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‘I’m dreaming’: Some Blades fans laud Wilder signing after display in Heckingbottom’s first game

Dylan Walsh
Dylan Walsh
Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Millwall and Barnsley at The Den on January 6, 2018 in Lon...
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Paul Heckingbottom got off to a winning start in his first match as Sheffield United’s new manager as the Blades secured a 2-0 win over Bristol City.

Goals from Rhian Brewster and club legend Billy Sharp wrapped up the three points for the South Yorkshire side as the Barnsley-born coach pulled off the victory on his return to the hot seat for Sheffield United.

Heckingbottom took interim charge of the Blades last season following the departure of former boss Chris Wilder. And it was fitting that Brewster, who the now-Middlesbrough boss signed for a club-record fee, was the one to kick off the scoring.

The former Liverpool striker has struggled for form with United in the Championship this season. With Brewster scoring just once in the league. However, the England youth international was back on the scoresheet this afternoon.

The result against Bristol City took the Blades up to 13th in the Championship standings. And with the festive period just around the corner, this win could be crucial in the stretch of games that lie ahead.

Indeed, Heckingbottom’s return could spur the club into a new-manager bounce which so often occurs with teams. And for United, this could be a life-saver for their hopes of returning to the Premier League.

Sheffield United fans laud Brewster for Bristol City goal

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And for Brewster, his goal for United against Bristol City could be the confidence booster the young striker needs to really kick off in the Championship.

With the striker already showing his quality in the division with Swansea City, Brewster’s goal against Bristol City could the catalyst needed to alight his United career. And fans on social media are buzzing about his goal this afternoon.

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Here’s what some fans had to say on Twitter about Brewster’s goal this afternoon…

https://twitter.com/SufcRegan/status/1464945214083186693

https://twitter.com/SUFCKoby/status/1464945143371415558

https://twitter.com/Official_ShezaB/status/1464945817949724673

https://twitter.com/prembuff/status/1464945690824564743

https://twitter.com/Paul22033674/status/1464950534746615819

https://twitter.com/BigMasher1/status/1464945633803055109

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