GAME THREAD: Sheffield Steelers v Fife Flyers Saturday 18th February 7:00pm

[Jayboy]

Game 2 or the mini series

[smbmetal]

I expect a massive response from losing in the Semi-Final.

Fife are fighting for a playoff place, we need to win this and Sunday's game simple as that.

Out of interest we have only have 1 player in the top 20 in total points in the League. Not good enough.

https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/stats/players

4-2 Steelers.

We're playing Fife, not the Stanley Cup champions.

[FFlyer1990]

I expect a massive response from losing in the Semi-Final.

Fife are fighting for a playoff place, we need to win this and Sunday's game simple as that.

Out of interest we have only have 1 player in the top 20 in total points in the League. Not good enough.

https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/stats/players

4-2 Steelers.

We're playing Fife, not the Stanley Cup champions.

You have a thing about Fife. Are we not to compete when we play Steelers? Do we just roll over because your the bigger team?

[smbmetal]

Not at all, congratulations to you for making the final. Hope you beat Belfast.

I'd argue that Steelers have 3 times the budget of Fife, so my expectation(s) is that Steelers to beat Fife, Dundee, Glasgow and Storm 90% of the time.

My frustrations is not aimed at Fife, it's aimed at a big budget team not playing well enough to what should be a win over 2 legs.

I mean this respectfully and politely, can you tell me how many times you've made the playoff finals in the EIHL era? None, one, two? I would imagine we've won the playoffs more times than Fife has even made the playoffs?

There's a reason for that and that is down Fife (and other smaller teams) not having the financial support. So I expect my team with far bigger financial support and being able to scratch healthy import players to be beating a 9th place team over two legs.

Again, no disrespect aimed directly at Fife. Well done on your victory and good luck in Belfast.

[mark]

You have a thing about Fife. Are we not to compete when we play Steelers? Do we just roll over because your the bigger team?

Not at all but lets face it , we beat you and it's expected , you beat us and the league is in uproar, that's because you are a small low budget team not expected by anyone outside their own fan base to win anything. That doesn't mean you should ever roll over but let's face it, it's a shock if you beat any of the big clubs just the same as in any other sport.

[FFlyer1990]

Not at all, congratulations to you for making the final. Hope you beat Belfast.

I'd argue that Steelers have 3 times the budget of Fife, so my expectation(s) is that Steelers to beat Fife, Dundee, Glasgow and Storm 90% of the time.

My frustrations is not aimed at Fife, it's aimed at a big budget team not playing well enough to what should be a win over 2 legs.

I mean this respectfully and politely, can you tell me how many times you've made the playoff finals in the EIHL era? None, one, two? I would imagine we've won the playoffs more times than Fife has even made the playoffs?

There's a reason for that and that is down Fife (and other smaller teams) not having the financial support. So I expect my team with far bigger financial support and being able to scratch healthy import players to be beating a 9th place team over two legs.

Again, no disrespect aimed directly at Fife. Well done on your victory and good luck in Belfast.

We've made it 3 times and I understand the frustration just think people underestimate us very easily. Last year was a disater of our own making tbh. Our league position this year doesn't reflect our team which has been hit by injuries all year. Was a good battle over the two games good luck with the title battle, looks like it'll be an interesting run in.

[smbmetal]

Not at all, congratulations to you for making the final. Hope you beat Belfast.

I'd argue that Steelers have 3 times the budget of Fife, so my expectation(s) is that Steelers to beat Fife, Dundee, Glasgow and Storm 90% of the time.

My frustrations is not aimed at Fife, it's aimed at a big budget team not playing well enough to what should be a win over 2 legs.

I mean this respectfully and politely, can you tell me how many times you've made the playoff finals in the EIHL era? None, one, two? I would imagine we've won the playoffs more times than Fife has even made the playoffs?

There's a reason for that and that is down Fife (and other smaller teams) not having the financial support. So I expect my team with far bigger financial support and being able to scratch healthy import players to be beating a 9th place team over two legs.

Again, no disrespect aimed directly at Fife. Well done on your victory and good luck in Belfast.

We've made it 3 times and I understand the frustration just think people underestimate us very easily. Last year was a disater of our own making tbh. Our league position this year doesn't reflect our team which has been hit by injuries all year. Was a good battle over the two games good luck with the title battle, looks like it'll be an interesting run in.

You carry on sticking up for yourself and team! Good to see, nail on the head with the underestimate comment, we certainly have. Lets hope Belfast do the same in their own barn like we have. You off to Belfast for the final? Great on Wednesday night isn't it? NOT

[FFlyer1990]

Not at all, congratulations to you for making the final. Hope you beat Belfast.

I'd argue that Steelers have 3 times the budget of Fife, so my expectation(s) is that Steelers to beat Fife, Dundee, Glasgow and Storm 90% of the time.

My frustrations is not aimed at Fife, it's aimed at a big budget team not playing well enough to what should be a win over 2 legs.

I mean this respectfully and politely, can you tell me how many times you've made the playoff finals in the EIHL era? None, one, two? I would imagine we've won the playoffs more times than Fife has even made the playoffs?

There's a reason for that and that is down Fife (and other smaller teams) not having the financial support. So I expect my team with far bigger financial support and being able to scratch healthy import players to be beating a 9th place team over two legs.

Again, no disrespect aimed directly at Fife. Well done on your victory and good luck in Belfast.

We've made it 3 times and I understand the frustration just think people underestimate us very easily. Last year was a disater of our own making tbh. Our league position this year doesn't reflect our team which has been hit by injuries all year. Was a good battle over the two games good luck with the title battle, looks like it'll be an interesting run in.

You carry on sticking up for yourself and team! Good to see, nail on the head with the underestimate comment, we certainly have. Lets hope Belfast do the same in their own barn like we have. You off to Belfast for the final? Great on Wednesday night isn't it? NOT

Us Fifers are the hardest on our team...sometimes too much lol but have to back them! I am tempted but as you say a Wednesday night isn't ideal but never know when we will be back in this position. I hope Belfast do but it'll be a tall task but got to believe I suppose.

[SteelerBlade]

Overall our goals for & against stats are great. Only Belfast scored more and nobody conceded less.

However when you look at our home form the picture changes, we are 5th for home form but top away from home? Got to be an underlying reason for this somewhere.

Is it we set up different away to combat the crowds and teams giving it a go in front of their fans? Or can’t we combat teams playing a “good road game” where they just look to counter on our mistakes.

We clearly have a good team with capable players, but all that counts for nothing if the results and silverware don’t follow.

[Bryan]

Surely Connolly won’t play tonight