Sheffield United vs Burnley | Match day thread

[ClaretTony]

I wonder whether Dyche wants to have another look at Norris with a view to selling either him or BPF in summer. Either that or he’s already decided that BPF will be replaced.

I doubt we'd be looking to sell a third choice goalkeeper but neither of them have looked the part when they've played. I know his debut was at Man City but BPF has conceded 14 in four games and Norris those three last Wednesday.

[Spijed]

Thought Dyche had already confirmed he was leaving?

Could Mee be leaving this summer? Only a year left on his contract hasn’t he?

But why would he leave him out for one game?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Thought Dyche had already confirmed he was leaving?

Could Mee be leaving this summer? Only a year left on his contract hasn’t he?

It doesn’t matter if Dunne is leaving he’s our only other fit centre half.

Why on earth would you come to the conclusion Mee is leaving?? Bizarre.
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I don’t think he is leaving just merely asking the question?

Could he want a new challenge with only a couple of years left at the top of his game

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

It doesn’t matter if Dunne is leaving he’s our only other fit centre half.

Why on earth would you come to the conclusion Mee is leaving?? Bizarre.

I don’t think he is leaving just merely asking the question?

Could he want a new challenge with only a couple of years left at the top of his game
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He’s out with a groin injury.

[MACCA]

I wonder whether Dyche wants to have another look at Norris with a view to selling either him or BPF in summer. Either that or he’s already decided that BPF will be replaced.

Yeah that's the strange one.
Norris was awful v Liverpool, and BPF was the number 2 and the future , still can be. Norris probably wont get any better and is hardly known to be a solid GK with a good history.

They might be protecting BPF so he doesnt get crushed before he's really started, although I'd have thought playing the worst side in the league who are poor going forward wouod be the best chance to secure a clean sheet and build some confidence.

[Jimmymaccer]

Afternoon all from a very wet and windy Isle of Man......good job we had bbq in the sun yesterday!!! I,m just going to enjoy this afternoon safe in the knowledge it’s job done during an unbelievably difficult time for many and with a bit of luck we’ll be back in our seats next season for yet more Prem League footy!!!

Hopefully Norris does have a decent afternoon.....

COYC!!!

[ksrclaret]

No issues with the formation for me at all. I hope Dyche is going with this with a view to utilising it more regularly next season. Our best ever season under Dyche came whilst we were playing with a 451.

Some head-scratchers with the personnel though.

[Vegas Claret]

Thought Dyche had already confirmed he was leaving?

not heard that but doesn't surprise me if true. We have to play someone at CB and if he's our only option today then it is what it is

[Conroy92]

Can't believe we haven't called another youth player up to fill the last spot on the bench. Last game of the season with virtually nothing to play for and we'd rather have a space than fill it with one of the youth team. Strange to say the least.

[Spijed]

Yeah that's the strange one.
Norris was awful v Liverpool, and BPF was the number 2 and the future , still can be. Norris probably wont get any better and is hardly known to be a solid GK with a good history.

They might be protecting BPF so he doesnt get crushed before he's really started, although I'd have thought playing the worst side in the league who are poor going forward wouod be the best chance to secure a clean sheet and build some confidence.

As you say, if they are protecting him the games won't be any easier than this one.

[Tribesmen]

Afternoon all from a very mixed day here in Galway , now the weather is up and down and some may say so is our team sheet but we will carry on for what is the last game of the season .

[mkmel]

So for today's game we have out injured.....

Pope
Brady
Bardsley
Long
Mee

Have I missed out any?

All through this season we have consistently had lots of injuries.

[minnieclaret]

Mee out until October with dandruff.

[Rileybobs]

I doubt we'd be looking to sell a third choice goalkeeper but neither of them have looked the part when they've played. I know his debut was at Man City but BPF has conceded 14 in four games and Norris those three last Wednesday.

Fair point, I hadn’t actually thought of the fact that Norris is presumably happy to be the third choice keeper, whereas you’d expect BPF to move on if he slipped to third in the pecking order. Makes me think Dyche has probably seen enough of BPF and would rather give Norris another game.

[Zlatan]

So for today's game we have out injured.....

Pope
Brady
Bardsley
Long
Mee

Have I missed out any?

All through this season we have consistently had lots of injuries.

There’s a reasoning that the shortened break between last season and this is a contributory factor in the injuries

[ClaretTony]

Fair point, I hadn’t actually thought of the fact that Norris is presumably happy to be the third choice keeper, whereas you’d expect BPF to move on if he slipped to third in the pecking order. Makes me think Dyche has probably seen enough of BPF and would rather give Norris another game.

See enough of BPF as in realising he's not going to be the answer?

[dibraidio]

Dunne is leaving the club

The line up is just the best we've got, we are down to the bare bones.

Not sure why Norris is playing again mind, he should have done better with 2 if not all 3 of the goals against liverpool.

BPF confidence must be really shot, and/or they really not trust him.
They seem to be protecting him

If Dunne is leaving why not play Thomas or Nartey?

[exilecanada]

Greetings from a steamy SW Ontario. Currently 28 degrees, feeling like 34 with that nasty humidity, bit early for that high humidity nonsense. As for today's game, a rather strange starting line up for sure, good thing it's a game of little or no consequence for either side. It'll be good to see the end of this nasty season, good riddance!!

Come on you Clarets

[mkmel]

Dale Stephens also still out injured

[minnieclaret]

See enough of BPF as in realising he's not going to be the answer?

Agreed. Same problem as so many other younger keepers. Phenomenal reflex saves but can’t organise those in front of him or so it appears.

[Rileybobs]

See enough of BPF as in realising he's not going to be the answer?

Yeah, seen enough as to think he’s not going to be here next season. I could be wide of the mark of course, but he doesn’t look up to PL standard.

[ClaretTony]

Agreed. Same problem as so many other younger keepers. Phenomenal reflex saves but can’t organise those in front of him or so it appears.

Mind you, Joe Hart didn't seem able to organise our back four while Tom and Nick have found it much easier.

[fidelcastro]

So for today's game we have out injured.....

Pope
Brady
Bardsley
Long
Mee

Have I missed out any?

All through this season we have consistently had lots of injuries.

Yes, you forgot Stephens. I don't know if Benson is injured, but he doesn't seem to make the match day squad these days.

[derryclaret]

Afternoon all, another torrential downpour just passed, jeez but it's been a lousy May, at least indoor hospitality opens tomorrow, not sure what to expect today will be grateful for anything positive, for the last time this season COYMC!

[SkiptonClaret]

What has happened to Benson ? Completely disappeared. If Dunne is leaving why not give Nartey a game - unless he’s leaving too off course ?

[KRBFC]

Mind you, Joe Hart didn't seem able to organise our back four while Tom and Nick have found it much easier.

I think the communication from Heaton was his best attribute, loudest voice on the pitch. Pope has picked that up too but also Pope commands his 6 yard box like very few others.

[ClaretMov]

One up front against the bottom team......brilliant

[KRBFC]

Quite a depressing selection, would've loved to see Nartey and Richardson start.

[Goalposts]

Win today and we set another premier league record. First club to lose 30 games in a season - Sheffield utd

[icu81b4]

Afternoon all from a wet and windy Jurassic Coast, watching the match on a very poor stream, so will have to rely on this thread.

COYC.

[Woody9229]

Any streams for today? Dont have BT Sports and hesgoal not showing our game seemingly? Thanks

[bobinho]

Norris in goal, Dunne in for Mee and Vydra on the bench

We are obviously going for it...

[Jimmymaccer]

Decent start........

[Gunfury]

What’s with the commentator on BT “Woods...Westwoods...Norwoods”

[DCWat]

Heckinjobs

[icu81b4]

Any streams for today? Dont have BT Sports and hesgoal not showing our game seemingly? Thanks

I’m watching a Bt sports stream via kodi, not good.

[BleedingClaret]

Can't win or lose - when we play two up front people moan about playing that way.

In fairness, i don't recall anybody moaning about the Wood, Vydra combination, both have excelled, Vydra gives us something different, stretches and pushes back their back line and allows Wood to be onside and use his strength and they have linked well too.
Wood scored goals in that formation and pairing and tbh we're not playing 451 more 4411 and both the coming short to receive the ball that that position requires and then the arriving late to get on the end of Woods link play would both be mor Vydra than Brownhill at present.

[gandhisflipflop]

What’s with the commentator on BT “Woods...Westwoods...Norwoods”

He is getting on my nerves already. It isn’t hard to get someone’s name right especially if he is in a job like that it just looks unprofessional. I wouldn’t mind but he is pronouncing Tarkowskis name right!

[diamondpocket]

clearly a look to the future this formation. Makes sense to me. We need some recruitment across all midfield positions

[Buxtonclaret]

Any streams for today? Dont have BT Sports and hesgoal not showing our game seemingly? Thanks

https://www.vipleague.lc/3-sheffield-un ... -streaming


This is working

[tiger76]

Advantage Leicester in the race for CL places. Vardy penalty has them 1 up, well Chelsea and Liverpool are both being held.

[Buxtonclaret]

I’m watching a Bt sports stream via kodi, not good.

https://www.vipleague.lc/3-sheffield-un ... -streaming

Heck. Not watched anything off Kodi in years.
I've got BT at the mo.
But the above links good.

[minnieclaret]

Dreadful. He could have thrown his cap on that.

[jedi_master]

Pope saves that everytime, I’m afraid.

[Buxtonclaret]

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

[Bcrollerz]

Same every time
Close em down

[NewClaret]

Norris terrible there.

[NickBFC]

Norris looks way off.

[Buxtonclaret]

Pope saves that everytime, I’m afraid.

I'd have been disappointed in not keeping that out.

[beddie]

Shocking goalkeeping, he’s nowhere near good enough.