'Further than Liverpool, now let's avoid Man City!' Sheffield United fans' react to FA Cup win

They were put through the wringer but Sheffield United fans weren’t too bothered about that after reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win at Reading.
Billy Sharp heads the winner for Sheffield United.Billy Sharp heads the winner for Sheffield United.
Billy Sharp heads the winner for Sheffield United.

Billy Sharp’s goal in extra time gave Chris Wilder’s side the victory against their Championship rivals, after they looked to be coasting after David McGoldrick’s second-minute opener.

The Blades will find out who they face in the last eight when the draw is made after Sheffield Wednesday’s clash against Manchester City on Wednesday night.

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Here’s how the United fans reacted to reaching the quarter-finals:

@ShorehamBeak: I swear those Blades will give me a heart attack one day.Don't care how we played we are through #twitterblades

@Lincs_Blade: By 'eck we made a meal of that dint we? Ah well, into hat for last 8 and could go back 5th wi a win on Sat. Can't complain really can you?

@sufckyle: made hard work of that. but we’re in the draw for the next round. avoid city and get a home tie and i’ll be happy. thought freeman and osborn were great.

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@SufcW8w: Sheffield United getting further in the FA Cup than Liverpool who would've thought that eh?

@CheetsS18: Not the best performance but got the job done in the end.

@ItsLeeBarber: Osborn was absolutely class tonight. Stand out player by far in what was a mediocre performance. BUT! Only one game away from a day at Wembley.

@Jonochapman: Made hard work of that! Take anyone at home #sufc #twitterblades