Barnsley 2 Sheffield United 1: Paul Heckingbottom's reaction as Blades sign off pre-season with defeat

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Sheffield United round off their pre-season campaign this afternoon when they make the short trip to Barnsley.

The Blades returned to winning ways last night when they beat Burton Albion 3-0, and more of Paul Heckingbottom’s side will get a run-out against the Blades’ League One neighbours.

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Chance for the hosts

as Berge is robbed in midfield by Luca Connell, he drives forward and elects to shoot from outside the box but drags it wide on his left foot

Barnsley break well

after beating the Blades press, but Berge gets back to put a foot in as Styles looked to pick the pass to Cadden

Good pass from Berge

picks out Lowe on the left wing, but he had made his run a moment early and the flag’s up for offside

And we’re underway

as the Blades get us underway

Here come t’teams

at Oakwell - the Blades out first in their all-white kit and the Reds now following in their customary red/white/red

The Blades returned to winning ways last night

The full, official teamsheet

The new boy starts again this afternoon

A bit of insight into today’s team news ...

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