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Mode
of Transport:
Neil Kane was responsible for us making the journey,
as he piloted the Kane Mobile into Yorkshire. |
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Team:
A 4-4-2 formation was selected, with the team
being: Kuipers, El-Abd, Butters, McShane, Lynch;
Reid, Carpenter, Hammond, Frutos; Carole, Hart. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Weather:
Surprisingly warm in the industrial north with
sunshine, which prompted McCarthy to enjoy the
first half jumper and coat-less. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Steward
Rating:
Were most impressed with the
stewards. They were helpful and friendly in aiding
us in having a good day. 8/10 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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"
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