United fell behind to a goal from Jack Colback after a slip at the back and despite coming out in the second half and performing better than they did at the first – which lifted the crowd even more – the Blades went 2-0 down when Brennan Johnson latched onto another defensive error.
Although Heckingbottom admitted the 2-1 aggregate scoreline favours a Forest team which likes “to work on the counter” attack, he said: “It is set up nicely for them, yes. But if we get the first goal, then it changes, doesn't it. If we score the first goal against a team that likes to counter, then it’s set up nicely.”
. Sheffield, England, 14th May 2022. during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis / SportimageSheffield, England, 14th May 2022. Sheffield Utd fans during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis / Sportimage
Over 30,000 were in attendance at Bramall Lane for Sheffield United's Championship Play-Off semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest Photo: Simon Bellis
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
Young Sheffield United fans prior to the start o the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest at Bramall Lane Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A young fan walks to the match in an oversized football shirt prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Morgan Gibbs-White of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Sander Berge of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples
. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Enda Stevens of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples
1. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
Young Sheffield United fans prior to the start o the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest at Bramall Lane Photo: Clive Brunskill
2. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A young fan walks to the match in an oversized football shirt prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Morgan Gibbs-White of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples
4. Sheffield United fans at the Play-Off semi-final
A fan takes a selfie with Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd before the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane Photo: Darren Staples