Sheffield United’s race to make the promotion play-offs looks like it’s going to the wire with several clubs still hoping to secure a spot in the top six.
Huddersfield Town, Nottingham Forest and Luton Town currently occupy the spots along with the Blades but Middlesborugh and Blackburn Rovers are both just one result away from moving up.
Millwall, Coventry City and QPR are further behind but still within ouhing distance of Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
The Blades’ boss commented: “The Easter period is always so big, that and the weekend before it,”
“You come out of that spell, when there’s a really fast turnaround, and by then everyone really knows what they’ve got to do.
“At this stage, it’s a big chunk out of what you’ve got left. And this year, it’s so tight but there’s lots of people in and around it who are facing each other. So things are going to move around a bit, there’s going to be lots of changes of position.”
Sheffield United’s next league match is set to take place on Friday night as they welcome Reading to Bramall Lane.
Meanwhile, away from the action on the pitch there is plenty discussion going on surrounding the summer transfer window which is fast approaching.
Here are some of the biggest stories making the headlines on Tuesday morning:
1. Brennan wanted by Wigan
League One leaders Wigan Athletic are planning to sign Blackburn Rovers youngster Luke Brennan (Alan Nixon) | Getty Images
2. United and Arsenal dealt a blow in Gordon pursuit
Birmingham City “have no intention of cashing in” on their star youngsters after reports emerged linking Nico Gordon with interest from Arsenal and Manchester United (BirminghamLive) | Getty Images
3. Spurs track Spence but could opt against move
Tottenham Hotspur have watched Middlesbrough full-back Djed Spence during his loan spell at Nottingham Forest but might opt against making a move for the player in the summer (Football.London) | Getty Images
4. Rooney to hold talks with potential new Rams chiefs
Wayne Rooney is hoping to sit down with Derby County’s prospective owner Chris Kirchner this week to discuss plans for the club including on player contracts and summer transfers (BirminghamLive) | Getty Images