Putting in the work without necessarily having the stats to show for it.
That seemed to be the message that Blades forward David McGoldrick was sending out ahead of this weekend’s game against Chelsea. McGoldrick hasn’t put up the greatest figures this season, with only two goals and two assists to his name so far.
It’s something that I have been quite critical of in the past, and to some extent I still am now as I’d like to see more tangible results out of him, but he doesn’t seem to be too concerned about that, and neither do his teammates.
Speaking to the press, McGoldrick sent out a very strong message about his lack of goals this season:
“People say you’ve not scored but it’s give me no sleepless nights. If I’m fit I play most the time and it shows that the players, the manager and the fans believe in me.”
Are you concerned with McGoldrick's lack of goals overall?
Yes
No
Messages which brought on a rallying cry from the Blades fans on social media, who showed their support for the effort that he’s been putting in, even if it hasn’t always resulted in the ball going into the back of the net.
Anyone that gets stuck in and plays with a smile on their face is a legend at the Lane. Top class united player
— Liam J (@l44mjx) July 9, 2020
You offer so much to the game without the goals.
— Stanley (@GymGeek1) July 9, 2020
I would go so far as to say he is our most important player.
— Carl Bee (@BeeCarl) July 9, 2020
All True Blades love ya Didzy keep up the good work , been an unsung hero this season never let's us down gives 100% every time & plays with a smile on his face a top class fella on & off the pitch ⚔🔴⚪⚫
— Mark🏇⚔🔴⚪⚫ (@RacingBlade) July 9, 2020
Sublime player ❤️, love watching him
— PAHS❤️⚫⚪⚔️ (@PaulHolmshaw) July 10, 2020
Top class beast
— Max Radford (@MaxRadford12) July 9, 2020
What about you? What do you make of McGoldrick’s goal record this year?
Overrated.