Ravens View of Brighton 1 Sheffield United 1

Last updated : 04 October 2004 By Mark R

First half we were the much better team, second half we were second best all over the pitch.

The game started brightly, we passed the ball about, especially Currie. The defence looked solid, and who would have thought that we would have such a strange back 4 , Harding, Hinshelwood, Mayo and Reid, and who would have believed that 2 of them would be in the England U21 squad!!!!

The Sheffield United front 2 were very strong and lively and I thought we dealt with them pretty well.

The goal was superb, great running by Knight, great vision to cross perfectly to Currie who took the goal really well, driving in low from about 10 yards out to beat the keeper and 2 defenders.

Second half and Currie swapped wings with Jarrett who replaced Hammond. It didn't really work and soon Sheffield equalised. Looked offside from D block (twice) and Kuipers was booked for appealing.

We nearly went 2-1 down when Currie under hit a back pass but Kuipers blocked. Kuipers also blocked superbly when Cadamateri was clean through.

Shaw nearly won it at the end for them, he pulled Mayo to the floor and the Referee unbelievably played on. Luckily the shot was blocked again. By the end I was glad to hang on for a point, at half time we were looking for a win!

I liked the new kit, and I think the match also showed that this time in Division 1 we can compete with most teams. That is with a team missing the most experience and inspirations players in Carpenter and Cullip.

Kuipers - 9 great blocks

Harding - 7 much better game

Reid - 7 looked composed in his first start for a while

Mayo - 7 played well out of position

Hinshelwood - 7 good solid match

Currie - 6 (8 for first half and 5 for second half!)

Hammond - 6 looked tired

Nicolas - 8 another great game

Oatway - 8 best match for a long time and played a captains role

Virgo - 5 looked very very tired. I bet he is looking forward to some time off! I wonder how far he has run in the last few weeks

Knight - 7 gave 100% and set up the goal superbly

Jarrett - 5 didn't have much influence on the match

C May, Hart (I think), Jones and Lynch not used



Mark R