MOTM vs Sheffield United (away) 2nd Sept 2023

[Matt]

MOTM

[StevO]

Went with Beto. We need to get the ball to him as often as possible. 
Every one of their defenders seemed to go down injured after trying (and failing) to tackle him. 

[dunlopp9987]

Pickford

[Palfy]

I really wanted to give it to Onana thought he had a huge game in MF, but I couldn’t ignore Beto what a warrior this man is

[Matt Tiger]

Went for Beto. Very close between him Pickford and onana. Branthwaite was excellent once again too. I forgot what correctly weighted passes looked like for a while.

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

Branthwaite for me, looks so composed and commanding it’s difficult to believe he is just a kid. Think this will be his breakout season

Danjuma, Beto and Pickford also good 

[FairWooney]

Beto followed by Braithwaite for me.  Beto bullied the centre backs, looked to take the ball on, play others in and make runs all the time. Great work rate as well.

Braithwaite quality composed performance,  don't see him losing his spot now.

Pickford of course saved us again and overall had a solid game throughout. 

Patterson looked much better today also, got forward well and did well at the back though their attacking players put us under no pressure when they lost the ball.

[Bailey]

Based on what I saw of the first half, my vote goes to Beto. He looks like the perfect player for our style of football and their defenders couldn't deal with him. Can't wait to see how he progresses!

[Romey 1878]

Pickford.

Until those saves at the end it was going to be Gueye.

[Haiku]

Beto. Must work on his stamina and left foot tho.

[Shukes]

Pickford made an outstanding save to save us.

Onana was the player I really want him to be.

Gana was Gana.

Beto is making feel in love with football again. What an attitude! It’s like Niasse with ability.

But today I’m going with a player that may have gone unnoticed, Iwobi… shit sorry I mean Branthwaite. Solid all game, but also tidy. This lad has more ability than people realise.

[Bill]

He didn't disappoint me .... Beto.

[Shukes]

Just now, Bill said:

He didn't disappoint me .... Beto.

That’s a score if nothing else!

Everytime I post I feel I disappoint Bill!

Beto for life!

[RuffRob]

Nice to have a game where there is plenty of candidates for MotM and none who really had stinkers. 

Had to be Beto, he looks a real handful, physically, with pace and decent technique. He definately gives the team bite in the final third. 

I think with three strikers, at the club with some similar attributes at long last team maybe able to build around an identity going forward. 

 

 

[Gwlad]

Was Beto till Jordan saved us a point.

[Wall Writer]

Gone with Pickford. After an unlucky ricochet to end the first half, the save at the end to get us a point out of the game could be pivotal. 
If it had gone in we would all be moaning and depressed, but a point away, two goals and a decent performance puts things in a better light. 

[c1982]

Branthwaite but could have been Gueye, Onana, Beto or Pickford in my opinion.

I’m glad Patterson got his assist - so much to like about him but he always seems to be involved in the big moments against - he’s hopefully going to benefit from having a proper wide-man (hopefully Harrison) in front of him eventually. Same can be said about Young too to be fair.

[DownUnderToff]

Went with Beto, but thought Onana and Pickford close.

Anyone know where I can go to see detailed individual player stats from a match? 

[The Phoenix]

A point and our first (premier league) goals of the season. It was hard to single one player out but I went for Pickford, his heroics late on finally got us off the mark 

[Sev]

Beto for making their defenders shit their pants and for bringing some much needed belief and confidence in to the team.

That said, Pickfords last minute save was outstanding and world class, but overall it had to beto ...

[Wiggytop]

Beto, for me, had to listen on talk sports commentary as we were driving, the commentators were singing his praises all game, looks like he will give us some aggression up front.

Pickford with a couple of excellent saves, expected really and Branthwaite  carried on from a decent showing on Wednesday.

[FairWooney]

Overall I'd say there were a lot of positives from the performance here.  The main negative would be we give away too many chances.

A lot of the improvement was down to having a hard working strong forward leading the line who can receive the ball but while Danjuma got a lot of criticism for errors you could see he will thrive on a player like Beto, he was always looking to make runs for him which is just what Beto needs.  We looked to move it forward quickly, got players in the box and you could see what they were trying to do.

Still a bit of a lack of end product or final ball at times but there were some real positives.

Unfortunately, we've squandered chances to win 3 of the easier fixtures in the league whilst trying to get to this position and will have to produce another surprise win against Arsenal if we are to pick up our first 3 points next game.  (4 wins in our last 6 says we have a chance!)