The manager of Sheffield United, Chris Wilder, congratulated his players for having reached the final of the championship qualifiers in Wembley after “an incredibly difficult season”.
The blades were moored by two points and collected 90, only to finish 10 points behind the first two in Leeds and Burnley.
But they responded in style to Thrash Bristol City 6-0 on the aggregates and to obtain a place in the final on May 24 where they will face Sunderland or Coventry City for a place in the Premier League.
“You have to enjoy nights like this!” 😍
Chris Wilder shares his reflections after Sheffield United’s victory against Bristol City to reserve their final point in the play-off 💭 pic.twitter.com/ws5m22khyc
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Wilder told Sky Sports: “We had everything to lose tonight. We had to work hard and not be complacent, we could have injured ourselves.
“It was an embarrassing start, we were taken between pressing and not. You know what football looks like, a moment can change the environment from a field but we found our rhythm and to get the first goal was huge. He settled everyone.
“My attitude after the match is that we did not do the job. We have the opportunity to get out of the division and the support was electric. When it swings here, it gives you a big push. We can sit and relax now and watch tomorrow night.
“I told the players to take care of each other, but would I have a beer tonight if I was a 100%player.
“It was an incredibly difficult season for us, but a night as this evening is a boost and the recognition they deserve.”
Sheffield United beaten Bristol City 6-0 on the aggregates to reach the final of the championship qualifiers!
They will meet the Coventry winners against Sunderland in Wembley on May 24 for a place in the Premier League pic.twitter.com/0xqbmltcm1
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Kieffer Moore opened the scoring with a corner of a corner, the deviated shot from Gus Hamer started the party and replacing the Callum O’Hare came out of the third -party rifle bench.
Wilder has a strong team and has used them on both legs and will be in good shape for the final.
He said, “You must be quite. The bench contributions are essential, we have a healthy team that is vital at this stage of the season. I feel for Bristol City, they had big injuries and they were a difficult to play outfit.
“We had to be good tonight. They organized a really courageous fight. ”
