In what seems like the first home game for ages, the Blades take on resurgent, and newly minted, QPR. Could this be a good time to take on the Hoops? The Blades should be full of confidence following last week’s win at Bolton and QPR are still a team in transition to some extent.
Gareth Ainsworth will play the part of pantomime villan after ending the career of Blades legend and chief pig slayer, Dane Whitehouse
Vital Quotes:
Robson told the official site that he’s looking forward to seeing Gianni Paladini again ‘It will be nice to cross paths again with current QPR Chairman Gianni Paladini. When I was at Middlesbrough he had a bit of influence in me bringing Juninho to this country.’
Hopefully this will be a more pleasurable experience for Paladini than when he was confronted by armed gunmen before our game with QPR in 2005!
Sheffield United Team News:
Gary Speed and Phil Bardsley are available after being ineligible for last week’s cup win at Bolton. New signing Lee Martin is suspended.
Player to watch: Gary Speed
The first chance for the Bramall Lane faithful to assess the new, old man in midfield.
QPR Team News:
Mikele Leigertwood misses out on a return to Bramall Lane as he sits out the last match of a 4 game ban. Former Plymouth midfielder Akos Buzsaky should be fit.
Player to watch: Martin Rowlands
Excellent in a Carling Cup game at the Lane a few seasons ago and is in good form at present.
Match Facts & Stats
QPR have only been beaten twice on their last 10 visits to the Lane.
Match Prediction:
For some reason, I fancy the Blades to nick this one. 2-1 with Hulse scoring at least once.
Next Fixtures:
Jan 19th Sheff Wed (a)
Jan 27th Man City/West Ham (h)