Sheffield United LIVE: Paul Heckingbottom's pre-Burnley press conference | Jebbison called up by England | Reaction to Len Badger's passing
The Blades face Burnley on Sunday – in front of fans, of course! – and boss Paul Heckingbottom will face the media this afternoon to preview it. We’ll have that, and all the other stories to come out of Bramall Lane today, covered right here in our live blog.
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TEAM NEWS
and there’s just one change for the Blades, with Jayden Bogle replacing the injured George Baldock - that means two more call-ups for youngsters on the bench, left wing-back Harry Boyes and right-sided defender Femi Seriki
...and for the hosts
Not long now
until the teamsheets are handed in and made public, who are you hoping to see on the teamsheet? Can’t imagine too many changes considering how well United played at Everton, and surely Dan Jebbison keeps his place?
In case you missed this story earlier this week
Like many Sheffield United fans weary from being forced to watch every minute of the Blades’ nightmare season so far on TV in his living room, Dean Hussain could not believe his eyes when United confirmed ticket details for their last game of the campaign at home to Burnley.
Dean vented his frustration at the £40 price for adults, before going one step further and attempting to create some good out of the situation. He set up a fundraising page, inviting fans to donate the money they would have spent on a ticket to a good cause instead, and at the time of writing has raised over £2,200 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital in just a few days.
Why one Sheffield United fan is helping raise thousands for Children's Hospital in protest at 'outrageous' prices for Burnley game
Like many Sheffield United fans weary from being forced to watch every minute of the Blades’ nightmare season so far on TV in his living room, Dean Hussain could not believe his eyes when United confirmed ticket details for their last game of the campaign at home to Burnley.
Alan Biggs’ latest Blades column lays bare the importance of getting the manager appointment right ...
Sheffield United’s next action, the appointment of a new manager, has never been more vital and pressing.
As one who’s desperate for a chance to change the narrative, I hope they get it right.
It’s too late for regrets about something that can’t be repaired but how everyone in and around the club must wish they could move on from it.
Alan Biggs: Credibility of Prince Abdullah’s regime on line over new manager
Sheffield United’s next action, the appointment of a new manager, has never been more vital and pressing.
Boss hopes debut Sheffield United goal can inspire ex-Liverpool man Rhian Brewster to follow suit
Paul Heckingbottom hopes that Rhian Brewster uses Daniel Jebbison’s first Sheffield United goal as inspiration to get off the mark himself in Blades colours before the end of the season.
It’s a good day already for one Blade
Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has been named in the Scotland squad for this summer’s European Championships, his country’s first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup.
No rest for Sheffield United's John Fleck as he's named in Scotland squad for this summer's European Championships
Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has been named in the Scotland squad for this summer’s European Championships, his country’s first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup.
Happy matchday
and it’s always better to go into a game on the back of a win, isn’t it? Last weekend’s win at Everton may have been too little too late for United’s survival hopes but it certainly seems to have lifted the mood, and United will be hoping to continue where they left off at St. James’ Park this evening...
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