Sheffield United boss, Chris Wilder. (Image: PA)
Chris Wilder insists Sheffield United are approaching the play-offs with positivity as they look to end the season strongly against Blackburn Rovers.
Rovers need to beat the Blades at Bramall Lane to stand any chance of finishing in the top-six. Depending on results elsewhere, victory could set-up a two-leg battle against Wilder’s side.
That adds an interesting wrinkle to the fixture in what is otherwise, a meaningless game for Sheffield United. Though their boss has made it clear he wants to enter the play-offs with positivity and momentum.
Sheffield United have never won the play-offs and so missing out on automatic promotion has, understandably, created some nervousness in their fan base. Wilder, though insists the club are not feeling that burden.
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“Well, absolutely, 100 per cent [the play-offs are something to look forward to],” Wilder told The Star.
“I’ve talked about 2016, six years in League One, nobody thought we’d get out of that. We did that. We talked about getting into the Championship and getting a foothold in that division. We had a foothold for two seasons, the second season resulted in promotion. Then we finished ninth [in the Premier League].
“It’s only, and I’m not being critical, it’s only the supporters that sort of bring this stuff up, because all of us are uber-ultra-positive in terms of what we can achieve.
“We’ll finish 20 points clear of the team that finishes in sixth place. I’m not a mug, and we don’t take anything for granted, we respect everybody we play, but we’re in a good place. Everybody’s fit, everybody’s healthy, everybody’s raring to go. They know that they can achieve something incredibly special.”