Sheffield United made it consecutive 3-0 victories as they swept aside ten-man Portsmouth at Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening. From the opening whistle, the Blades imposed themselves with relentless pressure, penning Pompey deep inside their own half and dictating the tempo throughout.
Sheffield United made it back-to-back 3-0 victories against ten-man Portsmouth at Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening. Sydie Peck scored his first goal for the club from the penalty spot after Terry Devlin was sent off for handballing it on the line to deny Japhet Tanganga’s header.
Sheffield United’s squad enjoyed a busy first week of the international break with players featuring across Europe and beyond, as nine Blades were called up to represent their countries at both senior and youth level.
Sheffield United suffered an embarrassing 4-1 home defeat against Bristol City in Ruben Selles’ first competitive game as Blades boss. Scott Twine opened the scoring for the visitors from an excellent free-kick into the top left corner.
Vini Souza’s departure to Wolfsburg earlier this month has left the Blades a little short in defensive midfield. Both figuratively and literally. Whilst, Ollie Arblaster and Sydie Peck are excellent footballers and fall within my Sheff United Way colleague Hal’s perfect height for a man category.
If Sheffield United’s season had a bright spark. His name was Sydie Peck. It’s always exciting when a player comes through the academy. But when he’s got the ability.
Sheffield United could face a tough test in holding onto one of their brightest young prospects this summer, with Premier League side West Ham United reportedly scouting Sydie Peck as they look to add youth and energy to their midfield.
Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck is enjoying a standout season, with his impressive performances recently earning him a well-deserved call-up to the England Elite League Squad.
There was considerable and understandable concern when Ollie Arblaster was ruled out for the season. Due to how good he’d been from the start of this campaign.
With the hangover of Leeds’ late comeback behind the Blades, it’s worth looking at the positives. This season has generally been a redeeming one for defensive midfielder, Vinicius Souza.
Last night, England’s Elite Squad (formerly the U20s) beat Germany’s U20s 4-0 at Chesterfield’s SMH Group Stadium. The match saw Sydie Peck, who is having his breakthrough season at Bramall Lane, make his debut in the U20s age group for England and get a goal for his efforts.
The Oakwell Stadium will be the battleground on Tuesday night as Barnsley, representing League One, take on Championship side Sheffield United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.