Post by fred emney on Feb 14, 2011 21:05:04 GMT
... not anymore, here`s all you need to know..
an edited edition of the BBC link..
Sheff Utd v Reading
Npower Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane Date: Tuesday, 15 February Kick-off: 1945 GMT
TEAM NEWS
Monty is out, those fans on the terracing that usually receive Nick`s passes need not bring keepers gloves to the match.
Lee Williamson is available again & due a injury, after serving a suspension.
Reading will be without Jem Karacan, who begins a three-match ban after being sent off for being a dirty b*****d against Norwich.
Mikele Leigertwood is also suspended , and is also crap, bad news for United. but Brian Howard (toe) is back in contention and Alex Pearce (thigh) also returns to the squad. Funny nicknames these reading players have... toe? thigh?... i can understand legs for Leigertwood but the others are just plain silly
MATCH PREVIEW
Sheffield United have won the last three encounters between these clubs, and another victory against Reading would be bloody brilliant for a Blades side in desperate need of three points.
Third from bottom, United have failed to win any of their eight matches under manager Micky Adams. They were denied a win against Millwall on Saturday by shithead Kevin Lisbie's late equaliser.
Adams admitted to "getting a bit fed up" after that game. The result did at least end a three-match losing run, but United have now taken only three points from 27 since their last win: a 1-0 triumph against Swansea two months ago. That is their only maximum this season against a top-half side.
Reading have also been struggling of late and further struggle would be rather nice. The Royals are 12th in the table and have lost ground in the promotion race after suffering back-to-back defeats and taking only two points from the last available 12.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Reading have won 16 (cheating b*****ds) and United 14 (well deserved honest victories) of the 36 previous matches between these clubs.
Sheffield United
• United have won only one of their last 12 league outings, and have drawn three and lost five of their matches under Micky Adams.
• This is the club's 900th home fixture in the second tier (W495, D229, L175). I hope you`ve all sent the club a card.
• The Blades have failed to score in only one of their last eight home league games.
• Only nine players have scored league goals for the Yorkshire club this season.
• They have conceded the opening goal in 18 Championship matches this term - more than any other team.
Reading
• Reading have kept only one clean sheet in their last eight away league games.
• A draw would be the Royals' 13th of the season.
• Brian McDermott's (ear) side have not lost a league game this season after being in front.
• Shane Long (arm) and Jimmy Kebe (arse) could both make their 100th starts for the club
an edited edition of the BBC link..
Sheff Utd v Reading
Npower Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane Date: Tuesday, 15 February Kick-off: 1945 GMT
TEAM NEWS
Monty is out, those fans on the terracing that usually receive Nick`s passes need not bring keepers gloves to the match.
Lee Williamson is available again & due a injury, after serving a suspension.
Reading will be without Jem Karacan, who begins a three-match ban after being sent off for being a dirty b*****d against Norwich.
Mikele Leigertwood is also suspended , and is also crap, bad news for United. but Brian Howard (toe) is back in contention and Alex Pearce (thigh) also returns to the squad. Funny nicknames these reading players have... toe? thigh?... i can understand legs for Leigertwood but the others are just plain silly
MATCH PREVIEW
Sheffield United have won the last three encounters between these clubs, and another victory against Reading would be bloody brilliant for a Blades side in desperate need of three points.
Third from bottom, United have failed to win any of their eight matches under manager Micky Adams. They were denied a win against Millwall on Saturday by shithead Kevin Lisbie's late equaliser.
Adams admitted to "getting a bit fed up" after that game. The result did at least end a three-match losing run, but United have now taken only three points from 27 since their last win: a 1-0 triumph against Swansea two months ago. That is their only maximum this season against a top-half side.
Reading have also been struggling of late and further struggle would be rather nice. The Royals are 12th in the table and have lost ground in the promotion race after suffering back-to-back defeats and taking only two points from the last available 12.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Reading have won 16 (cheating b*****ds) and United 14 (well deserved honest victories) of the 36 previous matches between these clubs.
Sheffield United
• United have won only one of their last 12 league outings, and have drawn three and lost five of their matches under Micky Adams.
• This is the club's 900th home fixture in the second tier (W495, D229, L175). I hope you`ve all sent the club a card.
• The Blades have failed to score in only one of their last eight home league games.
• Only nine players have scored league goals for the Yorkshire club this season.
• They have conceded the opening goal in 18 Championship matches this term - more than any other team.
Reading
• Reading have kept only one clean sheet in their last eight away league games.
• A draw would be the Royals' 13th of the season.
• Brian McDermott's (ear) side have not lost a league game this season after being in front.
• Shane Long (arm) and Jimmy Kebe (arse) could both make their 100th starts for the club
