There’s a nervous energy growing around South Yorkshire as Sheffield United’s meeting with Ipswich Town looms ever nearer.
The Blades will almost guarantee promotion with victory against the rock-bottom Tractor Boys on Saturday after back-to-back wins over the Easter weekend.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United threw away the initiative after a shock 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic on Friday, followed by a 2-0 reverse away at Brentford.
Monday’s comprehensive 3-0 win over Hull City has put Sheffield United in the driving seat, with a three-point buffer and a superior goal difference separating them and Yorkshire rivals Leeds United, with two games remaining.
Wilder’s men have won nine of their last 11 home league games and will be roared on by a sold-out crowd at Bramall Lane.
However, Ipswich have little to play for after seeing their relegation confirmed weeks ago. Paul Lambert’s side are beginning to plan for life in League One, with a number of players trying to showcase their talents to secure a long-term future at Portman Road.
Add into the mix Town took a point off the Blades earlier in the season and it’s easy to see why tension is beginning to grow around S2.
Should Wilder’s side fail to take all three points or worse, lose, it would hand Bielsa’s side an unlikely lifeline ahead of their clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.
With a first Premier League appearance since 2007 on the table, it’s fair to say some United fans are beginning to feel the heat on social media.
This. Exactly this. Of course there’ll be nerves (I’m in a mess already ) but this squad of players deserves nothing but backing. Just be loud and support them. #twitterblades https://t.co/AoqqdM6Mm9
— Ben Liversidge (@ben_liversidge) April 25, 2019
For once l am confident! But the gods of football are fickle. Remember Gerrards trip that lost Liverpool the crown? COYRAWW! #twitterblades
— Daryl Ball (@benballcv) April 25, 2019
Blades fans allready talking bout who were going to buy n how much wilder got to spend! defo not the 50million i keep reading
— Jon Saynor (@JonSaynor) April 25, 2019
beating ipswich is not a done deal!
is it Saturday yet? #twitterblades #SUFC #Blade4life
I need Chris Wilder’s pre-match presser in my life immediately to settle me down. Hurry up Saturday... ⚪️⚔️ #sufc #twitterblades
— samjohnson77 (@samjohnson77) April 25, 2019
Mate, I’ve been to four playoff finals, three FA Cup quarter finals (Old Wembley, New Wembley, Old Trafford, Millennium Stadium) and we lost them all. I think fans have a right to be sceptical - it’s nothing to do with fans doing the current team a disservice. #twitterblades
— .... (@taylor7uk) April 25, 2019
Season ticket renewed. Bring on Saturday #twitterblades #sufc UTB
— Utb_1889 (@utb_1889) April 25, 2019
Air tickets booked so flying in from Luxembourg for hopefully the promotion clincher...⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ #SUFC #twitterblades
— John Lee (@JohnnieALee) April 25, 2019
Everytime I see a tweet mention #endgame I assume it's a tweet about @SUFC_tweets #utb #sufc #COYRAWW
— Lee Blackshaw (@Blacky0114) April 25, 2019
2 more sleep to go blades.. saturday can not come quick enough ⚪⚔ #sufc #TwitterBlades
— Aaron (@AaronAlcock89) April 25, 2019
Saturday yet? ⚪️ #sufc
— Charlie Birch (@b112chy) April 25, 2019
Can’t sleep thinking about Saturday! #sufc
— Lyndsay Naughton (@lyndsay49) April 25, 2019
I’m not getting carried away as easy and exciting as it is. We need a win Saturday and Ipswich won’t fall over. #SUFC #twitterblades
— christian colton (@evalfmoop) April 24, 2019
