Our players out on loan

[Daffy Duck]

http://gfycat.com/DisfiguredFluffyDogwoodclubgall

[Charly]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/the-liverpool-red-card-in-the-championship-jordan-ibe-taken-out-by-jack-robinson/

[Camble]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/th...jack-robinson/

3 red cards?!

[Shaggy]

Conor Coady sounds like he is tearing it up at Sheff Utd now.

Think he had a slow start but they are loving him. Asked my Sheff Utd mate and he replied:

"Outstanding mate. He is like Gerrard reincarnated. Bosses games, plays with real authority, can do it all"

Had a look on Twitter....

Alan Biggs @AlanBiggs1
Interesting chat tonight with Conor Coady for my @shftelegraph column. Thought he was outstanding again for #sufc tonight.

unitedite @unitedite
@AlanBiggs1 Coady is getting better gane by game. There is some player there. Very much like Gerrard in style and movement.

Danny Hall @dannyhall04
@AlanBiggs1 @unitedite even down to the way he walks, hands on hips, v reminiscent of SG. Same first squad number too!

Little write up here:

http://thebibtheorists.com/2014/02/26/conor-coady-views-of-a-blades-fan/

CONOR COADY: VIEWS OF A BLADES FAN

Sheffield United fan Ian Parkes tells us how Liverpool youngster Conor Coady has been playing and progressing during his loan spell at The Blades.

When Conor Coady signed for Sheffield United on a youth loan in the summer of 2013, there was a feeling of excitement from the Bramall Lane faithful.

Coady had recently captained his country at the Under 20 World Cup so for a player with this potential to join United in League One appeared to be something of a coup. Having read up on Coady prior to his arrival, it appeared that he was player who is held in high regards at Anfield and the promise of first team football was seen as the next stepping stone towards a long term career with the Reds.

Conor made his debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season and instantly got to speed with the game and looked like he had been playing League One football for some time. His passing looked neat and tidy, he appeared to have a good engine on him and he even looked like he had a turn of pace in his locker. In the following few games Coady was in and out of the starting XI and found it hard to find his rhythm or get a consistent run of games that could allow him to show he had more to him than the glimpses of ability we saw against Notts County.

During David Weir’s ill-fated tenure, Coady never really found his best form and looked as if he was struggling with the physicality and robust nature of League One football. His first touch seemed to be failing him and he even looked to have lost the energy that has been the hall mark of his performances in recent weeks. Whilst Coady was not alone in under-performing under former Everton defender Weir, it looked like he may be deemed surplus to requirements when his initial loan expired in January.

When Nigel Clough took over the reigns at the Lane, Coady was again used sparingly at first and was predominantly a substitute whilst the team and the manager found their feet in a new system. When Coady did finally get a run of games in the team, he was used in an unfamiliar wide position and though he showed a lot of willingness and energy, he looked lost on the wing and again looked like a player who was being used as a stop gap until we had other options.

Like United, Coady has started to produce his best performances during the fantastic FA Cup run that has seen us reach the Quarter Final and he hasn’t looked back since a playing a starring role against Fulham at Bramall Lane. In that game and in the games which have succeeded it, Coady has been a revelation.

His work rate and fitness levels have been incredible and in every game over the last month he seems to have covered every blade of grass. He has been driving the ball on in the opposition’s half whilst also ensuring that he is well placed to break up the opposition play and start another wave of attacking football. His passing has been exemplary and his preference to choose the simple ball rather than a ‘Hollywood’ pass is a breath of fresh air. Far too many young players these days will look for a 40 yard diagonal pass before looking for a 10 yard ball. The same can’t be said for Coady and I think this shows what a level-headed and grounded young man he is. One of the most impressive attributes that Conor has displayed in recent weeks is his willingness to break into the box and chip in with a few goals. I will be honest and say that I didn’t think he had this in his game but in recent weeks he has proved me wrong.

All in all, Coady’s loan spell with the Blades has been a success to date and if he continues to progress in the same way as he has in the last month we will have a fantastic player on our hands for the remaining fixtures of this season. It is clear to see in the way he plays that he has moulded his game on Steven Gerrard. I’m not going to say he will go on to hit the heights of the current Liverpool and England captain but he certainly has all the attributes to succeed in the game. I hope he continues to improve and become a star of the future for club and country and I’m sure his time in Sheffield will contribute greatly to his development as a footballer and a man.

[BigChief]

Nice one Shags, cheers. Really good to hear our forgotten man is coming good at last. It would be a boon if we found another Henderson-type (let alone a younger Gerrard).

My last memories of him were for our U21s where he was pushed back to centre back to accomodate other CMs. He was actually pretty damn good at CB, surprised me for sure. A bit like when a teenage Gerrard went to RB in what seems like a lifetime ago.

[RedReet]

Noticed he seemed to be popping up with the odd goal and assist recently and seemed to be doing well.

Was never convinced he’d make it at the top level as a midfielder, but by that description it sounds like he could do a decent deputising job in the Henderson role.

[RedReet]

Nice one Shags, cheers. Really good to hear our forgotten man is coming good at last. It would be a boon if we found another Henderson-type (let alone a younger Gerrard).

My last memories of him were for our U21s where he was pushed back to centre back to accomodate other CMs. He was actually pretty damn good at CB, surprised me for sure. A bit like when a teenage Gerrard went to RB in what seems like a lifetime ago.

Haha, similar to the points I was writing in the comparison with Henderson and my preference for him as a CB.

[Mostar]

Noticed he seemed to be popping up with the odd goal and assist recently and seemed to be doing well.

Was never convinced he’d make it at the top level as a midfielder, but by that description it sounds like he could do a decent deputising job in the Henderson role.

I'm glad he is doing well atm but I still don't think he is good enough.

There is a big difference playing for League 1 team with little or no pressure and playing for CL contender with constant pressure.

[Redspin]

I'm glad he is doing well atm but I still don't think he is good enough.

There is a big difference playing for League 1 team with little or no pressure and playing for CL contender with constant pressure.

They were under lots of pressure, in a relegation fight when he first joined. Now they're under pressure of a different sort, apparently (according to my Blades fan mate) only eight points off the play off places. But the encouraging thing is how he's grown in confidence and has won the fans over.

He's definitely got a future in the game, maybe not with us, but perhaps with a better team than Sheffield United

[Mattshark]

I'm glad he is doing well atm but I still don't think he is good enough.

There is a big difference playing for League 1 team with little or no pressure and playing for CL contender with constant pressure.

[RedReet]

I'm glad he is doing well atm but I still don't think he is good enough.

There is a big difference playing for League 1 team with little or no pressure and playing for CL contender with constant pressure.

I agree totally, but the areas of his game he's excelling at would on paper make him perfect for the role, if it could be replicated on the bigger stage.

Sadly I do agree though, that it's unlikely to happen here.

[Liverpool]

The small bits ive seen of Wisdom recently, he looks pretty average. Shame as id have had him with us next season but maybe another season with Derby/a prem side is needed

[Shaggy]

More Blades talking about Coady

Edit - this is meant to be a link but it embeds the tweet. It's the replies to this I wanted to highlight.

(click the time and date in the embedded tweet to see the thread)

[ame]https://twitter.com/AlanBiggs1/status/442004263901085696[/ame]

[Fosterbloke]

Highly thought of there Shaggy

[RedRum]

Suso and Borini will be back says Rodgers http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/late...i-will-benefit