DON’T USE ‘M’ WORD FOR BLADES

SAY the words ‘Sheffield United’ and, within a few seconds, somebody will talk about momentum.
Southend boss Phil Brown even told Football on 5 that momentum was the biggest factor behind the Blades’ rise to the Championship summit.
Sorry, but that’s too simplistic. There is a lot more to Chris Wilder’s side than belief, big crowds and a party atmosphere. Recruitment has been shrewd, the temptation to buy big names resisted.
Tactically, the former Oxford boss is bold and inventive.
His 3-5-2 system gives every single player licence to attack, including the cent...

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