Sheffield United relegated from Premier League after Wolves defeat
Sheffield United had to avoid defeat to prevent their fate from a miserable season being sealed after Newcastle’s win early on Saturday afternoon, but that didn’t happen.
Willian Jose's first goal in gold and black secures all three points! #WOLSHU
— Wolves (@Wolves) April 17, 2021
Wolves have also taken a step back this season after losing Raul Jimenez for most of the campaign due to a fractured skull.
January signing Willian Jose has struggled to replace the Mexico forward, but finally got his first Wolves goal by sweeping home Adama Traore’s cross on the hour mark.
“We should have certainly had something out of the game. It typifies our season if i’m honest.”
Paul Heckingbottom’s immediate reaction.pic.twitter.com/l2VFdGsACH
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 17, 2021
“If you pick a game to typify this season, it was that. We were on top, missed chances and this league won’t give you a second chance,” said caretaker United boss Paul Heckingbottom.
“There has to be a mentality to get straight back. Everyone wants to play in this league. You need to get promoted and that’s everyone’s driving force.”
Victory takes Nuno Espirito Santo’s men beyond the 40-point mark and up to 12th as they are now safe from the drop.
By contrast, Sheffield United now face a rebuild in the Championship with the club in crisis on and off the field.
Defeat at Molineux brings our Premier League journey to an end. pic.twitter.com/9PAgBxWcrt
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 17, 2021
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United announced on Saturday that Saudi chairman Prince Musaad Bin Khalid Al Saud has resigned for personal reasons.
Last month, Chris Wilder left as manager after five years in the job, during which he guided them from League One to the top-flight.