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SHEFFIELD
UNITED - SATURDAY 21/01/2006 |
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United are flying towards the top of the table,
and if anyone but them and Reading gain
automatic promotion it will take a small
miracle. Going to Bramall Lane was never going
to be easy with this in mind, but it didn't
deter Crocs on Tour. Regulars McCarthy and Kane
were joined again by Mark Potter and Andy
Rumble, as the Kane Mobile entered the steel
city |
| Mode
of Transport: |
Neil
Kane was responsible for us making the journey,
as he piloted the Kane Mobile into Yorkshire |
| Team: |
A
4-4-2 formation was selected, with the team
being: Kuipers, El-Abd, Butters, McShane, Lynch;
Reid, Carpenter, Hammond, Frutos; Carole, Hart |
| Kit: |
Sheffield
United went for their usual red and white
striped shirts, complemented by black shorts and
socks. Brighton chose to wear their third choice
colours of dark blue, coupled with white shorts
and white socks. Michel Kuipers wore an ivory
green jersey, with black shorts and stockings |
| Mark
McGhee's Attire: |
Mr
McGhee wore the classic black suit jacket and
trousers with dark blue shirt, top button undone
and no tie in the first half. However, the sharp
drop of temperature saw him bust out the classic
black anorak for the second period |
| Weather: |
Surprisingly
warm in the industrial north with sunshine,
which prompted McCarthy to enjoy the first half
jumper and coat-less |
| Stadium
Rating: |
Bramall
Lane is all set up to hold Premiership football.
A fine modern arena, when the fans actually sing
a decent atmosphere can be generated. Decent leg
room and a fine view from the stand in which we
were housed. 7/10 |
| Food
Rating: |
The
pies and hotdogs were particularly pleasant, hot
and meaty. However, due to the fact they seemed
to have run out of every other food item on
offer, the rating does not achieve all it should
do. 6/10 |
| Entertainment: |
Nothing
on offer from Sheffield United. However, the man
behind us who was absolutely ruined added much
entertainment to the day. 0/10 for the Blades
though |
| Friendliness
of Locals: |
The
few we talked to when needing directions to the
arena were friendly, and their accent bought
back memories of the Full Monty . 8/10 |
| Standard
of Local Females: |
Sheffield
girls were rather attractive. There was
obviously the odd dog around the city, but in
general we saw women whom would definitely be
worth a dip. 8/10 |
| Steward
Rating: |
Were
most impressed with the stewards. They were
helpful and friendly in aiding us in having a
good day. 8/10 |
| Flag
Attention: |
The
flag was taken, but due to the fact that we were
on a lower tier, there was no feasible position
to place the flag |
| Match
Report: |
Sheffield
United continued their march towards the
Premiership with a convincing 3-1 win over
Brighton. The Seagulls conceded 3 second half
goals to push them closer to the relegation
zone. The only bright spot on a disappointing
day was another superb finish from substitute
Colin Kazim-Richards, who after a shaky start
now looks like he could be the man whom Brighton's
Championship survival depends on |
| Thought
of the Day: |
After
reading an interesting letter in the Suns agony
aunt column, Dear Deirdre, the question was
asked, "what would you do if you found out
the woman you were shagging was infact a
man". McCarthy responded with "carry
on regardless" |
