William Osula issues message following Sheffield United debut v Blackpool

Sheffield United came away from Bloomfield Road on Wednesday night unscathed and with a goalless draw against Blackpool – despite having a much weakened squad due to a mounting injury list.

The Blades were hammered 4-1 away at Coventry City last weekend and they didn’t have much to change things off the bench due to a crowded treatment room.

They went on their travels to Lancashire against the Seasiders and with an incredibly youthful bench, Paul Heckingbottom was able to get his side back over the Pennines with a point to help their chances of finishing in the play-off places.

One of those players on the bench for just the second time in the league was striker William Osula, an 18-year-old Denmark youth international who was given the nod to come on in the final moments of the match ahead of Daniel Jebbison.

Osula scored 12 goals for United’s under-23’s last season and he posted a message on his Twitter account following his professional debut, thanking Heckingbottom and the coaching staff for the opportunity.

Professional debut for @sheffieldunited.

Proud moment for me and my family. Thanks to the coaches and staffs. Grateful for this blessing❤️