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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former U's boss heading to Wembley after record-breaking play-off win
FORMER Oxford United manager Chris Wilder is heading to Wembley with his boyhood Sheffield United team after a record-breaking play-off semi-final victory. The Blades backed up their 3-0 win in the first leg at Bristol City with a repeat scoreline at Bramall Lane last night, making the 6-0 aggregate score the biggest winning margin in play-off history. Kieffer Moore opened the scoring four minutes before half-time in the second leg, heading in a Harrison Burrows corner from close range. Seven minutes into the second half, Gustavo Hamer finished from the edge of the penalty box after a neat corner routine, while substitute Callum O'Hare grabbed the third goal with seven minutes left on the clock. READ ALSO: Six players United might look to poach from relegated sides No team has lost more times in the play-offs than the Blades, with nine failed campaigns, including three defeats in the second-tier final. Wilder, who hasn't been involved in any of the previous losses, is targeting a third promotion as Blades boss. He said: 'I don't feel there's a negativity because of our previous campaigns. It feels a freshness about it, a real belief that we can make history and put to bed all that and other things that have gone on previously. I think I've witnessed the majority of it as well. 'It isn't easy to go straight back up. It's not straightforward. And we pushed and pushed all season. We got 92 points [two points were deducted before the season started for defaulted transfer payments], for two teams to get to 100 points is an insane season. READ MORE: U's boss talks deals for players with a year left and chances for youngsters 'Then we've had to have the challenges of the narrative of being the team that's got so close. But how do they deal with it? 'The narrative as well of Sheffield United's play-off history and stuff like that, so we've had to make sure that we were right. 'We had to be good, we had everything to lose. The first goal was always going to be a big goal. 'We have had to play well and do a lot of things right over the two games to get to the final.' Robins head coach Liam Manning, who was in charge of the U's between March 2023 and November 2023 before leaving for Ashton Gate, said: 'It was a difficult game, obviously going off the back of the first leg. 'The message was pretty clear, we had to leave it all out there. We started well but ultimately a lack of conviction and quality in the box. 'Credit to Sheffield United, they are doing it, it is not easy, they definitely deserve it across the two legs. We have to use it to get better.'
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'A perfect night' for Moore
Kieffer Moore says if the Blades can repeat their semi-final form they'll have a good chance of winning the Championship Play-off headed the opening goal in the second-leg at Bramall Lane on Monday night which calmed any Blades nerves after a bright start from Bristol Hamer and Callum O'Hare added gloss to the scoreline after the break and booked a trip to Wembley on 24 forward told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It was perfect - to a man, everyone was brilliant and the crowd was amazing. The whole atmosphere was unreal."We needed that first goal to really assert ourselves. When we scored, the best of our football really came out. We knew what we had to do and it was a very good, professional performance."We're very much buzzing and looking forward to Wembley now. We've really shown what we can do over these last two games. If we can bring that and more, we've a very good chance."Moore had treatment after an awkward landing in the opening half and was withdrawn just after the hour as Chris Wilder run the changes but the striker added: "I jarred my knee but it's not too bad."
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sheffield United pay incredible tribute to late George Baldock during play-off clash after tragic death aged just 31
SHEFFIELD UNITED paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George Baldock after the club booked their place in the play-off final. Baldock's name echoed around Bramall Lane after the Blades saw off a 6-0 aggregate win over Bristol City. 4 4 4 Baldock was found dead at his home in Athens in October 2024 after joining Greek team Panathinaikos FC last summer. The right wing-back drowned in his swimming pool before medics failed to resuscitate him. And after booking their place at Wembley on May 24, Baldock's former club organised a touching tribute in his honour. All sections of the ground rose to sing "Star Man" in unison, which was a chant created about Baldock to the tune of David Bowe's iconic song during his playing days. And Chris Wilder 's side paraded the Greek flag around the pitch at full-time to pay their own tribute. The flag had "Star Man" and Baldock's shirt number, which was No2, written in bold. Before kick-off a huge Tifo was placed over the home section with Baldock's picture alongside with the words: "Once a Blade, always a Blade." And former Everton star Tom Davies was spotted walking with the Greek flag draped around him. 4 The Blades will face either Sunderland or Coventry in two weeks time. Baldock made more than 400 appearances in English football and spent seven seasons at Bramall Lane last summer. He made 219 appearances in all competitions for the Blades, helping them to promotion to the Premier League in 2019 - and again in 2023. Baldock was found unresponsive in his pool after his partner, who was in the UK, reportedly raised the alarm because he was not answering his phone. Paying tribute, his family said: "You were the most special father, fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate and person. 'Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands."
CNA
12-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Sheffield United ease into Championship playoff final
SHEFFIELD, England :Sheffield United cruised into the Championship playoff final after goals from Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare produced a 3-0 win over Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday, securing a 6-0 aggregate success in the one-sided semi-final. United will face the winner of the second semi-final in the May 24 English second-tier playoff decider at Wembley with Sunderland leading Coventry City 2-1 ahead of the second leg of their tie at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday. Moore headed in United's opener in the first half before Hamer's shot took a wicked deflection and wrong-footed goalkeeper Max O'Leary. O'Hare added a late third as he swept the ball into the net unchallenged in the 83rd minute. United were relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season having managed only three wins in 38 games. They finished third in the 2024-25 Championship season, behind Leeds United and Burnley, who earned automatic promotion.
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Sheffield United book place in Championship play-off final with 3-0 over Bristol City
Sheffield United will play in the Championship play-off final after their 3-0 semi-final second-leg victory over Bristol City. United entered Monday's game with a sizeable advantage after their 3-0 first leg victory at Ashton Gate on Thursday. They sealed their path to Wembley at Bramall Lane thanks to goals from Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer, and Callum O'Hare. The 6-0 aggregate score is the largest two-legged victory margin in Champions play-off history. WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY! 🙌 — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 12, 2025 United will meet either Sunderland or Coventry City in the Championship play-off final on May 24, where the winner will earn promotion to the Premier League. Sunderland enter their second leg on Tuesday at the Stadium of Light with a slight advantage after their 2-1 victory on Friday. United were close to securing automatic promotion but a late drop-off in form led to them squandering their position and having to settle for the play-offs. They finished 22 points ahead of Bristol City, who themselves secured play-off qualification with a dramatic 2-2 draw with Preston North End on the final day of the season. Should United be victorious at Wembley, it will be their third promotion to the Premier League since 2019.
