Ollie Norwood reveals why he would feel sorry for Sheffield United's fans

Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd tackles Neal Maupay of Brighton: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The 2019/20 season still has the potential to be one of the greatest in Sheffield United's long and illustrious history. The only problem for United's supporters is that, if their side do make history by qualifying for Europe or winning the FA Cup, they will not be there to see it happen.

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"I genuinely feel sorry for our fans, missing out on potentially Sheffield United's greatest achievement by getting into Europe," admitted Ollie Norwood, the Blades' talismanic midfielder.

"But I'm sure once they're allowed in and the pubs are open again, we'll celebrate together as we have done before."

European qualification, or FA Cup silverware, is still far from a given for the Blades. Norwood and Co. face a number of their rivals for a place in Europe between now and the end of the elongated season, while Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are waiting for them in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at the end of this month.

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But either - or even both - of those achievements would be right up there with the greatest in the club's folklore - especially considering that, when Chris Wilder took charge four years ago, the club had just finished 11th in League One.

“The fans have really got back onside," Norwood added.

"It seemed from the outside as if there wasn't much harmony before the gaffer came but now it's a fantastic time to be at the football club."

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