English FA Cup 17/2/2008 - Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough

Fresh from firing Bryan Robson as manager, Sheffield United will be keen to put their troubles behind in this live commentary and play by play soccer match in the English FA Cup against more illustrious rivals Middlesbrough from the English Premier League, and in the process, achieve a memorable victory and FA Cup upset similar to that of Liverpool's screw up against Barnsley, although not quite on the same scale. However, with Kevin Blackwell on board, it might not be that easy as the guy is new on the job and might not know his team well enough, and he has had a history of stirring up trouble when the chips are down. Sheffield United players are also not terribly good and with the recent poor form, you would not expect them to achieve much against a well drilled Middlesbrough side.


Now Middlesbrough has surprised many, including myself, and could continue with their decent form in this live commentary and radio broadcast soccer match against Sheffield United in the English FA Cup. After taking over at Middlesbrough, Gareth Southgate did not show much difference from previous managers such as McClaren and Robson, who spent a lot on players but always produced dour football which ended up nowhere. However, Southgate has slowly developed his own style and system and introduced some flair into the side, although a player like Downing who has been chased by Tottenham Hotspur for god knows why since he runs around like a headless chicken after beating his man. Middlesbrough's improvement has been evident in recent matches and it should again be evident in this live commentary and TV telecast English FA Cup soccer match in the last 32 against Sheffield United.


Although an upset could be on the cards for Sheffield United in this live commentary and radio broadcast soccer match in the English FA Cup due to all the setups available such as a new manager, poor form and a basic poor team, Middlesbrough should prove too good for them as they are becoming something like the Bolton of old - hard to beat and break down, but better in the sense that there is at least still some style moving forward as Southgate tries to create his own managerial system. That said, the best option to take in this live commentary and TV telecast English FA Cup soccer match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough could be the one for a low number of goals as both teams are not known to score many goals, and Middlesbrough is mighty defensive overall.