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The outsidersSheffield United are the classic example of the pace-setting marathon runner that eventually hits a wall late on, watching helplessly as other pass by in full flight.The Blades set the division alight on their return to the Championship following last season's promotion, winning 12 of their opening 17 games to keep pace with eventual champions Wolves.While the men from Molineux have kicked on to find another gear, Chris Wilder's side have slipped out of the title picture.Their fixture schedule pits them against two of their play-off rivals in Preston and Bristol City. They must win both games and hope results go their way to have any chance of reaching the play-offs and going for back-to-back promotions.
Goal! Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 2. Billy Sharp
First Half ends, Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 3.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and his assistant Alan Knill have both signed 12-month contract extensions.It keeps them at Bramall Lane until the end of the 2020-21 season and ends speculation linking Wilder with the vacant Sunderland job.Wilder, 50, led the Blades to 10th in the Championship this season, after promotion from League One in 2016-17.Coaches Darren Ward and Matt Prestridge and head of recruitment Paul Mitchell have also extended their deals.Wilder was appointed United manager in May 2016 and has won 55 of his 103 games in charge."I'm confident we can concentrate fully on on-field issues," he said."We are very much looking forward to pre-season and adding quality reinforcements to our squad in an attempt to build on our performance last season."Co-owners Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah added in a joint statement: "The improvement in the club's performance since Chris took over as manager two seasons ago is clear."We are both very pleased that Chris and his backroom team have agreed to extend their current contracts by a further year."
Chris Wilder says the hard work has already begun behind the scenes as the manager looks to bolster his squad with quality in the coming weeks.The United boss remarked: "We've been looking at it for a while now and now we've got a number to work to, but as I've always said and done, I will get the maximum out of that number."We're looking for quality additions now, we're not going to be making big changes, given a lot of players have got that last year under their belt."The likes of Fleck, Stevens, O'Connell, Evans, Brooks, Lundstram will all be better for a season in the division and if we add a bit more to it then we will be in a stronger position."On possible comings and goings in the transfer market, Wilder added: "There have been a couple of offers for certain available players and as always we will make the right decisions for Sheffield United, as we try and keep a trim and healthy squad."There are going to be a few casualties, but we have to make sure the deals of right for us as much as the player."We're keeping options open in terms of players coming in and thankfully we've got everyone tied up, especially our assets."
United's home pre-season friendly ahead of the 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship campaign promises to be a fantastic night under the Bramall Lane lights.18-time Serie A champions Inter will be in the Steel City later this month and the Blades are delighted to be welcoming Luciano Spalletti's side to S2.The prestigious clash will see the Nerazzurri visit Bramall Lane on Tuesday 24th July, kick-off 7.30pm, with stars like Argentine striker Mauro Icardi expected to travel with the squad. In addition, the Italian giants have added world-class midfielder Radja Nainggolan to their ranks recently.Founded in 1908, Inter is one of the biggest names in club football, having won both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup on three occasions, with the San Siro outfit also being crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners once.Blades boss Chris Wilder is looking forward to pitting his wits against Spalletti and co, remarking: "We are delighted to welcome one of the world's best club teams to the Lane. Hosting Inter promises to be a fantastic evening and a great test for us in our preparations. That's our schedule ironed out and without doubt this is the highlight of what will be a very beneficial run of friendlies."Click here for ticket details.This fixture completes United's pre-season schedule, with games at Stocksbridge Park Steels, Bradford City, Mansfield Town and Doncaster Rovers already pencilled in, in addition to a friendly against Maritimo at the Estádio Municipal da Bela Vista during the first-team's stay in Portugal in July.
⚽️ PRE-SEASON | The Blades will take on Italian giants Inter in a pre-season friendly at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 24th July. Kick Off 7.30pm.
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