Sheffield Utd v QPR 17aug24 2 - 2 FT 18th/1pts

This could be a very very bad defeat we got to take on the chin

WBA and Cambridge both took advantage down our flanks where we are playing a centre back and a player whose mind is elsewhere. The situation isnt helped because our own wide men arent offering any real threat nd that's allowing the opposition full backs to get forward to support their wingers and compounding the issue.

It's not just out wide that we've had issues because our defensive midfielders look lightweight and it only makes sense playing out from the back providing we don't keep making silly mistakes.

It's vital that Marti gets things sorted or Sheffeild United will also take advantage. We can hope for a performance like those at Burnley or Leicester but realistically there's been nothing in our first two matches to suggest we can get anything against a quality Championship team.

A lot will depend on the fitness of the new loan signings and Chair but I'd expect Marti to go with,

Nardi
Dunne, Cook, JCS, Paal
Field, Varane
Smyth, Andersen, Kolli
Frey

Enjoyed the podcast and agreed with your comments. Marti really does need to get us tighter as a unit. In our first 2 matches we've struggled to control the midfield and that's allowed West Brom and Cambridge to control the tempo of the game.

I’m actually feeling physically sick at the thought of how bad were going to get battered today based on our first two games
It could be very messy indeed

Didn't realise that Saito had got his international clearance but both him and Dembele must be in good shape for Marti to include them in today's squad.

It always takes a few weeks to settle into any new team and whilst I understand why Celar doesn't start he will need to be given minutes or else his confidence may well begin to suffer and we end up with another Conor Washington/Macauley Bonne.

En route to watch the game with the Sussex Rs group, and was surprised too that Lloyd got the nod over Smyth, and Varane over Colback. I hope they both can stand up for themselves today. Tough opponent! Frey will do better against the Blades' defence with the slim pickings given to him. Clear needs better service than he would get today.

So, so poor. 2-0.

First goal Dembele has looked lively but loses it deep in our own half then Field and Varane are ball watching. Neither close to Hamer.

Second just too easy. Nobody close to anybody, poor positioning, easy tap in at the back post for Moore.

Long afternoon.