for a number of years, given his talent and his young age”“Not enough for a player of that caliber who goes to the PL.”“It isn’t a - [Boro Fans Views On Marvin Johnson](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/31/boro-fans-views-on-marvin-johnson/) - “been rubbish for us but he was genuinely being linked with Man City and Leicester before we signed him so must have some talent but we haven't seen it. he's quite quick” “Good on his day” “fullback for oxford is when he was at his best, which led him to being linked with some big - [Ipswich Fans Views On David McGoldrick](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/07/24/ipswich-fans-views-on-david-mcgoldrick/) - “Wonderful player when fit and played in his right position. It was absolutely pointless playing him to track back & chase. It didn't do him or the team any good. Ar least the idiot who asked him to do that has gone now. Good luck David & enjoy the rest of your career. “ “Shame - [MK Dons Fans View On George Baldock](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/06/13/mk-dons-fans-view-on-george-baldock/) - “ Nooooooooooooooooo. I blame carruthers.” “Would be sorry if this happened. He played so well this last season. He and George Williams were the best full backs in league 1" "Didn't actually see that one coming. Best of luck to him. " "Fuck. Still the people who like defenders to stay within our half will - [Bury Fans View On Leon Clarke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/07/27/bury-fans-view-on-leon-clarke/) - “Clarke is a special talent at this level, and his presence could keep us in this division, or help another team get out of it. He's been at a hell of a lot of clubs, and went through a lot with us last season so hopefully he'll stick around as I don't see us replacing - [Brentford and Rochdale Fans Views On Jack O'Connell](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/07/08/brentford-and-rochdale-fans-views-on-jack-oconnell/) - Brentford Fans “He'll be decent in L1. Not good enough for Championship. Better at centre back than Left Back. Bit slow and panicky. Big unit.” “never seen enough of him, has hardly played” “opinion is divided. I think he's decent but is raw. Not finished article.” “solid league 1 centre back” “stand out player in - [Burton Fans View On Mark Duffy](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/06/01/burton-fans-view-on-mark-duffy/) - “Duffy won a number of games with superb individual goals, that sort of ability is difficult to find. The sort of player I pay money to watch” “Duffy beat his man, then check back and want to beat him again, frustrating at times. I would have him back though, wonder if Nigel is thinking that.” - [Leeds Fans View On Billy Sharp](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/07/24/leeds-fans-view-on-billy-sharp/) - “Price is about right. Was hoping we'd get Murphy the other way. Decent left winger.” “He must be on big bucks for us to let him go so cheaply “ “According to rumours, he earns around 14k per week. “ “I'll never know why we signed him. If he'd been Italian he'd have been hammered - [Derby Fans View on Paul Coutts](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/23/derby-fans-view-on-paul-coutts/) - “Far too slow to play winger. Can't take a man on to save his life. Brayford made him look good. “ “Coutts has never been and will never be a winger. I liked Clough, but that used to grind my gears.” “Maybe Coutts will come good in time.” “Coutts can tackle, is strong, not afraid - [Leicester Fans View On Dean Hammond](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/20/leicester-fans-view-on-dean-hammond/) - “Sad but understandable that he has left” “Hammond is underrated. He's played well for us” “Always looked solid yet unspectacular. Can be a bit off the pace at times but plays his role very well in this division. Not to say he's set the world alight, he's not going to be the difference in winning - [Reading Fans Views On Tyler Bindon](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/07/04/reading-fans-views-on-tyler-bindon/) - "Great to see Bindon joining a side that’ll be pushing for promotion to the Premier League, shows the level he got to with us" "Rolls Royce of a defender. Great ability on the ball and never puts a foot wrong. Not scared to put his body on the line. Will be interesting to see how - [Hull and Readings Fans Views On Rubén Sellés](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/06/18/hull-and-readings-fans-views-on-ruben-selles/) - HULL FANS "He’s a really good appointment for them. I thought he would be aiming a little higher." "He’ll do a great job. People underestimate what he had to do and worked with the last few months. Given how tight it was at the end those standout wins at Sunderland and Sheff United did the - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/22/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-8/) - "Anyone else just not arsed about sheff United. Pundits and podcasts etc going on like they are Real Madrid and we stand no chance.Our best 11 is better than theirs plus we have a living god in Mayenda playing up front.Give them 2 good games this season and the one at home could have been - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/12/view-from-bristol-city-14/) - "Good luck to Sheffield United in the final - by far the better team over the two legs." "Beaten by a far better team no shame in that. We can hold our heads high and we go again next season." "An aggregate scoreline that shows the difference in quality between the two sides. Well done - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/11/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-13/) - "After more antipation, excitement and dreaming of what could be since may 2008, Friday was a huge disappointment. Everything went wrong, and coming away I was pretty despondent. With the leadership and their decision making demonstrated over decades, if I were a betting man, I'd bet on it being another 17 years before we get - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/08/view-from-bristol-city-13/) - "Why aren`t we allowed to have nice things?" "This hurts a lot" "Feels like it would have been better if Blackburn had scored a last minute winner!" " we looked pretty poor tonight even before the red card. They always looked like they had another gear" "Embarrassing. Feel sorry for the fans who turned up tonight." - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/07/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-12/) - "I will kick off with my forecast and be under no illusions use your head for this forecast first leg can see nothing but a Sheff U win either 1-0 or 2-1second leg Sheff U easy winners 3-0 cant see any other result probably be all over by 60th minute of return leg " "City 2 - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/03/view-from-blackburn-8/) - "It just doesn't make sense to me that the players can't get themselves up for a game like today. Should we of won and managed to go up, their whole lives would've changed 50% increase in wages I imagine etc etc... Some teams want it more Some owners want it more. Will be the same for a long - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/05/02/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-10/) - "This is it! Need other results to go our way but a must win in order to keep our end of the bargain. " "Well here we are, as close as we have ever been to getting back to where we belong. Not sure how we have managed, so many ups and downs. Got a - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/26/view-from-stoke-7/) - "I do wonder sometimes after 60 years what really is the point. We were second best tonight and they win at a canter with a reserve team. Sadly that is the reality" "Not sure there is a single positive thing about this club" "another day in the life of the losers!" "Don't think I've ever - [Pre-Match View Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/24/pre-match-view-stoke/) - "I am dreading this game." "Was just thinking a point would be ok in this. Unbelievably it wouldn't." "We won’t win again this season I don’t think." "I think we will." "They're pretty big and physical." "Be very surprised if they turn out their best side on Friday" "They cannot go higher or lower. I - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/20/pre-match-view-rom-burnley/) - "How confident out of 100% are you of promotion?Myself I'm at 75% ,hopefully 100% Monday night!" "I'll start counting chickens if we are 3-0 up in the 95th minute of 95" "i’m nervous! last thing we want is sheffield winning!" "Pretty confident even if we lose on Monday it's still in our own hands with - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/18/view-from-cardiff-8/) - Blades 2-0 Cardiff "studio guests saying Sheffield didn't get out of 1st gear - disagree I think they are an average championship side in a garbage division of which we are the dregsWe are rotten to the core at the moment but Sheffield are not that good and you can see why sides with more - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/16/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-8/) - "We need a win no if or buts. The pressure I believe will be too much for our squad.Only good thing about playing the Blades now is they are also suddenly struggling so its a good time to play them." "They haven't won in three Cardiff coming to town definite win for homesite our record - [View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/12/view-from-plymouth-3/) - Plymouth 2-1 Blades "Didn't see that coming but thoroughly deserved." "Sheffield got exactly what they deserved today - nothing." "Sheffield United were terribly disappointing for a top 3 side, I really expected this to be the game where it really fell apart, which I guess it did, just not for us.Sh***housery in the first half - [Pre-Match View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/11/pre-match-view-from-plymouth-3/) - "Do we really have to bother?" "Iv no excitement for Saturday, just want this awful season to be over now." 'We go again'. 'It's good we have a game so soon to make amends'.'The players want to put it right'.'The training has been good'.And so on ..." "Whoever does the tactical analysis wouldn't be needed - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/08/view-from-millwall-13/) - "Millwall have now beaten all of the three automatic promotion chasers this season" "I can't think of many teams that have beaten all of the top 3 this season, that's a fantastic win." "A team that lost against Plymouth and Cardiff but beat all of the top 3 in Burnley, Leeds and Sheffield United.That is - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/07/view-from-millwall-12/) - "Looking forward to this one. Hate Leeds but don't like Sheff Utd either, so will be in their faces if we do a number on them." "I’d prefer Leeds and Burnley to get promoted.Don’t ask me why but I can’t stand Sheffield United" "wouldn't cross the road to watch em" "If United go up they’ll - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/05/view-from-oxford-4/) - "Wow! What a win, that feels massive. I actually have tears in my eyes as it feels so so close to safety now." "There's only one thing more excruciating than watching us loosing and thats watching us winning!" "The three sided nightmare will never be our home, but I honestly think that is in the - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/04/pre-match-view-from-oxford-4/) - "we're coming for you n your team Chippy" "home win from an adventerous, expansive and attacking Oxford United team" "Hopefully it stays warm, those northerners can't handle heatHopefully they will be knackered after 20 minutes" "Hopefully a battling, passionate survival fighting spirit. Play every trick in the book, a must win, no more no less" - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/04/01/view-from-coventry-9/) - "You know what… fair play. Nothing undeserved there. Lucky we kept it to 3. Love a lot about their club and they absolutely roasted us tonight. They’ve got a certain style of play that we just had no chance of coping with. They will 1,000% go up." "They’re the best counter-attacking side in the league - far too much quality - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/27/pre-match-view-from-coventry-11/) - "We will win this" "I don't think these are that good" "There for the taking but our defence is too dodgy if we try playing on the front foot." "If we replicate how we played against Sunderland, we win. I doubt we will have that about us away from home. Surely the message from Frank - [Former Players Update (Part 3)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/26/former-players-update-part-3/) - Doncaster Fans Views On Joe Ironside "Ironside and Sharp aren’t mobile enough, last two games we’ve come up against two strikers who were athletic and powerful and Sharp and Ironside look like they are running with flip flops on." "I am quicker than Ironside." "Ironside never looks like scoring, always got his back to goal - [Former Players Update (Part 2)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/25/former-players-update-part-2/) - Everton Fans Views On Iliman Ndiaye "Really missing this lad. We're really toothless without him. " "Such a big miss with him being out. Has that bit of magic that can turn a game." "Perhaps the silver lining is with him out of sight he may remain off the summer shopping list for other clubs." - [Former Players Update (Part 1)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/24/former-players-update-part-1/) - Following my last "Former Players Update" I asked for suggestions about who to cover next. The response was greater than I expected and so instead of one long post, I will try to cover all the names requested in 3 separate posts across the week. Thanks to everybody who got involved and if there is any player you - [Former Players Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/27/former-player-update/) - In this edition I take a look at how some of the legends that helped The Blades achieve promotion back in 2019 are getting on today. Doncaster Rovers Fans Views On Billy Sharp "Seen a bit of disrespect for the goat recently.Yes, he has a better impact from the bench at this stage. But there - [View From Wednesday......2 Days Later](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/18/view-from-wednesday-2-days-later/) - "Something that cracks me up is how worked up they are trying to convince us they’re the number one club in Sheffield. Arguing non-stop about our Older, Bigger, Better claim, flipping between “attendance doesn’t matter” and then suddenly “it definitely does,” and constantly bringing up how a MASSIVE club can be so bad. Even Wilder - [View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/16/view-from-wednesday-6/) - "Wasn't the hammering they said was coming our way, in fact I'd go as far as saying we've gifted them that." "We fall marginally short to another £80-100million squad yet again. On we march." "Well at least we weren't thrashed. Considering the relative strength of the 2 teams, not the end of the world. Top - [Pre-Match View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/14/pre-match-view-from-wednesday-6/) - " All my blades mates say it will be 4-0 or more reversal, they are all uber confident of a massive win." "Said that for the first game which was a very drab affair with 1 shot on target that went in." "Absolutely no pressure on us for this whatsoever. im saying nothing at work, im not - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/12/view-from-bristol-city-12/) - "Well done city great finish to the game.Just watch the Sheffield United fans flip out on us now" "Performance of the season." "I am not going to be able to sleep for the adrenalin." "Completely outplayed the team currently top of the Championship" "I expected the Blades to get an undeserved win like they did against - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/10/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-11/) - " I think we can get something. It was obviously very disappointing to not win on Saturday but Hull also defended very well I thought. The fact we're lamenting not getting 13 points from the last 15 (or arguably 15 from 15!) says a lot.Sheffield Utd beat Preston by one goal and QPR by one goal earlier in - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/08/view-from-preston-13/) - "sheff u easy best team in the league." "The only positive is it keeps Burnley out of the top two." "First time anyone has done the double over us.Hopefully the last team to do it." "This performance has highlighted the tremendous improvement Heckingbottom has made. We have matched a top side with a massively bigger - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/07/pre-match-view-from-preston-11/) - "Our problem is going to be keeping hold of Hecky in about another 12-18 months. He’s a class act. His time at Sheff Utd in the PL might count against him tbh. But everyone struggles who goes up now. The gulf is colossal." "Make no mistake about it, Hecky & McCall are doing the business - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/03/02/view-from-qpr-10/) - "Well, we won't die wondering. Marti threw everything he had at Sheff Utd there. Thought the two sides cancelled each other out at times but that was end-to-end from the first minute!" "that was a decent performance against a good team, we were unlucky not to get at least a point." "was a quality finish - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/28/pre-match-view-from-qpr-9/) - "Be very interesting what MC does with the Team against Sheff Utd. In saying that if you defend like we did at Pompey its going to be tough" "Important we respond next week.Sheff Utd will probably be our toughest test of the season imo." "Need a big week on the training ground if we are - [Pre Match View From Notts County](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/16/pre-match-view-from-notts-county/) - “Was hoping Sheffield Utd would get a drubbing on saturday - they will really be up for it on Tuesday night after their result” “We will thrash them...” “I admire the optmimism” “One very average team will make the play-offs, unfortunately it won't be us. The points needed to avoid relegation will possibly be quite - [VIEW FROM NOTTS COUNTY](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/17/view-from-notts-county/) - Notts County 1-2 Blades “Fuck sake, we should have won that. Beaten by another bizarre lucky goal. “ “3 wins in 15. 18th. Classic Notts “ “Fucking hell, deserved at least a point there, shame Garry Thompson missed that one on one and then went to sleep for their second goal. Gotta take your chances. - [LOAN UPDATE: Notts County fans Views on Jamal Campbell-Ryce taken from the past month](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/11/loan-update-notts-county-fans-views-on-jamal-campbell-ryce-from-the-past-month/) - “JCR was a breath of fresh air bringing some attacking excitement to the game.” “JCR added class “ “JCR brought something that we have been missing “ “JCR started OK but then HE started to tire and began to play deeper, “ “JCR shone tonight” “With JCR we look a completely different side” “Great assist - [LOAN UPDATE: Notts County fans views on Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Taken From The Month Of April)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/21/loan-update-notts-countty-fans-views-on-jamal-campbell-ryce-taken-from-the-month-of-april/) - “Campbell Ryce was our best player when he came on” “JCR was brilliant “ “Campbell-Ryce 8/10. Top man” “Why does JCR feel the need to try and beat all 11 players a couple of times before actually attempting a cross? “ “ JCR showed us what we have been missing all season” - [View From Notts County](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/07/view-from-notts-county-2/) - Blades 5-1 Notts County “Embarrassing. No cohesion or organisation, defending that would make schoolboys wince and muddled attacking play. Something is wrong “ “Notts so desperate to concentrate on the league they gave away 3 penalties in their cup game tonight. Well played. “ “As a Notts fan working in Sheffield, just like to say - [Loan Update: Notts County Fans Views On Nathan Thomas](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/29/loan-update-notts-county-fans-views-on-nathan-thomas/) - “Nothing to write positively in the first 30 minutes but suddenly grew into the game. Unlucky not to score” “Worked very hard and contributed” “good in parts, but his corners were awful.” “Struggling to get into games at times but has a neat pass” “Some good touches, looks willing to take players on “ “quick - [Loan Update: Notts County Fans Views On Nathan Thomas](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/26/loan-update-notts-county-fans-views-on-nathan-thomas-2/) - “started the season out of form.” “I like him” “Made a massive mistake” “Trying to dribble out in a stupid position? Can't be doing that there, he had so many other options. Stupid, stupid decision.” “missed a pearl of a chance.” “Didnt make an impact” “I didn't notice him much at all.” - [Pre-Match View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/06/pre-match-view-from-doncaster/) - "My Owls fan mate wants to come if he'll be able to stand with me and be a fan for the night!" "Be interesting to see how many Rovers fans turn up at Bramall Lane. Not many I reckon after last nights shambles." "I was gonig but not bothering now, just simply as the game - [VIEW FROM DONCASTER](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/08/view-from-doncaster/) - "Didn't get what we deserved tonight" "Well done Rovers... Great performance." "Was that 2 penalties turned down were the Blades playing Basketball?" "How did we not win that?" "Absolute embarrassment the "Dickov out" boo boys! Making us look stupid. They don't speak for me. Otherwise, it's been a bloody good game." "I think the point - [Pre-Match View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/09/25/pre-match-view-from-doncaster-2/) - “We've not had a great start, not scoring enough goals nor entertaining much.” “Even though I predict we will lose 3-0 I'm still going. A slight change of subject... Billy Sharp is a Doncaster Rovers hero, proven by his number of votes for the legends banner. What reception will he get? I'll be singing his - [View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/09/27/view-from-doncaster-2/) - Blades 3-1 Doncaster “They were were dog. All 3 goals were gifted by shocking defending, not a sending off and Adams dived. We were diabolical but the blades are far from promotion hopefuls on that performance. Looking forward to a relegation campaign now “ “They wont be top 4 playing like that or without getting - [LOAN UPDATE: Doncaster fans view on Craig Alcock (Taken from the month of November)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/01/loan-update-doncaster-fans-view-on-craig-alcock-taken-from-the-month-of-november/) - “My sons mate is a Sheff U season ticket holder and said if Adkins has got rid of Alcock then he should go as he is a right defender” “wasn't impressed with Alcock today” “think Alcock may sign in jan” “First half Alcock was our best player” “I think Alcock will be a long term - [Loan Update: Doncaster Fans View On Craig Alcock (Taken From The Month Of December)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/29/loan-update-doncaster-fans-view-on-craig-alcock-taken-from-the-month-of-december/) - “Alcock couldn't even kick straight half the time let alone find a man” “thought Alcock did well when he was switched to the wing” “So far I would describe Alcock as average tbh but seen as though Fergy has worked with him before he knows what he's capable off...Looks like he needs the confidence of - [Pre-Match View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/12/pre-match-view-from-doncaster-3/) - “I hope I'm wrong but I can see only a LOSS! “ “as there's a good chance Butler, Tyson, Stuckmann and Grant will be back, I'll say WIN.” “The biggest bonus for me is having Tyson back, he's been our biggest loss in the last few games JMHO” “Promotion results with him in the team - [View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/13/view-from-doncaster-3/) - Doncaster 0-1 Blades “Butler is turning into a liability, gives a goal away every time he plays, getting bullied by a kid today. Too weak.” “Butler was by far our best defender and when he wasn't playing second half the defence was all over the place. “ “the blunt totally did McCulloch for pace about - [Loan Update: Doncaster Fans Views On Ben Whiteman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/02/loan-update-doncaster-fans-views-on-ben-whiteman/) - “Thought Whiteman played very well in all areas of the pitch” “thought Ben Whiteman was class” “This lad is absolute class. So positive with everything he tries to do” “Hes quality. Him and Rodney are going to boss this league.” “Whiteman has made a great start to the season” “we will be lucky to be - [LOAN UPDATE: Doncaster Fans Views On Ben Whiteman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/04/loan-update-doncaster-fans-views-on-ben-whiteman-2/) - “he's been one of our best players this season” “would love to see Whiteman more advanced as I think he could do more damage” “Whiteman is not a defensive midfield player.” “Whiteman is not & never will be disciplined enough to be a CDM.” “Whiteman was a passenger” “Whiteman will come good again, hopefully sooner - [LOAN UPDATE: Doncaster Fans Views On Ben Whiteman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/14/loan-update-doncaster-fans-views-on-ben-whiteman-3/) - “He was absolutely excellent” “Whiteman says he prefers that more forward role.” “He's a good young player who will improve his all round game I'm sure. Like a few players we have, perhaps have more going forward than defending but it's up to DF to manage that balance.” “Whiteman is very highly rated at United..I've - [LOAN UPDATE: Doncaster Fans Views On Ben Whiteman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/03/loan-update-doncaster-fans-views-on-ben-whiteman-4/) - “Would anyone else like to see Whiteman start? The team have been playing quite well recently and this question is not meant as a criticism I just feel that Whiteman always looks positive when he plays It seems a waste to have him sat on the bench” “Some would argue that he needs to wait - [View From Doncaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/07/28/view-from-doncaster-4/) - “Overall, I think this game confirmed what many people already knew. We have a strong first eleven but not much behind that. The first half which by and large was our starting team, held their own well against a strong blades team. We were easily the better team, created the better chances but as so - [View From Doncaster Rovers](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/07/28/view-from-doncaster-rovers/) - "This game is exactly why I don't bother with friendlies. It will be different next week.""Quite a few players out and playing against a team of players that were very recently prem players. Friendlies mean nothing, just about fitness and shape work to prepare for the 7th""It was a friendly, we had half a team - [View From Leeds](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/25/view-from-leeds-9/) - "The full Monty, Sheffield Steel, Meadowhall…Your boys took one hell of a beating. A HELL OF A BEATING." "First ever double double against Sheffield teams in a season for Leeds" "We've now won more points than Sheff Utd - let's keep it that way so we don't have to hear him say it again" "Sheff - [Pre-Match View From Leeds](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/23/pre-match-view-from-leeds-7/) - "I predict a thrashing…Every promotion/ championship has has a match against Sheffield United at the end of the season, if my memory is correct, we’ve never lost" "Blunts have been outplayed by 2 teams at the bottom in consecutive games and have won only because the opposition can’t score. Imagine what will happen playing Leeds - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/18/loan-update-9/) - Not much to go on of late with Ivo Grbic missing from the Rizepor team for the last month, young Owen Hampson not yet making a start for Dunfermline and Louis Marsh only starting one game so far at Fleetwood. ROCHDALE FANS VIEWS ON JILI BUYABU "Buyabu has impressed me during his time with us so far." "Pure sexual tension whenever he’s - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/15/view-from-luton-7/) - "How are they top? Awful team imho" "Yet still managed to win. Streets ahead of us. The table doesn't lie after 32 matches" "They played the first half without (for some reason) 3 of their best players for a start. Hamer wasn’t in squad at all and Burrows and O’Hare came off the bench. Their - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/14/pre-match-view-from-luton-7/) - "It's roughly the same weekend as last year in the PL when we played Sheff Utd at home, we were coming off a really good run including the 4-0 against Brighton.We were playing well and expected to beat them last season. I can't believe how much has changed in 12 short months." "That feels like - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/13/view-from-boro-8/) - "Blades deserved the win tonight." "Sheff U really do move well, and can pick a pass much better that we can" "I didn't expect us to get much against Sunderland or Sheff Utd, but what a disappointing pair of games. With a whopping nine days wait between each one, as well. Horrible." "let's be honest, - [Pre-Match View From Middlesbrough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/11/pre-match-view-from-middlesbrough-3/) - "Jeckyll & Hyde Boro, which team turns up, to be hobest, which team turns up between both halves I'm sticking my head on the block here & going for a Boro win. Didnt see anything from their game v Pompey to be worried, but then again I could say that about usI actually fancy Burnley - [View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/09/view-from-portsmouth-2/) - "We are just not good enough. We can not shut out teams and we find it hard to score.A recipe for disaster.The team are playing for the manager, the manager is doing as well as he can with what he has.The fans are sticking with the team home and away.The luck is moot but you - [Pre-Match View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/07/pre-match-view-from-portsmouth-2/) - "I wonder with us not expected to get much from this game and Cardiff coming up on the Tuesday followed by a trip to Oxford if we might get again see some "rotation" (resting) of the playersI do feel this is very much a case of as Moushino has done in the past playing newer - [Melgar Fans Views On Jefferson Justo Caceres Chavez](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/03/melgar-fans-views-on-jefferson-justo-caceres-chavez/) - "we will miss you Jefferson" "Good luck Jefferson you earned this through hard work" "The best wishes to you Jefferson, open the doors to more red and blacks" "Thank you for everything, Jefferson, and best of luck in your career. You will go far" "In life, I am Jefferson" "Jefferson, you will always be welcome - [Botev Plovdiv Fans Views On Christian Nwachukwu](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/03/botev-plovdiv-fans-on-christian-nwachukwu/) - "Sideways move at best" "I hate Sheffield United" "They're nothing special" "Their fans once punched my 3 year old daughter in the kidneys" "They are scum" "Bramhall Lane is a terrible place" "Once got my shoes stolen at Boomhill Lane" "Why has he gone there? Wilder is a total dinosaur" "Sandwich comment" "Billy Sharpe was a - [Crystal Palace and Arsenal Fans Views On Rob Holding](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/03/crystal-palace-and-arsenal-fans-views-on-rob-holding/) - PALACE FANS "Thank You Rob Holding!!- 2 Years At The Club- 4 Million Pounds- 0 League Appearances- 1 Cup Match- 1 Yellow Card- Frozen Out For Not Warming Up- Countless U21 Games PlayedA TRUE PALACE LEGEND" "What a monumental loss to the club" "Best £4m we ever spent" "Nobody cares, he’ll go down as one - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/02/01/view-from-derby-10/) - "Sheff U haven't tore us apart today.They didn't beat us with their superior budget." "Sheff Utd are a good side but my god, we were utterly dismal" "Sheff U have barely got out of 2nd gear." "Sheff Utd didn’t have to get out of second gear today" "Sheff U didn’t even get out of first - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/31/pre-match-view-from-derby-8/) - "Sheffield got beat at home by hull last week so plenty of chance we can pile more misery on them!" "The Blades will be reeling after the Hull result- a great time to play them ." "the first goal could really set the tone for this game." "If we get the first goal I think - [Ipswich and Stoke Fans Views On Harry Clarke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/29/ipswich-and-stoke-fans-views-on-harry-clarke/) - IPSWICH FANS "Very solid option.. Great getting forward but can sometimes get caught out. " "Better going forward than he is defensively, loves a tackle. Will give 100% every game. " "a good lad, he will give 100%" "A good 100% player. Gives his all and not afraid to get his foot in. Glad it’s only - [Leicester and Watford Fans Views On Hamza Choudhury](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/27/leicester-and-watford-fans-views-on-hamza-choudhury/) - LEICESTER FANS "Another hanger on who has not been a regular starter but yet is still at the club and 3 seasons ago was shipped out to the Championship on loan, barely started a game last season and yet is still here on £60k a week, another one who illustrates the gross mismanagement of recent - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/23/pre-match-view-from-hull-10/) - "Nervous about this one...." "90 minute dry bumming" "Unfortunately not letting heart rule the head, 2 or 3 nil loss, give all the new lads a game to get some fitness. I will still be full of hope come 8pm tomorrow though." "Best case scenario is the usual huff and puff against these but never - [Leicester, Stoke and Preston Fans Views On Tom Cannon](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/23/leicester-stoke-and-preston-fans-views-on-tom-cannon/) - LEICESTER FANS "And there goes our best striker" "Literally our striker for the championship next season" "We will regret this in the years to come, never given a proper run in the team" "He’s not better than anything we have now, and I include edouard in that. We shouldn’t be selling him but only because - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/21/view-from-swansea-8/) - "Genuinely no idea how Sheffield United are 2nd, one of the worst teams to come the Swansea.com this season." "I said this when they beat us at there place at 1v0 awful club. Not good at all. Not saying Swansea are class mind." "Fair play ,the Blades really are a disgusting shower" "An extremely unlikeable - [Southampton Fans Views On Ben Brereton Díaz](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/20/southampton-fans-views-on-ben-brereton-diaz/) - "A huge waste of space "Might be the worst signing we have ever made" "There’s no might about it. Looks like someone who won a competition to play some minutes." "2024 Ali Dia" "One of the worst players to play for us since Ali Dia. Literally looks like he’s won a competition" "If anything, BBD - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/20/pre-match-view-from-swansea-8/) - "We’ve got Sheffield Utd at home on Tuesday and Norwich away on Saturday.Will Williams survive 2 defeats in those games?" "2 heavy defeats in the next 2 games - which are very possible - against Sheff Utd and Norwich and he's really under threat of the sack." "Sheffield should win regardless. However, I have to - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/18/view-from-norwich-10/) - "Typical Norwich City. Can’t seem to beat a bogey team." "They scored 2 from mistakes by us, if not this game is 0-0" "Sheff U nothing special, City with two sloppy mistakes gift wrap them the 3 points." "Sheff Utd nothing special but again the gift that keeps on gifting." "Sheff offered very little" "don’t - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/17/pre-match-view-from-norwich-9/) - "Tough one this. Our away form pretty grim, their home form not bad, though not so good last 2 games" "Suppose the good news is we have Sargent back. Other than that.. Not really looking forward to this or the next Leeds match" "Arguably the most difficult two games of the season coming up - - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/08/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-7/) - "We don't have another league game for ten days and it would be more beneficial to give the players who play every week a rest.Would expect Sheffield United to make a lot of changes too." "I expect we'll play a weakened team, can't risk more injuries.Stupid kick off day/time doesn't help." "Can’t risk any injuries - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/05/view-from-watford-6/) - "Free swing. We swang and we missed. We go again." "A paradoxical opinion.We deserved at least a point, but didn't do enough to get a point." "Incredibly unlucky to lose that" didn't play that bad today Sheffield united just took their chances. Just wish we had a decent striker" " "Sheffield United were the better - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/03/pre-match-view-from-watford-6/) - "Absolutely no need to watch this one, easiest win Sheffield United will have all season." "We rode or luck at home all season before finally being well beaten by Cardiff and followed that up by a dire display against our near neighbours QPR. I cannot see anything other than a loss, Sheff Utd are good, - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2025/01/01/view-from-sunderland-7/) - "Brilliant. Whole team were excellent. Best performance of the season." "We were the better team and deserved to win both games against them" "knew we’d do these back at ours. We were the best team in both games." "Patterson barely had a save to make. Their keeper kept them in the game." "I think we're doing well to - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/31/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-7/) - "Season defining game massive" "Sheffield United on NYD is make or break for the season." "Absolutely massive result if we win. Seen some people have pretty much gave up on top 2 can’t understand why when we play Sheff utd tmoro and could possibly be 2 points behind them." "Is it because we’re not playing - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/29/view-from-west-brom-9/) - "Happy with a point given our lack of Headcoach. Could have won it had we taken our chances which were far more than the Blades" "Excellent performance really. Poor opening 10 minutes where it looked like we were going to get thumped. Got back into it and was probably the better team overall." "I thoroughly - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/28/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-10/) - "Serious questionDoes anyone actually look forward to playing these?Sheffield Utd are in that group of Burnley, Leicester,derby that we never seem to do well against." “Sheff Utd will be a tough game probably out toughest away match so far this season. “ "Can't see anything other than a Blades win" "I'd be very surprised if - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/26/view-from-burnley-9/) - "We’ve now beaten Sheff U and Leeds away without conceding a goal" "Well that turned out to be far more comfortable than I expected pected which actually shows how good we are. Make no mistake this was a huge marker of the progress - we just fairly routinely brushed aside the top of the league - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/24/pre-match-view-from-burnley-10/) - "Got a feeling Sheffield United will win the league comfortably. Every chance we could be between 7 and 10 points behind them by next Sunday." "Sheffield United will be attempting to set a league record of 10 successive clean sheet wins at home when they face us on Boxing Day.We are the top side away.So - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/21/view-from-cardiff-7/) - "Up until the 60th minute I thought we actually looked alright.Looked like there was a fight to our game.After that it just crumbled away and they started to feel sorry for themselves again.We could have got something out of that game Sheffield really weren’t that good." "it was pretty even up until the first goal, - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/20/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-6/) - "Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in the last 10 games and come to CCS on Saturday as leaders of the Championship. Cardiff on the other hand are without a win in the last seven games and, depending on outcomes of two 12.30 kicks offs involving Hull and Portsmouth, could be in the bottom three at kick - [View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/15/view-from-plymouth-2/) - "Well, not sure where that perfomance came from. Yes I know we lost, but having seen us ship 10 goals in the last two away games and being pretty downbeat (to say the least) about the team in general, suddenly today, we have a team.We were in fact the better team which was in itself - [Pre-Match View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/13/pre-match-view-from-plymouth-2/) - "Sheffield United tactical analysis: Strengths:Shooting from direct free kicks.Finishing scoring chances.Counter attacks.Creating long shot opportunities.Creating chances through individual skill.Stealing the ball from the opposition. Weaknesses:None. Style of play:Attacking down the right.Short passes.Aggressive." "We should refuse to take the field and let Sheffield United be awarded a 3-0 win by default. That’s likely to be a - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/11/view-from-millwall-11/) - "Strange one at The Den tonight. Strange atmosphere. Shame for Neil Harris that his Den farewell was not a victory. A game that was settled on one moment of quality. Sheff Utd are a quality side." "A very decent performance tonight but ultimately sheff utd were much more clinical" "Sheff Utd showed their ruthlessness on - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/10/pre-match-view-from-millwall-13/) - "Weird to sack Harris and let him take the game tomorrow. Maybe a tactic to get the lads up for it?" "Bizarre. He will still be in charge against Sheff Utd and Boro away then he will go." "Seen a few things saying Harris seemed totally unengaged during the game at times on Saturday. I - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/08/view-from-west-brom-8/) - "Best performance for some time. If one team deserved the win it was us, against the so called best team in the league. 5 minutes of madness from the defence cost us the game." "Yup, best team in the league, absolutely nothing to be scared of either. Time we start playing to our strengths for - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/12/06/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-9/) - "Foundations are still there. We’re hard to beat, and a few fine margins away from being 4-6 points better off which is absolutely nothing" "He just needs a couple of those draws to be turned into wins.Unfortunately fans are getting frustrated. Not much room for error now" "It would be typical us to beat Sheff - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/30/view-from-sunderland-6/) - "What I saw was a team totally deserving to be at the top end of the Championship. We outplayed Sheffield for most of the 90 mins. Brilliant performance. SAFC were the better team overall." "We played the top team away and battered them" "Another day we win comfortably" "Only ourselves to blame, battered them but - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/28/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-6/) - "Personally, I think we'll beat Sheffield Utd on Friday. They won't sit back and defend like WBA did tonight so we'll score one or two while our cast iron defence will keep them at bay. " "My dislike for Wilder consumes me.Essentially, we are playing a team built for the Championship with zero thought on - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/26/view-from-oxford-3/) - "Beat us in 2nd gear, well played blades hope you go back up. Best wishes for the rest of the season. We’d be satisfied if we stay that’s all it’s about for us this season" "Sheffield United are a better team than Middlesbrough, the table shows that, they just took it fairly easy on us, - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/25/pre-match-view-from-oxford-3/) - "I will be watching this from behind the sofa," "1/2 on Sheffield United and I think that's generous. They've played seven, won six and drawn one and only conceded two goals at home and we're going there in poor form and with our captain and beat centre back out. I'd be over the moon with - [Northampton, Oxford and Halifax fans views on Chris Wilder](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/05/12/northampton-oxford-and-halifax-fans-views-on-chris-wilder/) - Northampton Fans “Sad day, but it's the one job we wouldn't begrudge him going after “ “I hate football. I really hate it.” “I'm obviously biased because of the unbelievable job he did for us, but he's a top manager. Has a clear philosophy, creates good relationships with players and fans, and bringing Alan Knill - [Oxford Fans Views On Jake Wright](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/07/09/oxford-fans-views-on-jake-wright/) - “Best of luck skipper! The final player from that wonderful day at Wembley has now left for a fresh challenge. His tackle that day when the last man remains the best defensive challenge I have ever seen live. Top bloke” “been a very decent player for us .” “ a fantastic leader and a proper - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/26/pre-match-view-from-oxford/) - “This match is all about Chris Wilder. Normally I'd use this first post to offer some valuable insight into the Oxford side, in the hope of improving the matchday experience for our friends in Sheffield. However I'm too bloody focused on Wilder, who all Oxford supporters talk about all the time. “ “Win away at - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/28/view-from-oxford/) - Blades 2-1 Oxford “Predictable move by Wilder. Starting Jake Wright” “Thought he played well. I think it was him who cleared off the line?” “Fair play for him applauding the fans after the game. Also good to see the applause returned. All the best, Jake.” “As I said on the match thread, it's a shame - [Pre-Match View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/06/pre-match-view-from-oxford-2/) - “We don't seem to be able to win against the sort of teams like Bristol still you wouldn't bet against us beating Sheffield on Tuesday.” “Very us to lose on Saturday then go beat Sheffield utd” “CJW in town, a packed away end and what is starting to look like a 'must-win' match for OUFC - [View From Oxford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/07/view-from-oxford-2/) - Oxford 2-3 Blades “Played a vastly better side. They moved us from side to side and ran us ragged” “The better side won tonight not seen a better side all season” “No shame in losing to this lot tonight. They're champions elect and we fought to the end as we always do.” “I just think - [Oxford Fans View On John Lundstram](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/07/25/oxford-fans-view-on-john-lundstram/) - “Great player. Not sure he fits with Wilder's style though" "He was the best long-range passer of the ball at OUFC for some time, and in the top half dozen of that type in Div 3 last season. He shared some of the normal demerits of such a player: no pace, weak under pressure but - [Loan Update: Oxford Fans Views On Ricky Holmes](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/29/loan-update-oxford-fans-views-on-ricky-holmes/) - “looks decent but goes down easily” “The one real outstanding player, loads of effort, movement and good ball play, shame about his shooting” “thought holmes was cracking” “Very few positives from the match apart from Holmes” “Holmes is going to be a monster for us, we all knew how good he was. Shows the young - [Loan Update: Oxford Fans Views On Ricky Holmes](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/26/loan-update-oxford-fans-views-on-ricky-holmes-2/) - “He is so, so good at our level. A genuine game changer” “Holmes He is going to be some player for us “ “Holmes is so savvy” “Good to have a free kick specialist on our books again. Heavily involved with our play in the final third.” “Holmes was almost unplayable in the first half.” - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/23/view-from-coventry-8/) - "A proper blood and thunder championship match" "Disappointing result in the end but we were the better team from start to finish." "Take the point in the end, disappointing not to get the three against 10 men" "We were all over them.It was a great performance .They are good defensively and parked the bus as - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/22/pre-match-view-from-coventry-10/) - "These posts will appear on their weekly 'view from...' thread where they get excited by opposition fans saying things that aren't nice about them." "They have a what?Talk about being insecure." "I thought November would be the month of doom - aside from sacking one of our best ever managers - bought apart from the Derby - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/12/loan-update-8/) - PETERBOROUGH FANS VIEWS ON SAM CURTIS "When Katongo is back surely Curtis is well out of favour?" "I put in more effort having a shite than Curtis has recently " "Curtis has to be sent back in Jan. Not had one single good game, and then this. Lazy and useless every game he’s played for - [View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/10/view-from-wednesday-5/) - "United's is worth millions and millions, they've got premier league quality players, we're in transition and have an owner that won't back the manager at all and they still had to cheat, we walk away with much more pride" "Lets remember we are playing against a team funded by PL parachute payments." "Bit of context - [Pre-Match View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/08/pre-match-view-from-wednesday-5/) - "I cannot wait for Sunday. I really think they've been punching above their flabby weight, and fully expect to beat us. Messages received are edging towards confidence from the small 1/3 of Sheffield. I think we beat them 3-1. Röhls tactics against Chrissys sweaty Peroni DTs will come out on top. Best thing as well, there will - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/05/view-from-bristol-city-11/) - "We are Allergic to the top 6" "We pretty much controlled the second half and then realised a win had us in the to six, the club as a whole can’t cope with that" "The battle for 11th place goes on." "Gone from 15mins away from a brilliant win and into top 6, silly give - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/04/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-10/) - "Games coming thick and fast at the moments another tough test against a Sheff Utd who are flying at the moment having just beaten Blackburn 2-0 away Saturday and winning-seven of the last ten games.However Bristol City are in fine form them selves unbeaten in the last 8 games.This should be a cracker with two - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/02/view-frfom-blackburn/) - "That was an eye opener as we were dominated all over the pitch by a well organised Sheffield United. They were everything I think we should aspire to be. Big, strong, organised and a clear tactical plan to execute. To be truthful 2-0 flattered us and the fact I thought Pears was by far our - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/11/01/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-9/) - "Toughest test yet for fortress Ewood, I will go with 0 0 or 1 1" "I think our home run is teetering on the edge. Loss" "Hard test. Eustace will go safe. Expect 0-1" "We'll huff and puff but won't create much and just drift out to a comfortable defeat." "We won't have many chances" - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/26/view-from-stoke-6/) - "Sheffield United 2, White Flag FC 0" "They beat us in every single area of the game, by double in most of the stats. They didn’t need to break sweat after the first 15 mins or so of the second half. This made our gradual entry into the game look effective." "Sadly, Sheffield Utd are - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/25/pre-match-view-from-stoke-6/) - "I think we’ll lose against Sheff Utd" "worryingly we have only played one of the top 6 so far.Cant see us getting anything at Blades on satdee" "Well I've tried to be positive but i think we will be in the bottom three by mid November, just don't see us getting anything Saturday it's going - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/24/view-from-boro-7/) - "I think it is fair to say that it was a good performance. But then that is the case for almost all of our games?To say that it was better than others isn’t right imo. We took one chance and they didn’t take theirs... That was the only difference. In previous games, we were punished - [Pre-Match View From Middlesbrough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/22/pre-match-view-from-middlesbrough-2/) - "Never seen a team like 23/24 Middlesbrough in my life, we dominate every game, we create all the chances, we barely concede any chances, and most weeks I’m sat here watching us get beat by poor teams that can barely get out or their defensive third" "It’s not the system, the system works fine which - [View From Leeds](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/18/view-from-leeds-8/) - "wilder bottled his selection and came for a draw, happy to send him home empty handed. Last 2 games show we are the best team in this league and we should be comfortably atop the league but for the odd mistake." "Blunts stats are awful. Worst team we've played this season" "We fully deserved that - [Pre-Match View From Leeds](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/17/pre-match-view-from-leeds-6/) - "Would be remiss not mention the tragic events that unfolded earlier this week.The sad death of George Baldock who played for our opponents for 7 years.Only 31, shows how fragile it all is, he played a match in Greece on the Sunday, was found on the Wednesday.Very sad, a clip from a radio show popped - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/08/loan-update-7/) - PORT VALE FANS VIEWS ON ANTWOINE HACKFORD "one things for sure I don’t want to see Hackford starting another game this season. He’s far to raw & clearly not ready. So let him play the pizza games & the odd cameo off the bench if needed." "If Moore picks Hackford again I will wonder what's - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/05/view-from-luton-6/) - "Worst performance this season." "Sheff Utd everything we’re not" "They bought quality and we didn’t" "Frustrating that 2 players we were linked with battered us today, Sheff Utd clearly opened the wallet for them and they’re reaping the benefits." "They’ve spent hell of a lot to put their squad together" "We bring on Woodrow, they - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/04/pre-match-view-from-luton-6/) - "Beat Sheffield United away in last 2 seasonsI hope to see us win again on Saturday" "we like winning games in Sheffield" "Customary win in Sheffield on Saturday" "Sheffield is a different game. Train well for 2/3 days and fresh start. We can only play with what we have. Everyone on one page and start - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/02/view-from-swansea-7/) - "Sheffield U are still the losers that they were last year." "Sheffield are not all that " "Sheffield Utd were fairly shyte throughout." "We were far and away the better football side on that pitch tonight, we almost deserved a point" "we battered them and not just with aimless passing around the back, sort ourselves - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/10/01/pre-match-view-from-swansea-7/) - "If we click and manage in excess of three goals we will move into sixth place in the the table knocking Wednesday nights opposition in Sheffield United out of the top six. That’s a huge ask and potentially isn’t possible, but domination of the oppositionon Sunday, take your chances, and carry on the Swans current impressive form - - [View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/29/view-from-portsmouth/) - "Enjoyable scrap that!" "Good game, although few clear chances. They clearly have quality, but I feel we mostly stopped it at source today. Not sure why it kicked off at the end, didn't seem that sort of game. They'll be in the mix for promo, but I'm confident we'll be fine come May." "Sheffield United have a - [Pre-Match View From Portsmouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/27/pre-match-view-from-portsmouth/) - "A few games in now and we’ve played what were forecast to be the best in the Championship.Can’t say I’ve seen anything outstanding yet, nothing visibly better than I saw in League 1. We’re playing less games, playing at odd times (due to even more tv dictat). Can’t even say that the opposition are any - [Loan Update: Portsmouth Fans Views On Marc McNulty (Taken from the month of December)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/29/loan-update-portsmouth-fans-views-on-marc-mcnulty-taken-from-the-month-of-december/) - “McNulty was a red card waiting to happen thanks to the referer” “Mcnulty is very unselfish. He looks far too good for league 2” “McNulty MoM.” “McNulty was excellent but a total idiot kicking the ball over the Milton End, deserved a yellow” “McNulty and Lavery are one of the best partnerships we've had in - [LOAN UPDATE: Portsmouth fans view on Marc McNulty (Taken from the month of November)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/01/loan-update-portsmouth-fans-view-on-marc-mcnulty-taken-from-the-month-of-november/) - “McNulty, is probably the best all round player to be the "1" up front” “McNulty was unimpressive” “Nothing from our front six apart from hard running from McNulty.” “Good goal by mcnulty” “Nice to see him on the scoresheet” “We need to get McNulty and Lavery till the end of the season at least.” “100% - [LOAN UPDATE: Portsmouth fans views on Marc McNulty (Taken from the month of January)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/31/loan-update-portsmouth-fans-views-on-marc-mcnulty-taken-from-the-month-of-january/) - “McNulty's price tag is more interesting ... they paid 100k for him but he had a successful season in league one after that,and what he had done since he has been with us will not have detracted anything from his fee. 200k might get him though.” “Sheff utd paid around 100k for mcnulty so would - [MARCH LOAN UPDATE: Portsmouth Fans View on Marc McNulty](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/07/march-loan-update-portsmouth-fans-view-on-marc-mcnulty/) - “no threat today” “bullied out of the game again.” “mcnulty a shadow without laverys running” “Only one up for it” “How the XXXXXX can Cook drop him for that pile of XXXXXX Smith.” “maybe smith starting at mcnulty coming on late on is the way forward.” “2 different types of players. Smith is more of - [MARCH LOAN UPDATE: Portsmouth Fans View On Kieron Freeman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/07/march-loan-update-portsmouth-fans-view-on-kieron-freeman/) - “totally underwhelming debut, not better than Boco, yet alone Davies.” “Rubbish. Couldn't cross to save his life.” “I've never been one for booing - heard Freeman getting some abuse, which was not what I want to hear. “ “Freeman 4/10” “Bring Davies back in” “should be his last appearance on that showing , bring back - [APRIL LOAN UPDATE: Portsmouth Fans Views On Marc McNulty](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/20/april-loan-update-portsmouth-fans-views-on-marc-mcnulty/) - “the players were dire, no matter what the tactics might have been, the players let everyone down and should be queuing up to give their match fee to the academy or Prince trust. possibly with the exception of McNulty and Doyle” “Worked hard but hardly looked sharp” “Mcnulty has worked as a signing” “mcnulty is - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/21/view-from-derby-9/) - "One of life’s guarantees, losing away at Sheff Utd" "Thought we were outplayed by a better team who have parachute money and there’s no shame in that." "No shame in losing to a relegated Prem team" "Didn't think it was a free kick, but we didn't set up right and got punished.They deserved the points, - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/20/pre-match-view-from-derby-7/) - "I think with all of the injuries, Warne will see it as an opportunity to mix things up and take a more defensive approach given Sheff Utd’s attacking quality.I think naturally we’ll be worried about the pace of Rak Sakyi, the technical quality of Hamer and O’Hare, and the presence of Moore, so maybe with - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/14/view-from-hull-10/) - "Sheffield weren’t even that good, not made to break sweat for the 3 points," "The annoying thing about tonight is the Sheff Utd really weren't great." "Most frustrating thing about this game is we have lost a game to an average Sheffield united team.They have no tactics, they have literally scored two goals been gifted - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/12/pre-match-view-from-hull-9/) - "Love a night game against this lot." "This Friday against sheff Utd hopefully see a much better hull , hopefully Walter has got them gelled after a 2 week break" "Is it a good time to play Sheff Utd with their impending takeover as a distraction and a poor end to their transfer window? I - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/12/pre-match-view-from-hull-8/) - "Love a night game against this lot." "This Friday against sheff Utd hopefully see a much better hull , hopefully Walter has got them gelled after a 2 week break" "Is it a good time to play Sheff Utd with their impending takeover as a distraction and a poor end to their transfer window? I - [Former Players Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/06/former-players-update-14/) - In this post I will take a look at how some of the players who left Bramall Lane in the summer have started at their new clubs. Leeds Fans Views On Jayden Bogle "Jayden Bogle plays with the confidence and swagger of a man first day on the job who doesn't have a clue what - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/09/01/view-from-watford-5/) - "Haven’t won at home in 10 months?Better Call Watford. " "Frustrating as i felt we were good for a point today. " "Deserved a draw in my opinion. I don’t think Sheff Utd go up with Wilder. Such a poor manager as we all saw. With the team they have, they should have put our - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/30/pre-match-view-from-watford-5/) - "The two teams are fairly evenly matched, so the game should be close. I would imagine there will be a fair amount of end to end counter-attacking action, with both teams enjoying pacy breakaways. Set-pieces may also be crucial, Harry Souttar will be licking his lips at the thought of the usual weakness we've displayed - [View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/27/view-from-barnsley-8/) - "And breathe COYR " "Never mind, Oasis - Barnsley have won their first home game in 6 months" "Fortress Oakwell" "I'd take a prem team in the next round or Wednesday, see off both Sheffield clubs in one season." "Wednesday at home for me so we can send 5k of the other dee days home - [Pre-Match View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/26/pre-match-view-from-barnsley-8/) - “Theres not exactly a degree of excitement around the club or place at the minute.Its a pretty negative view all over social media and speaking to people.Club have done it yo themselves. I really hope we add this week and dont add a couple and let some first 11 players leave.They need to inject some - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/24/view-from-norwich-9/) - "A 1-1 draw versus Sheffield United isn't something to be sniffed at. I certainly would have taken a point before" "Id take a 1-1 draw to Sheffield united, Thought we would’ve gotten battered." "Very decent point against a strong Sheffield United side." "No wins in 3 but positive signs and today is a good result" - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/23/pre-match-view-from-norwich-8/) - "I fear that Sheff U are going to tear us a new one. And that will certainly raise the temperature in the stands" "We wil lose" "hoping for a shock win against Sheff Utd" "Against Sheffield I fear a far more physical battle and one where we will be exposed through the middle. Don’t seen - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/17/view-from-qpr-9/) - "I LOVED THE FOOTBALL " "Feels like a win" "Great result after disaster first half" "What a comeback, like many I didn't see that coming especially when we went down to 10 men" "That’s a point we wouldn’t normally get, away to Sheffield historically tough for us. " "Fantastic result at Sheffield. Always a tough - [Crystal Palace and Charlton Fans Views On Jesurun Rak-Sayki](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/16/crystal-palace-and-charlton-fans-views-on-jesurun-rak-sayki/) - Palace Fans "The right move for all parties. If he goes and tears it up in the Championship, he comes back here next season either in the fold for us, or OG still isn't convinced and his fee will have gone up to close to £20million and we sell him. " "he’s got huge potential, - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/16/pre-match-view-from-qpr-8/) - "Dreading Sheffield Away!!!" "Early days yet, but we need to be much better against Sheffield Utd or could get a bit of a tonking" "we could get annihilated at Sheff Utd" "Gonna get torn apart by sheff U this Saturday…" "Can't play like we did on Tuesday against Sheffield United or we will get rinsed." - [Plymouth Fans Views On Michael Cooper](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/15/plymouth-fans-views-on-michael-cooper/) - The best keeper we’ve ever had and the best keeper we ever will have… I don’t think Sheffield Utd fans realise just yet how lucky they are to have him. Best keeper in the EFL no argument. "You have to wish him well and thank him for being one of our most talented goalkeeper we’ve - [View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/13/view-from-wrexham-3/) - "Ultimately unimportant, we'll play them in the league next year" We're never gonna win the Carabao Cup, nor for that matter are Sheffield Utd" "We got bigger fish to fry this season." "A glorified friendly and minutes for players who didn’t play on Saturday" "Glorified friendly and treated as much by Parky. " " it - [Plymouth Fans Views On The Fa Cup Draw](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/11/plymouth-fans-views-on-the-fa-cup-draw/) - "Fourth round could have been a lot worse. Potentially one for MOTD live. Fifth round is very crap.""Blimey if we beat a crap Premier Club in Sheffield United we get another crap club in Millwall or Bristol City. However as any of these are beatable we may be on our best cup run for donkey - [Pre-Match View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/22/pre-match-view-from-plymouth/) - "it's the classic combination of a game we probably won't win against not very interesting opposition a long, long way from home.""shame we can’t be with the boys, because beating Sunderland followed by sheffield away would’ve been something else""Hopefully an easy route to Round 5. Shame we're not allowed fans""Hopefully an easy route?!! Nothing easy - [View From Plymouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/23/view-from-plymouth/) - "So proud, putting the greens truly on the map! Great effort""oh well winning this was always slim.""Not too bothered really back to L1 survival""Unlucky not to equalise in the end Sheffield looked a bit wobbly and as said before very wasteful. Didn't disgrace ourselves by any means.""The most frustrating thing about that second half was - [Pre-Match View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/12/pre-match-view-from-wrexham-2/) - # "Interesting tie!" "It's the ultimate banter draw." "Poor draw really. They’ll be all over it, they’ll play a full team at there place & likely early exit out the cup" "Even if they don't go full out, they should have a deep enough team due to the parachute payments. Tough to see us getting - [Stoke Fans Views On Tyrese Campbell](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/11/stoke-fans-views-on-tyrese-campbell/) - "All the best to the lad. Hope he does well and SU supporters get behind him" "A new set of fans will certainly be of benefit to him. It's been quite a while since he got fair treatment from our lot." "Definitely needs a fresh start, really talented player but been with us a very - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/09/view-from-preston-12/) - # "A truly disgusting performance in which we offered very little." "The press from Sheff Utd is a lesson for us. That's not talent. It's effort, togetherness and tactical approach." "Sheffield U should have scored 5" "As poor as we have looked defensively, Sheffield United looked like they could score at almost every opportunity.They still - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/08/pre-match-view-from-preston-10/) - "Sheffield United splashing the cash again, so boring having the same clubs going up and down every season. Parachute payments really are a joke, gives teams like Sheffield United and Burnley a huge advantage!" "Sheffield Utd are collecting players which, in my view, is as bad as not having enough. Too many players lose both - [Pre-Match View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/11/25/pre-match-view-from-charlton/) - “There will be no suspension of protests at Charlton this weekend, regardless of the expected managerial change, the Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet (CARD) has confirmed. CARD has major plans for Saturday’s home game against Sheffield United. It is calling on its army of volunteers to make a special effort to turn out and Charlton fans - [View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/11/26/view-from-charlton/) - Charlton 1-1 Blades “Two terrible teams on show today” “Deserved nothing today but got a point against a very good side as are Scunthorpe but they couldn't beat us either and we've played them twice.Utd and Scunny are the teams to catch in our division, they are better than the rest and Karl Robinson will - [Pre-Match View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/17/pre-match-view-from-charlton-2/) - “We’re pretty much playing for pride now, let’s see the whole squad showing some rather than dreaming of their summer holidays. When Chris Wilder spurned Charlton by taking over at boyhood club: Sheffield United, many Addicks felt relieved at first with the Blades having a shocking start to the season which saw them in the - [View From Charlton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/18/view-from-charlton-2/) - Blades 2-1 Charlton “Today's result means we are no longer in the running for automatic promotion. I really believed we were going up until today. “ “There is no reason why we shouldn't be challenging a lot higher in this division if it wasn't for the tossers in charge. Yet another wasted season.” “better result - [Charlton Fans Views On Ricky Holmes](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/15/charlton-fans-views-on-ricky-holmes/) - “Well, we have underachieved (again) so can't really blame him. He was obviously told we were going to be challenging for top 2 and we're currently struggling to finish 6th. Typical Charlton - mid table beckons” “One of the few players in recent years I've really taken to. When (seems pointless bothering with the 'if') - [Chelsea Fans Views On Alfie Gilchrist](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/07/chelsea-fans-views-on-alfie-gilchrist/) - "A proper old school footballer. Reminds me of some of our academy products from yesteryear. " "Gilchrist -aka-John Terry" "JTs favourite young player in the academy, and you can see why." "I hope he turns out to be good as JT expects!" "just love his passion. I’ve seen him play a few times and he’s - [Leicester and Stoke Fans Views On Harry Souttar](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/08/06/leicester-and-stoke-fans-views-on-harry-souttar/) - LEICESTER FANS "IMO Souttar is our best defender" "Would walk into just about any team in championship and in the couple of games he played for us, he was absolutely fine. " "I really like him and I don’t think he’s ever done an awful lot wrong. He’s better on the ball than some give - [Peterborough Fans Views On Harrison Burrows](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/07/27/peterborough-fans-views-on-harrison-burrows/) - "going to sit in a corner listen to every lewis capaldi album then kill myself" "Please don’t let it be true, make it a dream please he can’t leave" "Sad news but all the best to him, he deserves every success" "He deserves the move" "The Trent Alexander Arnold of league one" "Best left back - [Coventry Fans Views On Callum O'Hare](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/07/15/coventry-fans-views-on-callum-ohare/) - "It may be an extra 5k a week, but it would be a sideways move at best for O'Hare to go Sheffield United.Fantastic club, good supporters, but they don't half get on the backs of the players when it's going badly.With O'Hare being so hit and miss, could end badly.He's not cut out for a - [Ipswich, Bournemouth and Cardiff Fans Views On Kieffer Moore](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/07/15/ipswich-bournemouth-and-cardiff-fans-views-on-kieffer-moore/) - IPSWICH FANS "Strong player, great in the air and instant impact with some big goals, he’ll do well in the Championship again imo" "He arrived in January and pushed us forward.Kieffer Moore was such a quality addition for the second half of the season and he popped up with 7 big goals as well as - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/13/pre-match-view-from-ipswich/) - “Seeing as we don't care about the Sheffield United match (Or rather I'm getting ahead of myself), what team should we be looking to put out with the players currently available against Norwich?” “put out a full strength team unless any individuals are struggling with injury and you don't want to rush them back.” - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/15/view-from-ipswich/) - Blades 1-0 Ipswich “I don't think we were bad, but we certainly didn't give enough to go and win the game. We missed Garner - no disrespect to Sheffield United, they do try and play football through the lines and they will have a good season and push for play offs, but their defence wasn't - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/04/pre-match-view-from-ipswich-2/) - “I don't think there's any win-win vs. Sheffield United whatever happens. Even the U23s are severely weakened so it's likely going to be a mish-mash of players who need games to recover fitness and/or form. Which doesn't bode well for a fluid performance or even a hard-fought win.” “If he wasn't dismissed after last year's - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/06/view-from-ipswich-2/) - Ipswich 0-1 Blades “Yes we had a few out but Sheff Utd played virtually a reserve side and still we fail to muster even a single shot on target ? Not f**king One worthy of being called an effort on goal, I mean FFS, it's the FA Cup and I know MM doesnt give a - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/09/pre-match-view-ipswich/) - “With back to back away wins achieved - 51 points on the board after 35 is a minor miracle given some peoples viewpoints especially on TWTD with the season but there we go - that should be us fine. Therefore, are we capable of doing anything at the other end? Unlikely. Sure, we've put back - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/11/view-from-ipswich-3/) - "Another new record that Micks achieved is four home games and 0 goals. Mick OUT" "Sadly that was typical Mick out there. Game turned into scrap, no quality on display but ultimately the result isn;t that bad. It's utterly pointless, and certainly not a good result but it isn't a bad result. We just bob - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/21/pre-match-view-from-ipswich-3/) - “Big test against Sheff Utd”“Sheff U is a tall order, even at home.”“lucky to get a win against a very average Wigan side last week” “I would love to get 3 points and win consecutive matches but apparently the Wigan game was not one to write home about. I still think we are short of - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/22/view-from-ipswich-4/) - "Good result in the end, well done Town"Happy with that but it could have been so much better""Town played so bloody well today. Im SO proud of them. If we keep this style of play and never say die attitude, we will not go down.""A very creditable point today giving hop that we won't be - [Pre-Match View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/04/26/pre-match-view-from-ipswich-4/) - “Sheff Utd's game against us must be the biggest in their history given the £££ for reaching the Prem these days.”“It's what the play off final would be if third place got to hand pick their opponent.”“If you were a Blunt, you wouldn't have picked a better game than to play us, or maybe Bolton - [View From Ipswich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/04/28/view-from-ipswich-5/) - "Inept, incompetent and amateurish spring to mind. 89th minute and Ipswich have their first shot on target from 35 yards! I feel sorry for any single fan that gave a second of their time to support the team today. 95% of these players never deserve to pull on the shirt of this once great club - [Norwich Fans Views On Sam McCallum](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/07/11/norwich-fans-views-on-sam-mccallum/) - “Presumably wants to be first choice and we weren't offering that option. “ “Releasing a relatively young left back who has good experience in the Championship seems a pretty brain dead decision to me. “ “Good with his head, has a long throw in him, great first touch and can take the ball out of - [Leeds Fans Views On Jamie Shackleton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/07/04/leeds-fans-views-on-jamie-shackleton/) - “I liked him tbh but he needs a new club and a fresh start, good luck to him” “As long as he doesn't turn into a Leif Davis and help SU back to the PL. “ “He’s a great player - unfortunately the managers haven’t utilised him properly Hate to say it but I hope - [View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/19/view-from-spurs-8/) - "Good game. A nice 3-0 win to finish the season and shake off the bad vibes." "The Premier League won't miss Sheffield United." "Who had the worse season derby or Sheffield both shit coming up good riddance" " Get back to the championship Sheffield. hope the door hits you on the way out" "Derby were - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/17/pre-match-view-from-spurs-9/) - "Feels like another wasted season will be over, although they all feel like that dont they nowadays." "Can we hypnotise Ange into thinking that If Sheffield Win this game then the Gooners have a better chance of winning the league ? " "Just win." "Let's just win this and get the season over with." "Give - [View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/11/view-from-everton-6/) - "That game pretty much sums us up. We're very crap, but there are even crappier teams in the league." "We won, but that was such a rubbish performance." "Yay we beat the worst team in the division 1-0 give Sean a 10 yr Contract" "Weird game. Nothing in it really." "Its exhausting watching us." "God, - [Pre-Match View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/10/pre-match-view-from-everton-6/) - "I thought the season had finished ffs!" "Saturday 3-00pm, full house, and the weather forecast is decent.Playing the worst team in the Prem, who have conceded 100 goals.Got to win this one." "After the season we’ve had it’d be lovely to kick back and watch us absolutely demolish a team… I’m sure it won’t be - [View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/05/view-from-forest-8/) - "Sheff Utd were awful but more than happy with our result today - fully deserved." "1st half all Sheff Utd, 2nd half all Forest. Could easily have been down and out in that 1st half, But to our credit we held on (just) and bossed the 2nd half. Crucial win, I think 1 point keeps - [Pre-Match View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/05/03/pre-match-view-from-forest-7/) - "Our away form has to change. Must win. They will start the scab chants by 14.45" "Hate everything about Sheff Utd. Shithouse club, horrible fans, most of which are thicker than a boxing day turd. If you're reading this Sheff Utd, chant scabs all you want. It's better than being thick, workshy, fox piss c*nts, - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/26/pre-match-view-from-newcastle-6/) - "If we can bang another 8 past Sheffield Utd on Sat that we put their GA up to a nice even 100 Edit: we also relegate them, but that's happening anyway regardless." "Surely we relegate Sheffield United tmrw and nothing less" "One of two things will happen, they'll be in a death rattle and play - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/24/view-from-man-utd-7/) - "Yeah it was sheff U there bad but we needed them 3 points one way or another" "I know it’s only Sheffield, but I still back the Gaffa he showed what he can do with the players at his disposal and no toxicity around him" "United gave away two cheap goals against Sheffield. But they - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/23/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-7/) - "We’re losing to Sheff Utd tomorrow aren’t we?" "Sheff Utd will be wounded and bang up for it on Wednesday under the OT lights " "This could be even worse than usual with the injuries and being held to a draw and extra time by the mighty Coventry. Wouldn't be surprised if we lost unless - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/20/view-from-burnley-8/) - "Can we play these lot every week? Massive confidence boost this. Take some energy into the next few games at leastAlso I had forgot what it feels like to win. Bloody lovely. Will drink to this later!" "They have had some beatings this season but think this will be No1 for their supporters" "We certainly - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/19/pre-match-view-from-burnley-9/) - "We simply cannot lose on Saturday. A win won't make me believe that we are staying up, but to just not be the worst team in the PL will be better than nothing.A nice low bar for us" "Finishing bottom doesn't bare thinking about.But we haven't got a good record at Brammal Lane.Just get the - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/13/view-from-brentford-6/) - "The worst team ever to visit the Gtech. They vacated the midfield and instead played 7 at the back. We had so much space in midfield that no-one seemed to know what to do with it.How the hell did our C team lose up there? One of life's mysteries for certain" "Thought we dominated today - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/12/pre-match-view-from-brentford-5/) - "3 points on Saturday will make life a lot more comfortable. After that we've got Luton and Everton which will be very tricky games !" "Someone has to get WALLOPED this season. It might as well be them." "We play as we can and did vs United a comfortable win. Don’t sit back, full throttle - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/07/view-from-chelsea-7/) - "Sheffield United won more duels, more shots on goal, more big chances created and more shots inside the box, as well as more xG. Today was the true unacceptable result. Bottom of the league and producing that garbage after a massive result." "Remember that Sheffield have a goal difference of -52.Utterly embarrassing, this and the - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/06/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-7/) - "Well Man United have set the bar very high, somehow managing to out do us even.Sheff United can you be even more incompetent?" "The next match is against relegation-threatened Sheffield, away. I've read this script before." "I’d love to say this is a turning point in the right direction but we’ve been so inconsistent it - [View From Liverpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/04/view-from-liverpool-7/) - "Well that was unnecessarily nervy. " "Well, I'm hoping that was as nervy as it gets. Can we just win all our remaining games by going 3 or 4 nil up by halftime? Of course we can't! We wouldn't be Liverpool if that happened." "just goes to show..there are no easy games in the premier" - [Pre-Match View From Liverpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/04/03/pre-match-view-from-liverpool-5/) - "this is probably the easiest Prem game you can get, tbf. ""Really hope we start hard and fast, would be nice to boost our goal difference. If we score a couple I can see them folding.""I'd like to think we could have this game locked down after 60 mins and then get the kids on.And - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/30/view-from-fulham-9/) - "It was awful, it was brilliant, it showed the worst of this side with no back bone against a poor side. It showed the best of this side with great heart against a side that were scrapping for their lives. We deserved to lose 4-1. We deserved to win 5-3.I am very confused and once - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/29/pre-match-view-from-fulham-8/) - "Must be record odds on offer for an FFC away victory with us at evens & SU on offer at 4/1.What could possibly go wrong……………" "Sheff Utd Away Fulhamish!" "The route from the Cottage to Bramal Lane will be littered with banana skins, lets hope Silva can spot them. " "Really looking forward to it - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/20/loan-update-6/) - Unfortunately I was unable to get many views on Antwoine Hackford as he has only started one game since joining Burton and I also struggled to find much at all on Ismaila Coulibaly at AIK. Hopefully I can gather quotes on these two players in the next few months after they play more games. ROTHERHAM - [Pre-Match View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/05/01/pre-match-view-from-chesterfield/) - "Who would have believed at the start of the season this would be a nothing game for the right reasons?" "In my mind it was a 'good' season if we weren't already relegated and Sheff U couldn't send us down on the last day. Going into it almost as equals means we've surpassed even my - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/05/03/view-from-chesterfield/) - "Enjoyed that think we made our point be interested to see what blades fans thought Thanks for your generous clapping of our season. See you at Wembley?" "Should have won that." "Shame for the league that they're above us; the league table never lies, but it doesn't tell whole truth!" "I do think if each - [Pre-Match View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/13/pre-match-view-from-chesterfield-2/) - “Thick Deedars getting mardy (over that Tevez billboard). They still get wound up over the Tevez thing, when in fact all they had to do to stay up was beat Wigan at home, and even if Tevez hadn't scored on the last day and West Ham had drawn, Sheff U would have still been relegated - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/16/view-from-chesterfield-2/) - Blades 2-0 Chesterfield “Please could we have a go at not conceding after 2 or 3 minutes of the start/re-start in the next match? and shit, maybe even try to take advantage of one of the ten + corners we get “ “Well done blades frustrating for us but caught napping for both goals. Whilst - [Pre-Match View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/15/pre-match-view-from-chesterfield-3/) - “They've sold out. Hate to admit but that is a good effort. We must be their cup final!” “They could have sold plenty more. Only just went on general sale apparently. It doesn't surprise me when they get the crowds they do and the game is so local.” “Perhaps we should have told the "frost - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/17/view-from-chesterfield-3/) - “Don't kid yourself Blades. We made that the easiest game you'll have all season. “ “Blunts make a song and dance about their visit being our biggest game of the season but clearly our players didn't seem to think so. Truth is United barely needed to get out of third gear and were gifted three - [APRIL LOAN UPDATE: Chesterfield Fans View On Jamal Campbell-Ryce](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/20/april-loan-update-chesterfield-fans-view-on-jamal-campbell-ryce/) - “what an inspired signing by mr wilson” “always a dangerous player” “Thought Campbell Ryce was poor” “Campbell-Ryce much more threatening than Ariyibi” “Campbell R excellent running “ “would love to see us sign jcr for next season, not just for his quality but I think he could be the perfect mentor to bring on gboly” - [Pre-Match View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/11/11/pre-match-view-from-chesterfield-4/) - “Wonder if internet weirdo 'Roygbiv' will put this post comment on his soon to be coming 'Pre-match view from Chesterfield' blog?” “With our league form i;d expect a tonking here. Be interesting to see the recemption Ched gets, really hope he scores though. Think it's first time we've not sold out (nowhere near either) as - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/11/13/view-from-chesterfield-4/) - Chesterfield 1-4 Blades “I hate to say it, but watching my team hurts that much that I am on the brink of turning my back for ever, the pain kills me....I actually felt so emotional after the game today, this team means so much to me but those in charge care so little “ “Emotional - [Chesterfield Fans View On Jay O'Shea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/01/24/chesterfield-fans-view-on-jay-oshea-2/) - “Could do with him but at the same time we need some wiggle room to get some real hard hitting battlers with a huge workrate to dig us out of this mess. His and liddles wages would free up £3-4K a week to do that” “Jayo has been a good servant to the club and - [Chesterfield Fans View On Jay O'Shea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/01/24/chesterfield-fans-view-on-jay-oshea/) - “Could do with him but at the same time we need some wiggle room to get some real hard hitting battlers with a huge workrate to dig us out of this mess. His and liddles wages would free up £3-4K a week to do that” “Jayo has been a good servant to the club and - [Pre-Match View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/28/pre-match-view-from-chesterfield-5/) - “Dem blades Have our best player on loan We won't play our other best player in case he gets injured before he signs for them Relegation isn't an option We are so tinpot” “Tinpot would be a step up from where we are now” “Rugby score because this lot have no pride or passion easy - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/30/view-from-chesterfield-5/) - Blades 3-2 Chesterfield “sadly all the garbage coming out of the club will now be about how we matched the champions and how GC is starting to get his ideas through,covering over the cracks ravines that exist. We'd have been better of getting hammered” “I didn't go today but we run Sheffield United close menny - [Chesterfield Fans View On Ched Evans](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/05/08/chesterfield-fans-view-on-ched-evans/) - “Never injured. Think this has been lined up for a good 3 or 4 months. Wouldn't be surprised if the Urinals made a clause in the sale saying he couldn't play.” “never injured he wasnt gunna play bottom league , keen enough to get him to sign a years extension , heel injury , WEVE - [Loan Updates: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/02/loan-updates-chesterfield-fans-view-on-louis-reed/) - “Reed is class” “I was disappointed that Reed didn't carry the ball more, he seemed happy (under instruction?) to play very simple balls, whereas he certainly has the skill to take a man on and create a lot more space.” “always looked for positive passes and not afraid to put his foot in.” “Reed was - [LOAN UPDATE: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/04/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-on-louis-reed/) - “I thought Reed looked class in the Rotherham pre season friendly. Seemed to skip through tackles. From the League matches I have seen, he's currently out of his depth, yet to beat a man and carry the ball forward, caught in possession too many times.” “Lou Reed as a bit of a give and go - [LOAN UPDATE: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/14/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-on-louis-reed-2/) - “Reed should be dropped” “Why does Reed always run backwards towards our defender with the ball, normally followed by two of theirs, and thus crowding out our own player whereas a forward run into space would stretch them instead and create room for a pass” “his running when we are in possession frustrates me - - [LOAN UPDATE: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/03/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-on-louis-reed-3/) - “ The prime instigator of Mansfields first goal was Reed, and everything else was a consequence of him instinctively turning back towards his own goal. I've praised him since I first saw him, as probably our most skilful player, but I really hope Jack can reverse the passing sideways and back mentality that, I agree, - [Loan Update: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/07/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-louis-reed/) - “Reed gets better every game” “Reed was class” “I thought Reed matched the high standard he's set over recent times” “ Reed is going from strength to strength and was fantastic today” “He is starting to look a real player” “our most skilful, creative player” “Would be a good investment” “The only way he would - [Loan Update: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/08/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-louis-reed-2/) - “Reed is one of the best midfielders in the division.” “our most skilful, creative player” “Apart from Reed and Ramsdale, I’m not sure anyone else deserves much credit” “Reed MOM by a long way” “Reed was class and motm again” “Reed will be off like a shot in the Summer” - [Loan Update: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/04/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-louis-reed-3/) - “our only consistent talent” “Reed and Kellett totally dominated midfield” “Reed was the best player on the pitch by a country mile.” “Reed and Kellet as bad as they were good Sunday” “reed man of match by a country mile” "Reed makes such a difference" "Only one with a bit of quality" “reed by far - [LOAN UPDATE: Chesterfield Fans Views On Louis Reed](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/05/09/loan-update-chesterfield-fans-views-on-louis-reed-4/) - "Big thanks to Louis Reed this season" "A disastrous season, but a deserved award fr Louis Reed to win Player Of The Season" "He was our best player of the season" "Well deserved award" "Good player but bottled it in the crucial games." "Disappeared when we needed him" "Reed should fluck off back to Rammall - [View From Chesterfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/07/24/view-from-chesterfield-6/) - “Sheffield United showed their Premier League quality tonight but it's nothing for Chesterfield fans to worry about.”“Friendlies aren't for the fans in my opinion, they are for the players to get up to speed, they don't really prove to much on how a seasons going to pan out, know one ever got promoted or relegated - [THE VIEW FROM PRESTON](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/15/the-view-from-mk-dons/) - Blades 2-1 Preston “Ref was the biggest homer I have ever come across” “Got sympathy for Koeman now with the way their bench reacts” “Our players are dirty? They seem to forget Morgan nearly killed Hume! At least we are still above them” “We were shit today but so was the ref” “Time to stop - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/09/view-from-bournemouth-5/) - "That was so Bournemthy" "AFCB 32 shots, 12 on target - Sheffield U 13 shots, 9 on target.This is a game we hoped to get three points from and basically we should have." "What a disappointing performance." "Disappointing result really, but not as frustrating as when you concede lead yourselves.They looked a mid/lower 2nd tier - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/08/pre-match-view-from-bournemouth-5/) - "We have to be careful against Sheff Utd. They will be looking for a reaction after their Arsenal debacle. Secondly, teams who realise they are down tend to play with freedom as the pressure is off them. We must be aware and be professional." "Disagree. I think we should just turn up and go through - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/05/view-from-arsenal-7/) - "Sheffield Utd are a terrible team," "Don’t even relegate Sheffield United to the Championship. Send them straight to League One." "Sheff Utd are a disgrace. We smashed them in neutral ffs, didn't even have to go into 1st." "I knew we would slap them up just like we did West Ham etc." "That beginning of - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/03/02/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-7/) - "Sheffield have been on the end of some of the biggest thrashings in the league this season. They have the worst defense I've ever seen. I'm expecting another cricket scoreline.Let's boost the GD, lads!""Lets smash these rats""we should put 4 goals at least against these guys they horrible.""Let's keep the scoring going. We need to - [View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/25/view-from-wolves-9/) - "let's take the points and never speak of this monstrosity again""Being forced to rewatch that second half should be a punishment in schools.""Bringing corporal punishment back would be less harsh.""The best bit about that 90 minutes was the Sheffield United players squaring up for a scrap.Let's never talk of this game again. " "not our - [Pre-Match View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/23/pre-match-view-from-wolves-8/) - "I know all the tired tropes about "typical Wolves". I know the Portsmouth/Huddersfield historical comparisons because I was there. I know we lost to these earlier in the season (in filthy weather, thanks to a phantom penalty conceded by a sub-standard player who isn't here any more). But if we turn up anything like here, - [View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/18/view-from-brighton-7/) - "Sheffield United really do have the feeling of a classic relegation team, everything that could’ve gone wrong today went wrong; early red card, disallowed goal, own goal and a deflected goal. They did everything they could to make the game easier for us lol" "my biggest takeaway was what a nightmare season this is for - [Pre-Match View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/16/pre-match-view-from-brighton-7/) - "Realistically it's getting to the stage where we have to get some 3-pointers otherwise Euro qualification starts to get really difficult, nothing left on the table please" "I’d imagine they learnt something from the other week and we are going to stick to the same tactics so this could well be another Luton drubbing" "Bloody - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/10/view-from-luton-5/) - "Prime time Brazil against Newcastle and then play like Boston United against this lot" "How on earth do we fail to score a single goal (apart from the penalty) despite significantly better possession, accuracy, passes, shots and corners?!This is at home!Sheffield United were hungry for a win. Why weren't Luton?" "Today we were out Lutoned, - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/09/pre-match-view-from-luton-5/) - "We can’t let this game be the first we expect to win - just the next one we think we can win.""We have to make it a good atmosphere we can't go into it thinking we'll win""Kenilworth Road HAS to be rocking on Saturday!Sheffield Utd will see this as 1 of very few opportunities for - [Coventry Fans Views On John Fleck](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/07/08/coventry-fans-views-on-john-fleck/) - “on the whole he was a great player for us last season.” “Personally think John Fleck is too good for League One. Absolute class act when playing in a team full of confidence” “Really pissed off” “Losing Fleck to another League One team is dire” “Genuinely don't see us replacing a player like him at - [Pre-Match View From Villa](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/02/pre-match-view-from-villa-2/) - "Must win. " "This is a must win. Can't be failing to beat the 20th team home or away. The first time was a bit of an accident, to not win a second would be very very poor. " "Absolutely this is a must win. They are bottom for a reason and the f*ckers jammed - [Southampton and Everton Fans Views On Mason Holgate](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/02/01/southampton-and-everton-fans-views-on-mason-holgate/) - SOUTHAMPTON FANS "We love you Sheffield""Says something about the quality of this seasons Premier League bottom three they he's gone there" "I've got a week off if he needs a lift over there.""He really is a waste of time" " Holgate can get in the bin."Holgate is just not very good""Terrible player. ""Wouldn’t wanna go - [View From Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/30/view-from-palace-3/) - "relieved with the win, they are the bottom team with gd of -35 and no away wins and we just about beat them" "Tbf we were so lucky tonight, without eze and olise they absolutely dominated us. Roy still out imo scrapping a 3-2 win vs worst team itl not good enough." "Sheffield Utd are - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/29/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace-6/) - “Lose to S Utd Roy quits / Win Roy stay for season “ “Lose S Utd Roy quits / Win Roy stay for season , what if he loses the next 10 games after that . We can brag about beating S Utd whie we are in the Championship with them . Now is the - [View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/27/view-from-brighton-6/) - "Well that certainly wasn't dull." "clearly the better team" "That was thoroughly deserved" "Easy stuff this being a Brighton fan.Just watching us beat teams, easily and no stress." " Thought we played them off the park 1st half until last 10 mins, they scored 2 to wipe out our lead. 2nd half I thought they - [Atlético Madrid and Lille Fans Views On Ivo Grbic](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/26/atletico-madrid-and-lille-fans-views-on-ivo-grbic/) - Atlético Madrid Fans “He’s pretty good, I swear he is the most unlucky man I have ever seen. He will make crazy good saves and then someone will score a worldie “ “Should have been given more of a chance” “Grbic has improved. Continuity suits him well.” “I have to imagine he’d be an upgrade - [Pre-Match View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/26/pre-match-view-from-brighton-6/) - “it's very winnable, as opposed to the mid-table Premier League clubs. “ “Winnable and, also, loseable. “ “they aren't great although we have seemed to struggle against them recently” “We can't seem to beat them. “ “Hoping our boys will recall how they contrived not to beat Sheffield Utd at the Amex, and look to - [Rep Of Ireland Fans Views On Sam Curtis](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/25/rep-of-ireland-fans-views-on-sam-curtis/) - I was unable to gather enough views from St Pats fans to make a decent sized post so have combined their comments with those from fans of the Irish national team. “Happy to see Sam Curtis going to play for Sheffield Utd in the premier league. Curtis really will light up the Premier league this - [View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/21/view-from-west-ham-5/) - "That was kinda fun even tho we were robbed" "Sheffield deserved the point" "Fair result if we’re honest. " "We got a point against the bottom club and on posession and chances, we got what we deserved." "42% possession against Sheff Utd…oof. We only have ourselves to blame for not winning that The Moyes in - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/19/pre-match-view-from-west-ham-6/) - "They've only won one game in the last two months so they are due a win against us." "They'll be licking their lips after Tuesday night""Don't have a particularly good feeling about this one. Blades will know we're significantly weakened without our danger men, and wouldn't come as a shock if they try to bully - [Wycombe Fans Views On Harry Boyes](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/12/wycombe-fans-views-on-harry-boyes/) - "I like Boyes but there isn't a chance he's ready for PL football." "Looks like they are a tad light at LB/LWB, but I agree he's nowhere near ready for the Prem." "Not a chance Boyes is ready for Championship football - let alone Premier League.It would signify Sheff Utd giving up hope of staying - [View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/06/view-from-gillingham-5/) - "Sheffield United never needed to get out first gear to win 0-4 and we didn't really give it a go""Overall they didn’t need to get out of second gear, we gifted them some goals. We’ve been playing it out from the back for two months whereas they play against teams who try it each week""The - [Villarreal and Blackburn Fans Views On Ben Brereton Diaz](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/05/villarreal-and-blackburn-fans-views-on-ben-brereton-diaz/) - VILLARREAL FANS “He is terrible” “I have more goals than Bereton” “don't know how to control the ball, it stumbles on its own, it doesn't know how to run, you unmark in the same area as your teammate, I haven't seen a guy this bad around here in a long time.” “He is regional level” - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2024/01/05/pre-match-view-from-gillingham-6/) - “Great draw for us play well and it’s a game we can win” “Got to say it's a great winnable draw for the Gills.” “definitely winnable as they are grot.” “Never really think of Sheff Utd as being Premier League team, but as one of the strugglers it gives us a chance, like when we - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/06/pre-match-view-from-gillingham/) - “Gills are back at home this Saturday as we take on Sheffield Utd.Utd are in the Play off zone and their last League result was a good 2-0 win against promotion rivals Swindon.They lost an FA Cup replay yesterday to Preston for a chance to play Man Utd at home.We`re unbeaten in 4 games in - [VIEW FROM GILLINGHAM](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/07/view-from-gillingham/) - GILLINGHAM 2-0 BLADES "what a fantastic result. Well done everyone." "That Pub team. This was how we were described on the Blades fans forum on our last 2 meetings with them in keeping with our many admirers in South Yorkshire. No mention of it tonight though" "One poster on the Sheff U board compared us - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/07/pre-match-view-from-gillingham-2/) - “Couldn't really have got much of a tougher game to start with but we beat them with ease last season so a win for us isn't out of the question. “ “Sheffield played a shocker last season and can't be as bad again. “ “Probably the toughest start we could have.Loft,Morris,& Cody are doubts.I would - [View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/09/view-from-gillingham-2/) - Gillingham 4-0 Blades “4-0 flattered them” “Sean Bean, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jeremy Clarkson, Sir Michael Parkinson, Darren Gough, Lord Coe are you listening? Your Yorkshire boys took a hell of a beating today! Coming down to earth for a moment. What is a typical Gills start to a new season? Played 3, won 1, - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/08/pre-match-view-from-gillingham-3/) - “Could have Dack and Egan back in the starting 11 for this. That would be splendid.” “Tough game but having Dack, Egan and McDonald back are massive boosts, expect cody to start with Samuel looking like he will miss this one” “I doubt if Dack is ready to play 90 minutes but just to have - [View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/10/view-from-gillingham-3/) - Blades 0-0 Gillingham “Not sure my heart can make much more of this! Another backs to the wall job, ending with ANOTHER clean sheet. I can't remember when I last saw three consecutive away games without us conceding. Ehmer and Jackson were absolutely outstanding today, while Nelson pulled off his customary world-class save. We tried - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/09/02/pre-match-view-from-gillingham-4/) - “In their infinite wisdom, Sky have decided that this will be one of the games to accompany sunday roasts up and down the land. Can't say I'm overly excited about going to a Gills game on a sunday, but it is what it is. So far this season we've won 3, drawn 1 and lost - [Pre-Match View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/01/19/pre-match-view-from-gillingham-5/) - “If anyone is considering this game and has never been to Bramall Lane before I would urge you to give it a try. Sheff Utd`s ground is superb and the view for away fans is excellent. Admission prices are very favourable and the atmosphere is good. I`m not on commission, btw, but this is a - [View From Gillingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/01/22/view-from-gillingham-4/) - Blades 2-2 Gillingham “Very unexpected point today” “I was expecting a right tonking after last week.” “I'd have taken that etc Sounds like we were still getting forward towards the end. “ “The Blades board is full of worst team etc stuff, but a couple noted the performance of our center backs and keeper. - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/30/view-from-man-city-7/) - "Bore fest thanks to Sheff U what’s the point" "Sheffield did nothing in all honesty, a few decent crosses which came about from our mistakes, but most of rhe time as soon as they got the ball they just banged it long. Poor really. " "Sheffield United were a disgrace for me.No attempt to score - [Port Vale Fans Views On The Return Of Oli Arblaster](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/29/port-vale-fans-views-on-the-return-of-oli-arblaster/) - “Firstly, an absolute disaster for us. Secondly, what a pleasure to have him playing for us. Amongst the most talented midfielders this century to play for PVFC. “ “No surprise, he should be playing in the Premier League. The best player I’ve seen in a Vale shirt this century” “No surprises. The best loan player - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/29/pre-match-view-from-man-city-7/) - "If we win this, as we should, all bets on the title are back on.Every chance for the champions to do it again." "should be a regulation win." "Destroy mode will be back" "Hoping for a convincing win to 0. Need to stop conceding goals. Hopefully some of our injured players back." "With respect to - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/24/pre-match-view-from-luton-4/) - "Biggest game of the season Boxing Day.3 points against direct relegation rival is simply a must.""This is the type of game we have to win if we are serious about remaining a Premier League club""Tuesday is a must win. Chance to get back to back victories in the Premier League for the first time.Against a - [View From Villa](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/23/view-from-villa-4/) - "Peak Villa." "Poor performance and result. I guess we had a game like this coming. Just annoying that its happened after beating two of the best sides in the league.No need to overreact though and important not to lose after conceding so late." "Two points dropped. Slow and ponderous very poor against the worst team - [Pre-Match View From Villa](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/21/pre-match-view-from-villa/) - “What chance - with the run we’re on currently in the league, after beating two of the best teams in the country, on a 15 game winning run at home - we lose to bottom of the bloody table? Wilder’s had our number a bit in past meetings, though none of those involved Emery. Fingers - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/16/view-from-chelsea-6/) - "As someone was merrily singing on my way out of the ground "We won a game, we won a game, we wona game!"""Another one for the end of season DVD""That’s a rout by our standards. We were just toying with them first half. ""We won comfortably and never particularly looked threatened at any point""I will - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/15/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-6/) - "Chris Wilder is back.Are his overlapping CBS firing already. Could the PL basement side shock us at the Bridge? Would it even be a shock? Another side in red and white stripes beat us at the Bridge last season when they were rock bottom""Chris Wilder is indeed back and they mean business again, it’s not - [Wycombe and Chelsea Fans View On Jamal Blackman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/07/27/wycombe-and-chelsea-fans-view-on-jamal-blackman/) - Wycombe Fans “Never had any complaints about Jamal, definitely one of the better keepers we have had in the league” “Blackman was exceptional for League 2.” “I confess to sharing his misgivings mid-season about Jamal Blackman but came to appreciate just how good he was becoming” “Blackman kept us in games last season” “not all - [Pre-match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/29/pre-match-view-from-chelsea/) - "Be nice to get a 2nd win before the break. Especially with Wolves and Liverpool after. These are the ones we should be winning… Hopefully onwards and up! " "Arguably the easiest match of the season. Absolute must win especially after the confidence booster today. Full week of rest too. Should be fine.""Yeah poor opposition no - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/31/view-from-chelsea/) - “This may very well be up there with Bournemouth last season as the most embarrassing result I've ever seen.”“Dominated by Sheffield United in the second half”“Outplayed for the whole second half”“Sheffield deserved that for the way they made us look like amateurs.”“Tactically outclassed by a championship side, at home.” “I think the trouble with most - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/09/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-2/) - "As everyone will note, this match has the potential to be difficult. Back in March, I looked at this one as a real tough place to get three points. The lack of home fans in attendance is a help.""Sheffield United suddenly becomes a much harder game after they've turned over Spurs and Wolves in consecutive - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/11/view-from-chelsea-2/) - "Just been humiliated by Sheffield United.""They embarrassed us""just forget about top 4. Congrats to Sheffield United"sheffield looked like Bayern""They are a great team""Can’t argue with the result .. take nothing away from a good sheff Utd side""Well Done Sheff Utd" "What's scary is that Sheffield could easily have scored 5! Easily.""Well deserved sheff Utd win - [Chelsea Fans Views On Ethan Ampadu](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/09/07/chelsea-fans-views-on-ethan-ampadu/) - "Sheffield United were a good team last season, have a decent manager and actually played some good football (mainly against us!). Hopefully they don’t suffer second season syndrome and Ethan can get some much needed minutes on the pitch. ""Sheffield United played some good football last year, and Ampadu is going to get PL experience. - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/11/06/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-3/) - "It'd be nice to beat them (and convincingly) after last season's performances against them.I think Wilder is a really good manager and they're a good side (particularly when you consider their resources), but we should be looking for a convincing victory here. They're in a tough spot at the moment, so I'd like to see - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/11/07/view-from-chelsea-3/) - "SHEFFIELD UNITED WON THIS GAME. BY A LOT!""We’ve got our proper Chelsea back, fantastic performance again, and make no mistake for long periods this was a very hard fought contest despite the match stats. That makes the score line even more impressive.""Sheffield United may not have been in the best of form this season but - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/05/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-4/) - "This is an away banker, as the squad owes the supporters one after last seasons debacle""I still cannot figure out how we lost there 3-0 last season. Utter shambles.""Sheff United gives us a chance to rest players""Irrespective of Sheffield being bottom. They can be a very tricky team, they beat Man U, and city barely - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/07/view-from-chelsea-4/) - "Oh well. Another 3 points without ever looking remotely comfortable.""Huh? We looked completely comfortable all game, brainfart from Rudiger aside.""that was anything but comfortable""No idea how anyone thought that was comfortable""at no time in this game have we looked comfortable and in control - just a mess." " if I was a smoker would been - [Pre-Match View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/03/19/pre-match-view-from-chelsea-5/) - "Probably our best chance to win silverware and this is probably the last game that has any meaning for Sheffield so I say no risks.""They are woeful and have given up in the league, SO BEWARE, all eggs in the basket for this?""Sheffield got nothing to lose this season, they're almost relegated so they will - [View From Chelsea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/03/21/view-from-chelsea-5/) - "That was hard work but we're through! Yay!""We got away with one today""Got away with it today"" makes it look better on paper but this was a lot closer than a 2-0""We were abysmal that whole game against and abject and demoralised Sheffield side. Barely created a chance, substitutions made no sense at all, very - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/10/view-from-brentford-5/) - "Literally a perfect storm. Awful conditions that suited a side buoyed by a new manager bounce, our injury crisis, a worldy goal resulting from our clearance blocked by VJ to one of their players. Blades deserved the win, they played the conditions better than us.""Have to say the Sheffield Utd board absolutely saw us coming - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/08/pre-match-view-from-brentford-4/) - "It’s not going to be an easy game….we need to create but also be very much up for the fight""They put in a great shift tonight against Liverpool according to their fans, they will see us as prime candidates to take three points off, have we got enough leaders to stand up to them""Sheffield will - [View From Liverpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/07/view-from-liverpool-6/) - "Phew""New manager bounce is real. Sheffield were up for it. ""Old school from Sheffield, long throws and all! Just made it ugly and had the boost of a new manager.""Wasn’t a great performance but pleased with the points""Was a horrible game to watch . That was one of our worst performances of the season so - [Pre-Match View From Liverpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/05/pre-match-view-from-liverpool-4/) - "This is it, the ultimate footballing test - a cold Wednesday night at Bramall Lane" "A trip to Bramall Lane now to face bottom of the league Sheffield United.There will probably be wholesale changes here by the Reds, who have added Joel Matip to an injury list that contains Alisson, Robertson, Thiago, Bajcetic and Diogo - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/03/view-from-burnley-7/) - "It's amazing what Sheffield United can do for your confidence""Good all round performance but against a shockingly bad team.""Even before then sending off we were an absolute class above Sheffield""I think it’s safe to say Sheffield United will be 1 of the 3 teams relegated this season""We are 100% better than Sheff Utd and Luton""Sheff - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/12/01/pre-match-view-from-burnley-8/) - "Sheffield United is a must win or Kompany has to go. It’s that simple this game is massive.Sheff Utd are the worst team in the league(with us) if they beat us they will have a 4 point advantage over us. A draw isn’t good enough these are the teams we have to beat at home. 0 - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/26/view-from-bournemouth-4/) - "I was dreading this match, coming as it did after the break and with Sheffield perhaps turning a corner of their own. Well done to everyone for continuing momentum from Newcastle without missing a beat. I don't think that's an easy feat, no matter the opposition." "Great performance this afternoon. They've been beaten by the - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/24/pre-match-view-from-bournemouth-4/) - "Sheffield Utd is massive IMHO, as our second game against a promoted club. Winning it puts us back on par course for survival and negates all the doom and gloom we've had so far. A defeat would be a significant set back and pile back on the pressure." "Watched a bit of the Brighton v. - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/18/loan-update-5/) - Note: Frankie Maguire hasn’t started for Chester since September and Harrison Neal has only appeared in the Stevenage squad once in the last few months. Louie Marsh remains injured at Doncaster. CHESTERFIELD FANS VIEWS ON MIGUEL FRECKLETON “Freckleton is showing no signs of being a shoe in deputy for Grimes. “ “I'm not confident about - [View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/12/view-from-brighton-5/) - "Very frustrating game - and it was looking so good in the first ten minutes. I think everyone neutral would say it's the effect of the European games and the extra games (and inevitable injuries) our players have had. But it we could just have been two or three up by minutes, then it would - [Pre-Match View From Brighton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/11/pre-match-view-from-brighton-5/) - "Sheff Utd will be nailing their hopes on a Brighton have 85% possession and 38 shots but fail to score type game" "Can see a comfortable win despite only having half a fit 1st team" "Has anyone else had an email from the club this morning? . . .If you have a ticket for the - [View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/04/view-from-wolves-8/) - "A complete disgrace. They were a dreadful team, and of course only Wolves can give them 3 points.I hate football sometimes." "That’s an appalling result." "Sheffield are a championship team but when you don't do the basics you're asking for a result like that." "There is a mentality issue going on for me. We go - [Pre-Match View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/11/03/pre-match-view-from-wolves-7/) - "Absolutely have to be targeting a win here. Literally the worst 10 game start of any Premier League team ever, manager possibly getting sacked, leaking goals everywhere." "Even without Neto there’s absolutely no excuses now for not beating bottom of the league Sheff Utd next week, who have an injury list longer than the queue - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/29/view-from-arsenal-6/) - "Great to see Nketiah stepping up in Jesus' absence. Shows the depth in Arsenal's squad. But Sheffield United's performance? Inexcusable" "Hard to take anything from that game, Sheffield are woeful." "Trusty is the only PL player in this Sheffield side. Maybe Hamer as well. Crap team." "Trusty's defending on Eddie's first goal was abysmal. Literally - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/27/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-6/) - "There's been so much talk about Luton bring one of the worst PL side ever.Think Sheffield is worse than Luton." "Its a Championship team. Strangely enough the owner is a member of Saudi Arabia's ruling royal family." "A very easy win. I can even see farmers like Ödegaard and Nketiah score against this crap." "Nice - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/18/pre-match-view-from-arsenal/) - “I’m a huge fan of United’s manager Chris Wilder and for me he’s one of the most innovative but successful managers in the country today. I’ve watched them most weeks and I’ve been impressed with how well they’ve transitioned to the top flight. Against similar level opposition they play on the front foot with a - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/21/view-from-arsenal/) - “Credit to Sheffield United tonight. A club without the budget that we have, but they’re a proper team. A functional system, a coach who knows how to get the best out of each of his players & the work-rate from all involved on the pitch is superb. We could learn a thing or two.” “They - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/17/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-2/) - "So in theory, this should be fairly straight forward. Sheffield United are really looking decent this season but we're at home and seem to have a fresh approach about us under Mikel." "If we win this we'll climb to 1 point behind Sheffield United. Never thought I'd ever say that. " "Would take a point. - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/18/view-from-arsenal-2/) - "Well, I'm back to not caring about football again. Was a fun 3 weeks lads." "Genuinely is becoming an absolute farce this season now. 6 wins and 11 draws. Beyond awful." "good point and closer to our goal for the season staying up. Im confident we will stay up now" "Disappointing not to win it - [Arsenal Fans Reactions To The Quarter Final Draw](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/03/04/arsenal-fans-reactions-to-the-quarter-final-draw/) - "Sheffield United and Coronovirus all that stand in the way of Arsenal and Wembley" "Best draw we could have got. Would love The Arsenal at Wembley again." "Decent, not in too good form Sheffield Utd!!" "I want a revenge on Sheffield like so bad. We should hit them hard. Come on gunners" "Revenge time" "When - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/26/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-3/) - "A very tricky game. After an excellent start to the season Sheffield United's form has tailed off after the Covid-19 break. Won't be surprised to see them turn it around against us though." "Sheffield look absolutely awful since the restart no goal scored 6 goals conceded." "I had a feeling this would happen. When a - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/28/view-from-arsenal-3/) - "We won back to back away games in tough grounds. I welcome playing without fans " "Good win, away from home. Onto Semis in the Fanless Annoying Cup. A grind" "We’ve been the better team we deserve this victory. SHU have only troubled us on set pieces". "Future goat manager gets a win over Chris - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/02/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-4/) - “ Sheffield United sit in 20th place.They have lost every game so far this season.They are the only team in England yet to score a goal.Next weekend, they travel to the Emirates.Don’t even think about it, Arsenal" "Sheffield United are the only club to not score a goal in 3 games this PL season. They play - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/04/view-from-arsenal-4/) - "Ugly day. Ugly victory. Could easily see recent Arsenal vintages snatching a draw or a loss from that game." "Ugly, boring, uninspiring football" "3 points. Meh performance. " "Thankk f*** for that.really poor performance." "Unconvincing again.But a win is a win. " "I feel we were far more convincing today than we were against West - [Pre-Match View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/04/10/pre-match-view-from-arsenal-5/) - "Oh this will be so very exciting…." "Who cares really?" "Looking forward to seeing how we lose to Sheffield United in the slot that we lose in every time" "These are bottom of the table and the game means f**k all to us, play the back ups." "This is definitely gonna be another draw." "Should - [View From Arsenal](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/04/12/view-from-arsenal-5/) - "That's our first ever Premiership win away to Sheffield United…Mikel Arteta, record breaker, history maker" "Overall a great performance yesterday, even though Sheffield Utd is by far the worst team in the league this season." "Tbf, you can't even praise Arteta too much for this…you don't deserve too much praise for beating the worst team - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/22/view-from-man-utd-6/) - "We’ve won but there’s absolutely no other positives I can think of… " "Painful at times. Three points that's all that matters at this stage. " "Gash performance but a win’s and win" "That was horrible." "Sheff Utd could barely field a side and yet the better team for an hour" "Sheff utd are one - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/20/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-6/) - "Sat 8pm kick off in a decent, close, Northern city… Could be one of the greatest aways in utd history… (not going) " "In Sheffield for 1pm, won't remember a thing about the game which is a blessing these days" "6 pointer" "They're averaging nearly 3 goals conceded per game (boosted by that Newcastle game - [Man Utd Fans Reaction To 3rd Round Draw](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/07/man-utd-fans-reaction-to-3rd-round-draw/) - “Currently no game is an easy one for us.... MK Dons for instamce. “ “Good draw on paper but as Middlesborough has taught us, we could lose to anyone” “Being at home should really see us through, shouldn't it? Away would be another matter. I hope the team are willing to work hard anyway they'll - [Pre- Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/08/pre-match-view-from-man-utd/) - “We can't be taking this game lightly, if we can get a second consecutive win and a few goals it will really help with individual and team confidence. I would go with the same team as today but bring in Darmian for that injury prone fecker Jones. If we lose this one he surely will - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/10/view-from-man-utd/) - Man Utd 1-0 Blades “Never in doubt!” “Really. Do we have to have Glory Glory Man United blaring out over the loudspeakers? There is absolutely NO glory here. None.” “there game plan was done right stopped us playing an kept us at a distance not hard as we do that ourselves” “feel so sorry for - [Man Utd Fans View On Joe Riley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/01/17/man-utd-fans-view-on-joe-riley/) - “I think before his injury Joe Riley was the best performer for the u23s. He has been superb in every game.” “I'd love him to get a chance. Certainly better going forward than Darmian.” "If Shaw and Blind aren't getting a start, I would much rather Joe Riley over Darmian. “ “For sure and I - [Man Utd and Brighton Fans Views On James Wilson](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/10/man-utd-and-brighton-fans-views-on-james-wilson/) - Man Utd Fans “I thought that Januzaj and Wilson were nailed on to become the future of the club,but unfortunately I was completely off the mark.” “thought he'll be a great youth prospect when he emerged on the scene in that Hull game under Giggs, but after that, meh..” “James Wilson could do with regular - [Man Utd and Shrewsbury Fans Views On Dean Henderson](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/06/18/man-utd-and-shrewsbury-fans-views-on-dean-henderson/) - Man Utd Fans “Great move for him. Proper football club, and a championship season will do him good.” “Good luck Dean. Work hard, be lucky and it will all be at your feet before you know it.” “I'm really exited hearing all the hype about him” “I believe in him. Natural replacement for De - [Man Utd Fans Reactions To Dean Henderson returning to The Blades](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/07/26/man-utd-fans-reaction-to-dean-henderson-returning-to-the-blades/) - “A season of regular football in the Premier League could be huge for him. Good luck, lad!” “Hope he smashes it next season!" “by next year if De Gea doesn't play to the best of his ability, Henderson will have one more year of experience behind him and may be ready to take over the - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/11/22/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-2/) - "Who knew we'd be at the end of November and the United from Sheffield would be higher than the one from Manchester?" "Will be a tough game. Have had some fantastic results so far this season.Should have at least got a draw against Liverpool, beat Arsenal, drew with Chelsea, should have beaten Spurs. " "Sheffield - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/11/24/view-from-man-utd-2/) - "A crazy match. We deserved nothing from it, but were unlucky not to win it" "Crazy game, crazy result. Feel a little deflated to be so close but to let it go at the end. However, it was a game where we were battered and should have come out with 0 points but by some - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/23/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-3/) - "Actually very confident for this one" "I think we'll win this quite comfortably. Looking forward to it." "2 days extra rest and they can't play their keeper or Egan. Be a huge disappointment if we don't win now." "Hendo is out so Moore will obviously turn into Buffon in this." "They were missing Henderson and - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/24/view-from-man-utd-3/) - "The most casual 3:0 in ages!" "Our best performance this season?" "The possession football in the 2nd half just crushed Sheffield." "Most enjoyable game for a long time." "A thorough dismantling. 6 shots on target was more the Sheffield U's 4 shots total. That was just fun to watch." "Made them look very ordinary." "Utterly - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/12/16/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-4/) - "The definition of a must win. Our only easy game on paper before January.It would be typical of us to be Sheffield's first 3 points of the season.Tbf to them, they've only lost most games by a goal." "They are on poor form and struggled to even get a point but let’s not underestimating them, - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/12/17/view-from-man-utd-4/) - "The fact that game was even remotely competitive is just gross". "Talk about making a meal out of it, christ" "Two big fat Christmas presents for Sheffield United tonight with those goals but thank feck we held onto the 3 points." "Thank feck for that. Can't even believe how a very easy game turned like - [Pre-Match View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/26/pre-match-view-from-man-utd-5/) - "No excuse for not beating these" "The Blades are woeful" "Can't let these cnuts score against us, they're shite." "Lads, its Sheffield united. Lets give some of the stiffs a chance to get a last minute January move" "On paper should be an easy win but you never know with midweek games - they can - [View From Man Utd](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/27/view-from-man-utd-5/) - "Pack of absolute melts" "Over the last 30 years, it was probably the worst performance." "Credit to Sheffield United though. They didnt even have a full bench. Came with a plan that we couldn't get the better of." "that was a great defensive performance from Sheffield. They got their tactics and discipline right then fate - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/08/view-from-fulham-8/) - "Delighted with the 3 points , and of course 3 goals . But lets not get carried away , two poor teams with lots of energy but not a lot of skill ." "Two poor teams today, but Sheffield alot poorer thank goodness. The Premier League standard this season, luckily for us, is absolutely shocking, - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/06/pre-match-view-from-fulham-7/) - “Make no mistake, we are a budget team and we punch above in this league sometimes and we know our limitations so we buckle down and go again Saturday against Sheffield. “ “The main thing for the Sheff Utd game is that we must match their fight and effort. This will be a real battle, - [View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/10/01/view-from-west-ham-4/) - "3 points at a canter, happy days….next" "Promising times when a 2-0 PL home win is slightly disappointing!" "Bit of a non event but three points is what it's all about I spose." "First half we should have scored more, second half was like a training exercise,job done." "Didn't get out of third gear" "their - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/29/pre-match-view-from-west-ham-5/) - “This game has nil nil or one nil written all over it.I'm sure someone has the stats that show a team that lets in more than 5 goals one game only lets in 1 the next” “reports saying shef utd will have 8 players out for this.so defensive formation it will be then and scrape - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/25/pre-match-view-from-west-ham/) - “Don't like the look of this match “ “I can sense the tension in the crowd already...Hope we come out all guns blazing and nullify them before they get going” “I think it’s an absolute nailed on away win. We dont have the players for a good old fashioned battle, and that’s what this will - [View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/26/view-from-west-ham/) - “Much the better team and should have won.” “We would be winning these games If we just shot more.” “2 dull teams, boring” “a better side would have buried us there” “Sheff utd are a rubbish football team because any decent side should have slaughtered us today.” “4-1-4-1 formation at home to Sheff Utd. Another - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/09/pre-match-view-from-west-ham-2/) - "Friday night in Sheffield .No trains back, and nowt to eat or drink save a greasy chip butty and a gallon of magnet. Probably a game for over 18's only." "Well up for this one on a Friday night, new ground, under the lights and a bit of angst between the 2 clubs, should be - [View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/10/view-from-west-ham-2/) - "Football is dead." "VAR has the blood of football on its hands tonight, it has officially killed the game we once loved.." "Fed up with celebrating non-goals. And to be against that lot" "Well, that was Moyesy. And then VAR. I hate football." "I don’t know if it’s because it’s fresh in my mind but - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/11/20/pre-match-view-from-west-ham-3/) - “Up against a team that ain't won a game this season?Step up West Ham.” “West Ham will always be West Ham. Some things will never change.Nailed on routine Sheffield United win.” “This has a Sheffield United win written all over it” “Went to this fixture last year and though we weren't bad (Rice's VAR handball - [View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/11/22/view-from-west-ham-3/) - "A nice solid win.I'm loving the back-to-back 1-0 wins against teams near the bottom that we're expected to beat.So very unlike West Ham." "We deserved to win. It was a professional performance, but our crossing, passing and decision making was poor" "Good professional performance. we'd have lost a game like that in Yesteryear" "We were - [Pre-Match View From West Ham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/13/pre-match-view-from-west-ham-4/) - “a must win game or the rot sets in we have played poorly against 3 of the last 4 opponents and need a boost.” “We need to win this now, more than ever. They're getting into some form.” “Sheffield United will be for me at least, the game that will demonstrate how we can maintain - [View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/24/view-from-wednesday/) - Owls 2-4 Blades “The best team won. They did today, let's be honest. It doesn't mean they are a better team on paper, nor that they'll finish above us and if anything is certain, it's that they'll never be the better club. But on the pitch they were more organised, more direct and pretty much - [Pre-Match View From Wednesday](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/22/pre-match-view-from-wednesday/) - “United getting promoted is like a scruffy family getting invited to a posh wedding. They don't know how to behave, and are getting all excited.You'd sit them at the back near the toilets, tell the barman to limit the Jaigermeisters and have to talk them through which cutlery to use, and when. The Wedding present - [LA Galaxy Fans Views On Billy Sharp](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/23/la-galaxy-fans-views-on-billy-sharp/) - “Impossible to not fall for this guy. I can see why his fans hated to see him go even during a down season. He’s just a winner. Has the attitude of a Keano, Donovan, etc.Don’t get me wrong- I don’t expect the goals to continue tp come as easily as they have in this very - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/22/pre-match-view-from-newcastle-5/) - “Nice confidence boosting 3-0 win please. “ “We should be beating these and Burnley, really. “ “Think we will win. “ “Huge game in lots of ways. If we win this and play well we could go on a bit of a run” “ Need a bit of a performance here. Get everyone's confidence flowing - [View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/16/view-from-spurs-7/) - Spurs 2-1 Blades - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/15/pre-match-view-from-spurs-8/) - “I can't wait for Saturday. Not felt like this before a game for a long time!!” “I suspect a bog standard match against Sheffield Utd will have rarely generated so much excitement.I'm going and I'm already simmering. (My last match was Milan at home, and after that anything will seem good.)Couldn't care less who plays, Pre-Match View From Spurs Fans for the game against Sheffield United on 14/9/23 - [Pre-Match View From Barnet](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/04/pre-match-view-from-barnet/) - “A team with premiership pedigree Sheffield will present a stern challenge and it is hoped they will rest some players giving us a chance to pull off an upset. Made famous by the film "when Saturday comes" a love letter by Sean Bean to his beloved blades. Here is hoping our Sharpe shooters are ready - [View From Barnet](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/06/view-from-barnet/) - “One of the best results in the club's history.” “My best moment in 25 years following the bees get in there” “Our greatest FA Cup moment. The only other 2nd division side we’ve beaten in the FA Cup was Colchester Utd in 2007 but that was at home and the Blades are a much bigger - [Pre-Match View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/20/pre-match-view-from-port-vale/) - "We need a result tomorrow" "This will be our 4th straight away win if we get a victory" "4th win on the trot away for the Vale? 3rd defeat on the trot for the Blades? Obvious score draw" "unfortunately when we play any other team who are going through a bad spell we always seem - [View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/22/view-from-port-vale/) - Blades 1-0 Port Vale "It's a big but….but apart from his sending off Brown was very impressive. Both yellow cards did seem harsh" "Great night in Sheffield despite the result this afternoon" "I really would like page to succeed but his loyalty to certain players and lack of basic tactics is proving he won't " - [LOAN UPDATE: Port Vale Fans Views On Neill Collins](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/31/loan-update-port-vale-fans-views-on-neill-collins/) - “Send Collins back” “Collins not convincing at all. “ “What were we expecting from Collins when he hasn't played since October though? “ “Defence poor and I'm hoping there's a lot more to some from Collins as he just seemed like another Robertson. “ “Collins was either very rusty or extremely lucky to have the - [LOAN UPDATE: Port Vale Fans Views On Neill Collins (Taken From The Month Of April)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/21/loan-update-port-vale-fans-views-on-neill-collins-taken-from-the-moth-of-april/) - “Collins is dodgy. He contributed to their first goal “ “Collins is too slow” “I think Collins looks a good centre half but not match fit. “ “when Collins challenged clumsily for t”he ball on the half way line in the second half he then turned round and blamed Veseli! “Collins worst signing ever! Great - [Pre-Match View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/01/pre-match-view-from-port-vale-2/) - “We are destined for mid table. We just keep passing it and wont shoot “ “Will the team that played Wigan please turn up, after some corner practice. We need a win to start the month off, here's hoping.” “If we can beat Utd then I suppose it's 7 points from the last 9 which - [View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/03/view-from-port-vale-2/) - Port Vale 2-1 Blades “On paper a tough game but players stepped up & gave their all.” “Deserved win against a poor Sheff Utd team. They seemed to have no urgency even when losing, at one stage their keeper and defenders seemed to be playing piggy in the middle with Uche as he chased the - [Pre-Match View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/19/pre-match-view-from-port-vale-3/) - “This should be a cracker in the fierce battle for 8th place” “Never do well at Bramall Lane bar the Cap One cup win a few years back, somehow blew an FA Cup tie when leading in injury time, ten men defeat a couple of seasons ago when Jones was off after fifteen minutes, dire - [View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/20/view-from-port-vale-3/) - Sheff Utd 1-0 Port Vale “For a second game in a row we have no shots on target. Anyone else in this league would have dicked this piss poor Utd team. Mid table is the best we can hope for. “ “So so negative against a side who didn't do much or have to do - [Pre-Match View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/10/14/pre-match-view-from-port-vale-4/) - “Definitely would take a point and I do fear the worst a little. We need to be a lot stronger on the ball and retain possession better than Sunday if we are to nick anything from this one.” “We always seem to lose at shef utd wouldnt be surprised if we lost there again hopefully - [View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/10/15/view-from-port-vale-4/) - Blades 4-0 Port Vale “A very predictable scoreline and performance.” “Lucky it was only 4” “awful should of been so much more easily could of been 6-7 best team we have played” “Could of easily been 8-0 today” “Should have been 9-0” “I said before the game that my goal was to not hear Sheff - [Pre-Match View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/13/pre-match-view-from-port-vale-5/) - “Tough game for us... but its at home so we have a small chance with our home record. Hopefully they will let off the accelerator a bit.” “I wonder if the Promotion Party crowd will bring a 3 point present for us? Or will they have their eyes on the Champions spot, more or less - [View From Port Vale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/15/view-from-port-vale-5/) - Port Vale 0-3 Blades “Weak defeat. 3-0 was harsh but we have nothing up front! Should of had a penalty seconds after the restart but one of them which felt very weak from us” “Thought the difference was obvious, we had a few decent chances and conceded less chances than say against MK where we - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/07/loan-update-4/) - Frankie Maguire, Louie Marsh, Harrison Neal and Miguel Freckleton have yet to start a league game for their new clubs at the time of writing. WYCOMBE FANS VIEWS ON HARRY BOYES “Boyes looked good (my MOTM). “ “Excellent crosser of the ball” Really good work rate” “Boyes looks very good” “Boyes is excellent.” “Impressed with - [Former Players Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/05/former-players-update-13/) - Here I take a look at how 3 players who helped The Blades to promotion last season have started off at their new clubs… STOKE CITY FANS VIEWS ON ENDA STEVENS “They absolutely loved him at Bramall Lane.There was just the doubt he would regain his form after his injury. “ “Enda looks absolutely quality. - [View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/02/view-from-everton-5/) - "Mixed performance, some good things, quite a few bad things. One thing looks certain - Sheff Utd are going straight back down so even though we were away it's two points dropped for me." "Sheff Utd are going to get walked over all season. Absolutely 2 points dropped…Then again, are we any better? There is - [Man City Fans Views On The Return Of James McAtee](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/01/man-city-fans-views-on-the-return-of-james-mcatee/) - "I knew it was going to happen congratulations to Sheffield they are not relegating this season" "Mcatee wants more first team football, and the club agree going on loan is the best thing for him. Mcatee really enjoyed his time at Sheffield United last season and it was always his first preferred move. Location also - [Pre-Match View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/09/01/pre-match-view-from-everton-5/) - "Have to win, HAVE to win" "Nervous about this one (as ever!)" "Just need a result here. Then maybe we'll have a couple of new signings and McNeil back from injury to face Brentford and Arsenal and we can get going in earnest. It would be hard to recover from losing this one, though." "We - [Leicester Fans Views On Luke Thomas](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/31/leicester-fans-views-on-luke-thomas/) - "Everyone said last year he was championship quality so we should loan him out. Now we are in the Championship loaning him to a PL team." "He just hasn't managed to kick on from when he broke into the team. Not really progressed like Chilwell did.I like him a lot as a professional though and - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/27/view-from-man-city-6/) - "Think it stands to reason that SU got exactly what they deserved from that game. Which is absolutely nothing.Played like cowards. Lost like cowards. Absolutely shite." "who wants to watch that shit. The sooner they get relegated the better, awful attempt at football in front of a full house at Bramhall Lane. WTF were their - [Villa and Boro Fans Views On Cameron Archer](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/27/villa-and-boro-fans-views-on-cameron-archer/) - VILLA FANS “I’d loved to have seen Cam lead the line for us but you can’t fault the business we’re doing here. Decent fee for Cam, Ramsey and Chuck in the last 12 months. This is why a good and functional academy is worth so much to a club. These guys are pure profit and - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/25/pre-match-view-from-man-city-6/) - "The 8 day rest feels bizarre but given our injury problems I think we need it. Might give us a chance to bring in a new face as well.Seems a pretty straight forward task in front of us, Sheffield United don't look equipped to stay in the Premier League, certainly not the same Sheffield United - [View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/18/view-from-forest-7/) - "In many ways beating Sheff United like that when they had hope till the 89th minute is much more satisfying…..Its the hope that Kills ya" "At the end of the day, all that matters is who gets the 3 points! (Especially when they're against the Blunts!! Hahaha)" "Forest should have coasted to the three points - [Pre-Match View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/17/pre-match-view-from-forest-6/) - "Well if i was to judge what i saw on the first day of the season then, they are further ahead than us at being ready and look more comfortable with the ball and moving it about under pressure.I am concerned that if were are going to play the same formation and with that midfield - [Everton Fans Views On Tom Davies](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/16/everton-fans-views-on-tom-davies/) - “7 goals and 8 assists in ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY NINE effing appearances for a centre midfielder.” “He was crap and played about 2-3 good games. “ “One of the worst players in the clubs history” “Just wanted to say he is a dreadful player one last time, awful to watch.” “A so so player - [Pre-Match View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/14/pre-match-view-from-everton-4/) - “Another game? Aaaarrrgh. What have we done to deserve this?” “Why do you build me up. Everton. Baby . Just to let me down.We go again in this never ending season.We still cling on to European hopes following a boring 0.0 draw against the Villa . A game lacking excitement that we could have snatched - [View From Everton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/16/view-from-everton-4/) - "Its getting harder and harder to follow this club. I'm just really really tired." "At least fans of Norwich, WBA etc have fun winning promotionWe just exist in limbo" "Better team won"! "Lucky not to lose by more" "Well done Sheffield United, fully deserved their win." "fair play to the Blades. They played and fought - [Everton Fans Views On Robin Olsen](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/08/31/everton-fans-views-on-robin-olsen/) - "Always liked having Olsen, as felt for the majority, he pushed Pickford. " "If you just need a goalkeeper to be massive, grab crosses and make good saves he's absolutely fine" "Solid as a rock" "Better than Pickford" "possibly the steadiest part of 20-21 for EFC" "Proper steady keeper" "Was solid when called upon" "he - [View From Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/13/view-from-palace-2/) - "Welcome to the Premier League Sheffield United - it’s going to be tough…!!" "I know they have lost their best two players but how the hell did they get promoted. Dreadful." "I wonder if sheff Utd can beat Derby’s premier league record from 2007-2008 1 win in 38 games and just 11 points" "I don't - [Coventry Fans Views On Gustavo Hamer](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/11/coventry-fans-views-on-gustavo-hamer/) - “So looking for: a talismanic player who can drive us forwards, pull the strings of the team, pick passes anywhere on the pitch, agressive, hard working, skilful, captain potential, excellent ball recovery stats, under 25, who loves being here, can shoot from range, will get double figures goals and assists, and can take set pieces.Simple. - [View From The Media](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/11/view-from-the-media-3/) - A quick look at how the pundits rate United's chances in the upcoming 23/24 season “Last season all three promoted clubs stayed up for only the fourth time in history. My bet is all three go back down this time. Burnley will be great to play against - wide open. Sheffield United are way short - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/11/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace-5/) - "I fancy a comfortable win to be honest, whether their early enthusiasm backed by a noisy crowd, then pick them off " "As much as I genuinely think we will struggle this season I have a really good feeling about Saturday.. I can see us giving Sheff Utd a 'welcome back to the Prem' footballing - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/15/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace/) - “Perfect first home game for SU, unless Wilf plays and is focussed, and Townsend gets his act together.” “Wilder is a very strong tactician - and they play with ‘over lapping centre backs’ which overloads the defence, and overcomes traditional organised two banks of four. May create space for us to counter - but will - [View From Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/18/view-from-palace/) - “has there ever been such a pre match build up thread? Judging by their comments and posts on their threads, are they and us trying to start a new rivalry. I’ve never really thought or given two hoots about Sheff Utd since that infamous day at Wembley. We’ve played them a few times since of - [Neutral Fans Views On The Blades Win Against Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/19/neutral-fans-views-on-the-blades-win-against-palace/) - NORWICH FANS “to me they look like a championship team playing in the prem” “I think Sheff had no problem picking up points against frankly rubbish bottom half Champo teams but raising their level against prem teams every week will be too much.” “if you look at the summer signings Sheffield does have the look of - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/31/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace-2/) - "If we don’t take this lot seriously we’ll be in trouble. We need to be positive from the start." “Sheff United arguably a tougher game than the likes of Arsenal.” "Got to be honest, Im not looking forward to it." "This is one game I am not looking forward to. One of our worst performance - [View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/02/01/view-from-crystal-palace/) - "Delete club" "I don’t know why I bother, frankly. Sometimes we’re lucky to get nil." "Hodgson must be gutted, one mistake away from a 0-0 draw." "Easy double over us" "Our Midfield was woeful today. We were outplayed in both the Southampton and Sheffield matches. We desperately needed creativity… And today lacked any" "We still - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/01/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace-3/) - “Think we should win this one 1-0.” “What team do you want to play when you haven't been able to buy a win all season ? Hmmmmm? “ “We have conceded more goals than Sheffield United!I know that seven in one game doesn't help but………….” “anyone expecting a routine win is being very optimistic. They - [View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/02/view-from-crystal-palace-2/) - "I feel for Sheff Utd" "No wonder they have had so many narrow defeats if they don't bother chasing games. Wilder has to go." "hope they stay up and retain Wilder, nice easy touch for six points every season." "A very poor match between two teams today, one being us.The form of some of our - [Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/07/pre-match-view-from-crystal-palace-4/) - “I just can't see us winning again this season. The end of last season was bad enough.Sheffield United vs Palace will be like a Cup Final to see which is the worst team in the Premiership on current form. “ "To lose at Sheffield is unthinkable.This quite awful side has amassed 17 pts,a negative GD - [View From Crystal Palace](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/09/view-from-crystal-palace-3/) - "SU were easily the worse team we played all season absolutely clueless" "Let's see how we fare against Saints who will be a far stiffer test than the Leagues worst team." "Sheffield are shyte. Even Luka looked ok against them." "unfortunately not many PL sides are as poor as Sheffield Utd in midfield." "Sheff Utd - [Espanyol Fans Views On Vinícius Souza](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/09/espanyol-fans-views-on-vinicius-souza/) - “he has had a good season. Good luck Vin” “Footballer with enormous potential and an excellent person. A pity to have closed the chapter in this way” “this guy has had great games this year. “ “Vini Souza was the key. HE ONLY.” “Wonderful, very physical but it is a strainer “ “He is a - [Birmingham Fans Views On Auston Trusty](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/08/03/birmingham-fans-views-on-auston-trusty/) - “Big loss Trusty him and Ruddy best players last season.” “Best defender we’ve had for years. Loads said Sanderson was better but I ain’t having that. Massive loss. “ “No Trusty was definitely our best defender, unfortunately he played so well we are probably priced out of the bidding for him at 5 million. “ - [Häcken Fans Views On Bénie Traoré](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/07/18/hacken-fans-views-on-benie-traore/) - “Cheers Benie you are the best, you are the one who fights the most cheers cheers cheers Benie Benie thanks for everything, you have been great and strong cheers. Benie hey ho lets go, hey ho lets go. 3 incredibly good farewell anthems. Thanks for everything Benie! “ “Thanks for everything Benie and good luck - [Troyes Fans Views On Yasser Larouci](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/07/17/troyes-fans-views-on-yasser-larouci/) - “He has potential but difficult to count on him for 90 minutes… We haven't seen him progress on this point.” “In his defense, it's only his 1st year of L1 and only his 2nd professional year. He is still learning.For the little experience he has, I find him very good. After yes, he makes dumplings, like many - [Brøndby Fans Views On Anis Ben Slimane](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/07/12/brondby-fans-views-on-anis-ben-silmane/) - “A fantastic transfer for Brøndby and Anis. He has a huge potential. Good luck Anis “ ”Thank you for everything…. Especially the gold goal. I'm very happy for you - think you'll get the chance for premier league games.” “Congratulations to him” “I believe in success for him at Sheffield United” “Thanks for everything Slimane!” - [International Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/06/20/international-update-3/) - Note: Sander Berge started neither game for Norway and Ahmedhodzic wasn't selected for Bosnia's game against Luxembourg. Republic Of Ireland Fans Views On John Egan For The Games Against Greece and Gibraltar “Another solid performance from one of the most consistent players ““Wasn’t afraid to put his body on the line ““Reasonably solid considering the - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/25/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-8/) - "Sheff Utd are only one win away from automatic promotion so think they will be all out to seal it against us i would imagine." "Luton winning tonight means they're only four points behind Sheff U with two to play … Sheff U won't want to take any chances,they are going to spiflicate us on - [Roy's End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/05/15/roys-end-of-season-awards-5/) - A look back at some of the brilliant, beautiful and bitter comments from the 22/23 promotion season..... Most Arrogant Fans: HULL CITY (Previous winners: Nottingham Forest, Norwich, West Brom and Brentford) For a club that eventually finished 15th in The Championship, supporters of Hull City certainly had a high opinion of their team. In fairness - [View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/05/08/view-from-birmingham-8/) - "To be fair, I don’t think a defeat to an already promoted team, who are much, much better than us, in a nothing game, detracts from the good news about the new owner" "t is still depressing when you see us struggle week after week. I don't know why? but I thought that we'd put - [Pre-Match View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/05/07/pre-match-view-from-birmingham-8/) - "and here we are at the end of another seasonSheffield United at Home - They are promoted so will be on the beach." "We are on the beach too" "Dead rubber already on the beach" "Hopefully we can end the season with a performance and some points. Sheffield will be on the beach (with us)" - [View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/05/04/view-from-huddersfield-4/) - "What a night. Great play from all the team. Worked hard, stayed in shape, gave Sheffield no route through on goal and what a fantastic goal by Danny. Good luck to Sheffield next year, do Yorkshire proud." "First half nervy and too deep at times, but only one save from lee.Second half we were better - [Pre-Match View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/05/03/pre-match-view-from-huddersfield-4/) - "Dear Sheffield UnitedWe’ve had some good times, haven’t we?We tried our best to let you win the penalty shootout in league 1.We stopped the other lot getting promoted to the PL (we did that for you, not us!) and sent them spiralling down to League 1!And they’ve been flashing their phones there ever since!We beat - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/30/view-from-preston-11/) - "Fair play to SUFC today. They could have just turned up but they put on a show for their fans." "Absolutely infuriating though losing to a team with nowt to play for" "bloody hell, so easy for them!" "Unfortunately, this is what "going for it" looks like against a much better team." "a total miss - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/28/pre-match-view-from-preston-9/) - "They don’t have anything left to play for other than another 3 points which takes hem absolutely nowhere." "Sheffield United hopefully on the piss/beach and then a win against Sunderland at home, to put it in our own hands would be the perfect scenario" "Most modern footballers will rarely go on the sort of bender - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/27/view-from-west-brom-7/) - "Congratulations to The Blades deserved the win. Second half by far the better team." "Congratulations to Sheffield United. You genuinely couldn't have wished for more obliging opponents in a game that mattered to you (you'd never guess it mattered to us as well apparently)". "Can’t fault the effort or performance by the players. I also - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/23/view-from-man-city-5/) - "Fair Play To Sheffield United Today At Wembley, Your Lads Put In A Great Performance And Done All Your Fans Proud! Good Luck With Securing Promotion On Wednesday Night Against West Brom And We'll See You Next Season!" "The Blades were well organised and didnt look out of place against City. They will do fine - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/21/pre-match-view-from-man-city-5/) - "We better go strong for this( I have a non refundable hotel booked for the final )" "We underestimated Southampton in the league cup let's not do that with Sheffield." "I watched the Sheffield United game against Cardiff, and they looked good." "Kind of expecting Sheffield United to make this very competitive given that their - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/18/view-from-bristol-city-10/) - "That was frustrating. 6 points lost to them this season despite us being the better team in both games.We need a player or two that is able to create a bit of magic in games like tonight cos that's all that was missing. It's what won Sheffield Utd the game tonight. We need to be - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/17/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-9/) - "Sheffield United will be firing on all cylinders to get promotion done" "I saw some of the Sheff U Vs Cardiff game earlier, if we play like today with more composure and a little more cutting edge, we can get something up there and piss on their Parade. Which would be nice." " SU looked - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/15/view-from-cardiff-6/) - "Some very good things to be taken from this game against Premier League-bound Sheffield United today but we continue with those individual errors that drain the spirit…" "all in all an expected result and a scoreline we have done very well to avoid pretty much all season unless I'm forgetting another defeat by such a - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/14/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-5/) - “One of the toughest away matches of the season await Lamouchi's Bluebirds this weekend and with a host of injured and under-performing players in the squad, fans are not expecting the points tally to increase at Bramall Lane.” “we will lose” “My first away match of the season. I've never been to Bramhall Lane before. - [Former Players Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/11/former-players-update-12/) - Here I take a look at how some of players and staff who helped The Blades to 9th place in the 2019/20 Premier League season are faring today… Coventry Fans Views On Simon Moore “Robins may well tell Moore he’s free to find a new club.” “Simon Moore will never play for us again after - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/09/pre-match-view-from-burnley-7/) - "Well Friday was incredible, like the whole season. However, there is still business to attend to. Like VK, I want revenge on SU, which was the one poor tactical decision he's made all season.We need at least 5 six foot outfield players in the starting 11 on Monday." "Post match VK seemed to suggest he - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/07/view-from-wigan-6/) - "the score flatters Latics hugely" "Outplayed by a better team, but the fight was there." "Tough one today against a very good Sheffield United side" "Don't care that we lost, the boys absolutely smashed it today. Lost 1-0 but everyone expected 4 or 5-0." "Genuinely thought we would get smashed 4-0 and sheffield fans thought - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/06/pre-match-view-from-wigan-6/) - "Tough game next up at Bramhall lane Good Friday,would be more than happy if we could get a point out of that game,at least the players are fighting now,so not all hope lost" "we've given are self a real chance now get sheff utd out the way and the the other 6 look quite favourable - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/04/01/view-from-norwich-8/) - "Not sure why Blades fans are still rattled about something that happened 6 years ago, we've have been wasting everybody’s time for 2 years now" "They were better than us. " "That's not an argument for being good" "I was alarmed and disappointed at how poor Sheff Utd were for a 2nd place team. I - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/31/pre-match-view-from-norwich-7/) - "think it's fair to say that we should be worried. At least we have a break beforehand.. right? But do you think we can sneak a win or do you think we will be just an april fool? " "Sheff Utd will rip us to bits if they replicate their play of the last twenty - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/19/view-from-blackburn-7/) - "Was a cracking game to watch live, good atmosphere, lots of chances and plenty of moments of (false) hope. " "For a neutral it must have been a brilliant game to watch, and a credit to the championship." ."What a brilliant game and a brilliant advert for championship football. That will be the best quarter - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/17/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-8/) - “This is a complete toss-up. Possibly our first game this season where two good sides really turn up. The travelling support should neutralise home advantage.” “No fear. Sheffield utd are nothing special. We should go at them from the first whistle” “They were well beaten at ours a couple of weeks ago. Their manager is - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/15/view-from-sunderland-5/) - "An example of what we need to be of we want to go up." "They've been head and shoulders above us in both games bar twenty minutes at the start down at Bramall Lane." "A masterclass In how to see a game out from them tonight. Aye they should of had their 2nd ruled out - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/14/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-5/) - "They really seem a bit down in the dumps about things atm, most of them want to play with a back 4 but they completely expect it to be a 5. Obviously a better team than they are letting on mind." "Their fans seem to be a bit down atm, you can hardly blame them - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/11/view-from-luton-4/) - "I bet Sheff Utd wish they didn't have under soil hrating ! Ha ha ha" "but if it was rescheduled they may have had to play our first team" "We don't have a first team, they are all brilliant" "Possibly our most impressive win since getting back to the Championship both in terms of the - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/08/view-from-reading-7/) - "Enjoyed the game, thought we held our own against a better team. Sheffield didn't deserve to lose, we didn't deserve to win. Reckon their manager would've been ok with a point. Got the impression our guys didn't want to be shown up by the oppostion who put some nice moves together as did we on - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/06/pre-match-view-from-reading-8/) - "Second game in a run of four games against sides challenging towards the top of the table and surely things won’t be a bad as the diabolical showing on Teesside? Thankfully Reading have the opportunity to turn that piece of **** around quickly as they now have the pleasure of entertaining current table runners up - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/04/view-from-blackburn-6/) - "I would say our best performance of the season" "How is the team we beat today second in the league? looks bang average, nothing special about this team. Choked on my coffee when they brought on Sharp (they are seriously desperate), we should have brought on Shearer.All we need a plan and and a team - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/03/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-7/) - "Can't wait for Saturday if we perform like we did on Tuesday" "Can't wait for the Sheff Utd game next and I'd wager that is exactly how the players feel too" "they will not want to play us." "Bring that to Ewood against Sheffield United and the impossible may start to look possible!" "We should not fear Sheffield - [View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/03/02/view-from-spurs-6/) - "I honestly cant put into words how angry I am" "well played Sheff U, wanted it all game long, desire gets you a long way in football" "Best team won. " "The players should be ashamed of that shambolic performance . I don’t normally get angry after a game , but trust me , I’m - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/28/pre-match-view-from-spurs-7/) - "FA Cup and we're playing Sheffield, Wednesday.Not Sheffield Wednesday, we're playing Sheffield ON Wednesday. macarons…" "And here endeth our cup run. " "Won’t be easy but we should have enough to win with resting a few key players as well" "Still don't think we should take this one for granted. They're 2nd in the Championship - [Pre Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/19/pre-match-view-from-spurs/) - “Time to get my 'capital one cup winners 2015' tattoo done then... “ “Might be a bananna skin if it were just the single game, but this is over two legs so I think we'll easily be too much for SU in the semis. Wembley here we come, and it ought to be an entertaining - [VIEW FROM SPURS](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/21/view-from-spurs/) - SPURS 1-0 BLADES "I am guessing McEveley hasn't been watching highlights of Soldado's finishing" "I think the problem isn't with a poor performance is with the stupid unrealistic expectations of some on here. They reached the semi finals FFS they're no pushovers." "People were shitting it pre-game. We won to nil. Take it. One foot - [Pre-match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/26/pre-match-view-from-spurs-2/) - “MUST WIN. END OF. NO EXCUSES. Sheffield Utd have a LEAGUE 1 promotion push to concentrate on... not the mickey mouse League Cup... that's OUR priority now!! “ “I only hope the balls-up against Leicester woke the team up and ensures they are on their toes for the full 90 minutes+ and take proper care - [VIEW FROM SPURS](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/28/view-from-spurs-2/) - Blades 2-2 Spurs (Spurs win 3-2 on aggregate) “Like a cruel mistress we gave them hope and took it away at the end. That was always the plan wasn't it?” “Fuck me they are raving about SU's 2 chances (apart from the goals) which all game, bar one, in the last 10/15 mins as if - [Spurs Fans View On Cameron Carter Vickers](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/25/spurs-fans-view-on-cameron-carter-vickers/) - “Seen this guy a couple,of,times, u18's final at SB and U21's at Staines and he looks impressive, let hope he doesn't go the way of Caulker, who I thought would be England and Spurs captain for years, BT let ego get in the way and money of course, CCV and KYle Walker Peters look real,potential” - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/11/08/pre-match-view-from-spurs-3/) - “IF we win then you know it could really be a reset. IF we win Pochettino may have got away with some weird calls. BUT this is no gimme. I just say this. Kane will be itching to score, Son will be wanting to repay the faith and support afforded to him by the fans - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/30/pre-match-view-from-spurs-4/) - "Huuuuuge game for champions league qualifications" "I think it will be tight, relatively boring, and not a load of chances.That said, I think we will win 1-0.Classic Mourinho" "I watched Newcastle play Sheffield utd.Sheff utd struggled with the pace of Saint-Maximain and Almiron. Sheff don't have any speed in their line up.Newcastle played deep and - [View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/02/view-from-spurs-4/) - "Well done tottenham.You managed to interpret how 2020 has been for the planet as a whole into a 90minute footballing performance. Quite clever really." "The game today was like the one at WHL, us having the ball but being outplayed except this time Sheffield got the goals they deserved" "I cant believe they have battered - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/15/pre-match-view-from-spurs-5/) - "We will win." "Sheffield United is a heavy set team and I think we could cause damage to their lack of pacey players" "if Jose or his team are reading, please give us all a fucking massive hard-on and play that side. Just for a laugh. It's Sheffield f Utd, one of the worst teams - [View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/17/view-from-spurs-5/) - "First win at Sheff United in 46 YEARS." "We got away with it with ndombele worldie & sheffield united being so bad. But obviously this is why we drop points to the better teams." "Comfortable win never looked in question bar maybe our customary second half malaise for a spell. Tanguy exceptional, goal was ridiculous. - [Pre-Match View From Spurs](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/04/30/pre-match-view-from-spurs-6/) - "Seriously what's the point in football? You can't compete with the likes of City so you are playing for nothing." "It's simply not a level playing field for us. We should look at joining some form of cup where losers don't get knocked out…" "I don’t expect much more either tbh. I just continue to - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/25/view-from-watford-4/) - "Sheffield Utd. Just lost three in a row?Who you gonna call?Never fear, Watford are here to bring any such run to an end." "Shows why they are going up and we won’t." "And that’s the difference. I don’t think they are otherwise any better than us. In fact, in all other regards, we are better. - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/24/pre-match-view-from-watford-4/) - "with injured players seemingly returning, coupled with a new centre back partnership that appears to be more solid, there is renewed hope of a play-off push. Nevertheless, Sheffiled United away will be a tough nut to crack." "Can go to Sheffield confident we can get something. No reason at all we can't go on a - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/19/view-from-millwall-10/) - "A brilliant advert for Championship football." "Just got home, cracking game of football, we really put it to them. 3-2 flatters them massively as we were all over them for large parts of the game" "A cracking game of football which we edged at the death." "It seemed to me that a few of their - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/17/pre-match-view-from-millwall-12/) - "They didn’t get much tougher than this….other than Tuesday v the Clarets!…"but we will need all we have got and more to get anything out of this. They are a very decent side and we do not have a good record against them at the Den. They turned us over in the cup and they - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/14/pre-match-view-from-boro-6/) - "This is a bit of a free hit for us as they play so many of our rivals in the next few weeks. I'd take a point, but I hope we dont go out looking for a point. If we win, it could unsettle them going into a very tough run of fixtures. If we - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/11/view-from-swansea-6/) - "Bold attempt and plenty of character from Swansea throughout but Sheff Utd the superior side.It's quite apparent this Swans side have hit a ceiling in what they can produce at this level, with clear limitations." "We had a go in fairness" "Beaten by a much better side again." "men against boys since 10 mins." "I - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/10/pre-match-view-from-swansea-6/) - "our record at Bramall Lane like many away grounds is poor. If we set up not to lose we will probably get hammered like last season but as we seem to be stronger away from the defence might we set up to attack them and perhaps get a shock result…it does happen but will RM - [View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/02/07/view-from-wrexham-2/) - "Wrexham looked Sheffield dead in the eyes and went to war. A soon to be Premier League club had to take the lads to extra time in a replay to be victorious. Damn proud" "I’m so proud of the lads tonight. We put in a performance tonight and we took a top championship to the - [View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/29/view-from-wrexham/) - "I almost had a heart attack watching that. One of the most entertaining games of football I've ever seen." "Devastated. " "I know some people aren’t into the stats, but we had an XG of 3.45 and they had 0.91. Incredible for the difference in levels.Shouldn’t feel like this, but devastated. Had em on the - [Pre-Match View From Wrexham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/27/pre-match-view-from-wrexham/) - “This has the makings of a cracker.Our unreal home form v their very impressive away record. Both teams put their bodies on the line defensively and have serious goal threats.A proper blood & thunder cup tie and the Racecourse will be bouncing for this one. Can't wait.” “It's a great draw. Big club, a proper - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/21/view-from-hull-9/) - " think that’s my play-off hopes gone - mostly because of Tetteh’s 3 match ban. You could see from the few touches he had, how much he is needed up front." "So frustrating, we looked the better team when Tetteh and Tufan came on. But Tetteh really pissed it all away along with any momentum - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/19/pre-match-view-from-hull-7/) - “We can catch these. I know they are smashing everyone at the moment but our away form is outrageous” “We’re the only club bar Burnley and Sheff Utd unbeaten in the last 5… SO YEAH We’re going the fk up!” “difficult game this but I fancy a 2-1 win” “Kind of game where we could - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/14/view-from-stoke-5/) - "First half diré, bit of fight second, they were no real great shakes but we have so little quality where it counts." "We lost that game in the first half" "Sheffield United were appalling second half and they've still ended up beating us easily." "We made them look appalling but we can't score, which is - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/07/view-from-millwall-9/) - "I have to say, Burnley are a very good footballing side and easy on the eye, but for my money, Sheff Utd are the best team in the division. Physical, strong, solid, very good on set-pieces and the two best players in the division in Ndiaye and Berge. Norwood is also top drawer.However, Rowett has - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/13/pre-match-view-from-stoke-5/) - “This is the worst Stoke side I have ever seen. I went my first game in 1981 and like you all have endured some terrible sides in division 3 etc.But this lot, just wow. Absolutely gutless and not one decent player.I seriously don't know what we can do “ “Sadness, depression, misery, all of the - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/03/view-from-qpr-8/) - "Choked , feels like a loss . " "Would of snapped your hand off for a point but that was cruel " "Football can be a cruel game, Rangers had fought like warriors to protect their lead, then in the 96th minute United equalised, we went too deep last 15 minutes and invited them on - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2023/01/01/pre-match-view-from-qpr-7/) - “Sheffield United next how many will they get against us” “Four home defeats in a row (without scoring) and Sheffield United on Monday.” “Sheffield utd will muller us.” “First time ever I'm thinking about not attending a match….I don't think I can sit through that again against one of the best teams in the league - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/29/view-from-blackpool-6/) - "No shame in losing to Sheffield United, everybody does. We've got bigger problems than that." "There’s no doubt we’re miles away from their quality. " "Tbf the difference in player quality and ability is massive" "They are miles better than us, almost feel sorry for our players. " "They are just better than us at - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/28/pre-match-view-from-blackpool-6/) - "We need to beat The Blades and Sunderland. The team needs to go flat out for two wins which will made all the difference to the fans and the league table" "On current form as likely as Stevie Wonder getting a driving license." "6 points would be brilliant4 very acceptable3 I’d settle for thatLess than - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/26/view-from-coventry-7/) - "Three a little thing on sufc fans forum , run by a bloke called Roy, ( view from Coventry) he only puts , on comments from here he thinks will wind there supporters up like A real little man with a real little life who probably live under a real little bridge. Saddest thing is - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/23/pre-match-view-from-coventry-9/) - "Take a point all day long here, but would love all 3 as I absolutely hate them." "Would take a draw.Unless we go 3-0 up, in which case I wouldn't." "Take a draw then 6 from the 2 home games" "We have outplayed Sheffield United the last three matches including last seasons 0-0 at their - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/19/view-from-wigan-5/) - "Spirited effort from Latics but gave themselves too much to do after shipping two goals they will feel were more than avoidable." "These lot are the best I’ve seen since Burnley and will be going up automatically with them. " "A million miles better the second half. Had them on ropes the future is looking - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/11/pre-match-view-from-wigan/) - “Looking forward to another great night. “ “Tight game tomorrow!” “Sheff United played Saturday so Wigan should have the fresher legs.” “The fresher legs may or may not have a bearing, but there are many many instances in football of "after the Lord Mayors show" so to speak. I think the manner of Sheffields defeat - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/12/view-from-wigan/) - Wigan 3-3 Blades “Top class for 60 minutes but the players need a long hard look at their self if we're to get promoted “ “So pissed off” “i thought Caldwell destroyed that formation tonight but saying that no way shud they have got a point” “Sheffield deserved the point if not all 3 - [Wigan Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/13/wigan-highlights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s99S9mvRUyY - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/05/pre-match-view-from-wigan-2/) - “Seen loads of Sheff U fans praising our signings, probably lose 3-0 now” “We owe this lot. Hope we can smash them”. “Full of optimism” “There is a nucleus of a good championship squad with enough to steer clear of the danger zone should we manage to get up. “We have been playing well but - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/07/view-from-wigan-2/) - Blades 0-2 Wigan “Stunned how poor they were” “Well that was easy” “We owed them that” “well first half was awful..second half we were average but i will take that and the 3 points.” “Their second half performance at the dw was prob one of the best i have seen here...i know we were - [Wigan Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/07/wigan-highlights-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhNcGnyhJK0 - [Wolves and Wigan Fans Views On Lee Evans](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/10/wolves-and-wigan-fans-views-on-lee-evans/) - Wolves Fans “Sort of player that would flourish under a manager like Wilder. Always liked him myself, looks like he could be a good centre mid in this league, and recently broke into the Welsh team. Had a very good start of the season at Wigan. Can be a bit of a c*** too though. - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/26/pre-match-view-from-wigan-3/) - “Got a young team who are struggling to cope with the pressure of bigger grounds and more intimidating atmospheres, not helped by a manager setting them up to park the bus and treat a draw like a win inviting pressure on and off the pitch. Plus injuries are killing us, wiping out all our pace - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/27/view-from-wigan-3/) - "Didn't expect anything from today's fixture so no surprises here!" "Didn't really expect anything given Sheff U are one of best sides in league - but it's a major concern how inept we are at defending away from home." "Sheffield looked just a bit better than us today" "Sheff U finishing int top 4 for - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/31/pre-match-view-from-wigan-4/) - “Sheffield United next so that will be 1 win in 14 great going the team and cook. Laugh a minute this” “This is a must win game for Paul Cook and his coaching staff and I'd like to see us take the game to Sheffield and give them something to worry about instead of the - [View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/01/view-from-wigan-4/) - “Was outplayed by the best team I’ve seen at the Dw this season” “May take some stick for this but I don’t think there was much in the two teams today (and stats agree). A few key moments and a severe lack of confidence killed us. Sheff Utd reminded me of our Roberts and Ellington - [Pre-Match View From Wigan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/18/pre-match-view-from-wigan-5/) - "Sheffield United next very tough." "An upset on the cards ?A brutal 'Welcome to the Championship' for the inexperienced management team ?A draw ?" "Need to get some players in January I feel this one will be a tonking4-1 to the yorkies" "I fancy an upset on the cards." "We'll tan their hides. 3-0. Fletcher - [View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/11/view-from-huddersfield-3/) - "The top two teams….Burnley and Blades…are breaking away (points and GD) from the pack. The bottom team…Town…is falling away." "In our last 3 games we’ve had39% possession25% possession29% possessionWhich would be fine if we played on the counter with a threat but we play like the Red Lion" "Are we going to sit off every - [Pre-Match View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/12/09/pre-match-view-from-huddersfield-3/) - "The season is back!!!" "Do we have to?" "Can’t say I’ve missed it if I’m being honest.!" "Me neither. I'm much happier watching at home these days which is sad really" "After watching us against Olympiacos,I was hoping the season wouldn't resume" "Why do they have to spoil it and bring Town games back?" "Town - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/27/loan-updates-12/) - Note: Jake Eastwood (Ross County) and Kyron Gordon (Boreham Wood) haven’t started a league game for their clubs at the time of writing. I also struggled to find much of note about Joe Starbuck (Kidderminster Harriers) , Callum Hiddleston (Guiseley), Miguel Freckletonn Wealdstone), Tom Angell (Bradford Park Avenue), George Broadbent (Boreham Wood) and Zak Brunt - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/13/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe/) - "Van Veen is an odd one. Seems to look absolutely amazing one moment and then horrible the next. He is really struggling as a lone striker, he needs Madden up top alongside him but Robins is so against playing 4-4-2 for some reason. I think Sheff United will do us over here, we look absolutely - [VIEW FROM SCUNTHORPE](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/15/view-from-scunthorpe/) - Scunthorpe 1-1 Blades "could have easily won it in 2nd half but referee disallowing Scunthorpe goal was major talking point" "Both sides squandered chances to claim victory from pretty even contest. Iron much better second half than first." "Worst decision ive seen in 50 years to disallow our goal. Will watch on FLS tonight to - [Scunthorpe Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/15/scunthorpe-highlights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBAXGE99C90 - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/23/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe-2/) - "Stop calling it a blip, Mr Robins. No win in seven and three points from twenty one is relegation form. With absolutely no sign of the defence getting their act together we are becoming prime candidates for the drop." "Another 'unlucky' defeat coming up" "Since the start of January we have won 4 games out - [VIEW FROM SCUNTHORPE](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/25/view-from-scunthorpe-2/) - Blades 4-0 Scunthorpe "No passion, no goal threat, no creativity, no defence, no tactics, no ideas. No hope?" "Robins was more interested in Sheff Utd then he was with us. i have a few mates who are sheff Utd fans and they admitted to me they’re nothing special they even said our defence made them - [Scunthorpe Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/25/scunthorpe-highlights-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgUXpFOoA2I - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/18/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe-3/) - “The football we play under Robins is so disgusting I have no desire to watch this terrible team and zero passion (like most the starting 11) left!!” “Robins reckons some people dont like him. If the players put in the effort and desire they showed in the second half then I wouldn’t have any issues - [View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/20/view-from-scunthorpe-3/) - Scunthorpe 0-1 Blades “8 goals in 11 home matches. You were spoilt when we scored over 400 home goals in 10 seasons. “ “That’s the final straw, shambolic, no heart, out of ideas. Lost confidence from supporters” “NO LONGER CAN THIS CONTINUE” “Can’t workout what system we trying to play they are good team we - [Scunthorpe Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/20/scunthorpe-highlights-3/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr14V63bVog - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/05/06/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe-4/) - “I am absolutely buzzing!!! In the words of the great Kevin Keegan.... "I would love it if we beat them!!!" COME ON LADS...” “Was listening to BBC Sheffield’s praise or grumble on the way home after Saturday and was interested to hear the thoughts of some Sheff Utd fans on Adkins.Some simply want him gone - [View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/05/09/view-from-scunthorpe-4/) - Blades 0-2 Scunthorpe “Only Sheffield United could ruin Adkins. “ “Never felt Sheffield United would score,took our chances well,and I hope Wigan are proud of their performance this afternoon.” “Apart from that close effort from Sharp in the first half, I agree, they didn’t have a sniff at goal – our defence was superb all - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/09/23/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe-5/) - “Here's where our unbeaten home run ends. Two people who are very much disliked here in Duffy and Knill returning and Sharp to an extent spell disaster. Sheff United were also the last team to beat us at home so it would make sense if they did it again, not optimistic about this one.” “The - [View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/09/25/view-from-scunthorpe-5/) - Scunthorpe 2-2 Blades “Massively disappointing not to win that, going up 2-1 and dominating the 2nd half against 10 men and not winning is annoying. We're still top though so not the worst point.” “Ref Deadman confirms he is still the worst on the planet. Never a free kick, which led to Blades cute and - [Scunthorpe Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/09/25/scunthorpe-highlights-4/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj2aB66t1Wc - [Pre-Match View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/02/17/pre-match-view-from-scunthorpe-6/) - “The last 2 games were very much Robins esque. Teams aren’t stupid, they know how we play and what are strengths are, if we can’t adapt our play to their style then we will struggle Badly. PLAY SOME WIDE MEN.” “Alexander has morphed into Robins. This is telling us more about Alexander now, when the - [View From Scunthorpe](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/02/19/view-from-scunthorpe-6/) - “Great win 1-1. Games like this often change a team’s entire attitude. The confidence generated today should now carry forward and optimism be restored. Okay – Bristol R. – Bring it on!” “Great point, certainly feel a lot happier than last week,just a pity we couldn’t hang on to the lead.” “How we got a - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/10/loan-updates-3/) - Carruthers and Holmes are injured whilst Semple has strangely been dropped completely from the Queen Of The South side despite rave reviews. Sam Graham has also lost his place in the Oldham side. Fleetwood Fans Views On Ched Evans “Hit the post with his header and a thorn in the Gills side but needs to - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/09/loan-updates-4/) - All in all, December wasn't great month for the Blades out on loan. Sam Graham is back at United following a disappointing spell at Oldham, along with Jordan Hallam who only started 3 games for Chesterfield due to injury. Ben Heneghan has also been injured as have Ricky Holmes and Samir Carruthers at Oxford United. - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/02/20/loan-updates-5/) - Wigan Fans Views On Leon Clarke “He was class today" “He looked fine and was a handful.” “Clarke looked like a good old fashioned centre forward.” “Does Leon Clarke know the offside rule or is he just a lazy shite?” “Genuinely, every single ball that came to him he got flagged” “He was very quiet - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/14/loan-updates-8/) - It's been a tough month for some of our loanees. Sam Graham has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury, Regan Slater has lost his place at Scunthorpe and Oliver Greaves has mostly been used as a substitute at Barrow. Here I take a look at the players who have featured - [LOAN UPDATE: Barrow fans view on Otis Khan (Taken from the month of November)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/01/loan-update-barrow-fans-view-on-otis-khan-taken-from-the-month-of-november/) - “If anyone can Otis Kahn.” “Otis Khan, perhaps tellingly, seemed the one player unencumbered with our struggles, playing with an eye-catching brightness. His left wing corner provided the assist for the influential Barrow wind to guide in at the near post for the opener, and he acquitted himself well throughout.” “They should all be ashamed - [Loan Update: Barrow Fans View on Otis Khan (Taken From The Month Of December)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/29/loan-update-barrow-fans-view-on-otis-khan-taken-from-the-month-of-december/) - “Little Otis Khan was also a real handful and when ever he put a ball into the box it seemed to generate panic” “Khan bossed it today” “Khan was quality all day” “Khan excelled” “Khan involved in most of what's good from Barrow” “Khan the most effective player” “Khan the only player likely to create - [Loan Update: Barrow Fans Views On Tyler Smith](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/29/loan-update-barrow-fans-views-on-tyler-smith/) - “said this lad can play. Let’s give him support and credit for an excellent first game. He was up against giants but won through. Well played Tyler” “looks a clever little player who could score a few goals for us” “Smith looks a proper goal poacher that we’ve been crying out” “Tyler Smith is going - [Loan Update: Barrow Fans Views On Tyler Smith](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/26/loan-update-barrow-fans-views-on-tyler-smith-2/) - “Smith never got a look in against them 6 ft defenders.” “Smith is quick and a good player but he’s going against giants” “Smith isn’t a lad who can play against 2 centre half’s on his own” “Tireless” “We've seen enough already to know that Smith is a natural predator if the chances are created - [Loan Update: Barrow Fans Views On Norrington-Davies](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/26/loan-update-barrow-fans-views-on-norrington-davies/) - “a great piece of play by Norrington-Davies for Smiths goal” “Norrington-Davies did very well on his debut at left back both defensively and going” “Norrington-Davies had a very decent debut” “The Sheffield United lads combine! Rhys Norrington-Davies slipped it through to Smith for the goal!” “Been impressive so far” - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/29/loan-updates/) - Fleetwood Town Fans Views On Ched Evans “6 league goals now for Ched Evans. Impressive start to life in a Cod Army shirt “ “He has already been great for FTFC, we miss him when he is not playing. Ched and Paddy playing well together” “Hope they look at the option to buy him” “Gave - [Loan Updates](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/11/21/loan-updates-2/) - Ched Evans has been injured for the majority of the past month and only made his comeback last Saturday against Walsall so there are no views on him. Harvey Gilmour has too be absent from Tranmere's line up for the past few games which is a surprise given his form in October. Caolan Lavery is still - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/10/pre-match-view-from-oldham/) - "someone please tell me how Philliskirk keeps starting games? He's one of the most innaffective players I've ever watched" "For a long time fans like him because he runs around and gives it his best. Still remember when people said they would have him over Daniel Johnson and Baxter " "He needs a goal to - [VIEW FROM OLDHAM](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/11/view-from-oldham/) - "As much of a fat, ego-driven twat as the ref was, defensive ineptitude, poor communication and dropping 10 yards too deep cost us" "Would've taken a point at start but a shame to lose 2 goal lead. Not helped by the referee awarding a corner in lead up to 2nd goal!" "Mental arberration from the - [Oldham Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/04/12/oldham-highlights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOCVHhxt7b4 - [Loan Update: Oldham Fans Views on Micheal Higdon (Taken From The Month Of September)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/06/loan-update-oldham-fans-views-on-micheal-higdon-taken-from-the-month-of-september/) - “Higden, deceptively effective, very heavy and very slow but could be a good signing, a real experienced player with a bit of know how.” “He has the turning circle of a large oil tanker. “ “Big Higgy gave us a physical presence, which is more than what we've had. He makes Ron Futcher look like - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/16/pre-match-view-from-oldham-2/) - “The opening of the new stand on Saturday yet I have never looked forward to a game less.” “Saturday is the big day regading the stand. Anyway Sheffield Utd have been given an extra 500 tickets so there will be a few coming over” “I'm no looking forward to Saturday. “ “Won two tickets for - [View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/18/view-from-oldham-2/) - Oldham 1-1 Blades “ Definately the better team and unlicky not to be winning” “Still need to be taking 3 points from the games we do manage to dominate” “They looked a very average side,” “Top effort from the lads today, but these officials are making it to obvious they are on - [Oldham Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/18/oldham-higghlights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ7ELpzzVWs - [LOAN UPDATE: Oldham fans view on Micheal Higdon (Taken from the month of October)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/11/02/loan-update-oldham-fans-view-on-micheal-higdon-taken-from-the-month-of-october/) - “Higdon was terrible” “Higdon gets unfair grief even though he scores goals” “thought Higdon looked decent in the first half” “Higdon got no service” “Higdon won most headers” “Higdon has been playing well until today” “Higdon is the best thing about the team.Puts it in context. “ “After Liam Kelly, Higdon is probably the best - [LOAN UPDATE: Oldham fans view on Micheal Higdon (Taken from the month of November)](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/01/loan-update-oldham-fans-view-on-micheal-higdon-taken-from-the-month-of-november/) - “Higdon's goal record is brilliant so he will score if we put decent crosses in.” “Higdon overweight and lazy.” “ Hardly Dunn's fault that Higdon missed sitters. “ “I'd bin Higdon” “We had improved before Higdon's removal, but very quickly the improved movement started to make life difficult for Chesterfields sluggish centre halves.” “I havent - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/04/pre-match-view-from-oldham-3/) - “Bored of the same old haunts so I tend to just do the newer grounds these days or the distance ones I've never done. Be giving this one a miss” “Brilliant price. Let's pack the place!” “Fantastic price that.” “Very good price” “All the recipe for a good Cup run this season.” “A defeat will - [View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/05/view-from-oldham-3/) - Blades 1-0 Oldham “How fuckin depressing is it supporting this football club? “ “Should have won that” “Played nearly a third of the mach against 10 men, so yep, id agree with you” “Dunn wants fucking sectioning never mind sacking” “Have just listened to his post match interview he said we did well and - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/11/pre-match-view-from-oldham-4/) - “We've had a nice little rest so I'd like to think the squad is suitably refreshed for the run in now. Blades are in free-fall and we do tend to have a good record at Bramall Lane, but although we do need wins if we're going to stay up I would not be to downhearted - [View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/12/view-from-oldham-4/) - Blades 3-0 Oldham “Outclassed and outfought. The less said about that the better.” “Very poor first half.Shambolic defending.Better second half but another soft goal.We hit the crossbar but hardly any shots on goal and only a couple of corners.Palmer and Holloway did their best but too many players under performing.Must win games next.Good support deserved - [Oldham Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/13/oldham-highlights-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzoqb-9DXJo - [Oldham Fans View On James Wilson](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/07/05/oldham-fans-view-on-james-wilson/) - “I'm genuinely not bothered he has left. When you needed him to dig in he couldn't do it. On his day he was very good but Wilson sulks like a baby if he hears anyone say anything he doesn't want to hear either from a fan or manager” “attitude stinks” “Mardarse of the highest order!” - [Oldham and Burnley Fans Views On Daniel Lafferty](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/31/oldham-and-burnley-fans-views-on-daniel-lafferty/) - Oldham Fans “Massive loss to the team on the left side and as good a FB as you will see at our level. An excellent all round player “ “When allowed to attack he looked good” “he had a decent left peg” “Wish we had signed him” “Not securing Lafferty for the season was a - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/12/23/pre-match-view-from-oldham-5/) - “Today was the 10th League One fixture at Boundary Park, and we have failed to score in 8 of them. Including aways, the total is 12 in 21. How bad can it get? Under 30 goals for the entire season? Someone in the top 4 divisions to outscore us entirely?” “We are down this year - [View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/12/26/view-from-oldham-5/) - Blades 2-0 Oldham “Get rid of the manager clueless” “Tell Robinson i'm going to murder his children” “You really are a fucking embarrassment to the Human Race! #notinmyname” “Personal insults against the manager's family. Never, ever is that necessary. We really do have some bellend fans” “utterly disgraceful and completely uncalled for. Hope the Police - [Oldham Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/12/27/oldham-highlights-3/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0N1eyXr2E4 - [Pre-Match View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/24/pre-match-view-from-oldham-6/) - “we are definitely getting outnumbered on Saturday” “So they've sold 4600? Fairplay... what other teams have done that in the recent past?” “When was the last time we were outnumbered at home?” “We should treat the game like an away day, get everyone who wants to get behind the team stood behind the goal and - [View From Oldham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/25/view-from-oldham-6/) - Oldham 1-1 Blades “Our pitch is a utter disgrace for a professional football club! Surprised clubs don't get fined for pitches that bad!” “Love seeing fans complain about the pitch now - if your players can't play on that when they're on £5k-£10k pw they really have a problem. it's the same for both sides and - [Oldham Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/26/oldham-highlights-4/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8JNU3jahnQ&feature=youtu.be - [Oldham Fans Views On Kean Bryan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/02/oldham-fans-views-on-kean-bryan/) - “Kean Bryan will play for England.” “excellent footballer and seems like a decent lad with a good attitude.” “I really like Bryan , hope he recovers from us and goes on to have a great career.” “Bryan had a really good season at Oldham but was unfortunately injured towards the end of the season for - [Loan Update: Oldham Fans Views On Sam Graham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/29/loan-update-oldham-fans-views-on-sam-graham/) - “Thought Graham was outstanding for a 17 year old.” “He was excellent” “Graham is a unit” “slipped for the goal but very strong in the air. A lot of potential there and hard to believe that he's only 17!” “Sam graham is simply not good enough” “Graham is shaky” “Sam Graham looked very very shaky, - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/25/loan-update-2/) - Burton Fans Views On Daniel Jebbison "Jebbison hasn't done much this season so far, so maybe IF he can get fit he might be the striker we need." "it's arguable whether we can put all of our hopes on Jebbison who has barely played any first team football." "He's struggled a bit" "Jebbison needs to - [Loan Update](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/25/loan-update-3/) - Burton Fans Views On Daniel Jebbison “Let's hope that Jebbison is not recalled to be sent out in the Championship!” “My MOTM was Jebbison, who I thought worked his socks off up front and got the goal he deserved. Fashioned a great chance first half for Ahadme who should have scored. Looks a stronger player - [Rochdale and Barnsley Fans Views on Matty Done](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/02/rochdale-and-barnsley-fans-views-on-matty-done/) - ROCHDALE FANS "Done fee is rumoured to be £1 million. Hand. Snatch. Quickly." "They love an ex red, do the Blunts. Don't do it, Matty. You're better than them." "Doyle to Cardiff. Done to Sheff Utd. That would be an effective disabling of both ours and Chesterfield's play-off push unless contingencies are in place." "Would - [Pre-Match View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/23/pre-match-view-from-rochdale/) - 1200 tickets sold - at least we shouldn't have the embarrassment of being outnumbered at home! Man City v Barcelona on ITV so we wont have any casual fans coming tomorrow. Real shame the original date clashed with FA Cup 4th round weekend where we could have expected 7000ish." "I have heard this morning, off - [VIEW FROM ROCHDALE](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/24/view-from-rochdale/) - Rochdale 1-2 Blades "very disappointed with the Blades. Long ball rubbish." "Says it all when they've paid our seasons budget on one right back." "Didn't deserve that, a keeper cock up lost us that. Very disappointed in with Sheff U, nothing special just hoofers. At least Done didn't score." "Very little football from the - [Rochdale Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/25/rochdale-highlights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsCpBTKNYnY - [Pre-Match View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/09/pre-match-view-from-rochdale-2/) - “the players should be right up for it in front of 20 000 at meadow lane! “ “Bramhall” “Bramall” “We look so unsure defensively at the moment.” “we've seldom 'gone for it' against the supposed glam sides of the division and I can't see this changing at Sheffield, which, at both United and Wednesday, has - [View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/10/view-from-rochdale-2/) - Blades 3-2 Rochdale “Can't believe we lost that. Onwards and upwards to Tues. Keep playing like that we'll be ok. Defending corners though…. “ “For f@!k sake Dale!!! Stop doing that!!!!!! Don't concede as soon as you have scored a goal!! That's so shit!!!” “Adkins "we knew with Rochdale's zonal marking we'd be a threat - [Rochdale Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/11/rochdale-highlights-3/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw-wThoqDkI - [Pre-Match View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/26/pre-match-view-from-rochdale-3/) - “As some of you may know and some may not we lost a very special friend Denise Webb on the 3rd December last year. Denise and her husband (mike) and kids have been and still are very true,staunchly loyal and hardened Rochdale a.f.c supporters with 42 years service to the club her loss was felt - [View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/27/view-from-rochdale-3/) - Rochdale 2-0 Blades “How embarrassing were Sheff Utd today? Sore losers” “Bitter losers” “Hope their lovely BIG club enjoyed their trip with their lovely acceptant fans” “Hope they are damaged and we can bill the morons.” “The less about their fans behaviour the better. Embarassing.” “Another set of disgrace horrid fans.” “Saw same Scooby, Blades - [Rochdale Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/02/28/rochdale-highlights-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiKCrm2TBNk - [Pre-Match View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/12/pre-match-view-from-rochdale-4/) - “Sheff Utd playing extra time is welcome. And they let Ryan Lowe score twice” “Great performance on Tuesday night against Chesterfield but not looking forward to Matty Done playing against Jim McNulty on Saturday!!” “what an exciting midfield we have now down at the Crown Arena. To think we have PV and Lund to come - [View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/13/view-rochdale/) - Blades 1-1 Rochdale “They will be relieved with a point after we looked to have the better of them for most of the contest” “Draw a fair result for me. At 1-0 and keeping possession we passed back to the keeper far too much and it was just a matter of time before blades - [Rochdale Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/14/rochdale-highlights-4/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykyTtcezfxQ - [Pre-Match View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/03/pre-match-view-from-rochdale-5/) - “Thursday is Dry and sunny on the BBC forecast. Friday and Saturday more rain so that must put this Saturday in serious doubt. A phone call today to goretex covers for football pitches.com would not go amiss. For revenue alone it's vital Sheffield United gets played this Saturday.” “The forecast for the 24hrs before and - [Rochdale Highlights](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/05/rochdale-highlights-5/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGh4u847PrM - [View From Rochdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/04/view-from-rochdale-4/) - Rochdale 3-3 Blades “Chris Wilder. Very refreshing! Honest - said it like it was - Dale were the better team.” “That helps to explain why he's so successful” “A funny game. At two down I thought this was going to be a hammering but we knuckled down and played some good stuff. Having Lund - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/12/view-from-cardiff-5/) - "Thank god we have the world cup to watch i am struggling watching cardiff week in week out with no fight in the side" "Quality first half shocking second half" "Pathetic and weak 2nd half performanceThank god the WC will save us from having to watch that bunch for a month. " "I don't understand - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/11/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-4/) - “THE GOOD NEWS IS SHEFFIELD UNITED ARE VERY BEATABLE AS SHOWN BY TUESDAY NIGHT.” “The bad news is , we are very beatable also !” “we need something out of the game.” “my worry is that they'll be chomping at the bit for that (Losing to Rotherham) not to happen again on saturday. We should - [View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/08/view-from-rotherham-3/) - "I really don't know what all the fuss was about? After the way we've been playing lately, being down to a bare bones squad, going to a local rival vying for top spot in the league and in front of 30,000 of their fans there was always only going to be one result I think - [Pre-Match View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/07/pre-match-view-from-rotherham-3/) - "It’s a sell out from us They’ll be wanting that top spot We have injuries left right and centre Footballs a funny old game so expect a draw at least, we won’t get hammered" "It’s a sell out from us They’ll be wanting that top spot We have injuries left right and centre Footballs a - [Loan Updates: Rotherham Fans Views On Caolan Lavery](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/07/loan-updates-rotherham-fans-views-caolan-lavery/) - “didnt quite look up to speed” “Liked look of Lavery when he came on, you could see when he got better of there defender he didn't have that match fitness to take him clear.” “I thought he did ok for a first appearance. Looks like a footballer and not tired old journeyman” “Lavery looked keen - [Loan Update: Rotherham Fans Views On Caolan Lavery](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/04/loan-update-totherham-fans-views-caolan-lavery/) - “I was quite happy when we signed Palmer but not that bothered about Lavery tbh On what I’ve seen so far I’m still happy about Palmer and think he’ll fit in nicely when he’s gets a regular 90mins (not sure if that’ll happen this season though, who do we leave out for him?) I’ve slightly - [LOAN UPDATE: Rotherham Fans Views On Caolan Lavery](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/05/09/loan-update-rotherham-fans-views-on-caolan-lavery/) - "Lavery looks very good at free kicks in training don’t know why we don’t give him a start now cause we have got play offs and if we get a free kick he could take them" "Lavery is better than Ball pass it on" "He's similar to Ball but a bit younger. Difficult to judge - [Pre-Match View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/11/23/pre-match-view-from-rotherham/) - “We don’t have a great record against the Blades and they’re in great form at the moment but you never know. We’re lacking in the talent that the other teams have but we use a system that makes us hard to beat and even when we fall behind we stay in games and try and - [View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/11/24/view-from-rotherham/) - "I felt very proud today of the boys attitude throughout the game, and I thought we could have won that match had it not been for their goalie, and a bit more composure in front of goal. That said, Sheff U are no mugs and probably edged it first half with that bit extra quality. - [Pre-Match View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/08/pre-match-view-from-rotherham-2/) - “Why should we fear Sheff Utd? They were very very lucky at ours and had it not been for Henderson with outstanding worldie saves they could have lost 6-2 and could not have argued at that scoreline. Yes they are where they are by sheer effort and determination and well done to them, unlike their - [View From Rotherham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/09/view-from-rotherham-2/) - "One of the worst games I`ve ever been to....and I`ve seen some sh*t ! How on earth are they near the top of the league,truely awful team,I hope they get promoted cause it wil be hillarious next season watching them playing decent teams. If it had stayed 11 v 11 we would have got something - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/05/view-from-burnley-6/) - "toughest game of the season gone." "We were utterly and completely pummeled there. Lost every single individual battle other than Benson. There was a level of complacency it felt like. I thought SU were excellent today though and were well worth that win. Great watch in terms of the scrap. They had 28 shots so - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/04/pre-match-view-from-burnley-6/) - "should expect to see a bruising encounter from an in-your-face Blades outfit led by striking pair Oliver McBurnie and Iliman Ndiaye. The Blades need to win so a 1-1 draw looks inevitable, neither team will want to lose." "6 pointer" "think we have to be a bit more pragmatic, given potential injury to Cullen and - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/29/view-from-west-brom-6/) - "To put this into perspective, Sheffield United were on a poor run and struggling for form. They have just come away from home for an early kick off and dispatched us like a Premier League side taking on a non league team in the FA Cup""The worst thing is that Sheffield United have finished us - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/11/01/pre-match-view-from-burnley/) - “The Chelsea game + Chris Wood - massive individual errors = result. That’s the formula for Sheffield United” “I’m not sure we played as badly as the score line last weekend, we did OK. Perform that well again against Sheff Utd and I think we’ll get a result whatever personnel are on the pitch”“Most unlike - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/11/02/view-from-burnley/) - “Out fought and out thought” “A newly promoted team playing football. It is possible Sean !!!“It’s a sad day when we stop seeing Sheffield United as relegation rivals during their first season in the top division. That’s very worrying in itself”“November and we have already given up on teams like Sheffield United”“beat the ones around - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/03/pre-match-view-from-burnley-2/) - "We welcome the Blades to Turf Moor on Sunday hoping to reverse the 3-0 drubbing we received at Bramall Lane last November. A repeat of the 1-0 win we achieved against the Blades in the 2009 Play Off Final would suit for a variety of reasons. Not least of which is Nick Pope’s pursuit of - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/05/view-from-burnley-2/) - "Feels like a loss""I’d have taken a point before the game, but feel we should’ve won that.Not pretty but effective""A typical Burnley side would have got all 3 points today, in the end a well earned point. ""They press quickly on the counter and overload the middle which is really hard to defend against. Second - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/09/16/pre-match-view-from-burnley-3/) - "Good draw for us, last pre-season game before Leicester.""Well at least it’s at home""Hmm! hardly the easiest tie, I guess both sides will field 2nd string line-up's, due to it intersecting PL weekends.""Do we have enough players to do that!?""Just about as it stands, but the bench will likely be filled with kids again, their - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/09/17/view-from-burnley-3/) - "Felt it was solid last pre season friendly. Good cup win.""We played well and won.""A better team performance than one full of individual flashes. That's what we've come to expect under Dyche. Overall that's a 7.5 performance for the character, team spirit and work ethic we showed against a well-drilled side""First game of the season - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/12/27/pre-match-view-from-burnley-4/) - "It's going to take a helluva run from Sheffield United to get clear of the bottom 3.""if they take one if the relegation places which before the season began was unthinkable thats a bonus for us because its totally unexpected""After the performances of the Blades last season, their abysmalness this season is a shock.It goes - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/12/29/view-from-burnley-4/) - "Really can't see the Blades getting out of it, even at this relatively early stage.""I think now that Sheffield Utd look doomed""They can still put a run together.""Need to win something like every 2nd game , not going to happen is it""they need to change. They literally just play walking football and don’t have a - [Pre-Match View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/22/pre-match-view-from-burnley-5/) - “It will be a relief when the final whistle blows at Bramall Lane.It's been a horrible season ( with the odd notable highlight) and I'll be glad to see the back of it.”“Delighted we stayed up. Dyche worked another miracle….but it’s been really tedious at times.”“Really has been a hard, tough season and I do - [View From Burnley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/23/view-from-burnley-5/) - "what a dire spectacle that was""I have never seen such uninspiring anti-football in my life.It is absolutely dire to watch.No wonder people would like to see us go down.It is a bad advert for the PL.""Genuine question, does anyone actually like watching us play?It’s painfully boring""The team looks a bit staleJust like the manager""I up - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/11/02/view-from-bristol-city-9/) - "The better football side by a mile on the night-however the reason they are fourth is they score from one chance all night-us we had many chances however unable to hit the net.After watching the last two games playing 4th and 5th in the league it just shows how poor it is. Any team that - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/31/pre-math-view-from-bristol-city/) - “Can’t imagine too many of their fans will make the circa 360 mile round trip.Our starting line up will be very interesting, if everyone is fit NP may elect to go with the team that started against Swansea even if others are available following injury / illness.So for the second time in a few days - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/28/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-7/) - "Actually looking forward to going to the game Saturday. Probably the first time since Bilic pre-covid""New manager bounce with corberan, atmosphere should be good and Sheff u in poor form, can see us getting a result tbh""New manager bounce please! Sheff U are quite erratic, let's get at them.""Sheffield United are bang average""I love everything - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/22/view-from-norwich-7/) - "Two mistakes from sheff Utd is the only reason we scored today. We just don’t look capable of creating clear cut opportunities ""Funny old game. If we could flip the halves, we'd perhaps be feeling more up beat. We should have been able to build on being 2-0 up. I think for me, as much - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/21/pre-match-view-from-norwich-6/) - "We have all been bigging this up as a tough game, so I went for a look at results and the form table, and they are bottom""Burnley and Sheff Utd's results demonstrate how much we've pissed an opportunity up the wall to have opened a gap at the top. Unbelievably we're playing a side in - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/14/pre-match-view-from-norwich/) - “Where do we go from here? Tuesday night was an awful night in an awful season so far Do we just accept yet another season of rubbish? What can we actually do to show our dissatisfaction? A happy clapper in front of me who is never critical left at half time. When the likes of - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/16/view-from-norwich/) - Blades 0-1 Norwich “Easy” “F***ing great to see a battling win like that. Fully deserved. Ref poor as kio said, but then he did send off the blades manager.......” “That was an excellent team performance. Another clean sheet and 3 more points. There was a fair amount of intimidation going on, ignored by the usual - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/19/pre-match-view-norwich/) - “Could be an interesting next game in the league versus Sheff Utd. It's a must win if we are to be still to be involved in the playoff hunt, could go to within 3 points of them!” “with fatigue it’ll be hard to raise our game for Sheff Utd on Saturday.” “Hopefully the Chelsea game - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/01/21/view-from-norwich-2/) - Norwich 1-2 Blades “Well that was a let down after the Chelsea show. Sheff were by far the better team so no complaints really” “We played well in patches but overall it was a shocker. We seemed to perk up a bit when Wes came on but overall it was lethargic and lack lustre. Tettey - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/17/pre-match-view-from-norwich-2/) - “Not sure what to expect, Sheffield United haven't got started yet and that lad from Liverpool hasn't done much. We need a win but so do they, draw I should think.” “Can’t wait to hear Farke make reference to «we won the statistics» in the post match press conference. Will lose at a desperate Sheff - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/19/view-from-norwich-3/) - "A point would have been a fair result and we could easily have snatched it." "Sheff U deserved that, " "I think much of today's battering was down to Tettey (one of my favourites) having a poor game. I've seen him completely dominate midfields - even in the Prem. - but today he looked - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/25/pre-match-view-from-norwich-3/) - “This could be feisty, both on and off the pitch. I watched Sheff U against Swansea the other night, and I'm not sure how the blades contrived to lose the game, as Swansea really weren't up to much. Not much to choose between us in the form tables.” “Far from impressed with Sheffield united against - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/26/view-from-norwich-4/) - "fair result, bit disappointing having lead twice, but can't really complain about the result, the ref was shite""We weren’t at our best today and our passing wasn’t great at times. You can’t play possession football if you needlessly give the ball away. Disappointing but have to say a fair result and it keeps us well - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/07/pre-match-view-from-norwich-4/) - “we move onto Sunday, and I believe Farke will pay Sheff U enough respect to set up like we do against the bigger sides- usually, this brings better performances.”“Beating Sheff Utd would be a massive massive win, they have barely lost away this season.”“Must beat Sheffield United”“Not sure if it’s potentially a good or bad - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/08/view-from-norwich-5/) - "Fair play to Sheffield United, big club, good manager, great style of play and a decent squad. They deserved the win today.""The players looked shell shocked by the mere fact that Sheff U upped the tempo. Came out expecting more of the first half and just got blown away.""Sheffield United will survive but we won't.They - [Pre-Match View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/03/06/pre-match-view-from-norwich-5/) - "We have had 5 separate goal scorers over the last two games. Beaten 2 'top 5' teams and kept a clean sheet. Our Keeper has just delivered a stunning performance in goal on global TV, saving penalties. The force of momentum is built on these aspects, and I can see us getting a result come - [View From Norwich](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/03/08/view-from-norwich-6/) - "Wolves at home, Sheffield United away, repeat at your leisure. Norwich can't continue to 'play well' and lose games. That isn't sustainable. That doesn't keep you in the division. What constitutes a positive performance? Passages of decent possession without penetration?""Very poor today, how have a bland club like Sheff Utd surpass us on every level!""Rich - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/18/pre-match-view-from-coventry-8/) - "Berge, Bogle and Foderingham missing for them, we can definitely get something out of this and hope Saturdays result breeds confidence.""I feel like we're a relatively solid side now , I fancy us to win this""Can see a comfortable 3-0 win here""I think we can do these.""No reason why we can't beat this lot" "They - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/15/view-from-blackpool-5/) - "What an outstanding performance from the lads today - certainly the better team.. sadly just giving away 2 soft goals.That referee was diabolical, potentially, if not the worst I have seen in years. Some of the decisions made were ridiculous. He had no control of the game, certainly towards the end. It's just incredibly disappointing - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/14/pre-match-view-from-blackpool-5/) - “Cheeky away win at the league leaders anyone?”“My crystal ball tells me it will be a win, on the road, for the Pool. ““A repeat of last year would be nice”“we can surely beat them Can’t believe they are where they are in the league”“A good solid win for the Seasiders against a team who - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/08/view-from-stoke-4/) - "Well, an unexpected win""Excellent result, didn't see that coming!""Good result today.Well done and well played lads.Just shows what potential this squad has in it.""A Fine performance first half and we toughed it out in the second. ""Enjoyed that" "Brilliant win.""More like it Stoke. If we can have that every week we will climb the league""Play - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/07/pre-math-view-from-stoke/) - "Wouldn’t surprise me if we beat Sheffield United at the weekend.""Saturday is pretty big. Could be mid table and breathing down on the play offs, (which you'd have to take bearing in mind the shit recruitment, change of manager and injuries) or almost certainly bottom three if we lose and all the pressure that comes - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/04/view-from-qpr-7/) - "This was a smash and grab win""Fantastic 3 points, rode our luck a bit first half. ""Sheff Utd 65% possession21-10 shots9-3 cornersGreat save by Senny. Rode our luck at times. Good defensive fighting performance. ""It's a long time since I've seen us win ugly like that. You wouldn't want to see us play like that - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/04/pre-match-view-from-qpr-6/) - "Should be a proper test. They are top and doing reasonably well.Don’t think a win is out the question but a draw would be a great point.""Massive week this week, playing 2 teams above us,in form, I am optimistic and seeing 4 points here, Draw away at the Blades and a narrow win against the - [View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/10/01/view-from-birmingham-7/) - "Some draws are wins, some are losses. This one's a win"" great performance and result. Feels almost like a win to come back from one behind, especially against a top side like Sheff""Buzzing after a result like this. Going into the game I wasn’t that confident we could get anything from this game. ""Ain’t many - [Pre-Match View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/30/pre-match-view-from-birmingham-7/) - "Think we'll upset a few teams this season away from home and whilst I'm not sure we'll get the win I can see us coming away with a very creditable draw.""St Andrews is like a morgue and I think this will rob us of another 10 points easy this season.Players probably prefer away.""We beat them - [View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/17/view-from-preston-10/) - "Played them off the park at times first half but once again no cutting edge up top""Sheff United are the poorest side to come and win at Deepdale this season but punished us for 2 mistakes""In the first half we battered them but they had the best chances and went in 1-0 up….that sums us - [Pre-Match View From Preston](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/16/pre-match-view-from-preston-8/) - "Hopefully our half decent home record over the years against Sheff Utd continues.""Fancy us v Sheff United at the weekend.""Need to keep working hard and hopefully it will click and all come to. Onto Saturday against another top team in Sheffield United who have been in fine form and sit top.""Surely there’s got to be - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/13/view-from-swansea-5/) - "No words….feel numb""Thought we played excellent.. considering these were top we were much the better side.""We played amazing""Thought we were excellent today""To me the improvement in the last 2 games has been substantial.. hardly any messing about at the back.. a goalkeeper who can catch a cross.. and more direct attacking definitely.. Cooper has been - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/12/pre-match-view-from-swansea-5/) - "So we meet the leading team at the top of the table under some very surreal circumstances following the passing of the monarch.The strange stat that stands out for me about the game and our respective standings in the table is that a win will see us just 5pts behind them. Bring it on I - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/04/view-from-hull-8/) - "We got bossed from the start! Deserved to lose, I don’t think Shota knows his best team but regardles they were better than us all over. Bad day at the office. Shrug it off and go again at Cardiff.""Turned into an average start now. Conceded a crazy amount of goals. But we have had the - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/09/02/pre-match-view-from-hull-6/) - "Our biggest post-Allam game so far and the big match buzz has started already, not to be missed.""Tough tough game. If we don’t battle like hell to win the midfield we are in trouble. Draw would be great.""Hoping for another nervy win by the odd goal but fearing a defeat by 2 or more. Probably - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/31/view-from-reading-6/) - (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/29/pre-match-view-from-reading-7/) - "Dare I say title decider? Would take a draw, but think we'll sneak it.""Probably a step too far to expect us to win there again, go on you buggers surprise us.""If we go up to Sheffield midweek and win then will be very hard not to get carried away even though I know the objective - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/26/view-from-luton-3/) - "Got to be happy with that. We’re looking better and better. ""Play like that then we will start climbing the table…And we have players to come back ""Continue playing like this and someones going to get a good hiding…. ""Our best performance so far this season""We’ll play worse than that this season and win."If Adebayo - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/25/pre-match-view-from-luton-3/) - "Sheffield utd could be the stand out team.Who we got next? Ohhh""No one is stand out after just 5 games.""With how good of a start SU have had this season and us struggling a little but recently finding our feet with a win against Swansea I could see it being a close game but I - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/20/view-from-blackburn-5/) - "We are fourth. We have won three and only lost two games against teams that are above us. Reading played out of their skin after no doubt getting the bollocking of their lives and Sheff Utd by rights should be in the premier league.""Well done Sheffield United. Fully deserved. Now I'm fully pissed off. Cheers - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/19/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-6/) - "After a disappointing result there is only one solution. And that solution is to be mind blowingly optimistic.Sheff Utd 1 - 5 Rovers""They're a strong solid organised side who are dangerous on set pieces.We are quite a weak side atm with a sprinkling of quality but need hard work and intensity every game to cover - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/17/view-from-sunderland-4/) - "2-1 loss against a team with some premier league quality while being down to 10. If the red never happens we get a result. We will be fine""They are a good side and I’m not despondent losing there tonight""thought sheffield pretty much controlled the game well, it would have been easy for them to go - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/07/pre-match-view-from-sunderland/) - “Give me Leeds, Sheff Wed, Sheff Utd, Preston, Forest, Bolton over fucking Bournemouth or Swansea. “It's embarrassing we haven't won at home since Dec 16. Need to get that one out of our system sharpish. “ “We haven't won a home game since December 2016 and I'm confident this weekend is the weekend we - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/09/09/view-from-sunderland/) - Sunderland 1-2 Blades “They are a good side” “Sheffield United fans were class there like, must be mint supporting a club who's players actually give a fuck.” “Bit curious why the Sheff Utd supporters were singing "Tinchy Stryder, he's one of our own"?” “Sheff United signed a centre forward on deadline day, today he - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/24/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-2/) - “Sheff utd are shit we might get a point” “Sheff United have been awful of late.” “Sheff U on a bad run” “To me we SHOULD be strong enough to win at Sheff Utd providing they want as much as they undoubtedly will.” “Next 2 games we have a real chanve to get good points - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/26/view-from-sunderland-2/) - Blades 3-0 Sunderland “They are a good side to be fair. Worse teams will do the double over us this season” “Oh well back to the alcohol” “No corners or shots on target, poor defending.... letting crosses happen and giving free headers.” “Expected to lose but not in such a hopeless manner. We were awful.” - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/09/24/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-3/) - “Proper not looking forward to the trip to Sheffield Utd not gonna lie”“Who knows, this might be another Premier League scalp in their own backyard."“if we beat another premiership side will that be a sign that Ross' tactics aren't shite just are completely unsuited for when you are the better team?”“A similar night to Burnley - [View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/09/26/view-from-sunderland-3/) - “We're in League One and have beaten more premier league teams than the mags”“Pity we didnt play Premier League opposition every week”“Even though they've both had somewhat depleted sides out, that's two premier league teams beaten quite comfortably. The less hustle and bustle and shithousery the game is the better we are.”“Not really a premier - [Pre-Match View From Sunderland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/16/pre-match-view-from-sunderland-4/) - "Tough start to the season continues. Be amazed if we get anything out of this game""A point out this game will be like a win for us, but it ain’t going to be easy""Bramall Lane has become a bit of a fortress for the Blades having only lost once since the end of October last - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/14/view-from-boro-6/) - "That was a great watch. Proper game.""Exciting game, could have lost it and could have won it.""Hell of a game for the neutral especially this heat. Gifted them a goal but at the end there was only on team going to win it.""I thought we were the better team. SHeff keeperr had to make a - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/12/pre-match-view-from-boro-5/) - “Sheffield United must be looking forward to Sunday they know we are in a shaky state”“I think Sheffield United are just in another league to us anyway, their squad is what we should be aiming for”“Sheff Utd are clearly stronger than us. We seem to be in the tier below with the likes of QPR, - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/07/view-from-millwall-8/) - "We WERE top of the league, say, we WERE top of the league""After the Tuesday match was hoping for a response but it did not happen , on the front foot from the kick off utd were running through our midfield at ease and after 10 or so minutes Wallace was outpaced by their forward - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/05/pre-match-view-from-millwall-11/) - "A tough first away fixture in the league. They are no mugs and are hotly tipped to be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. On the flip side we made a decent start to our league campaign and sit on the top of the league. We also have a decent record there - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/08/01/view-from-watford-3/) - "Our last 3 Championship managers have all started their reign with a 1-0 win at the Vic.""Unspectacular 1-0. The game won't linger long in the memory but the 3 points will. ""3 points. job done. on to the next one. ""A win at home. We live in strange times ""I did try to warn you - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/30/pre-match-view-from-watford-3/) - “Two clubs whose one clear aim is to get promotion back to the Premier League in search of money.One club has a plan so it would seem. The other hoping some of the quality in the squad will shine enough to bring it across the finishing line in May or is it June ? ““Ahh - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/03/pre-match-view-from-watford/) - “Sheffield used to have quite a good footballing pedigree, Sheffield Wednesday were once considered a massive club and battled in the top flight of English football for much of their history, best known now as a sanctuary for ex-Watford players who can no longer perform effectively. This week we play their less well known neighbours, - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/10/05/view-from-watford/) - “We can't beat Sheff Utd. There are no teams, realistically, that we look like we would beat.”“Play five across the back, stifle the opposition and try to nick a goal on the break or from a set piece - almost the perfect away performance. Oh, hang on... we were at home. Against Sheffield Utd. FFS”“No - [Pre-Match View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/23/pre-match-view-from-watford-2/) - "Sheffield United are surely the surprise package this season and are sitting pretty in 5th place with 28 points. We are sadly languishing at the bottom, 6 points from safety. Sheffield Utd will certainly be looking for the win, but should be wary after our last two games., During pre-season Chris Wilder actually infused all - [View From Watford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/26/view-from-watford-2/) - "More than we deserved… But we’ll take it.""Good point. Poor performance.""That was a fine display. At the end of the day we were lucky to get a point, Shef United were a well worked machine with so much discipline""lets be honest, we got away with a point. In a nutshell we were pretty crap Take - [Blackburn Fans Views On Reda Khadra](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/26/blackburn-fans-views-on-reda-khadra/) - “Would love to have had Khadra back. Pace, trickery and can hit it cleanly - has potential to be a very good player. No doubt his decision making needs serious work but in tight championship games he can be the difference.”“p*ssed off to see Khadra go Sheff Utd. Seeing them sign the centre half we - [Newcastle Fans Views On Ciaran Clark](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/13/newcastle-fans-views-on-ciaran-clark/) - “All the best Clarky. Was genuinely impressed with him after what we had heard from Villa. Rafa had him fettled. Hope to see him again as a coach somewhere, when we are mint. ““he's been a wonderful servant best wishes to him”“Good servant. Should have been peddled 18 months ago.”“Bit of a sad end to - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/04/pre-match-view-from-newcastle/) - “In this rare Thursday night Premiership game, I can't see Bruce's men "steeling" any points as Sheffield "forge" ahead & "press" on in their quest for a European place. Sheffield will have the "bar"set too high. In their well "galvanised" team. Newcastle will hand the games to Sheffield on a "plate" as Newcastles "slag" of - [View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/05/view-from-newcastle/) - "Really didn't expect that. Great result!""Not sure how we kept a clean sheet this evening but the lads defender so well which is something you can't usually say about Newcastle.""We’re riding our luck massively, Dubravka is keeping us afloat in games but he should get some credit for realising that Rafa is a better manager - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/19/pre-match-view-from-newcastle-2/) - "No idea what to expect""maybe we've been having zoom conferences with Rafa behind SBs back"'we will lose. Sheff United will be up for this one after what happened at Villa.""Confident we will beat Sheffield United on Sunday" "Sheffield United are an awful side to play against.. they're are basically the Stoke City of today...Our counter - [View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/06/22/view-from-newcastle-2/) - "That was hilarious""clearly the better team throughout""Was that Newcastle or Barcelona?!""Good result, decent performance when looking at other teams since the restart. Sheff U were really poor though.""SU where crap and lost the game.""They are shite""I thought they were very ordinary when we played them down there too." "second best defense in the league" pack - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/11/pre-match-view-from-newcastle-3/) - “No wins in 7 games now. Great momentum to take into the Sheffield United game.”“You just know they'll get their first win against us. Defo putting some money on that.”“i'm very tempted to have a daft £20 on them breaking their duck on the 12th. writings on the wall!” “Most of Sheffield United’s defeats have - [View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/12/view-from-newcastle-3/) - "A new low.""Hahaha we actually lost""Totally deserved""Sheffield United deserved winners.""We got exactly what we deserved from that game" "Comprehensively and thoroughly outplayed by a team without a win to their name in 19 games. Atrocious.""Completely outplayed by the worst team in Prem history.""We got taught a football lesson by the worst team in Premier League - [Pre-Match View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/17/pre-match-view-from-newcastle-4/) - “Hope everyone supports the team v sheff u but any anger needs to be directed at the EPL for refusing to make a decision on our takeover”“Man Utd spent the best part of half a billion, have won cups and are heading to another final and protest for there club, then there’s Newcastle pillaged for - [View From Newcastle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/19/view-from-newcastle-4/) - "Decent win in the end, should’ve been more but for their keeper and some iffy decision making. But decent result.""I thought we played well although it almost always seems to go through ASM.""Bruce’s army hanging on in there. Yawn.""Jesus Christ a wins a win. But **** me we make it hard work.No one can watch - [Man City and Cardiff Fans Views On Tommy Doyle](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/07/04/man-city-and-cardiff-fans-views-on-tommy-doyle/) - MAN CITY FANS I suspect a purchase with buy back will soon be revealed.Another who falls under the talented,not quite currently good enough,but has great potential,banner.”“He played very well for England u21s. I think he is very underrated now and almost forgotten about”“I know he’s not highly rated but he’s still a very tidy player.”“He - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/28/pre-match-view-from-man-city/) - "They are very decent for a promoted club especially with their squad. No danger of relegation at all. with some luck results and a win they could go 4th this weekend. I guess they are living the dream and they didnt expect at all that after Christmas they will be closer to 2nd place than - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/12/29/view-from-man-city/) - "all runs have to come to an end sometime and what a fitting end than that to be the Home of the reigning Champions.""About time we ground out a result like that. Dippers have been lauded for it all season. We'll be branded as lucky.""Not our finest hour, but not our worst either.""Slow, sloppy, predictable, - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/20/pre-match-view-from-man-city-2/) - "I do not want to harp on about VAR but Sheffield United have had more than their fair share of being on the wrong end of VAR decisions, but I hope no such controversy occurs tonight as City visit Bramhall Lane with an odd kick-off time dating back in the day when this was a - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/22/view-from-man-city-2/) - "Good win against a really organised side. Performance wasn't brilliant but got the points." "Bloody hell, that was hard.""a hard thought win against a very good side. ""That put years on me." "Hard fought victory against a side superbly well-drilled, full of running and a side which has consistently given sides a bloody nose. They - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/30/pre-match-view-from-man-city-3/) - "Most of us on here can remember "Typical City" so i'd just like to point out Sheff U hav'nt won a game yet""Season starts here, no more no pre-season excuse. Same team as tonight please with the same intense. I am convinced we will be Champions this season."we need to carry on playing the way - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/31/view-from-man-city-3/) - "Well done City, poor conditions but a great win and 3 points..""Made hardwork of that but a wins a win.""Phew! That second half dragged on forever. It’s a shame we didn’t have 5 subs for Pep to use ""Proper away result.""Scored.Went into power save mode.Killed game.Energy saved.""We we very controlled, we dominated possession and territory - [Pre-Match View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/29/pre-match-view-from-man-city-4/) - "Any game can throw up a surprise but our side are different gravy""the difference between us and the scum is MASSIVE""We will batter them""I can’t see anything but a win by at least 2 clear goals.""they've just played their hearts on and that would of been a cup final feeling for them, and well done, - [View From Man City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/01/30/view-from-man-city-4/) - “Just for a teeny bit of context; beating Sheffield United isn't for everyone.”“I've got to say, I didn't think Sheffield United were terrible. Dunno what they're like week in and week out, but they're by far not the worst team we've played, I'm not sure what they're doing at the bottom. Some of their build - [End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/05/13/end-of-season-awards/) - If you wish to vote on the Sheffield United end of the season awards for the 2014/2015 season then please leave your choice for each category in the comments box 1.Player Of The Season 2.Young Player Of The Season 3.Most Improved Player 4.Best Signing 5.Best Team Performance Of The Season 6.Best Single Performance From A - [END OF SEASON AWARDS: THE RESULTS](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/05/21/end-of-season-awards-the-results/) - More than 100 people voted in the End Of Season Awards and i'd like to thank everyone who did take the time to place their votes. Here are the results....... Player Of The Season: JAMIE MUPRHY (Runner Up: Chris Basham) It says a lot about the season when only 4 players received nominations for this category. Individually the majority - [Roy's End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/05/14/roys-end-of-season-awards/) - I started the idea of "The View From" back in United's first season in League One. With the clubs continual failure to escape from the third tier I became quite familiar with forums and message boards for clubs such as Oldham, Walsall and Gillingham. Traits of clubs soon emerged and by the time of - [Roy's End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/05/19/roys-end-of-season-awards-2/) - A look back at some of the brilliant, beautiful and bitter comments from the past season. Most arrogant fans: WEST BROM (Last years winner: Brentford) They certainly weren't alone but The Baggies fans fell into the trap of believing their club would better The Blades mainly due to the fact our squad didn't contain as - [Roy's End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/29/roys-end-of-season-awards-3/) - A look back at some of the brilliant, beautiful and bitter comments from our first season back in The Premier League..... Most Arrogant Fans: NORWICH CITY (Last years winner: West Brom) Ah, Norwich. So excited and confident when they kicked off the season, The Canaries from Carrow Road ended up being relegated with the 6th - [Roy’s End Of Season Awards](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/06/02/roys-end-of-season-awards-4/) - A look back at some of the brilliant, beautiful and bitter comments from our first season back in The Championship….. Most Arrogant Fans: NOTTINGHAM FOREST (Previous winners: Norwich, West Brom and Brentford) Some may say their promotion showed the confidence of Forest fans was well placed but there really couldn’t be any other winner for - [Pre-Match View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/05/16/pre-match-view-from-forest-5/) - [Pre-Match View From Nottingham Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/05/13/pre-match-view-from-nottingham-forest-2/) - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/05/08/view-from-fulham-7/) - "The heaviest loss for any league Champions to be promoted next season since 1939 lads. What the hell! " "I thought they might lose interest today but 4-0, any thought for their supporters? Not premier league players." "So awful - the players should be taking money out of their bonus payments to pay the travelling - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/05/06/pre-match-view-from-fulham-6/) - "I am so ready for a stress-free trip to Sheffield. Heading up on the Friday, hanging on the Saturday for the lunchtime kick-off. Oh yes, the title party will be in full swing at Bramall Lane, best believe that." “I can see us putting on a Exciting show Saturday! “ “It would be the cream - [Luton, Boro and Millwall Fans Views On The Final Day](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/05/04/luton-boro-and-millwall-fans-views-on-the-final-day/) - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/29/view-from-qpr-6/) - "Could have been 5-1 that match " "It could’ve been 1-10. " "Sheff utd are so much better than us" "If we needed to know why we're not in the playoffs and Sheff Utd are, that was the definitive tutorial. " ". I thought they looked good and controlled the game. Could be a tough - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/28/pre-match-view-from-qpr-5/) - "Do we think it's going to be a big crowd or have people given up now we aren't in with a chance of top 6? It's been a hugely disappointing end to a season that at one stage promised so much. I'm going on Friday night but it would be a shame to see a - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/24/view-from-cardiff-4/) - "No shame in losing narrowly to a team going for promotion with a home record like theirs." "Fair play to Sheffield who came out all guns blazing in 2nd half. " "we just lost 1-0 to relegated premier league team who are finding their mojo. Berge and Gibbs white are probably too good for the - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/22/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-3/) - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/18/view-from-bristol-city-8/) - "Great match especially second half." "Really boring first half, much better 2nd though.I'll take a point although either side could have had more." "A fair result" "After being outplayed in the first half IMO we put in a determined and hard working second half and it waS actually a decent game/performance with a draw just - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/17/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-8/) - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/16/view-from-reading-5/) - "Sheffield United were 12 games unbeaten at home, conceding just two goals in that time……and they they played Reading" "beaten Sheffield United in a league fixture for the first time since November 15th 2008…and what an enormous victory it is. Overdue indeed." "Really good result and performance against a side who we've had a lot - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/14/pre-match-view-from-reading-6/) - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/10/6677/) - "Good point. Especially the form they are on at home." "Good point…..but that's thanks to Travers, the Penalty call and a bad miss at the end" "We got lucky with that point. Refereeing has been awful all season and that was a stonewall penalty" "we definitely deserved to lose. They had all the chances and - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/08/pre-match-view-from-bournemouth-3/) - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/06/view-from-qpr-5/) - "Well that was bloody awful" "We were so far off it tonight, something has to be very wrong.We hardly won a second ball all game." "It's just so dull. Among the many things I don't get is how we've gone from front foot, play to win, to this dire, dreary, boring team. Six minutes added - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/04/01/pre-match-view-from-stoke-4/) - [View From The Play Off Challengers](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/29/view-from-the-play-off-challengers/) - A look at how fans of The Blades' play off rivals are feeling ahead of the final run in LUTON FANS "I'm beginning to think that a play-off place is now ours to lose." "we have to win three of our last eight games, plus a handful of draws.Or win four of them. Mind you, - [Rubin Kazan Fans Views On Filip Uremovic](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/24/rubin-kazan-fans-views-on-filip-uremovic/) - Some of the following quotes may be made up due to the sudden lack of Russians on social media “Will fit in well with their over aggressive hoof ball” “Good luck to him at Bramhall Lane” “Sheffield is a right dive. Always cold. And I’m from Russia!” “No surprise he signed on a sunny day. - [View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/19/view-from-barnsley-7/) - "Thing is Sheff U didn’t play that well but have run out comfortable winner’s we just haven’t got many goals in us especially away from home" "Awful second half ran out of both steam and ideas but competed well enough until just after half time. Overall got what we deserved and lost to the better - [Pre-Match View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/18/pre-match-view-from-barnsley-7/) - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/16/view-from-blackpool-4/) - "Very frustrating that but not a bad point in the grand scheme of things" "fantastic game of football, MOM, thorniley maybe, big marv, husband, stewart, dougall, madine, bowler take your pick. all it needed was a goal. but probably a fair result. sheffield united are a very good side, but we went at them blow - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/15/pre-match-view-from-blackpool-4/) - "Critch will select the best players available and put them in the best formation to beat the Blades.I trust him to do that. I also know the players will give everything for the manager and the fans. What more can we ask?" "Get 3 points against Shef.Utd on Wednesday night and the play offs are - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/12/view-from-coventry-6/) - "Beating two of the relegated teams 4-1 at home, isn’t bad" "Am I exaggerating when I say it could have been 8 or 9 ? We've a great chance midweek to close the gap before a daunting run In" "“4-1 flattered them” would be a massive understatement." "We reslly should have scored 8 today….yes really!" - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/11/pre-match-view-from-coventry-7/) - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/08/view-from-boro-5/) - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/07/pre-match-view-from-boro-4/) - [View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/06/view-from-forest-6/) - "Overriding feeling waking up this morning is one of total pride. Deserved to win that. The normal Forest of the 2000’s lose that game every time, not Stevie Coopers Forest. The two post march interviews are brilliant and sum up why I’ll back this team to the hilt no matter the result." "That was epic - [Pre-Match View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/03/03/pre-match-view-from-forest-4/) - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/26/6627/) - "2nd half was much better!Bart made a brilliant save to tip one over the bar as United were getting more into the game!Jed’s fk was sublime - over to the back post and there was Cooper, unmarked, to head home!Only thing Sharp did this half was fall on his arse!Last few minutes were a bit - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/25/pre-match-view-from-millwall-10/) - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/23/view-from-blackburn-4/) - " We survived a difficult first 5 minutes, then progressively grew into the game with our slick passing, good pressing, and individual/collective skill.They were so frustrated, they totally lost any professionalism, and should have had at least one more red card. But still we dominated.The penalty decision was our downfall, ironically, as it proved we - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/22/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-5/) - [View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/20/view-from-swansea-4/) - "That went well" "Could/should have been 10 " "That could easily have been 6 to 8 nil.Be thankful for small mercies. " "*pretends not to care" "Sheff Utd were odds on favorites and I expected them to winI think we were around 11/1 to lose 4-0 though. Lucky it wasn't by more." "a major arse - [Pre-Match View From Swansea](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/18/pre-match-view-from-swansea-4/) - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/15/view-from-hull-7/) - "We deserved the point. Battling performance against a decent team." "Enjoyable game to watch.Happy with a point.Looking more solid at the back.We were muscled out of it too much though. " "Gotta be said, belting game of footy that was. How does a game like that end 0-0." "Excellent hard earned point against a good - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/14/pre-match-view-from-hull-5/) - "So now we go to Sheffield United, which will be equally as tough as they're on a roll and will probably be lucky to get a point. But that's where we are at the moment. We can produce giant killing, FA Cup style performances, but with the squad we've got, that's the best we can - [View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/12/view-from-huddersfield-2/) - [Pre-Match View From Huddersfield](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/11/pre-match-view-from-huddersfield-2/) - [View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/09/view-from-west-brom-5/) - "I think those who said this squad was easily good enough to challenge for automatic promotion, need to think again. On tonight's evidence they are no better than Sheff Utd." "Only one team had a realistic chance of winning after Livermore's red. And in truth, the hosts could have easily won by a greater margin." - [Pre-Match View From West Brom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/08/pre-match-view-from-west-brom-6/) - [View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/04/view-from-birmingham-6/) - "Each side scored one legitimate goal. Each side had one legitimate penalty claim. Each side has about the same number of close chances. Even if you think United shaded it, that’s nowhere near saying we deserved nothing." "Onside or offside ! It doesn’t matter. Second best once again !!!!!" "Officiating aside, we 100% deserved nothing - [Pre-Match View From Birmingham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/02/03/pre-match-view-from-birmingham-6/) - [Brentford Fans Views On Charlie Goode](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/31/brentford-fans-views-on-charlie-goode/) - “They love a Brentford centre back!” “Thought he did better than OK when called upon but seems to have no luck with injuries and Illness , definitely a good championship defender and fairly able Prem deputy” “Had long Covid as well if rumours are to be believed. In all the circumstances I think he is - [View From Peterborough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/29/view-from-peterborough-7/) - "Congratulations, that was by far the worst performance at home by some margin." "Well, that was just dreadful - sometimes you come up against a premiership level team but you have to go at it like a 3rd round FA cup tie as the underdogs" "A lame home performance against a much bigger club. Big - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/03/pre-match-view-from-brentford/) - “Sheffield U will not handle the step up in class from L1 and the boys know how important it is to get early points like Huddersfield did last season - here's hoping anyway!” “Sheffield United, off the back of a great season and a 100% pre season, will expect the step up to be seemless. - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/05/view-from-brentford/) - Blades 1-0 Brentford “Out-clogged today by an agricultural set-piece team. Even first half in which SUFC looked threatening from corners but struggled to string three passes together, whilst we swanned all over the pitch knowing we were the better side but not really showing it - a lingering habit from our games against lower half - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/29/pre-match-view-brentford/) - “Biggest game of the season for me, I hate this lot. Nasty bunch of cretinous fans.” “I am confident of a Bees win. We're a much better side and they're on the slide. COYR's. If we don't reach the P.O. lets at least get 7th above PNE, SU, the Wall and Brizzle and psychologically a - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/30/view-from-brentford-2/) - "I think this was one of the games where our bad luck earlier in the season evens itself out. Sheffield United had a number of chances and if it wasn’t for Bentley they probably would’ve scored 3 or 4. I don’t recall their keeper needing to make many saves, certainly not any difficult ones. They’ll - [Brentford Fans Views On John Egan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/07/19/brentford-fans-views-on-john-egan/) - “Sorry Sheffield United fans Egan is such a dead signing haha. Upgrade on Jack O'Connell nonetheless but honestly nothing special. Was a complete mess last season” “If we’ll sell him for anything more than £2m I’d be very happy!” “dont think anyone at brentford properly rates him tbh!” “A decent player but not at our - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/11/26/pre-match-view-from-brentford-2/) - “SUtd go forward with a lot of width and we're going to need our two wide attackers to have a lot of mobility, both to track back defensively and also to exploit space left behind them. It's unfortunate that we're almost without choices in those positions.” “Got to look at the opposition. Sheffield play an - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/11/28/view-from-brentford-3/) - "SU are a very functional 442 team, big, work hard, close down all day but surprisingly very little punch up top. They were happy to sit deep and let us come at them and I could see a goal coming for us as we started to knock it around a bit better. A few good - [Aston Villa and Brentford Fans Views On Scott Hogan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/31/aston-villa-and-brentford-fans-views-on-scott-hogan/) - Villa Fans "Paid over the odds for him, never lived up to the price tag. Confidence shot to pieces, needs game time. ""High hopes for us but didn’t work out for him. Hopefully he moves on and he scores goals. Great poacher but not much else and we didn’t play to his strengths""One of them - [Pre-Match View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/11/pre-match-view-from-brentford-3/) - “Real tricky one. I think a lot will depend on the injury situation. Heart says we can get something out of it, but head says a loss.”“More worried about this one than Middlesbrough” “Game to far for us, injuries catch up” “Kid in goal, kid at centre half, what could go wrong?” “Team has to - [View From Brentford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/12/view-from-brentford-4/) - Blades 2-0 Brentford "We deserved nothing out of that game - created so little against 10 men. Well played Sheffield Utd. Thoroughly deserved the win." "Shows the strength of their squad and the limitations of ours tbh. They are a well drilled team, we play some brilliant football but are sometimes open to a rolling - [Pre-Match View From Peterborough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/28/pre-match-view-from-peterborough-7/) - “Sheffield United are virtually evens to beat Posh on Saturday night That is printing money” “We’re not going to push on from this point let’s be realistic we’ve got Sheff Utd next. They’re going to run rings around us” “A big crowd and buzzing atmosphere v Sheffield Utd could be ideal game follow up game - [Stoke Fans Views On Adam Davies](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/25/stoke-fans-views-on-adam-davies/) - “Very good keeper.” “I like Davies, good keeper at this level “ “I think he’s decent yes not amazing but decent.” “he's the best keeper we have on our books at this point. “ “knows how to save a penalty” “hes 1000 or more times better then Bonham who is a rank flapper. Cannot for - [View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/22/view-from-luton-2/) - [Pre-Match View From Luton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/21/pre-match-view-from-luton-2/) - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/15/view-from-derby-8/) - "I was soo proud today, I admit to having a tear in my eye, absolutely brilliant, thank you Rams and our loyal and loud fans!" "Sat with my Dad before the game discussing our favourite ever games…Today is honestly up there for me. So so proud of Derby County. " "What a superb win..The morally - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/14/pre-match-view-from-derby-6/) - [View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/09/view-from-wolves-7/) - "All in all, a perfect cup performance against a decent Champ team." "Sheffield United are no mugs, so that’s a great win" "Textbook FA cup performance from a Premier League club" "Comfortable even if we did try to give them a head start." "Never really got out of 2nd gear but when we did Pod, - [Pre-Match View From Wolves](https://roysviewfrom.com/2022/01/07/pre-match-view-from-wolves-6/) - "On to the FA Cup then. Not quite the same excitement as when I was a kid but still a chance to get to Wembley and maybe into Europe. The Blades have had a decent run in the league so it's certainly no gimme despite them having to do without their star loanee MGW." "Go - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/12/20/view-from-fulham-6/) - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/24/pre-match-view-from-fulham/) - “Will it be another horrible game reminiscent of the loss under RM? I fear a close defeat. They are a decent outfit by the look of it this season. “ “Will the team play to keep Kit in his job or just kill time until the queues in McDonald's die down? “ “The only way - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/26/view-from-fulham/) - Blades 0-3 Fulham Enjoyed that, for seemingly the first time in ages. “ “Fantastic night! One that will live on in the memory for myself and 5 friends that attended! The team is really showing their potential under Kit! I apologise for any spelling mistakes as I had a number of cloud nine beers after - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/20/pre-match-view-from-fulham-2/) - “Tough, tough game this, and one I'm not looking forward to. Typical, tough, physical, well drilled side that we always struggle against, and on top of this, they are playing with confidence. Not quite sure what they're feeding them up there, possibly just good tactics, confidence, and a desire to win games, but at the - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/21/view-from-fulham-2/) - Blades 4-5 Fulham “What can you say? Phew.... Whole stadium giving standing ovation. What a game. Early days but we could be seeing the fulham of the 2nd half of last season again. No coincidence our upturn in performances is with TC in the team. Makes us tick. Well done fulham, well done” “We - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/05/pre-match-view-fulham/) - “we are among the best, if not the best in the Championship at the moment” “There’s no reason why we can’t go until the end of the season not losing!” “It's beginning to look like our year.” “We are now, unarguably, the best team in this division. IF ( yes, a big IF) we - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/03/06/view-from-fulham-3/) - “After a slow and fairly under energised first 20 mins from us, we looked perhaps a little too confident in our own abilities....And the next 25minutes showed everyone why... We have Mitrovic.... Great combination one touch passing is tearing an otherwise organised team apart. In Mitrovic we have a the forward we have been calling - [Brighton and Fulham Fans Views On Oliver Norwood](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/13/brighton-and-fulham-fans-views-on-oliver-norwood/) - Brighton Fans “He always tried hard for us.” “Will do a good job at Sheff Utd” “Excellent squad player in the championship , the step up maybe one too far” “was always impressed when I saw Norwood play and was surprised he wasn't more involved. We should be looking at better quality players now “ - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/16/pre-match-view-from-fulham-3/) - "Sunday is a big one against Sheffield United. Like us, they’re yet to get off the mark, so they’ll be looking at it as a must-win game. But we just need to go there and play our game, be up for the battle. They’re a very organised, workmanlike side who had a great season last - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/10/18/view-from-fulham-4/) - "Shockingly poor first half. These slow starts will get us relegated.The second half was better but normally we would have been down 0-3 after such a poor first half. Sorry, I still can't see this squad finishing above 18th.""Second half was quality. We bossed the game and they got a very dodgy penalty . There - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/19/pre-match-view-from-fulham-4/) - "Sheff Utd really is a must win! Lose and we're gone. I only hope they don't work as hard and harry us as much as Burnley did.""Fail to win and we are down. SP and the players will know that and I fear that may affect their nerves.""Honestly, lose or draw and we're done. A - [View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/20/view-from-fulham-5/) - "Sheff Utd become the first team to lose 20 of their opening 25 top-flight fixtures.""Sheffield United all but down now, surely""Sheffield are relegated""Sheff Utd deserve to go down, banking on a long ball and a flick on! Glad football won!""Not sure why Sheff U seemed to be playing for a 0-0 draw given their dire - [Fulham and Watford Fans Views On Slaviša Jokanović](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/05/27/fulham-and-watford-fans-views-on-slavisa-jokanovic/) - Fulham Fans "Good luck to them. They have employed the best manager avaialble with a proven track record.It was a great pity what happened here, I khonestly thought after getting promoted things would change but instead they became more dysfunctional.I suspect they will be promoted if not next season then surely the one after. I - [Pre-Match View From Fulham](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/12/19/pre-match-view-from-fulham-5/) - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/30/pre-match-view-from-qpr/) - “Doesn't get any easier with Sheff Utd on Tuesday” “They were superb against Leeds” “They've been superb all season. Do enjoy seeing a team treating away games as a chance to win, rather than 'point is always a good result away' bullsht.” “Wilder doing a brilliant job and proving himself an excellent manager. Great when - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/31/view-from-qpr/) - QPR 1-0 Blades “Fantastic result and a fantastic week for the club. Typical Ollie side when your backs to the wall you come out swinging. No one saw those results coming but just goes to show how far you can go with the right attitude and some solid graft. Whisper is quietly but this isn’t - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/19/pre-match-view-qpr/) - "After a very pleasing weekend win against Bolton, there is no break as we go away to the steel city to face Sheffield United on Tuesday night. Sheffield United are knocking on the door of the playoffs, as they lie in 8th, just four points adrift of 6th place. It has been an impressive - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/21/view-from-qpr-2/) - “I'm disappointed we didn't get at least a point from that. Sheffield weren't good, their support was quiet and moaning. But we were poor until Freeman came to life a bit” “We could have won this game tonight but as usual we make too many poor mistakes at the back and don't put away our - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/10/pre-match-view-from-qpr-2/) - “We need to go for them on Saturday they are there for the taking” “Sheffield United got a hiding midweek by a Tony Pulis masterclass. The fact the Blades really struggled to deal with crosses into the box and any set pieces might just suit us. On paper, this should be a perfect game for - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/11/view-from-qpr-3/) - “lost to a very average side” “Think we deserved a draw out of that.” “We created enough. Eze could have had 4 goals” “Eze and their goalkeeper best two players on the pitch” “We were the better team in that first half, but United edged a poor second half. We had 15 shots to their - [QPR Fans Views On Conor Washington](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/31/qpr-fans-views-on-conor-washington/) - “I hope it works out well for him. “ “Thanks Conor. Always did his best, never quite worked out for him.” “Can think of far more players who’ve worn the shirt that I would rather have got rid of. May not score the goals we’d hoped he would but he doesn’t hide and you can’t - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/11/pre-match-view-from-qpr-3/) - “Sheffield United are sitting just outside the automatic promotion spots and have a number of really good looking scalps already this season. So how good are they? We know that their second string were not good enough to beat non-league Barney. In fact they didn’t really put up much of a fight and Barney well - [View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/12/view-from-qpr-4/) - "Hardly forced their keeper into a save all game. Disappointing." "The whole performance was just drab. Limited their chances but created nothing ourselves at all. Literally nothing. Not one serious chance.""We were second best all day, got what we deserved. #### all. ""We had a collective inferiority complex""For not one misplay, this was a nil-nil - [QPR Fans Views On Luke Freeman](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/07/03/qpr-fans-views-on-luke-freeman/) - “Hes our best player, terrific energy, skill. Gets you out of your seat if played at CAM. 6m and hes a bargain”“Easy good enough for The Premiership and then some on his day he will twist defenders up and make them dizzy"“Top player, tricky feet, brilliant crosser, can play in the middle or out wide, - [Pre-Match View From QPR](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/12/12/pre-match-view-from-qpr-4/) - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/12/04/view-from-cardiff-3/) - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/12/03/pre-match-view-from-cardiff-2/) - "We play Sheffield United on Saturday at the Cardiff city stadium let’s hope fans will leave the warmth of there homes and come in there droves and support the bluebirds a big crowd next Saturday for a club I dislike with a passion would make all the difference we need a big crowd next Saturday - [Cardiff fans views on John Brayford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/01/24/cardiff-fans-views-on-john-brayford/) - “Why the fuck are we selling Brayford?” “Brayford is shit. League One at best” “Russell spade has lost the plot selling Brayford who's been 1 of our best players this season and replacing him with lee peltier “ “If Brayford/Le Fondre have to go then so be it theyve hardly set world alight have they? - [Cardiff Fans View On Simon Moore](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/19/cardiff-fans-view-on-simon-moore/) - “I'd say £500,000 is pretty good for Moore.” “Now this is a sale that most can agree on surely!!?? £500k looks like good business to me. He's just way too prone to serious, costly mistakes” “Not too disappointed with this. He's had plenty of chances but never taken them.” “Big mistake to sell Moore” “I - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/14/pre-match-view-from-cardiff/) - “This could be a slippery one for us so we have to be careful , how many times have we beaten a top site then lost to a bottom team but we got Warnock now so hopefully that can be put in history lol” “A measure of reality needed. Great results are often followed - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/16/view-from-cardiff/) - Cardiff 2-0 Blades “I didn't think Sheffield United were a bad side and worked the ball really well in the middle of the park.” “looked like a pen from where I was sat as his arm was in the air. It wasn't one way traffic and they created a few chances, but we should have - [Pre-Match View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/01/pre-match-view-cardiff/) - Tough games coming tick and fast now, and Bramhall Lane is always a tough one, though we are unbeaten there in our last five visits. Our injury list is shrinking and a couple of important players are back so the squad is looking strong and fresh. Our run of wins is bound to come to - [View From Cardiff](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/02/view-from-cardiff-2/) - "Sheffield were good but we were shite. You can't do anything without the ball" "We have just got a vital point by never giving up, even when not playing well. That is the sign of a very good team who dont deserve critiscism at this point, just support to get over the line. How we - [Cardiff and Bolton Fans Views On Gary Madine](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/01/07/cardiff-and-bolton-fans-views-on-gary-madine/) - Cardiff Fans "Would be a great move for him, us and Sheffield Utd if this came off. It hasn’t quite happened for him here as yet but I think a spell on loan would work wonders for him and if he does come back to us could prove the answer for the rest of his - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/28/view-from-bristol-city-7/) - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/13/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city/) - “Another big game beckons for City this Saturday and game which we should look to win seeing as we our the home side. The Blades are very good at home but have struggled a little bit away from home this season, however they're in the top 6 and I will expect a tough, tough game. - [VIEW FROM BRISTOL CITY](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/14/view-from-bristol-city/) - Bristol City 1-3 Blades “Great day for Preston! Sheff Utd have an outside shot at it now after today as well “ “We werent good at all but its a loss we can totally live with providing it doesnt signal a bad run. The table is still looking great from our point of view! “ - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/07/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-2/) - “I'm so annoyed this have been moved to a Friday, especially given the two aways after this we've been given shite allocations for no explicable reason. Who's going then & how many we gonna have up there? Should be pushing 750 you'd think given how big a game this is” “I often get the feeling fans - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/08/view-from-bristol-city-2/) - Blades 1-2 Bristol City “To the United fans. A little slice of karma. After complaining about every hard tackle from City, you boo an opposition player who was clearly badly injured by a terrible tackle. Now fair enough, you may not agree with the decision, but surely after he hobbles off with the assistance - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/05/04/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-3/) - "Sheff Utd is a must win. I've always wanted to start one of these threads. They've been so successful the previous ten times we had one, I think we have a 0% record in OTIB-appointed Must Win Games™. So let's have one last one for old times sake.If we've learnt anything this season it is to have as - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/05/06/view-from-bristol-city-3/) - "Tables are certainly turning on LJ. I can't get over how bad today was. " "I’m starting to doubt Johnson now. This was men against boys. Clueless and sad." "Jesus wept that was poor. No pride and worst of all no effort whatsoever." "Absolute pony. We accept mediocrity to easily a good manager wouldn't take - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/14/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-4/) - “A bloody tough game ...and probably goals. Cue, boring 0-0. They've started pretty well, after opening the season with two defeats, reeling off 4 successive wins to lie 3rd in the table...1 point ahead of City. Another game that probably feels like a barometer of our progress and standing in this division. Wilder has recruited - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/15/view-from-bristol-city-4/) - "Shithoused that one haha" "Tell you what if I was a Sheffield Utd fan I’d go home and kick my whippet up and down the street tonight. How they’ve lost that God only knows!!! But we’ll take it!!! We've mugged them" "Great win against a decent side.Game changed with our subs for me. Three great - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/28/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-5/) - “Massive game this one for both sides. Get that shithouse of out net and I don't really mind the rest of the side. Johnson actually matched Sheffield United's 3 atb at our place and we beat them so we might do the same but I personally wouldn't.”"even the good teams have struggled to contain United - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/03/31/view-from-bristol-city-5/) - "In my lifetime I don't recall a season with so many convincing away wins at tough places, today might be the best of the lot. With ten games to go, easily our hardest fixture left delivered a stunning 3 points and you couldn't say we didn't deserve it. Besides a dubious Blades opener waved on - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/09/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-6/) - “We go again, unfortunately its against Sheff Utd and like Millwall,Rotherham and Cardiff do LOVE a tackle so it doesn't bode well for our bunch of lightweights. Cant see anything but a heavy defeat, witch will be a nice warm up for Watford at the weekend. ““If we thought Cardiff were tough watching Sheff Utd - [View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/02/10/view-from-bristol-city-6/) - "Another afternoon ruined""Ah the magic of the FA cup. The plucky underdog gives their all in a blood and thunder encounter against higher opposition, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the opposition in an entertaining game attempting to muscle their way into the next round and a chance of glory,Or… maybe not""Best thing you - [Pre-Match View From Bristol City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/26/pre-match-view-from-bristol-city-7/) - "It’s all been a bit of a mess up there in truth.They have several £20m strikers, parachute payments, so should be minimum top six but appear disorganised.If the players & Slav didn’t see eye to eye it might help but who knows?Based on their squad (not results so far) it is a very tough game. - [Barnsley, Hibs and Leeds Fans Views On Paul Heckingbottom](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/25/barnsley-hibs-and-leeds-fans-views-on-paul-heckingbottom/) - BARNSLEY FANS “Good luck to him.” “Hope he does well.. “ “Will do well. A shame we lost him. “ "Good luck to him, for a brief period we were owned by one of our own and managed by one of our own, that end of the season run and play-offs will live long in - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/23/view-from-reading-4/) - "Utterly awful game" "That was a relegation performance. Thought Puscas was great, majority of the others piss poor. No shape, no urgency, no tactics. Swift worse game for weeks" "Well that was awful. What has happened to our midfield? Feels like Ejaria and Swift have been completely neutralised. " an example of really poor management - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/22/pre-match-view-from-reading-5/) - [Reading, Southampton and Scunthorpe fans view on Nigel Adkins](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/06/02/reading-southampton-and-scunthorpe-fans-view-on-nigel-adkins/) - Reading Fans "Great Appointment for them" "He was promised lots with us but it never materilised" "He's back! Since Nigel left Reading he's only had Twitter as an outlet for his relentless optimism. Set phasers to 'motivational'" "Nigel Adkins will be getting the Sheff U job. Sliding down the divisions isn't he, Brendan Rodgers will - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/20/pre-match-view-from-reading/) - “October really is a poor month for league fixtures due to the stupid international break. After nothing in the first week, there was the long trek to Leeds and now this long ******* of a trek to Sheffield. Now you'd think league would set it so that clubs would not get this sort of idiot - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/10/21/2968-2/) - Blades 2-1 Reading “Thanks for ruining another Saturday Reading” “2-1 scoreline looked closer than it was.” “Stam has no clue away from home. Attack us and actually play forward and were oxf*rd. “ “that is at least The third game this season we have had one shot on target. You are not going to - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/26/pre-match-view-reading/) - "Fresh from the achievement of getting a point out of game after going behind for only the second time this season, Reading will face the armoured might of Sheffield United and might actually be a bit more confident than usual.And why not, a lot more positive going forward so if only the stupidity of the - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/28/view-from-reading/) - "Sheffield UTD should have had 5." "Regardless of gamesmanship for the 3rd, they could have scored 5 or 6 tonight." "We could have lost by 7 or 8 tonight. Yes their last goal was a bit scummy but ffs play to the whistle. We look every inch a relegation team." "TBH bar 15 mins we - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/06/pre-match-view-from-reading-2/) - Sheffield United are next to descend on Reading for a top v bottom clash as their ascending star hits town to play Reading's rapidly plummeting meteor. Expectation is that Sheffield will win fairly comfortably especially as it’s a home game on the telly and Reading just don’t really do very well in league games at - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/09/3730/) - "Embarassing. Spineless. Gutless. I totally see why Clement was sacked after that.If you go through every championship team, you'll notice most teams have a certain style, whether that be possession, playing on the counter or going more direct. What is our style? Counter - no, our team are painfully slow on the counter attack Direct - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/02/14/pre-match-view-from-reading-3/) - “Bring on Sheffield United” “Im not fearing this game so much now the back line looks solid. I think we can make things very uncomfortable for them.” “Saturday is a bit of a free-hit” “for me this game is a bit like a free hit, we are expected to get nothing out of this game - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/02/16/view-from-reading-2/) - "Reading are now on a run of 9 league games against the Blades which has seen them gather just 1 point. And that point was gathered at Bramall Lane almost exactly 8 years ago to the day. ""Thank fudge that is over. Wouldn't have scored if we'd played for a week.""Sheff Utd are quite possibly - [Pre-Match View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/03/02/pre-match-view-from-reading-4/) - "This will obviously be the hardest challenge so far as the Blades are currently now miles ahead of Reading in terms of prestige, money and squad then add to that Reading’s fairly dreadful home form and the fact that Sheffield United won’t have had to play a game since 22nd February (they were scheduled for - [View From Reading](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/03/04/view-from-reading-3/) - "Sheffield United are a quality side, no doubt. Chris Wilder doing a superb job. We had a proper go but to no avail. Hope the#Blades make Europe and an FA Cup Final too! Gutted, but the best team won.""they are a really good unit""TBF we flattered to deceive all game. At timeS it looked pretty - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/21/view-from-coventry-5/) - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/19/pre-match-view-from-coventry-6/) - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/20/pre-match-view-from-coventry/) - “ I think we are in serious danger of relegation. Why ? We are not winning. No other team in league 1 has only one win . Can't win at home . “ “Our form is currently the worst in league 1. With Pressley at the helm we are fucked. “ “It feels like a relegation - [VIEW FROM COVENTRY](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/02/21/view-from-coventry/) - Blades 2-2 Coventry "Threw it away again. Not good enough" "A point away at Sheff utd is a good result but when your 2 up against ten men and let it slip you deserve to be in the relegation zone" "Back from Sheffield feels like a defeat thought we played very well and deserved the - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/12/pre-match-view-from-coventry-2/) - “all eyes on this game this weekend(as its on telly and 2 biggest teams in league..mwah) i would take a draw, sheff utd may be under achieving but they strike me as solid enough. che adams is out suspended though which is more than welcome joe cole will be in squad now he is fit - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/12/13/view-from-coventry-2/) - Blades 1-0 Coventry “An error by the keeper ultimately cost us, however McEveley should have been sent off and at least a penalty awarded (that's if the ball never actually crossed the line). “ “At the other end so never saw the handball nor alleged goal. We should have won that though. McEveley should - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/04/29/pre-match-view-from-coventry-3/) - “I fucking hate league one. “ “This shouldn't be a League One fixture. We will lose 2-0. “ “I have lost all interest in football, again. You can always rely on Cov to ruin any passion you have left .” “Tony Mowbray fears throwing Coventry City kids in against 'big and strong' Sheffield How many - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/05/01/view-rom-coventry/) - Coventry 3-1 Blades “Isn't it just heartbreakingly frustrating that after todays results, ad we won at Donny it would have gone to a final game of the season! Arrrrrhh” “Never a pen!” “George Thomas got treated far worse all game and awarded nothing, Billy Sharp goes down easy and gets a pen.... Sums up - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/12/14/pre-match-view-from-coventry-4/) - “Do you know what? I would absolutely love it if Sheff Utd hammer us. Absolutely love it (Me Kevin Keegan style)” “If you have a season ticket the Sheff Utd game is the perfect opportunity to run on the pitch and throw it at Venus live on Sky” “An embarrassing defeat broadcast live to the - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/12/15/view-from-coventry-3/) - Coventry 1-2 Blades “Sheffield United. What's the pro SISU chants about?” “Sufc fans chanting "There's only one Sisu" proves once again why they're the smallest team in Sheffield.” “Always preferred Wednesday anyway;)” “As I said earlier, much prefer Wednesday! United can fcuk right off. Happy to wait till they're in the shit again, and gloat.” - [Pre-Match View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/04/pre-match-view-from-coventry-5/) - “A draw isn't unrealistic, think the cup win could give us the confidence to man up and fight to the last for the season. Then again we could get thumped and the game be over by half time.” “Tricky re: team selection. Not sure whether I'd put in fresh players (e.g. DKE) or ask those - [View From Coventry](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/04/05/view-from-coventry-4/) - Blades 2-0 Coventry “Was always going to be an anti-climax tonight wasn't it. I'm actually in a weird way looking forward to us being mathematically down so we can start thinking about next season. I'm so glad we've had Wembley as a bit of a distraction from an overall God awful season.” “Think it was - [View From The Republic Of Ireland](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/15/view-from-the-republic-of-ireland-8/) - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/07/view-from-blackburn-3/) - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/05/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-4/) - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/02/pre-match-view-from-blackburn/) - “I see some similarities between Sheffield United and ourselves. Both recently promoted from League One, both seem to have spells of playing some exciting football, both suspect defensively, both teams that have been assembled on limited funds in comparison to most. Could do with 4 points from the next 2 to keep momentum going into - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/03/3627/) - "Thank god thats over.." "Below par but let’s not panic. 25 unbeaten at Ewood, solid start to the season and came undone against a pretty good Sheff Utd team, played some nice stuff. We’ll have these nights throughout the season." "Rovers were not at the races tonight and Sheff Utd were in full control for - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/28/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-2/) - "At the time of going to press: the world is shocked that The Queen has got a golden toilet, I’ve put on a(nother) stone of Xmas cheer, and disappointingly for some - Mowbray hasn’t resigned as a result of those late goals. Another tough away trip awaits for this calendar closer, but selfishly – I cannot - [View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/12/29/view-from-blackburn/) - " On the plus side, we don't have to play Sheffield Utd again in the league this season.. " "Sheff utd were one of my picks to go up this season - and nothing I saw today changed my mind. And honestly, I hope they do go up. Just because if we're gonna get dicked - [Pre-Match View From Blackburn](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/26/pre-match-view-from-blackburn-3/) - “Premier League Sheffield Utd lie in wait in the Carabao Cup on 27th August, a testing encounter certainly, based on the evidence of last season's Championship and early PL fixtures. However, with almost every club in the competition deploying squad rotation, the only prediction from me is that parking* around Bramall Lane, much like facing Lewis Travis, - [Blackburn Rovers Fans Views On Jack Rodwell](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/03/blackburn-rovers-fans-views-on-jack-rodwell/) - "Added some class to our defensive line""Decent player who can plan in 2 positions, but I wasn't too upset he left. I'd go to Italy or MLS if I was him, he'll always have a mercenary tag in England.""I reckon he is a class player""He's class""To have a player of Rodwell's ability that can play - [View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/03/view-from-forest-5/) - "On balance, I don't think we did enough in the game to win but at the same time, losing would have been tough on the performance.Safe to say Sheffield United despite their two years in the Premierleague look very, very average.Sheffield United have Billy Sharp, Oliver Burke, Luke Freeman, David McGoldrick, Jack Robinson, Ben Osborn - [Pre-Match View From Forest](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/11/01/pre-match-view-from-forest-3/) - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/31/view-from-blackpool-3/) - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/29/pre-match-view-from-blackpool-3/) - [Blackpool Fans View On Steve Davies](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/03/05/blackpool-fans-view-on-steve-davies/) - "Let me know when he goes, I will give him a piggy back to the south yorks club." "Good luck for the future Steven" "Not a great player, but none of them are." "Another of our bigger wage earners off the books." "Always driving our better players out - well played, again!" "Can't blame him" - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/20/pre-match-view-from-blackpool/) - “257 tickets sold in advance for Shef Utd away so far, despite the game being POTG.” “What's more worrying is that people are going to go! We are fucking shit at the moment, and not worth a journey anywhere.” “ Where have the Pool fans gone. Cos none are home and away. It really is - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/08/22/view-from-blackpool/) - Blades 2-0 Blackpool “No one cares anymore end of we're shit, going down again and soon be playing in front of just the away fans. Whilst Karl is down there manning the kiosk trying to sell beer and hotdogs. “ “Why don't you just close the club down oyston instead of all this pissing around” - [Pre-Match View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/25/pre-match-view-from-blackpool-2/) - “Who gives afeck about this game.” “Every cunt who steps foot in that ground now wants stringing up. No ifs, no buts, no excuses. You are all fucking complicit in the destruction of our club and the lives of its supporters.” “I will attend the protest tomorrow, even if it's raining cats and dogs.” “100% - [View From Blackpool](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/01/27/view-from-blackpool-2/) - Blackpool 0-0 Blades “solid display” “we dominated the 2nd half. 16 shots according to the Beeb” “16 shots is a huge change from the 3 to 5 we were managing at the start of the season and shows that the team is now able to move forward as a unit on a regular basis. It's - [Loan Update: Blackpool Fans Views On Ben Heneghan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/29/loan-update-blackpool-fans-views-on-ben-heneghan/) - “the worst defending by any "professional footballer" I have seen in my life. Heneghan was nothing short of a disgrace” “Looked off the pace. Constantly outmuscled by Lenell John-Lewis and was caught out of position far too often.” “How does he make the team?” “Keep going Ben” “Deserved to be dropped last night” “Made a - [Loan Update: Blackpool Fans Views On Ben Heneghan](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/26/loan-update-blackpool-fans-views-on-ben-heneghan-2/) - “At fault for Doncaster’s goal and got away with another couple of poor mistakes as well. Looks low on confidence.” “His best display in a Blackpool shirt. Won everything in the air and made a number of key tackles and blocks to keep Andy Cook quiet.” “Did well in place of the suspended Donervon Daniels, - [View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/24/view-from-barnsley-6/) - "Forget about the last 10 minutes we were absolutely awful .I only stayed till the end to see if there was going to be any shenanigans against the ownership or HC .The blunts switched off at 3-0 mentally and allowed us a sniff ." "Walked after their third…. Don’t give a sh8te how many we - [Pre-Match View From Barnsley](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/22/pre-match-view-from-barnsley-6/) - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/19/view-from-millwall-7/) - [Millwall Fans View On Martyn Woolford](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/07/14/millwall-fans-view-on-martyn-woolford/) - "Woolford was an 'ok player' good luck to him." "I liked Woolford, was good for a decent cross when needed and chipped in with his share of the goals.." "At best he is nothing more than average." "Never rated him. He's better off up there with his fellow degenerate northerners" "Did not usually let the - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/23/pre-match-view-from-millwall/) - “ The Blades seem to be on a bit of a roll at the moment - a win would be brilliant, but I reckon a point would not be the end of the world. “ “at least the team are now playing well now” “Not a good feeling on this one, but we raise our - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2015/10/24/view-from-millwall/) - Blades 1-2 Millwall “A special mention must surely go to a very young and inexperience midfield. Well done Ben, Fred, George and Aiden. Got to be the youngest midfield playing anywhere in the country today.” “Did not expect that result today, i think this could set us up for the rest of the season. Confidence - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/18/pre-match-view-from-millwall-2/) - “Sheff U, are getting to the stage where they need to make or run of they can forget promotion.” “Hard to judge the Blades, they are good one week and crap the next, but as we have home advantage” “The first of three tough games where we will have to get the team selection and - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/03/20/view-from-millwall-2/) - Millwall 1-0 Blades “I'll take that.” “Given the state we were in, Harris deserves a medal.” “Anything for us in the post season is a bonus. Hats off to NH and the team.” “A gritty and important victory which we ground out against a side that promised a lot but delivered very little. We - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/19/pre-match-view-from-millwall-3/) - “Sheffield United seem like they are already in disarray this season. They’ve managed to lurch from one disaster to another ever since relegation a few years ago. Indeed, new manager Chris Wilder has come out with a similar attack on his players as Neil Harris did after our humiliating 5-1 reverse at Peterborough, for their - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2016/08/21/1555-2/) - Millwall 2-1 Blades “Scrappy 1st half. I think we did just about enough in the 2nd to say that we deserved three points. Had several chances before Morison's penalty.” “A deserved victory in the proverbial game of two halves. Both teams started off a little slowly but they got into their stride quicker than we - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/27/pre-match-view-from-millwall-4/) - “The third episode of our 'mission impossible' week continues with a very difficult visit to Bramall Lane. They are flying and we are floundering and it will take all that we have got and more to get anything from this one. “ “Bad feeling about this game” “Tuesday will be interesting and possibly season defining. - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/03/29/2383-2/) - Blades 2-0 Millwall “Outclassed,not in it at all.Dire again. 2 joke shots straight at keeper with no power.” “90 mins and created 2 good chances,poor.Even IF we had scored em we would of drawn.Deano saying how well we did at the end,,yeah when utd foot off the gas and game wrapped up.Overall not good enough” - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/01/pre-match-view-from-millwall-5/) - “A to Z of Sheffield United: A is for Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - son of Prince Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his mother is Princess Fatima bint Hashim bin Turki bik Alngers of Turkish descent. No, he is not one of the local taxi drivers made good, he is a - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/12/02/view-from-millwall-3/) - Millwall 3-1 Blades “A real backs to the wall performance and a terrific result. . Their self confidence let them down. They had clearly seen many videos of us retreating back to our trusted formula of two banks of four and began to push the ball about with ease. We were not helping by - [Pre-Match From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/13/pre-match-from-millwall/) - "must-win for the Blades. Must-not-lose for the Lions. This is a big one." "Sheffield United is now a must-not-lose, rather than a must-win. That being said, a win would put us six points clear of the Blades, taking them out of it, and possibly four/five points clear of Boro with three games to go. So - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/14/view-from-millwall-4/) - "A dramatic and exciting game which ended all square.We started off on the front foot and pressed them back from the off. Everybody looked up for it and was getting their foot in, closing down and denying them space. But they were up for it big time too. There was lots of good movement - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/27/pre-match-view-from-millwall-6/) - “5 defeats in 6 with Sheffield United, Forest & Villa to come” “A decent performance is a must on Saturday.” “Saturday will be a big test” “it's so rare we go away from 4-4-2 (apart from, naturally, later in games as they chase a draw/win) but we did last season against Sheff Utd” “Saturday 3 - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/30/view-from-millwall-5/) - "2 o'clock put my adopted son on the teamsheet and leave 2.5mill worth of players on bench.3 oclock witness first wellie up the field of the day.start clapping.tell my players not to challenge oppo just let them pass the ball about at will.start clapping.3.15 get my pad and pen out(seen em do it on tele).write - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/04/12/pre-match-view-from-millwall-7/) - “On to a very hard game Saturday, away to Sheffield Utd. Be happy with a point up there!” "I’ll take a point tbh Sheff Utd are wobbling so good time to play them got a good record up there also. Leeds and Villa going up this year" “will be a very tough game” “Can’t help - [Millwall Fans Views On The 4th Round FA Cup Draw](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/06/millwall-fans-views-to-the-4th-round-fa-cup-draw/) - "Woohoo - not""Bit of an anticlimax." "Lets pick up a win and hope for a better draw!""At least we're at home.""Suppose it could be worse""It's a premier league team at least.""Should be a full house for that one and under dogs would suit us." "They are a good team and doing well in the premier - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/24/pre-match-view-from-millwall-8/) - "I'm not sure if this one will attract a big crowd. We love a cup game against the premier sides but how do you see it? We play them on regular basis, they're no Spurs or Everton and there's a good chance that both managers will select squad players""It didn’t exactly get me too excited - [View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/01/25/view-from-millwall-6/) - "We've kept up our 100% record against Sheffield United in the FA Cup. Well done, lads. Shame, though, we've been soundly beaten each time we played them….""Always disappointing to exit the cup. But no disgrace to loose to a team doing well in the Prem.""fairly even and tight game which they edged in the second - [Pre-Match View From Millwall](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/18/pre-match-view-from-millwall-9/) - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/17/view-from-stoke-3/) - "I think I rationalize this result by thinking Sheff Utd were a reasonable side. Did more than us on the day but I don't think they are a better side than us based on what I have seen from us this season (Sheff U fans might say that their performance today was just average - - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/15/pre-match-view-from-stoke-3/) - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/22/pre-match-view-from-stoke/) - “sheff utd will tonk us on Tuesday. they were only promoted the season before last and are looking good.and then you have blackburn , wigan and Brentford who only came up last season, and all 3 are doing well in the league. I don't think any of these teams have spent anywhere near what we - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/23/view-from-stoke/) - "Nothing to like about this team whatsoever. No quality, no desire, no guts. Incredibly lucky to get a point from that game tonight." "We got lucky from a clever free kick where the keeper didn't properly cover his near post. On another day we would have lost 3 or 4-0 and had no complaints. That - [Pre-Match View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/05/03/pre-match-view-from-stoke-2/) - "Let's be honest, almost all of us wouldn't have taken a single player from Norwich & Sheff Utd at the start of the season. How wrong we were. Well done & good luck to both of them.""And Norwich lost Maddison and United lost Brooks. Big fair play to them.""Chuffed Sheff Utd beat Leeds out, after - [View From Stoke](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/05/05/view-from-stoke-2/) - "Enjoyable match to finish a shit season" "We were the better side against a promoted team.""A half decent game but one we probably should have won. Good luck to Sheff Utd next season, apart from being very average see below. Credit to them for not diving about and cheating which was refreshing for a team - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/02/view-from-bournemouth-3/) - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/10/01/pre-match-view-from-bournemouth-2/) - [Bournemouth Fans Reaction To The Opening Day](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/06/13/bournmouth-fans-reaction-to-the-opening-day/) - "Great start""David Brooks versus his old team, opening day. ""The Davey Brooks derby to start the season, let's go!""I feel a bit for Sheffield United because their big opening day is in a tiny away end so loads will miss out. Having said that Sheffield Wednesday won us the Championship so f*ck 'em.""1100 away allocation""Nice - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/09/pre-match-view-from-bournemouth/) - "I'm finding it really difficult to think of a set 11 for the game tomorrow. Wouldn't want to be EH right now; we have too much quality to choose from!"The good thing is....we know our bench will now have some quality on there as well....so anyone on the pitch not performing, will know they can - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/10/view-from-bournemouth/) - “They deserved that point. We looked slow throughout the game. Big up to Ramsdale who did a fine job, we could have been a goal down in 30 seconds. Nothing much all game from King and Wilson. Have we suddenly become a long ball team? Pretty disappointed to be honest. ““We struggle against teams who - [Pre-Match View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/02/07/pre-match-view-from-bouremouth/) - "We have just 2 pts fewer than 2017/18 when we were 10th. 2 pts more this time only puts us 15th. We've won more games than Arsenal (10th), who've lost the same as Man City (2nd). Sheff Utd (6th) have scored 1 more goal. Chelsea (4th) have conceded just 4 fewer Funny old game""Weather for - [View From Bournemouth](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/02/09/view-from-bournemouth-2/) - "Sheffield United deserved the win! ""Real shame, feels like a missed opportunity as don’t feel Sheffield United were at their best. That being said they deserved the victory, they’re not where they are by luck. Hope they get Europe. We’ll bounce back.""I've seen us play better, I've seen us play a lot worse. It's one - [Bournemouth Fans Views On Aaron Ramsdale](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/08/19/bournemouth-fans-views-on-aaron-ramsdale/) - “Oh well, thats a bummer.”“a sad day”“This is getting depressing. Predictable but depressing.”“There's plenty of sellable players but to be losing one of the gems already is a blow. Not a great price either for me. ““he has to think that this may be his time to challenge for the England keepers Jersey. Add to - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/29/view-from-boro-4/) - "Very decent result that" "That's the first "team performance" I've watched this season….to a man, all quality! Let's go!" "Despite Sheffield having the bulk of possession Boro used what they had far more effectively. Thoroughly deserved half time lead.Second half was a much scrappier affair. Both sides struggled to build any good moves. Though again - [Pre-Match View From Middlesbrough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/11/pre-match-view-from-middlesbrough/) - "Jamal Blackman.. remember him? Sure you do.. THAT Liverpool cup match.. he was in goal.. conceded 15 goals! (OK 14 of them were in a penalty shootout) scored one too (better scoring record than Britt Assombalonga.. just saying). Never set the world alight here as that was his only appearance but has (apparently) started really well - [View From Middlesbrough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/08/12/view-from-middlesbrough/) - “1st half. Complete domination. Basically men v boys. As the half went on it was obvious last season there was 2 divisions between the teams. 2nd half. I ain't sure what the half time talk was, maybe be just sit back, these are woeful and save yourselves for Tuesday. Whatever it was we did that - [Pre-Match View From Middlesbrough](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/02/12/pre-matchview-from-middlesbrough/) - “Is Sheff Utd a must win for top 2? Im thinking it is. 7 points off Leeds with a game in hand but fail to beat Sheff Utd…..” “I'd be more worried that we might not make a play off spot, we won't trouble the top two again this season.” “Try again in April with - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/09/pre-match-view-from-boro/) - "Well, well, well. Boro got out of their mini slump and beat Karankas toothless troops 2-0 thanks to goals from Daniel "CR7" Ayala and Downing. We keep our place in the play offs but Milwall are somehow keeping up the pressure. Our next game is already on tuesday night as we go to fellow play - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/04/10/view-from-boro/) - Can’t find the words to correctly express my disappointment" "Much better second half after that meltdown in the first but the damage was already done. The season isn't over but we just aren't good enough to beat them around us to get back in the playoffs." "picked up 4 points out of 12 in last - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/06/pre-match-view-from-boro-2/) - “I think we will win this one, but it will be a tight workmanlike win. I really think that Pulis has seen the light regarding the youngsters, and I'd imagine that at least one of the senior players will be dropped. It also create some positive atmosphere in the stands which we definately need.SHeffield will - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/07/view-from-boro-2/) - “3 corners 3 goals. Get ****ing Pulis’d” “It’s not like the rest of their game was decent, we’ve played right through them a couple of times“ “Can we play them every week?” “I think there was too much space on the left when Utd attacked, too often. That needs sorting in future. Fortunately they're rubbish - [Boro and Huddersfield Fans Views On Martin Cranie](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/09/03/boro-and-huddersfield-fans-views-on-martin-carnie/) - Boro Fans “I'd like to dedicate this to Martin Cranie and all the hard work he's put in over the 7 minutes he played for boro. Thanks Martin” “Pointless buying cranie. Never got a look in other than cup ties” “Would say thanks to Crainie for the memories but that day at Burton...up there with - [View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/02/13/view-from-boro-3/) - "Maybe just edged the first half but didn't make chances count then cracked under pressure.” “Absolutely outplayed in every department!! Pulis needs to go!! Even if it’s another year in the championship? Football is basic, boring.” “Worst thing about tonight is sheff united were under par and not up to usual standards in particular large - [Boro and Everton Fans Views On Mo Besic](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/08/08/boro-and-everton-fans-views-on-mo-besic/) - BORO FANS “He'll be a fans favourite...thought he was superb in his first spell and his 2nd spell was more too do with pulis being so negative..hope he does well as he's a great lad and can play as well as battle. “ “First half season we had him he was good. He wasn’t great - [Pre-Match View From Boro](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/27/pre-match-view-from-boro-3/) - “Well, I'm sure everyone is excited to see what happens on Tuesday night. Will the blades of Sheffield strike the final blow in the managerial reign of Neil Warnock? Will the club that he loves and supported as a child be the club that brutally ends a career in football management that has spanned over - [View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/26/view-from-derby-7/) - [Pre-Match View From Derby](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/24/pre-match-view-from-derby-5/) - [View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/22/view-from-southampton-4/) - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/09/12/pre-match-view-from-southampton/) - “They've had a decent enough start and certainly no whipping boys. Will be involved in the scrap but have a decent chance to stay up.”“Tough game this. I’ve been really impressed by them.”“a tough season is suddenly getting even tougher. Let’s hope the strikers start talking their chances”“They’ll be looking at games like this as - [View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2019/09/15/view-from-southampton/) - “PHEW!!!!!”“Sheffield threw everything at us including the kitchen sink”“Sheffield United were very unlucky not to get something from the match with the amount of clearcut chances they had & never gave up till the whistle.”“Got to say I was impressed with Sheffield United first half, they knock it around nicely.”“We rode our luck”“Lucky to win”“Fantastic - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/24/pre-match-view-from-southampton-2/) - "And so to the last game, with the luxury of it hardly mattering. Who'd have thought it after 12 games (was it 8 or 9 points?) or after a certain Friday evening in October?I'll admit to having been slightly nervous on the restart to get to safety, with 40 maybe the target, but now 50 - [View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/07/26/view-from-southampton-2/) - "Bit of a nothing game, good to get a win""Great end to the season and feels strange having nothing to moan about""Very good reaction in the second half after a poor first half. Hope we can take this into the new season.""A fantastic run to end our season""W5 D3 L1 since restart. Don't think any - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2020/12/11/pre-match-view-from-southampton-3/) - “A curious encounter, this. Saints vs Bottom Club with the fans back at St Mary’s.”“Expecting a tough game, Sheffield United have one point in eleven matches but the games I've seen them in they have looked decent and were unlucky to lose (v Leicester and Man City) I think if we do win it will be a - [Pre-Match View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/03/05/pre-match-view-from-southampton-4/) - "We may win, draw or probably lose this.If we get relegated in this game i'll eat my head.Discuss. ""You'd have to be mental to watch this as a neutral imo. Doubt I'm even going to watch it.""We're the only PL teams playing at 3pm on Saturday. Those neutrals are going to have to watch us - [View From Southampton](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/03/06/view-from-southampton-3/) - "Will take that. Feels good, been a while!! ""Got the job done, wouldn't go overboard about the performance though. They are absolutely awful so no barometer at all to measure premiere league quality. Massive 3 points though, gives us breathing space. ""Comfortable win. The whole team worked their socks off. I was particularly impressed by - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/19/view-from-hull-6/) - "We have loads of Division Two and a half players, decent in League One but very limited in this division, especially up against Premier League standard squads like Sheff U’s" "At the moment we're playing teams who have far more than us and it shows" "The sheer gulf in class between the two sides was - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2021/09/17/pre-match-view-from-hull-4/) - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/03/pre-match-view-from-hull/) - “Not a far travel is the sole positive coming to this match. Sheffield United have certainly surprised many this season. QPR tonight was most likely a blip and now they get to rebound with an easy 3 points on offer this Saturday. “ “Can't see anything other than a big home win. QPR beating Sheff - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2017/11/04/view-from-hull/) - Blades 4-1 Hull “Sheff Utd are a team of men and they absolutely bullied us today.” “Fair play to Sheff Utd though, absolutely played us off the park today. Clarke ran riot and we duly paid the price” “McGregor -- without his saves this could have been a record defeat” “without him that'd have been - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/22/pre-match-view-hull/) - “Not much time to reflect on Middlesbrough as we play another play off hopeful. Sheffield United are on another good run of form lately and their attacking approach surely means goals against us. As long as Leon Clarke doesn't bag another four I'll live... Can Adkins spring a surprise on his former employers? Well...I wouldn't - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/02/24/view-from-hull-2/) - "Dull match but it was a massive win and the players gave it their all. Midfield ran their bollocks off and kept the ball well being the main reason I think.Sheffield United didn't seem to be there at all today. Perhaps an effect of their style of football causing tiredness?The protests weren't as powerful - [Pre-Match View From Hull City](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/13/pre-match-view-from-hull-city/) - “A fixture, especially in the cup, against Sheffield United always brings back good memories of that special day in April 2014. Hopefully we can proceed to the next round of the cup tomorrow, just like we did that day” “Absolutely buzzing for Sheffield away on Tuesday. Love going Bramall Lane” “£12 ticket and £12 coach - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/08/14/view-from-hull-3/) - “Fantastic result this. Young kids get a win Players needing a boost scored a goal. That **** Norwood missed. Perfect night. Well done Nige” “so the difference was Norwood trying to hit the floodlights .... dodged a bullet there then” “Good result, who needs Norwood anyway.” “Agent Norwood” “Karma for Norwood” “How funny that Norwood - [Pre-Match View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/05/pre-match-view-from-hull-2/) - “Looking forward to another decent trip on Saturday against Sheffield United. Up against another quality side chasing promotion. One of my favorite grounds as well.” “Sheffield United > Sheffield Wednesday. Ground, fans, away day in general. All better. By a mile.” “We’re gonna get battered if I’m honest. Hope it's not 4 like last season” - [View From Hull](https://roysviewfrom.com/2018/10/06/view-from-hull-4/) - "Thankfully, the international break intervenes, to prevent Hull City from embarrassing themselves further in the Championship. Another lame performance from the Tigers ends in predictable defeat for the visitors" "Poor again. Actually thought we’d get something today. 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