Had to be alert early on to punt clear from an underhit backpass and took a risk later on when he came out of his area to challenge Gibbs-White and did just enough to win the ball, when it looked like he had made a rash decision. No chance with Forest’s early goal or their late oneplaceholder image
Had to be alert early on to punt clear from an underhit backpass and took a risk later on when he came out of his area to challenge Gibbs-White and did just enough to win the ball, when it looked like he had made a rash decision. No chance with Forest’s early goal or their late one | AFP via Getty Images

Sheffield United player ratings: Gus Hamer shines in late heartbreak v Nottingham Forest - gallery

Danny Hall
By Danny Hall

Sheffield United reporter

Published 18th Aug 2023, 21:42 GMT

Gus Hamer’s debut stunner proved to be in vain for Sheffield United as they lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground tonight.

Forest scored early and late, in the third minute through Taiwo Awoniyi and the 90th through Chris Wood, with Hamer’s curling effort getting the Blades back on level terms early in the second half.

United had further good chances to go ahead, Benie Traore seeing a one-on-one effort saved well by Matt Turner, but suffered their second defeat in two Premier League matches ahead of next weekend’s meeting with Manchester City.

Here’s how our man rated the Blades players at the City Ground...

Came on for Souza when he couldn’t continue and two vital blocks in as many minutes helped keep Forest at bay

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Came on for Souza when he couldn’t continue and two vital blocks in as many minutes helped keep Forest at bay Photo: Simon Bellis

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Replaced Osula for the last 15 minutes or so in his latest experience of Premier League football

14. Andre Brooks

Replaced Osula for the last 15 minutes or so in his latest experience of Premier League football | Sheffield United

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