“The euphoria after Sheffield Wednesday’s progress against Newcastle has been huge, these games are a big celebration for a team that plays in League One, England’s third top competition. They always want to show off.
The atmosphere was great, and the Newcastle fans contributed to it, with around five thousand in attendance. My friend and I told each other in the stadium that we should survive the first fifteen minutes, and that’s exactly what happened. Newcastle had two great chances to score but goalkeeper Dawson made two great saves. Sheffield then began to take control of the match and took a two-goal lead into the second half.
I don’t mean Newcastle underestimated the game, but they started with players who don’t usually play in the league. For example, he caught Dúbravka, who returned from a loan spell at Manchester United. When they were losing, four players from the starting lineup took to the field, and it showed. The end was under their direction, Trippier had all the balls, after his corner they reduced it to 1: 2. Newcastle had a 100% chance in the 95th minute but Dawson made another fantastic save.
For Sheffield Wednesday, this promotion is both a success and a boost for the whole club for the rest of the season. The team at least wants to go back to the second league, it’s on track for that, it’s currently second. The boys have key games coming up against leaders Plymouth and third-placed Ipswich. You will say a lot. Progress is a clearly defined goal. The whole club and the fans deserve it.
I am currently working for the Sheffield club in the so called ‘Community Scheme’ where the boys train twice a week, play a game and study for it. I will also attend sports camps and got an offer to train at the academy. I’ve started doing my coaching license and it seems like I’m slowly getting into it. I also know a lot of players I’ve played with, I’m also in contact with the management. I am very attached to the club.
Chelsea lost to Manchester City twice last week. He didn’t deserve to lose in the first league game, but he didn’t convert the chances. She crashed on that. In Sunday’s FA Cup match, however, Chelsea showed absolutely nothing, they were absolutely toothless. His combinations froze, everything was slow on his part, no one offered. They lacked commitment and combativeness. What they showed was more than enough for City, I wouldn’t even say they played great.
The pressure is starting to mount on manager Graham Potter and I think he is getting irritated. He answers some questions saying they are stupid and he will sort everything out with the owner. The nervousness is visible. If Chelsea don’t manage the next few games, it could happen that Potter won’t last long at Stamford Bridge.
This has to be answered by the club’s management, which decided to fire coach Tuchel and hire Potter. Seems like a bug now, but it seemed illogical to me from the start. Tuchel did a great job at Chelsea and they got rid of him for no reason. But some behind-the-scenes stuff may have played a role as well.
From the weekend’s other schedule, I was surprised by the draw of Chesterfield, who play in the fifth top competition, with second division West Brom Albion. According to reports from acquaintances, the match was of great quality. The match would be replayed but Chesterfield came close to advancing, only scoring a goal in the 93rd minute.
And then I’ll mention the collapse of Aston Villa, who led 1-0 against Stevenage, but ended up losing 1-2 to their fourth division rivals and were knocked out. Aston Villa haven’t played with all the props, but such an experienced team should certainly keep their lead against such an opponent. However, performances from Stevenage, Chesterfield or Sheffield Wednesday have shown the magic of the FA Cup. I really like it.”
