Im using Football Manager 12 to play as Sheffield United and writing the updates, thought I would post on here. Hopefully, some of you will enjoy it. Those of you who know anything about English football may well be aware that one of the United squad contains a rather controversial name right now, a certain Ched Evans. His off-field problems are nothing to do with the game though and I intend to play as normal. It could be that he scores a hatful of goals and becomes a big player in the thread. In no way is my use of him condoning rape. GCB
Another month, another new manager at Sheffield United Football Club as they today announced the end of Danny Wilsons reign and the appointment of a managerial rookie to take over the clubs League 1 campaign. After the appointment of former Sheffield Wednesday player and manager Wilson last month, United fans were up in arms and protested to the club vehemently. Last night, Wilson tendered his resignation to the board and Chip Butty, a former player at Bury, Stockport County and Blackpool, was announced today as the man to which the Blades would turn.
Its my dream job! announced the new man in charge in a press conference this morning, a lifelong Sheffield United fan with over ten seasons worth of experience in League 1 as a player. My father brought me here during the 1980s and Ive always looked out for the scores since. The chance to manage United is a fantastic opportunity and one I could never have turned down. The Blades, relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time in over 20 years last season, appointed Butty quickly after they were informed by Wilson that he did not believe he would be able to overcome the hatred being directed his way from certain members of the Blades support. Im sure Danny has his reasons for resigning, United fans can be a stubborn bunch at times. Im one of them and I understand them at least I hope so anyway! claimed Butty who hopes his experience in League 1 will help his side to bounce back to the Championship at the first attempt. Like every other Blade, I was devastated with last seasons capitulation. Four managers in a season is never going to be a good recipe for success. Hopefully I can lead us back to the Championship and ensure that I get more than a year!
United chairman Kevin McCabe was on hand to announce the appointment of Butty and he outlined his hopes for the season. It is imperative that we bounce back immediately. Just four years ago, we were relegated from the Premier League with high hopes of an instant return. Now we are in League 1 and we need to arrest the slide. Financially, I am prepared to make a commitment to the club and keep the wage bill stable at the current level the highest in the division. We need to be promoted this season. We must be promoted this season. To this statement, Butty chuckled and commented No pressure then? and, whilst it was a light hearted comment that raised a few smiles, there is no doubt that Buttys Blades will be under immediate pressure to succeed. With a squad that many experts believe should never have got relegated in the first place, several high earners and the FA Youth Cup losing finalist squad ready to make their impact on the first team, the ability is there but can United solve the problems that undermined last season this time around? Butty is under no illusions. There is no doubt that this squad shouldnt be in this division. However, the fact remains that they are and we have to come to terms with that immediately. In my time in League 1, I saw Manchester City, Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest relegated into the division and I know how big a motivator that is for the other teams. They step up their games, they are determined to put one over on the Big Boys and we have to be ready for that. If my players think that League 1 will be a walk in the park, theyre going to find things incredibly difficult.
The season promises to be an exciting one for the city of Sheffield. Uniteds relegation means that they will once again renew acquaintances with their bitter rivals from across the city, Sheffield Wednesday. With both sides amongst the favourites to win promotion, Butty acknowledges the importance of this fixture. It means the world to the fans, I know that well. Homes and workplaces are divided between red and blue in Sheffield, youre either United or Wednesday. Im married to a Wednesdayite, I know what it is like when we lose the derby. We have to ensure we give our supporters something to cheer about. So what about a Sheffield double promotion? Can it happen? I hope so with United as champions of course! Fact is though, we have to concentrate on everybody else, not just Wednesday. Charlton were in the Premier League with us just five seasons back, Huddersfield Town have goals all over them, Preston North End and Scunthorpe United came down with us and finished well and there are several other League 1 clubs on the brink of doing something special MK Dons, Carlisle United, Notts County. Its going to be tough.
There is no doubt about it that Butty realises the challenge that he and his squad face this season. However, he appears to be relishing it and to be ready for the challenge. With talented young players like Matt Lowton and Harry Maguire, experience professionals like Neill Collins and Richard Cresswell and players like Kevin McDonald and Ched Evans who would walk into any team in the division, United should have the firepower to challenge for an immediate return to the Championship. If Butty can avoid the fate of Kevin Blackwell, Gary Speed, John Carver and Micky Adams, and lead United to promotion in his first season, not only will his dream come true but hell finally bring smiles back to the faces of the Bramall Lane faithful. After five years without smiles, its high time somebody did.
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SHEFFIELD SPORT NEWS
WILSON DRIVEN OUT; BLADES APPOINT MANAGERIAL ROOKIE!
Sheffield United appoint their sixth manager in a year.
SHEFFIELD SPORT NEWS
WILSON DRIVEN OUT; BLADES APPOINT MANAGERIAL ROOKIE!
Sheffield United appoint their sixth manager in a year.
Another month, another new manager at Sheffield United Football Club as they today announced the end of Danny Wilsons reign and the appointment of a managerial rookie to take over the clubs League 1 campaign. After the appointment of former Sheffield Wednesday player and manager Wilson last month, United fans were up in arms and protested to the club vehemently. Last night, Wilson tendered his resignation to the board and Chip Butty, a former player at Bury, Stockport County and Blackpool, was announced today as the man to which the Blades would turn.
Its my dream job! announced the new man in charge in a press conference this morning, a lifelong Sheffield United fan with over ten seasons worth of experience in League 1 as a player. My father brought me here during the 1980s and Ive always looked out for the scores since. The chance to manage United is a fantastic opportunity and one I could never have turned down. The Blades, relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time in over 20 years last season, appointed Butty quickly after they were informed by Wilson that he did not believe he would be able to overcome the hatred being directed his way from certain members of the Blades support. Im sure Danny has his reasons for resigning, United fans can be a stubborn bunch at times. Im one of them and I understand them at least I hope so anyway! claimed Butty who hopes his experience in League 1 will help his side to bounce back to the Championship at the first attempt. Like every other Blade, I was devastated with last seasons capitulation. Four managers in a season is never going to be a good recipe for success. Hopefully I can lead us back to the Championship and ensure that I get more than a year!
United chairman Kevin McCabe was on hand to announce the appointment of Butty and he outlined his hopes for the season. It is imperative that we bounce back immediately. Just four years ago, we were relegated from the Premier League with high hopes of an instant return. Now we are in League 1 and we need to arrest the slide. Financially, I am prepared to make a commitment to the club and keep the wage bill stable at the current level the highest in the division. We need to be promoted this season. We must be promoted this season. To this statement, Butty chuckled and commented No pressure then? and, whilst it was a light hearted comment that raised a few smiles, there is no doubt that Buttys Blades will be under immediate pressure to succeed. With a squad that many experts believe should never have got relegated in the first place, several high earners and the FA Youth Cup losing finalist squad ready to make their impact on the first team, the ability is there but can United solve the problems that undermined last season this time around? Butty is under no illusions. There is no doubt that this squad shouldnt be in this division. However, the fact remains that they are and we have to come to terms with that immediately. In my time in League 1, I saw Manchester City, Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest relegated into the division and I know how big a motivator that is for the other teams. They step up their games, they are determined to put one over on the Big Boys and we have to be ready for that. If my players think that League 1 will be a walk in the park, theyre going to find things incredibly difficult.
The season promises to be an exciting one for the city of Sheffield. Uniteds relegation means that they will once again renew acquaintances with their bitter rivals from across the city, Sheffield Wednesday. With both sides amongst the favourites to win promotion, Butty acknowledges the importance of this fixture. It means the world to the fans, I know that well. Homes and workplaces are divided between red and blue in Sheffield, youre either United or Wednesday. Im married to a Wednesdayite, I know what it is like when we lose the derby. We have to ensure we give our supporters something to cheer about. So what about a Sheffield double promotion? Can it happen? I hope so with United as champions of course! Fact is though, we have to concentrate on everybody else, not just Wednesday. Charlton were in the Premier League with us just five seasons back, Huddersfield Town have goals all over them, Preston North End and Scunthorpe United came down with us and finished well and there are several other League 1 clubs on the brink of doing something special MK Dons, Carlisle United, Notts County. Its going to be tough.
There is no doubt about it that Butty realises the challenge that he and his squad face this season. However, he appears to be relishing it and to be ready for the challenge. With talented young players like Matt Lowton and Harry Maguire, experience professionals like Neill Collins and Richard Cresswell and players like Kevin McDonald and Ched Evans who would walk into any team in the division, United should have the firepower to challenge for an immediate return to the Championship. If Butty can avoid the fate of Kevin Blackwell, Gary Speed, John Carver and Micky Adams, and lead United to promotion in his first season, not only will his dream come true but hell finally bring smiles back to the faces of the Bramall Lane faithful. After five years without smiles, its high time somebody did.
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