Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom praises midfielder for role in Barnsley win
Paul Heckingbottom has been praising playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White after Sheffield United’s 2-0 win over Barnsley.
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Paul Heckingbottom's first stance vindicated as Sheffield United prove their top six credentials
When Sheffield United came off the pitch after the 2-0 defeat to Derby at Pride Park, they sat in 14th position in the Championship table, a daunting 10 points shy of the play-off picture. Even more daunting was the fixture schedule that had been handed to them as a result of four postponed matches over Christmas and New Year seeing their festive programme wiped out.
Championship wrap: Cherries take big step towards promotion
Bournemouth took another step towards a Premier League return with a professional 3-0 win away to promotion rivals Huddersfield, with Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Makr Travers shining again.
Paul Heckingbottom pleased with second-half mentality as Blades beat Barnsley
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was impressed with his side’s mentality after they recorded a 2-0 victory at home to Barnsley which maintained their promotion push.
'I'm anxious and worried' - Every word Paul Heckingbottom said on Billy Sharp's hamstring injury
Paul Heckingbottom admitted he was 'anxious' over the extent of Billy Sharp's hamstring injury. The captain came off midway through the second half of today's 2-0 win over Barnsley and is booked in for a scan later in the week.
Sheffield United maintain promotion push with victory over struggling Barnsley
Promotion-chasing Sheffield United recorded a 2-0 victory at home to relegation-threatened Barnsley thanks to second-half goals from Sander Berge and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Sheffield United vs Barnsley confirmed teams: Paul Heckingbottom boosted as key players return
Sheffield United entertain Barnsley this afternoon in a Yorkshire derby at Bramall Lane. The Blades are hoping to return to winning ways after just one point from their last two games.
Sheffield United receive triple boost as confirmed XI emerges ahead of Barnsley
Sheffield United have welcomed back Enda Stevens, John Fleck and Oli McBurnie to their matchday squad ahead of this lunchtime’s clash with Barnsley.