Has that given him a lot to laugh about then recently Lighty ( resident footie expert)?
No. Unless it's that 'laugh so I don't cry' kind of thing. Blades have won 2 points out of the last 18 points possible (Loss - Draw - Draw - Loss - Loss - Loss), including our first loss at home, yesterday to Cardiff.
The Cardiff match was an improvement over the two previous, and we almost clawed back to a draw - but no joy.
It's grim at the Lane. A big part of the problem has been injuries - we've had six - SIX - of our lads out. It looks like we may be getting some relief on that front, but it's still bad. We're working with a lot of loanees, as a result (the maximum Kevin can use, in many cases) - and the back four have broken down badly . . . which is VERY bad as they have been a strength.
To make matters worse, the appeal to challenge the 9-month ban on Paddy Kenny was dismissed by the FA . . . I think they've stuck their foot in it, frankly, because the next time it happens and the player is shown to have taken drugs to enhance performance (which Paddy was NOT doing), what are they going to do? It will have to be at least a 2-year ban. If it's a PL player, all hell will break loose.
Oh well - not our problem, that - except that we are really, really, really feeling Paddy's absence. Mark Bunn has not come up to snuff, and though yesterday Ian Bennett did better than Bunn has been doing, neither one comes up to Paddy's level. More than his ability to stop the ball, Paddy has really good control of his area and is really good at giving direction to the back four.
Right now being a Blade is a true test of how committed a supporter you are - because the season is definitely at the "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" stage.
UTB!