HITC Sport speaks to Sheffield United fan Laurence Goodall, who has been a supporter for 22 years.
General view of Bramall Lane stadium
Q: What have you made of your team’s start to the season?
A: A fantastic season and one that we fully deserve. Chris Wilder has transformed us into the stand-out team in the division and I feel we’re worthy league leaders.
Q: What are your opinions on your manager?
A: One of the best manager’s we’ve had in years. So tactically astute and very attack-minded, as well as not being daft when it comes to setting teams up to defend – big, big fan!
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder
Q: What are your views on the board?
A: They’ve not been as patient as I would like in the past, but fair play to them this year. Put a lot of invest in and trusted Wilder to get things right. He did!
Q: Who is your favourite current player?
A: Billy Sharp.
Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp celebrates
Q: Who is your favourite ever player?
A: Chris Morgan.
Q: What has been your best memory of the club?
A: Promotion this season or our Premier League period under Warnock.
Q: What has been your most disappointing moment?
A: The relegation that should never have been (blame Carlos Tevez!)
Q: What has been your most shocking moment?
A: Sacking Clough – was very shocked after he got us to the play-offs. Though, the football was dull.
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough
Q: Which ground is your favourite away day?
A: Hillsbrough (Sheffield Wednesday).
Q: Who do you consider to be the club’s biggest rival and why?
A: Sheffield Wednesday – no doubt!
Q: Is there a particular youth player that excites you, and why?
A: David Brooks will be a talent one day!
Q: Where do you think the club will look to strengthen in the summer?
A: Think we’ll need to add plenty of players in the summer to be able to stay up – but no doubt the board will back Wilder again. He’s earned their trust. We’re in safe hands!
Q: Finally, what are your aims for this season, and where do you think your club will finish?
A: To stay up! Simple as that!
Sheffield United fans celebrate
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