MATCH THRE: " SHEFFIELD UNITED v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD

SHEFFIELD UNITED v CARDIFF CITY
Saturday 15th April, 12.30pm
Sky Bet Championship
Bramall Lane 

Sheffield United's first choice goalkeeper Wes Foderingham is suspended after being sent off against Burnley.

The Blades have lost just one of their last five games, against Burnley, winning the other four.


Four changes:

Sabri Lamouchi has decided to shuffle his pack for this one, which is perhaps unsurprising given the standard of performance against Sunderland.

Romeo, Wickham, Sawyers and Ojo all drop to the bench, with Etete, Ralls, Simpson and Kipre all coming in.

Not entirely sure on the shape, but suspect it will be three at the back with Simpson and Philogene playing the wing-back roles.



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The Bluebirds go into the game with a fairly clean bill of health but youngster Rubin Colwill could be a doubt due to a hip injury .Cardiff manager Sabri Lamouchi has said that he will speak to the club's medical team before making any decision.

Club captain Joe Ralls could be available to start after recovering from a minor injury, as well as Callum O’Dowda who missed his side’s 0-1 loss to Sunderland on Easter Monday due to a groin problem.





TEAM NEWS:


Callum Robinson is out of action for the rest of the season


Callum O’Dowda suffering from groin strain.

Ebou Adams is out following surgery on his knee after his operation on his shoulder and will miss the remainder of this season , while Jamilu Collins is likely out for the season as he continues his recovery from an ACL rupture.



The Opposition's Manager - Paul Heckingbottom

Heckingbottom has been manager since November 2021. Last season they reached the play-offs but lost in the semi finals. This season they appear on course for promotion to the Premier League.

He was also caretaker manager at the club in March 2021 until the end of that season.

Previously he had spells in charge of Hibernian and Leeds.

Opposition Dangerous Players

Iliman Ndiaye has 12 goals and seven assists in the league this season.

Tommy Doyle, who was on loan at Cardiff City last season, is likely to start.

Previous Meeting 

Sheffield United beat us 1-0 in November

Team News - Predicted Line-Ups

Sheffield United: Davies, Bogle, Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Norwood, Berge, Doyle, Ndiaye, McBurnie

Cardiff City: Allsop, Romeo, McGuinness, Ng, Kipre, Ojo, Wintle, Sawyers, Philogene, Wickham, Kaba

Form - Last Three Competitive Games

Burnley 2-0 Sheffield United
Sheffield United 1-0 Wigan Athletic
Norwich City 0-1 Sheffield United

Cardiff City 0-1 Sunderland
Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff City
Cardiff City 2-3 Swansea City

Match Odds

Sheffield United - 3/5
Cardiff City - 9/2
Draw - 3/1

Predictions

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Sheffield United Team News:



Sheffield United first-choice keeper Wes Foderingham suspended for the Cardiff game next Saturday.

Ex-Rangers stopper Foderingham starts the first of a three-match suspension after getting sent off in the Blades defeat at Championship leaders Burnley tonight.

Wales rookie Adam Davies will replace Foderingham.

TEAM NEWS:


Callum Robinson is out of action for the rest of the season


Callum O’Dowda suffering from groin strain.

Ebou Adams is out following surgery on his knee after his operation on his shoulder and will miss the remainder of this season , while Jamilu Collins is likely out for the season as he continues his recovery from an ACL rupture.

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I think we are going down to the next division , first time I’ve thiught this , still trying to get over the Sunderland game , we’re stuffed

Think this will go with league positions so 2-0 Blades.

Brewster - Norrington-Davies - O'Connell - Osborn - Stevens - ALL Missed the Burnley game and are doubts to this point .

See nothing but a hiding sadly.

Sadly this is a guaranteed defeat. Not because its Sheffield Utd (they're not amazing) we simply have no character or guts to pull off a shock. All I want to see is that we keep defeat to one goal and limit any injuries. 1 v 0 will be a good result. Goal difference could save us on the last day. Really sad this is now the grim reality of following City.

No matter how much huff and puff our team decide to give, I can't see us keeping out the Sheffield attack for 90 minutes.
A minimum of 2-0 defeat.

Anyone know if you can buy tickets on the day

Anyone know if you can buy tickets on the day

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Sabri Lamouchi provided a full injury break down ahead of the club's trip up to Sunderland this weekend.

He hopes to have a mostly full squad from which to choose on Saturday, however they are waiting on Rubin Colwill's hip injury. Lamouchi said he would speak to the medical team ahead of training on Thursday morning.

"For the moment we don't have any players out. We have some small problems, but everyone should be training today," added the head coach.

"For me, when you finish a game, you can start another one. But sometimes you get some small problems and you can't. That was the case with the captain. He finished very well (against Sunderland) and I hope he will be available for Saturday."

On Callum O'Dowda, he said: "He should be on the (training) pitch today. With me, he has been more out (of the team) than in, unfortunately for me!"

Ebou Adams trained on the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday during the club's open day. But when asked if he had any chance of featuring this season, Lamouchi said: "It was his first session with us yesterday. So, we will see."

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has branded Cardiff City's football under Sabri Lamouchi "a lot more direct" than when they last faced them.

Mark Hudson was in charge when the Blades beat the Bluebirds 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium back in November, but it's been all change since then.

Speaking about Cardiff under Lamouchi, Heckingbottom said: "It's been different of late, they've been playing a lot longer and lot more direct.

"It's simple in what we are going to face. We are going to have to deal with that and balls on to our back line and into our box and do all the things we pride ourselves on and do them really well, and then, with the ball, we want the same approach as we had against Wigan."

On the prospect of Cardiff scrapping for their Championship survival, he added: "That's what we saw against Wigan, you know it's a cup final for Wigan and it will be for Cardiff because they need the points.

"That's why every game is tough at this stage of the season. We have been preparing for this and building for it. We are not taking any game lightly at all, playing against a side who are scrapping and fighting and who will make it as difficult as possible for us."

Meanwhile, Heckingbottom confirmed Max Lowe is back available for the Blades for the visit of Cardiff this weekend.

Don't want to be negative but can anyone see us beating Sheffield Utd

Don't want to be negative but can anyone see us beating Sheffield Utd

Boss Paul Heckingbottom has backed goalkeeper Adam Davies who he says is ready for his opportunity ahead of United's Championship clash with Cardiff City.

With Wes Foderingham banned following his red card against Burnley last time out, the experienced Davies is ready to deputise ahead of the visit of the Bluebirds.

Having stepped in for three Championship games and three FA Cup ties earlier in the campaign, Heckingbottom believes his previous outings during the season will stand him in good stead as United prepare for two home games in quick succession.

The Blades boss also confirmed Max Lowe has trained fully as he looks to return following two games out.

Sabri Lamouchi hopes to have a mostly full squad from which to choose on Saturday, however they are waiting on Rubin Colwill's hip injury. Lamouchi said he would speak to the medical team ahead of training on Thursday morning.

"For the moment we don't have any players out. We have some small problems, but everyone should be training today," added the head coach.

"For me, when you finish a game, you can start another one. But sometimes you get some small problems and you can't. That was the case with the captain. He finished very well (against Sunderland) and I hope he will be available for Saturday.

On Callum O'Dowda, he said: "He should be on the (training) pitch today. With me, he has been more out (of the team) than in, unfortunately for me!"



Ebou Adams trained on the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday during the club's open day. But when asked if he had any chance of featuring this season, Lamouchi said: "It was his first session with us yesterday. So, we will see."

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Don't want to be negative but can anyone see us beating Sheffield Utd

Well, only WE can do the 'double' for 6 points in the season

SHEFF UTD - Team News - Enda Stevens' continued absence. With Ben Osborn also missing, George Baldock has been out of position at left wing-back. Heckingbottom also confirmed that pair's absence for this game: "No, they are not back," the Blades boss said of Stevens and Osborn.

They join Rhys Norrington-Davies and Rhian Brewster on the sidelines, with that duo long-term casualties with hamstring problems.

Brewster is out for the season, yet there's a chance we could see Norrington-Davies again before the campaign is up.

"They are continuing (with rehab)," Heckingbottom revealed.

"Rhian is not (expected to be back this season) and Rhys, we will see."

Last night:

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Sheffield are missing a number of players due to injury…… but really only 2 would have been starters if fit.

They are Jack 0’connell (C1/2) and Steven Enda (LB) . On the left side they are now having to play a right back (Baldock) .

This means that we have an advantage and can attack on the right side and catch Baldock on the wrong foot.

They will probably play three C1/2s ….. so have some cover ….but our right flanks can keep getting balls in their box … the whole damn day.

1 - 2. Ralls pen in closing minutes following a Ng special.

See nothing but a hiding sadly.

I see a 1-0 win for the Blades. They will get the goal and shut up shop like many other teams have done against us. That is on the same level as a hiding.

The Bluebirds go into the game with a fairly clean bill of health but youngster Rubin Colwill could be a doubt due to a hip injury .Cardiff manager Sabri Lamouchi has said that he will speak to the club's medical team before making any decision.

Club captain Joe Ralls could be available to start after recovering from a minor injury, as well as Callum O’Dowda who missed his side’s 0-1 loss to Sunderland on Easter Monday due to a groin problem.

Who are the favourities?

Cardiff City to win 11/2


Sheffield united to win 8/13

Both teams to draw 16/5

Sheffield United:

I think I got it wrong .


Their natural 1st choice left back Edna is injured but they now have Max Lowe who is a good wingback …who was injured and is now back fit . I expect him to start. Their first choice keeper Foderingham is suspended … but the replacement Davies is good enough and is no slouch.

Relieved to see Odowda on the come back trail

Four changes:



Sabri Lamouchi has decided to shuffle his pack for this one, which is perhaps unsurprising given the standard of performance against Sunderland.

Romeo, Wickham, Sawyers and Ojo all drop to the bench, with Etete, Ralls, Simpson and Kipre all coming in.

Not entirely sure on the shape, but suspect it will be three at the back with Simpson and Philogene playing the wing-back roles.

I’m afraid I can’t see passed a spanking today. 4-0 Sheff. Prove me wrong City!!

Think we gonna win 1-0

The Blades have a Norwegian international that cost them £23m a couple of seasons ago.