A rare goal from Leigh Bromby, and a well taken spot kick from ex Spireite Jamie Ward gave the Blades a workman like victory at Saltergate.
The opening exchanges between the neighbouring clubs were far from spectacular, but the away fans were first to raise a cheer when United took the lead on 21 minutes through a corner which the Spirerites failed to clear. Bromby was first to react and rifled home from close range.
As the opening half progressed United found their feet and put together a few neat moves and Howard nearly opened his account with a glancing header which was tipped over the bar. Montgomery had the chance moments later to double the lead as he half connected from Little`s cross, but resulted in steering it wide. Chesterfield responded to the Blades pressure on the brink of half time with a jinxing run made by ex-Blade Jack Lester which saw Bennett palm away a Darren Currie effort.
Part way through the second half, the Blades rang the changes. Montgomery and Howard were replaced by Hendrie and Quinn. The ineffectual Sharp, Robertson and Gray were switched for Ward, Cotterill and Reid.
Ward made an instant impact and followed a long ball into the box by Bennett where he was clipped by Hall. Ward stepped up for the penalty and slotted home the Blades second of the evening.
The last quarter of an hour saw Quinn`s flicked header screw wide and Ward raced towards an almost certain third goal of the evening but fired it well wide of the net.
The final whistle blew and the Blades collected a routine victory.
Good night for:
Glen Little: Looked a little tired towards the end, but passed the ball around well and set pieces were not dealt with all night
Jamie Ward: A cut above the rest. Looked hungry and sharp.
Bad night for:
Julian Gray: Didn`t find his rhythm, looked a little lost at times.
Andy Taylor: Perhaps nerves, but didn`t look comfortable on the ball and caught out of position a few times.
http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=162576
Teams
Chesterfield: Lee, Picken, Page (Austin 45), Breckin (Hall 45), G. Robertson (Goodall 45), Harsley (Gritton 45), Gray (Darikwa 68), Niven (Kerry 68), Currie (Boden 45), Lester (Bowery 68), Lowry.
Unused: Malak
Blades: Bennett, Bromby, Morgan, Kilgallon, Taylor (Carney 79), Little (Brown 87), Montgomery (Quinn 61), Howard (Hendrie 61), Gray (Reid 61), Sharp (Ward 55), Robertson (Cotterill 68).
Unused: Haber
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Kyles given their Spurs: Good Business?
Here are two arguments currently being mulled over by the United faithful concerning the sale of Kyle Naughton & Kyle Walker.
Option A: The sale of young full backs is a clever piece of business by the board, even if Blackwell has had very little say in the matter. The money can be now be used to strengthen and tweak the remainder of the squad. A transfer fee of around 8 million can be spent on quality players which complement the squad. However how much of the fee will the transfer chest inherit and how much will return to McCabe and the club? That is the real question.
Option B: Wrong decision: If the board and Blackwell are serious about mounting another serious promotion push on the Championship top two, surely keeping the squad as best together as possible would ensure a good grounding to kick off the season. Selling emerging young talent and the bright stars of the squad would surely send the wrong message to fans and potential transfer targets that United are considering. Is the club preparing for the tough financial bite by battening down the hatches and buying mediocre stopgaps for a season of mid-table obscurity. Leeds are keeping hold of assets such as Fabien Delph. Why cant we?
My personal opinion is as versatile as he is. Naughton is still very young and has only just played a half a season in the Football leagues second tier. But if we turned down the offer, do we risk his valuation reducing due to a full second season burn out or sat on the sidelines due to unfortunate injury?
Walker has started just seven times for the Blades, whilst being an instant hit like Naughton, surely the fans can see this is good business for a youngster that hasn`t entirely proved himself yet.
The academy also has good players emerging through the ranks such as Brown and Robertson, which are looking to break into the first eleven the same way both Kyle`s did. In addition we already have a suitable replacement on the right side in Walker, should he not be bound for White Hart Lane for at least another year.
With both sides of the coin considered.. I think the deal is good for both parties. The
Blades hopefully can strength in depth with quality thanks to the sale. However, I personally would have liked to have seen Naughton plying his trade at Everton, a club which has already taken Phil Jagielka. Jagielka was arguably one of Bramall Lanes finest ever players and moulded him into a composed, vital member of Everton`s back four. I feel Naughton would have been a great addition to an already flourishing squad. Another question being asked is will the pair get their deserved chance in an already crowded Spurs back line? They certainly deserve to. I for one am hoping they won`t appear on the football scrap heap in two years time.
Regardless of that worry, the fate of the pair is now out of our hands. So, good luck to Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker. Thank you for a short lived, but exciting season playing in the red and white stripes
Option A: The sale of young full backs is a clever piece of business by the board, even if Blackwell has had very little say in the matter. The money can be now be used to strengthen and tweak the remainder of the squad. A transfer fee of around 8 million can be spent on quality players which complement the squad. However how much of the fee will the transfer chest inherit and how much will return to McCabe and the club? That is the real question.
Option B: Wrong decision: If the board and Blackwell are serious about mounting another serious promotion push on the Championship top two, surely keeping the squad as best together as possible would ensure a good grounding to kick off the season. Selling emerging young talent and the bright stars of the squad would surely send the wrong message to fans and potential transfer targets that United are considering. Is the club preparing for the tough financial bite by battening down the hatches and buying mediocre stopgaps for a season of mid-table obscurity. Leeds are keeping hold of assets such as Fabien Delph. Why cant we?
My personal opinion is as versatile as he is. Naughton is still very young and has only just played a half a season in the Football leagues second tier. But if we turned down the offer, do we risk his valuation reducing due to a full second season burn out or sat on the sidelines due to unfortunate injury?
Walker has started just seven times for the Blades, whilst being an instant hit like Naughton, surely the fans can see this is good business for a youngster that hasn`t entirely proved himself yet.
The academy also has good players emerging through the ranks such as Brown and Robertson, which are looking to break into the first eleven the same way both Kyle`s did. In addition we already have a suitable replacement on the right side in Walker, should he not be bound for White Hart Lane for at least another year.
With both sides of the coin considered.. I think the deal is good for both parties. The
Blades hopefully can strength in depth with quality thanks to the sale. However, I personally would have liked to have seen Naughton plying his trade at Everton, a club which has already taken Phil Jagielka. Jagielka was arguably one of Bramall Lanes finest ever players and moulded him into a composed, vital member of Everton`s back four. I feel Naughton would have been a great addition to an already flourishing squad. Another question being asked is will the pair get their deserved chance in an already crowded Spurs back line? They certainly deserve to. I for one am hoping they won`t appear on the football scrap heap in two years time.
Regardless of that worry, the fate of the pair is now out of our hands. So, good luck to Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker. Thank you for a short lived, but exciting season playing in the red and white stripes
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Wacko Jacko, we hardly knew ye
Well thats it for the king of pop....billy jean has to be my all time favourite
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