[LU] Sheffield

[Terry Emmott]

This was another solid team performance in which we matched Sheffield in virtually every department and thoroughly deserved the draw. Bakke was outstanding in a very competetive midfield, Miller and Derry also played well and even Douglas had his moments but should have scored early in the second half, burying his shot into the crowd instead of the net. The defence as a unit looked pretty solid, which is a surprise as Crainey spent most of the first half looking like a rabbit caught in a car's headlights whenever Sheffield attacked, being particularly lucky when Akinbya made him look a complete twat but being unable to finish when one-on-one with Sullivan (cue chants of "Premiership, you're having a laugh"). Kelly also had some dodgy moments but generally they restricted Sheffield to few chances. I missed Sheffield's goal as I was watching the wrestling match between Killa and Akinbya as the ball came over, but our goal was a well worked affair, Healey exchanging passes with Bakke to create the space that enabled him to place a great shot right into the bottom corner. A good night was not spoiled by Graham Poll in spite of his best efforts. He really is an odius, self important little twat, who waved yellow cards like confetti for us, whilst ignoring similar challenges by the Blades. He did partially redeem himself by sending the equally odious Warnock to the stands, but I hope if we get to Cardiff he isn't given the job. As the boy Sean said "He wouldn't give us the steam off his shit would he."