MATCH DAY POST: The Mighty Blades v Bristol City

[Not_A_Cheat]

So after the third match of disappointment we have the 'chance' to put things right live on TV against a good Bristol city side, who will definitely show how far we've come and how far away we might be. I expect a pretty tight game from their point of view, but can't really see them parking the bus.... As they say

Anyway

Any team news?

Unchanged?

Baldock a definite returnee?

A starting place for Brooks?

Had to rush this a bit due to Christmas shopping day out (terror) but I'm going for a 2-1 blades victory with Fleck getting both

UTB

[Ayamonteblade]

So after the third match of disappointment we have the 'chance' to put things right live on TV against a good Bristol city side, who will definitely show how far we've come and how far away we might be. I expect a pretty tight game from their point of view, but can't really see them parking the bus.... As they say

Anyway

Any team news?

Unchanged?

Baldock a definite returnee?

A starting place for Brooks?

Had to rush this a bit due to Christmas shopping day out (terror) but I'm going for a 2-1 blades victory with Fleck getting both

UTB

Baldock hasn't made it, but respect the fact that they are not rushing him back. Long term is more important than short term.

From what I saw of Brooks last week, I feel he would be better starting on the bench - so hope to see Billy back in the starting 11.

Also hope the defence is shored up tonight - we looked nervous at times and once doubt is there, its there. Wright back hopefully.

Fleck/Duffy/Lundstrum looked good to me - hope they start.

Crowd - get behind the team - its one of our biggest strengths that not many teams have at the moment.

3-1 Blades for me.

Enjoy all who are going and wrap up warm

[BlockD]

I'm taking a hot water bottle ,thermals,hat,scarf and gloves

[CHIPBUTTYBLADE]

So hard to predict this game,so i'm not.

I would like an exciting game.

[Chips1889]

So hard to predict this game,so i'm not.

I would like an exciting game.

A dull 1-0 to us would be OK by me Chippy.

[CHIPBUTTYBLADE]

A dull 1-0 to us would be OK by me Chippy.

How do you keep warm watchin a dull game on a nite like tonite.

[BlockD]

How do you keep warm watchin a dull game on a nite like tonite.

Hip flask

[biri]

Can I vote the crossbar for MOTM?

[U-F-O]

CCV dropped & Moore back in please.

[GuancheBlade]

Before jettisoning the trusty 3-5-2 system in favour of something more traditional, I'd try it at least one more time but shuffle the pack...

-----------------Blackman----------------------

-------Basham - Wright - O'Connell---------

CCV - Duffy - Lundstram - Fleck - Stevens

--------------Sharp - Clarke--------------------

I think this is a way of shoring up the defence without shattering CCV's confidence. Plus he's shown previously he's able to get forward down the right and create good chances.