United boss is braced for battle
SHEFFIELD United manager Danny Wilson has told his squad ‘You ain’t done nothing yet’ despite their climb to second in the League One table.
United jumped into the automatic promotion positions when they beat fellow Championship contenders Huddersfield Town at the Galpharm Stadium on Tuesday.
That result saw them move two points ahead of third-placed Sheffield Wednesday despite having played two games less than Gary Megson’s side but Wilson warned: “We’ve not done anything yet. How can we go shouting our mouths off because of that?
“We can be very proud of what we are doing but there are still lots of very big tests ahead. Believe you and me, this division is no cake-walk.”
Wilson, who yesterday confirmed midfielder David McAllister has extended his loan at Shrewsbury Town, predicted United will face one such test when they entertain Preston North End tomorrow.
“If there’s one word I’d use to describe Preston it would be under-estimated,” he said. “They might be mid-table but they’re not so far off (the top six) that they won’t believe they can’t qualify for the play-offs.
“There’s always one team that goes on a late run and they could be dark horses in that respect. Like ourselves, Preston were in the Championship last season so we know they’ve got quality.”
United triumphed 4-2 at Deepdale earlier this term and Wilson, who welcomes striker James Beattie back from suspension, said: “We put in an excellent performance that day and we’ll be striving to reach those heights again.
“But nobody here is taking anything for granted because we know we don’t have a divine right to be anywhere or do anything.
“That’s why, even if it sounds boring, we’ll just focus on the next game.”
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Honolulu VVednesday 1867
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:45 PMOwls to get nowt from next 2 derby games. Dreading both of em. We will fade away and Blades will be laughing loudly as per usual. The futures bleak now and play offs is all we can hope for.
crystalpeaksman
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 05:38 PMWe should get 4 points from the next 2 games and that will do me.
BM'S DADDY
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 05:26 PMto all our bms bessie mates, he wont be comin on tonite cos i caught him in his sis room sniffing her knickers again. plus i checked his pc in his room and hes been trawling the net for pics of lil boys again and hes been on here lying about going to matches like most of his bessie mates do on these pagers. he siad just cos he dont go to games but pretend he does it ok it makes him a top fan. i said son its not ok to be something your not h didnt like that he went on and on about his club bein massive and threw and tanturm saying its not fair that there in this league and cant buy anyone anymore and get lil crowds,then he only went and said hes not gay even though hes only ever been with men and never a woman. he just doesnt get it.
Sean56
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 04:26 PMpost 24 behave yourself Cat, there's still one or two of us turning out to work... .. 4 years to go to retirement!!
Sean56
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 04:24 PMbeen looking forward to the game all week - great to see the ball on the floor, well done Danny, the ginger-whinger should come and have a look ....
The Cat
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:46 PMBrocky, no, they dont have WMc's simply because nobody's working !!!
Mancblade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:31 PMPreston: FYI: I would avoid London Rd altogether and head for the Howard which is near the station (assuming you are coming over on the train.
Mancblade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:30 PMYeah i got done by Sailsbury as well as Yeovil and Bury at home! Id rather us score a 4th and fail than the other team nicking a consolation. Its no consolation to me! Only time its come in away this year was Bury, be nice if it came in again at Swillbro! UTB
manorblade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:08 PMI've been there blades 3 to 0 having to hide every time we had we went forwards . And being done with a last min goal to make it 3-1 in the cup.
BrockyTheBlade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:07 PMNot been to Preston no Cat. Why? Do they not have WMC's there? lol. I used to work in Queens Rd Social Club though and we used to get a lot of away fans coming in. I always remember when we played Sunderland in the play-offs semi finals (think we won 2-1 but lost up there 0-2) we walked into the club at 11.30 and the bar was 5 deep with Sunderland fans waiting to be served. Friendly bunch though, had some good banter with them. I think Dean Saunders scored that day in fact?? I shall be drinking in The Sortsman on Denby St and The Sheaf on Bramall Lane tomoz. Have seen the odd away fans in there but not sure if they're all that safe for away fans
UTO1s mummy
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:01 PMI heard my UTO1 whimpering in his sleep last night. Bless! Something about getting the Marshall back as he was the saviour. Im really surprised as i didnt know my lovely little boy watched cowboy films!
manorblade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 03:00 PMThe barrel lets rats in
The Cat
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:50 PMThe Cremorne lets cats in
Mancblade
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:30 PMI always go for 3-0 home or away as you know Manor, had it 6 time up to now this season! I had it for Hudders (50-1) and started to dream after 6 or 7 mins but the win was more than worth it! UTB
Swillsborough is a right dump
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:29 PMNearly ALL the pubs on London Road, with the exception of The Cremorne have doormen on matchdays and dont allow away fans.
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