Paul Heckingbottom

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Blades manager Heckingbottom: 'I can walk out of here with my head held high'

DEVASTATED: Auston Trusty of Sheffield United looks dejected after Luca Koleosho of Burnley (not pictured) scores his team's fourth goal

Burnley 5 Sheffield United 0: Pathetic Blades ramp up pressure on Heckingbottom

Sheffield United are ready to defy the odds again. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Burnley v Blades - Heckingbottom ready to defy odds all over again

Paul Heckingbottom is calm ahead of a crucial clash with Burnley. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Paul Heckingbottom not feeling strain ahead of crunch clash

ANNIVERSARY: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Two years of Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United: Sometimes I do too much

DESPAIR: Sheffield United's George Baldock and Jack Robinson show their frustrations

Heckingbottom faces Sheffield United salvage job as fans lay shortcomings bare

DISAPPOINTMENT: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Manager Paul Heckingbottom hurt by manner of Sheffield United defeat

NAGGING: Manager Paul Heckingbottom (left) says he is always onto Oli McBurnie (right) because he believes in the Sheffield United striker

McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic must push themselves, as well as Sheffield United

ATTITUDE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Why Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom favours 'win some, lose some' approach

GROIN TROUBLE: Oli McBurnie has been missing with groin trouble

Heckingbottom excited McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic can raise Blades' sub standards

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: PA

Everton's 10-point deduction opens door to sanctions for others: Hecky

Sheffield United midfielder Ollie Arblaster, currently on loan at League One side Port Vale. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images.

Sheffield United boss prepares for decision on teenager with 'a real big future'

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Comment: Blades chase a milestone - plus the two areas which must change fast

INDIVIDUAL BATTLES: Brighton & Hove Albion tried to isolate Simon Adingra against Jayden Bogle in the early stages

Blades tactical battle at Brighton: 'We're not playing a system now'

PRAISE: Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with Sheffield United's second half

Heckingbottom takes solace from Blades perfomance rather than league table

DEFENSIVE ROCK: Sheffield United's Jack Robinson shadows Ansu Fati

Sheffield United ratings serve up mixture of good and bad as defender leads way

EQUALISER: Sheffield United players celebrate Adam Webster's own goal

Sheffield United hold their nerve to take advantage of red card

TARGET: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Sheffield United target to make Premier League 'mini-league' bigger

MASSIVE MOMENT: Oliver Norwood scores the penalty which brought Sheffield United's first win of the season, against Wolverhampton Wanderers

Oliver Norwood coming to the fore in Sheffield United's hour of need

VAR COMMENTS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom complains to referee Rob Jones during the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Paul Heckingbottom 'delighted' Blades deemed to have got lucky with VAR decision

Former Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has taken a swipe at VAR. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Ex-Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United boss makes scathing VAR assessment
Former Huddersfield Town, Leeds United and Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has delivered a scathing assessment of VAR.

UNHAPPY: Oliver Norwood (far left) says speculation about Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom's job was "disrespectful"

Speculation about Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom 'disrespectful' says Norwood

UNDER PRESSURE: Paul Heckingbottom speaks to George Baldock during Sheffield United's 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Blades boss Heckingbottom says 'unforgiving' pressure part of management appeal

RELIEF: Oliver Norwood celebrates scoring the penalty which brought Sheffield United's first win of 2023-24

New boys learn what it is to be a Blade after 'clear the air' meeting

JOY: Jayden Bogle and Jack Robinson celebrate as Sheffield United secure their first Premier League win of the season

Sheffield United's groundwork pays off in season's first win

AGGRESSION: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom was pleased at how his team upped the ante in the second half

Heckingbottom praises cool Blades as both managers criticise ref

LEADER: George Baldock's return is very welcome for Sheffield United

George Baldock's return welcome sweet as Paul Heckingbottom's Blades fight tide

FIGHTING FIRES: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Heckingbottom's plan for Blades progress after two years papering over cracks

SPECULATION: Paul Heckingbottom's future as manager of Sheffield United has been openly debated for some time

Heckingbottom can't argue about sacking speculation - just work to end it

SUPPORT: Sheffield United's manager Paul Heckingbottom (left) with his assistant, Stuart McCall

Paul Heckingbottom on part Blades coaching staff play in motivating motivator

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Blades risk feeling they must sack Heckingbottom when they do not want to

Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal in the Premier League rout of Sheffield United (Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sheffield United players need to 'have a look in the mirror'
Sheffield United captain Oliver Norwood gave a honest assessment after his side collapsed 5-0 at Arsenal.

Sheffield United have endured a torrid start to the Premier League season. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Pundit issues damning Sheffield United verdict ahead of Arsenal clash

INJURY: Oli McBurnie damaged his groin during Sheffield United's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United

Sheffield United to launch independent investigation into injury crisis

INJURY PROBLEMS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

George Baldock ready to hand Sheffield United injury boost for trip to Arsenal

CREATIVE INFLUENCE: Manchester United winger Antony tries to close Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer down

Sheffield United change of shape offers chink of light in another defeat

PLUS POINTS: Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United

Heckingbottom pleased with Sheffield United's new look but angry at invaders

SATISFACTION: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom (right)

Heckingbottom pleased with Blades' sharper attacking threat despite another loss

UP FOR THE FIGHT. Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom's Blades rallying cry: 'Are we going to roll over or fight?'

EDUCATION. Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom learnt his trade at Manchester United

Paul Heckingbottom on how a Manchester United mindset is shaping Blades

SURGERY: Sheffield United captain John Egan

Manchester United's Casemiro blow nothing compared to Blades' 'shocking week'

BAD INJURY: Sheffield United's Chris Basham is treated at Craven Cottage

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham's early start on road to recovery

Concern: Sheffield United's Chris Basham, bottom, receives treatment as concerned team-mates look on during the defeat at Fulham (Picture: PA)

Chris Basham's horror injury will haunt Sheffield United all season

BACK OUT THERE: Rhian Brewster applauds the Sheffield United fans at West Ham United after his return from injury

Payback time for Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster as he looks to say thank you

John Egan, Sheffield United's captain, has been ruled out with injury (Picture: Andrew Yates/SportImage)

Another Sheffield United injury blow as Blades give update on record signing

RECOVERY: Grant McCann endured a tough start to his second spell managing Doncaster Rovers

Rovers manager Grant McCann despairing as Yorkshire's sacking season kicks off

Worrying sight: Sheffield United captain John Egan lays prone on the turf with injury during the Blades' 2-0 defeat against West Ham at the London Stadium (Picture:Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Key Sheffield United man leaves West Ham defeat on crutches

Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann. Picture: PA.

Barrow v Doncaster: Premier League boss gives positive feedback to McCann on duo

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

West Ham v Sheffield United: Heckingbottom's perverse pleasure amid painful run

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: PA

Blades boss reveals one reason to be 'excited' amid hard times for club

Sheffield United's manager Paul Heckingbottom reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on September 24, 2023. Newcastle won the game 8-0. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Does the Blades' game at West Ham carry any added importance after last Sunday?

Sheffield United's manager Paul Heckingbottom reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on September 24, 2023. Newcastle won the game 8-0. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Blades boss reveals talks with hierarchy + a fitness boost for West Ham game

Here are the favourites to be the next manager sacked in the Premier League.

Favourites to be sacked in Premier League and where Blades boss ranks

Neil Warnock is back on the market. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Favourites to appoint Neil Warnock including Sheffield United and Watford

Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United, tries to rally his beleaguered troops in the thrashing by Newcastle United (Picture: Andrew Yates / Sportimage)

Sheffield United's lack of pride in mauling by Newcastle was worrying aspect

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom at the end of the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Sunday September 24, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Blades boss faces renewed speculation over his future after club-record loss

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom at the end of the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Sunday September 24, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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What Blades boss Heckingbottom said about his future after club-record loss

Sheffield United have paid tribute to Maddy Cusack who played for the women's team. She died this week.(Picture: Lexy Ilsley / Sportimage)

A Blades win would serve as the perfect tribute to Maddy: Heckingbottom

Why Lester's international call-up was delayed and how Blades can benefit now

FLASHPOINT: Referee Peter Bankes' reported comments to Paul Heckingbottom about Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham's goalkicks were clumsy, but not a sign of corruption

Conspiracy theories distract from dealing with poor refereeing - Stuart Rayner