Immediate thoughts.....

[boltonblade]

So now you’ve had time to reflect B.B, where did you really expect us to finish this season on our budget and did you mean to replace them IF we want to make a promotion push next season? They’re obviously good enough to keep us comfortably in this division and only two weeks ago at Norwich most thought we had a very good team compared to most in this league (Wolves being the obvious exception).

Hello

Realistically i didn't expect top 6. I did think top half because we had a half decent side & momentum from last season. Hence the good start.

I stand by that we need to replace those players to mount a serious promotion challenge. We could maintain our championship status with the current squad but who just wants that? i don't.

I'd also add now on reflection...Look at the players over 30 who probably wont be here in 2 years time. Sharp, Clarke, Donaldson, Stearman, Wright, Holmes, Duffy...7 players. They'll need replacing with better, younger & probably costlier. Will that happen? If He's not backed to do that then Chris will walk.

Finally....i think we've caught Leeds at a bad time for them so im convinced of a victory Saturday. No manager or confidence see's a comfortable Blades home win. Sharp, Duffy & Laffs in for Wilson, Holmes & Stevens.

The season is by no means over. I'm looking at the rest of it with a complete open mind and no expectation now...

BB

[GrayBlade]

Hello

Realistically i didn't expect top 6. I did think top half because we had a half decent side & momentum from last season. Hence the good start.

I stand by that we need to replace those players to mount a serious promotion challenge. We could maintain our championship status with the current squad but who just wants that? i don't.

I'd also add now on reflection...Look at the players over 30 who probably wont be here in 2 years time. Sharp, Clarke, Donaldson, Stearman, Wright, Holmes, Duffy...7 players. They'll need replacing with better, younger & probably costlier. Will that happen? If He's not backed to do that then Chris will walk.

Finally....i think we've caught Leeds at a bad time for them so im convinced of a victory Saturday. No manager or confidence see's a comfortable Blades home win. Sharp, Duffy & Laffs in for Wilson, Holmes & Stevens.

The season is by no means over. I'm looking at the rest of it with a complete open mind and no expectation now...

BB

Fair points mate. Unfortunately I think Leeds may have wheeled another sucker in by Saturday.