Azmodai

Yo-Yo Sheffield?
Sheffield United has undoubtfully been the most inconsistent team of the second half of the league.

After finishing 2nd, only 1 pt away from 1st place and 5 above 3rd, Sheffield went on to loose 3 games in a row then win one, then loose again then win again. It's been a complete yo-yo of a season and to make comments about that performance we have rookie manager and Kebab Chef Emir Karakurt with us...

Hello Mr.Karakurt, Nice to have you here,
always a pleasure to be here Jon

Well let's start of with a roundup of the first half of the season. A perfect run, loosing only a few points and finishing comfortably 2nd, what was the reason for this brilliant run?
Well Jon, the start of the season is always good, fresh players, fresh legs and enthusiasm is up to top notch. It was a great performance from us and I was very happy with the team in general, The only thing I regret is loosing a very important 6 points to QPR and Stoke, and we are still suffering from those losses.

When you look at your squad and situation what do you reckon was the reason for this second half flop?
Well, there are many reasons. Firstly, the sale of Micehal Tonge did make us suffer somewhat. The reason we sold him was to be able to buy Adrianinho before he was released on a free, however a mixup occured and the money was delivered an hour after the Corianthas board left, and therefore we couldn't deliver the money and he joined Wigan on a free transfer. We were left without a good left winger for 3-4 matches, until we managed to buy Cristoffer Andersson and Micheal Thygesen, who have proved to be great prospects and the reason why we are doing well of late.

Was that the only reason? Just one player leaving?
Well to be honest... no. I do not want to make excuses but the untimely injuries of some key squad players for long periods of time has made us suffer drastically. There is no cover for Phil Jagielka and Simon Francis, who are the backbone of the defensive line and they are very tired after working so hard this season.

Another reason for the poor form of late is also my mysterious resignation... I had found that someone had hacked into the FA and Sheffield Network and somehow deleted my liscence, career records and stats. A manager is nothing without his stats and so I suffered somewhat to re-gain the respect of my players (note: a bug occured that had me in an unplayable state so i had to resign and rehire myself as manager, therefore loosing my reputation and squad confidence).

Your rivalry with Stevie 'Bod' McGuiness has been all over the papers of late. Do you have any comments?
My 'rivalry' with Mr.McGuiness is entirely game related. He is the manager of a very successful team and is currently 1st in the League. We are also aiming for the League title... well we were anyway... and therefore a rivalry was established but all that remains solely on the pitch. I have nothing against him or any manager in the League, and in fact I am a fan of pretty much all the other Managers... except for that lousy coventry manager who can hang himself.

What are your plans from here?
Well, there are 8 games to go, we are 1 point away from that 2nd spot and we want to throw everything we've got to finish this season promoted without having to go into the playoffs, but if all else fails, a minimum playoff finish is liable at the moment and our only aim is to get promoted.

There are speculations leading you away from Bramall Lane, what are your plans for the future?
There are no job offers for me yet, and I am really enjoying the croud and team here at Bramall Lane. I plan to stay up for at least another season or two if all goes well, but of course if an offer comes that i can't resist... well who knows.

Thank you for this Interview, is there anything else you want to add?
Yes, all shish kebabs and chicken doner rolls are on a 50% discount at our buffet to celebrate the Chariman's Birthday. We welcome everyone to have a taste at the Karakurt Kebab Saloon.

Thank you very much Mr.Karakurt and this is Jon McGhee from the BladesFan Weekly

Azmodai

Wycombe Gaffer Favorite Mr.Bell?
NEWS FLASH: Wycombe Wanderers, who have recently sacked their manager and are doing quite poorly in their relevant division has declared Chris Cambell as the 'favorite' for the appointment. Mr.Bell was unavailible for Comment, but we all await the result of this link-up.

The Speculator Daily

Azmodai

i was going to write another extensive report, till my loss at crewe guaranteed me entering the playoffs. :/ i have lost spirit all of a sudden but we shall prevail... i can feel it!

wantasweety

hi guys can i join i would like to get into the action??????

Azmodai

Kebab Madness at Sheffield
It truly is a great season for the town of Sheffield this year, all local football fans, United and Wednesday alike celebrate the promotion of their relevant teams, dragging Sheffield to the upper levels of footballing authority.

A huge party was given earlier today as Master Kebab chef and Sheffield United Manager Mr.Karakurt made Guiness world record holding shish kebabs at a breathtaking length of 50m.

When asked to comment about his team's success this season, Sheffield United boss Mr.Karakurt stated

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I am extremely proud of my lads, they fought hard, brave and downright fair this season and while everyone - including myself - ruled us out of promotion chances this year, we managed to prevail and gain that visa to the Premiership. I thank the fans, the media and all the other managers with their support and nice words. It truly is a great year for Sheffield... maybe this championship will get the home office off my back as well as all those health inspectors. They never ever trust a true kebab genious in this country <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

a fine day indeed. Zsolt Dveri, the Hungarian Midfielder was also availible for comment later on and he gladly stated

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Oh mi got! We ar in di premiersheeep, it fiils gret, and i get more moniy tu! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

very enthusiastic indeed. Jagielka was also availble for comment as he was stuffing down two portions of Doner Rolls, here's what he had to say

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Its been a very very long and hard season, i wanted to leave at one point to prove myself at a higher level, but I'm now glad my manager never let me go. It feels great to be in the Premiership, a dream i have been persuing for years now. Everybody has been top notch this year and i am very glad we made it alive.

as for our expectations for next year? Well we are a very young squad and we plan to stay in the Premiership as long as we can. We may not be as big as a force to battle the giants yet, but I do strongly believe we can stay in the Premiership without much worry. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well that's all we have to report for now in this festive moment, we would like to congratulage the city of Sheffield, for making the 'double' this season.

The Sheffield Post

Azmodai

the permiership has been an absolute b*tch so far, i will write up my half-season report as soon as we reach the mid-transfer window.

I have never been challenged so hard in this game before and I am on the verge of running off and crying like a little baby.

more to follow

Azmodai

i'm finishing off my season 2 + transfer window report tonight. not sure of the others tho

netbusta

hi i would like to join your clan if possible could you let me know cheers netbusta.

Marlow

Season 2 results: (long read-sorry )

6th August 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Gillingham (1)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)2
The home side took the lead with a header after 15 minutes.
After a better start to the second half, Kovacs equalised for us with a smashing header!
In the 60th minute Kovacs fired home again to put us 2-1 ahead.
After dominating the rest of the game but failing to get a third they punished us in injury time, grabbing an undeserved equaliser.
Cardiff MOM - Kovacs
Marlow Rating - 8.
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9th August 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (2)4 Vs Crewe (0)0
Kovacs gave us the lead with a cracking header after just five minutes.
Great work by Parkin in the area created our second which was credited as an own goal.
Lunt made it 3-0 against his former team with a cracking strike after 60 minutes.
Samba got our 4th after cooly tackling the keeper and slotting the ball home.
Cardiff MOM - Langley
Marlow Rating - 9.
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14th August 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Sunderland [Serp] (1)1 Vs Cardiff City (1)1
The home side took the lead after just five minutes from the penalty spot.
Kovacs fired us back into the game with a cracking header from a Lunt corner.
After dominating the rest of the game, we just couldn't get that vital goal.
Cardiff MOM - Kovacs
Marlow Rating - 7.
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20th August 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)1 Vs Burnley (1)2
The visitors took the lead after just 12 minutes with a great strike.
They got their second after 70 minutes thanks to a wicked deflection.
Karaca pulled one back for us in the 85th with a wonder goal.
Cardiff MOM - Parry
Marlow Rating - 6.
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30th August 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)0 Vs Tranmere (0)0
A very tough game, proved by the 9 yellow cards in the match.
We were however unlucky to grab a winner with their keeper getting MOM.
Cardiff MOM - Bertelsen
Marlow Rating - 6.
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10th September 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Milwall [Dogs] (1)1 Vs Cardiff City (1)1
Milwall took the lead after just 5 minutes..
Lunt equalised in the 15th minute with a fantastic free-kick.
Cardiff MOM - Lancaster
Marlow Rating - 7.
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17th September 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (2)3 Vs Rotheram (1)2
Kovacs headed us ahead after just 5 minutes following a long throw into the box.
Langley fired home our second from distance after just 15 minutes.
They pulled one back i the 25th minute after our keeper was closed down.
Kovacs made it 3-1 immediately after the restart with a fantastic run and finish.
They pulled one back in the 85th minute.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 8.
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20th September 2005
League Cup - Round Two
Ipswich (0)1 Vs Cardiff City (1)3
Doe to an injury crisis I was forced to play Bullock in the attacking role.
However, he repaid my faith, firing us ahead after just 5 minutes.
They equalised in the 75th minute.
Bullock then fired us back in front 2 minutes later.
Whalley secured the victory in injury time, from close range.
Cardiff MOM - Bullock
Marlow Rating - 8.
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24th September 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Wolves (2)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
Wolves took the lead after just 2 minutes.
They got their second in the 10th minute.
Overall a very flattering scoreline for Wolves, proven by their keeper getting MOM.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 5.
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27th September 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Charlton (1)4 Vs Cardiff City (1)1
Kovacs spanked home our first with a brilliant strike after 20 minutes.
They levelled things up in the 40th minute.
Charlton then took the lead immediately after the restart.
They got their 3rd ten minutes later.
They made it 4-1 in the 65th minute.
Cardiff MOM - Kovacs
Marlow Rating - 4.
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1st October 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)2 Vs Ipswich (1)1
The jammy bastards took the lead after just 5 minutes thanks to a deflected goal.
Lunt levelled the game in the 55th minute from the penalty spot.
Skipper, Naldo then gave us the lead in the 85th minute with a fantastic strike from 20 yards.
Cardiff MOM - McAnuff
Marlow Rating - 7.
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1st November 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Forest (4)4 Vs Cardiff City (0)1
They took the lead after 5 minutes.
They got their second after 20 minutes.
They got their 3rd in the 30th minute... :/
5 minutes late they got their f*cking 4th.
Parkin pulled one back for us in the 50th minute.
Cardiff MOM - Parkin
Marlow Rating - 3.
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5th November 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs QPR (0)1
NB - 3-0 win before a crash.
Parkin fired us ahead after 5 minutes.
After us dominating the match they grabbed an equaliser in the 75th minute.
Cardiff MOM - Lunt
Marlow Rating - 7.
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30th November 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)0 Vs Leicester (0)0
zzz **** game
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 6.
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3rd December 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Palace (1)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
Palace took the lead after 35 minutes.
They got their second on the hour.
How we didn't get something out of this game i'll never know, class peformance.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 8.
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7th December 2005
League Cup - Qtr Final
Cardiff City (0)1 Vs Liverpool (0)1 - 1-1 aet - Cardiff win 3-2 on pens!
We went down to 10 men thanks to a red card for Karaca in the 30th min.
Parkin fired us ahead immediately after the restart with a great strike.
They equalised 5 mins later.
Cardiff MOM - Bertelsen
Marlow Rating - 8.
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10th December 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)0 Vs Norwich (0)1
After a great peformance they got an undeserved winner in injury time thanks to a miss-kick by Lancaster.
Cardiff MOM - Lunt
Marlow Rating - 6.
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21st December 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Watford (1)2 Vs Cardiff City (1)2
With me missing quite a few games recently we've found ourselves at the wrong end of the table.
Some good results now is a must!
Kovacs slid home after 30 minutes to give us the start we needed.
However, they equalised 5 minutes later.
They went 2-1 ahead 5 minutes after the restart.
However, 2 minutes later Kovacs equalised with his second of the game.
tbh, it was quite disgusting that we didn't get the winner, absolutely maginifcent peformance, bar shooting.
Cardiff MOM - Lunt
Marlow Rating - 9.
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26th December 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)0 Vs Gillingham (0)0
zzz we suck and we can't finish. Sigh.
Cardiff MOM - Lancaster
Marlow Rating - 6.
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28th December 2005
Coca Cola Championship
Burnley (0)0 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
After us dominating but AGAIN not scoring the home side take the lead on the hour.
Parkin showed a glimpse of his old form 5 minutes later with great finish.
They went 2-1 ahead with a wondergoal 10 mins from time.
Blake completed his hat-trick with 2 mins left.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 6.
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1st January 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Crewe (0)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
Crewe took the lead from close range just after the restart.
They made it 2-0 five mins later.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 6.
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4th January 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)2 Vs Hull (0)0
Parkin gave us the lead on 20 minutes.
Lunt got our second on the hour.
Cardiff MOM - Lunt
Marlow Rating - 7.
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7th January 2006
FA Cup - 3rd Round
Leeds [Prem] (1)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
Leeds took the lead on 20 mins.
They made it 2-0 on the hour.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 7.
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11th January 2006
League Cup Semi Final - Leg One
Aston Villa (1)4 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
They took the lead on 25 mins.
They got a deflected second just after the restart.
They made it 3-0 on the hour.
They made it 4-0, five mins later.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 4.
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14th January 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)2 Vs Sunderland [Serp] (1)2
Huuuuuuuuge game here, with both teams struggling at the moment and desperate for a win.
The visitors took the lead just before half time.
They made it 2-0 immediately after the restart.
Lunt gave us some hope by sending the ball home from 6 yards on the hour.
Samba got our second with a brill finish 2 minutes later.
Cardiff MOM - Lunt
Marlow Rating - 7.
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25th January 2006
League Cup Semi Final - Leg Two - Villa win 4-1 on agg.
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs Aston Villa (0)0
Parkin gave us the lead just before half time from 30 yards.
Cardiff MOM - Xavier
Marlow Rating - 8.
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28th January 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Tranmere (2)2 Vs Cardiff City (1)1
After us dominating but not getting a goal thanks to superkeeper, the home side take the lead fro, 30 yards after 30 mins. ffs.
2 mins later they get their 2nd, I hate this game.
Kovacs gave us a deserved goal just before half time with a sweet chip.
robbed.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 7.
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1st February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (2)3 Vs Coventry (0)1
Kovacs gave us the lead after 15 mins with a great finish.
Karaca slotted home our second just before half time.
They pulled one back in the 70th minute.
Kovacs stuck them back in their place with a great header after 80 minutes.
Cardiff MOM - Karaca
Marlow Rating - 8.
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4th February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)2 Vs Milwall [Dogs] (1)3
Langley fired us ahead after just 40 seconds with a fantastic strike.
They equalised with a deflected strike on 25mins.
Miwall took the lead in the 50th minute.
Kovacs levelled the game at 2-2 from the penalty spot on the hour.
Milwall went back in front after 85 mins, ffs.
Cardiff MOM - Kovacs
Marlow Rating - 6.
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11th February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Rotheram (0)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
The home team went ahead on 75 mins.
They went 2-0 up soon after
Cardiff MOM - Kerr
Marlow Rating - 6.
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14th February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs Charlton (2)2
The visitors took the lead after jusr 5mins.
Kerr levelled the game with a pen on 15 mins.
They went 2-1 up just bfore half time.
Cardiff MOM - Kerr
Marlow Rating - 6.
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18th February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Leciester (0)0 Vs Cardiff City (1)1
Parkin gave us the lead on 25 minutes with a great finish.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 8.
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25th February 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Ipswich (1)2 Vs Cardiff City (0)2
The home side took the lead on 40 mins.
Huss levelled the game for us in the 90th min with a great finish.
Huss then amazingly fired us ahead in injury time!
Ipswich then levelled it in the 94th min, ffs.
Cardiff MOM - Huss
Marlow Rating - 8.
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4th March 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0) Vs Wolves (2)
The visitors took the lead with a header after 10 mins.
They made it 2-0 with a wicked deflection in the 25th minute.
Parkin pulled one back for us on the hour with a great header.
They got their 3rd in the 90th minute after we were reduced to 9 men.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 5.
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7th March 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs Preston (0)0
Huss gave us the in the 40th min with a quality finish.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 7.
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11th March 2006
Coca Cola Championship
West Ham (0)1 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
The home side went ahead in the 75th minute thanks to a lucky cross.
We def deserved a point out of this game tbh.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 7.
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1st April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs Watford (0)1
Lunt fired us ahead after 15 mins with a great strike.
They levelled it in the 65th min.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 6.
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8th April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)1 Vs Forest (0)0
Daley fired us ahead in the 20th min with a great finish.
Cardiff MOM - Naldo
Marlow Rating - 7.
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15th April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Sheff Wed (0)0 Vs Cardiff City (1)2
Karaca fired us ahead after 30 mins with a great strike from 20 yards.
Parkin gout our second on the hour.
Cardiff MOM - Parkin - back to best.
Marlow Rating - 9.
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18th April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (0)0 Vs Palace (0)0
Crappy game but a decent result against high-flying Palace.
Cardiff MOM - Oko
Marlow Rating - 7.
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23rd April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Norwich (0)0 Vs Cardiff City (0)0
Playing away to a team currently sitting 3rd was always going to be tough, but a new-spirited
Cardiff has the potential to get a result
We proved this by gaining a 0-0 draw and were also very unlucky not to sneak the win in
injury time were it not for an offside flag.
Cardiff MOM - McLaren
Marlow Rating - 8.
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29th April 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Cardiff City (1)3 Vs Derby (1)1
McLaren fired us ahead after 15 mins with a great finish.
They levelled things just before half time.
Kovacs put us back in front in the 55th min after being put through by a big header by Oko.
McAnuff finished them off in injury time with a simply magnificent individual run and finish.
Cardiff MOM - Kovacs
Marlow Rating - 8.
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7th May 2006
Coca Cola Championship
Reading [Deano] (1)1 Vs Cardiff City (1)2
The home side took the lead after 25 mins - dodgy keeping.
Huss levelled the game for us in the 75th minute with a great finish.
Then, in injury time Huss slotted home his second to give us the lead.
Cardiff MOM - Huss
Marlow Rating - 9.
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Finished 12th Overall.

Marlow

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