r00fie1
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Its that time again......
Last weeks victory at struggling Cardiff was a lesson in how those at the bottom end of the table are no more easy to beat than those at the top. The first half was difficult and the Bluebirds tried to stop us playing. The second half - as we all know - was a different show altogether. The difference compared to how we were a year ago, is that we have the quality, the depth, a squad willing to die for the Club and a Head Coach who are all pushing in the same direction. In his Media Conference on Monday, Michael Carrick was asked "what have you done here" ?
Carrick was his usual calm, collected self: "Just got good players. Terrific squadand they`re all in it for the right reasons. In it together, sticking together. They are a joy to coach and guide. They are willing to learn and listen....and push in the same direction". As for the future: "Im sure there`s more to come [before the end of the season]. No magic ingredient - just honesty, hard work, trust and pulling in the same direction!
Sheffield United?
"There`s no disguising the fact we know the situation in the league. we know where we stand. We know whats at stake, in terns of how the result can affect the table. But thats it!" Just another game and another challenge. "Dont get carried away with "ifs and buts" We have to focus and have tunnel vision "...to keep yourself away from dreaming about all sorts of different things. Its what WE can do, so thats the challenge and its one we`re looking forward to". "Its where you finish at the start of May that counts".
[Blades] "They`ve been incredibly consistent with their performances and results. A very well organised, well-drilled team, who know the league inside out and know what it takes to get results in this league. They bring an awful lot of different things to a game". They have the players and a team ethic which makes for some excellent football. Their crowd are really important. It will be a good atmosphere. All in all, they are a really well-balance team". But we are ready to adapt - to tweak the team - but not make changes for every game. We have a way of approaching games and the depth of squad. "Every game is a tough game in this league".
Is it alreight for fans to get excited about this game?!
"Yeah! 100%! Thats what they should do! You have to get excited about the bigger games and as a supporter, get excited when your team is winning and playing well. Thats part of the emotion of the ups and downs of football. Thats why we love the game and the atmosphere...." As for the sell out crowd at Bramall Lane "we will feel that support" - just like at Cardiff. Carrick particulalry praised those fans who travelled "all that way down there" to South Wales.
Does Carrick "allow" the "P" word around the Boro ?
"You say `allow` it. I`m not that type [of coach]....to beat the drum and be so disciplined that I can tell people what to talk about."
So, its on to Sheffield for this "big" game. For Michael Carrick, Woody and the staff - its "just another game". Another "challenge". But Michael says its OK for us fans to get emotional and enjoy it. So we are going to do what we always do: get behind the Boro and scxream to a win in a hostile, noisy, Bramall Lane!
Up The Mighty Boro!
Come on!
Last weeks victory at struggling Cardiff was a lesson in how those at the bottom end of the table are no more easy to beat than those at the top. The first half was difficult and the Bluebirds tried to stop us playing. The second half - as we all know - was a different show altogether. The difference compared to how we were a year ago, is that we have the quality, the depth, a squad willing to die for the Club and a Head Coach who are all pushing in the same direction. In his Media Conference on Monday, Michael Carrick was asked "what have you done here" ?
Carrick was his usual calm, collected self: "Just got good players. Terrific squadand they`re all in it for the right reasons. In it together, sticking together. They are a joy to coach and guide. They are willing to learn and listen....and push in the same direction". As for the future: "Im sure there`s more to come [before the end of the season]. No magic ingredient - just honesty, hard work, trust and pulling in the same direction!
Sheffield United?
"There`s no disguising the fact we know the situation in the league. we know where we stand. We know whats at stake, in terns of how the result can affect the table. But thats it!" Just another game and another challenge. "Dont get carried away with "ifs and buts" We have to focus and have tunnel vision "...to keep yourself away from dreaming about all sorts of different things. Its what WE can do, so thats the challenge and its one we`re looking forward to". "Its where you finish at the start of May that counts".
[Blades] "They`ve been incredibly consistent with their performances and results. A very well organised, well-drilled team, who know the league inside out and know what it takes to get results in this league. They bring an awful lot of different things to a game". They have the players and a team ethic which makes for some excellent football. Their crowd are really important. It will be a good atmosphere. All in all, they are a really well-balance team". But we are ready to adapt - to tweak the team - but not make changes for every game. We have a way of approaching games and the depth of squad. "Every game is a tough game in this league".
Is it alreight for fans to get excited about this game?!
"Yeah! 100%! Thats what they should do! You have to get excited about the bigger games and as a supporter, get excited when your team is winning and playing well. Thats part of the emotion of the ups and downs of football. Thats why we love the game and the atmosphere...." As for the sell out crowd at Bramall Lane "we will feel that support" - just like at Cardiff. Carrick particulalry praised those fans who travelled "all that way down there" to South Wales.
Does Carrick "allow" the "P" word around the Boro ?
"You say `allow` it. I`m not that type [of coach]....to beat the drum and be so disciplined that I can tell people what to talk about."
So, its on to Sheffield for this "big" game. For Michael Carrick, Woody and the staff - its "just another game". Another "challenge". But Michael says its OK for us fans to get emotional and enjoy it. So we are going to do what we always do: get behind the Boro and scxream to a win in a hostile, noisy, Bramall Lane!
Up The Mighty Boro!
Come on!
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