But there is some light at the end of the tunnel and, proving restrictions do ease on the pushed-back Freedom Day of July 19, fans will hopefully be allowed back in grounds next season, which begins in early August.
Another milestone comes tomorrow when the new Championship season fixtures are released, and hopefully it won’t be too long before Blades fans can pack out away ends up and down the country as United look to return to the Championship at the first attempt following Slavisa Jokanovic’s appointment as their new manager.
The Blades will also find out their opponents in the League Cup tomorrow.
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Sheffield United fans show their support in the stands: Nick Potts/PA Wire. Photo: Nick Potts
. Together United
Sheffield United fans celebrate victory in the 2009 play-off semi-final at Bramall Lane Photo: Nick Potts
. The final stretch
Supporters arrive for the League One play-off semi final against Swindon at Bramall Lane Photo: Nigel French
. The Lane under lights
Supporters make their way through the turnstiles at Bramall Lane, Sheffield Photo: Nigel French
1. Together United
Sheffield United fans celebrate victory in the 2009 play-off semi-final at Bramall Lane Photo: Nick Potts
2. The final stretch
Supporters arrive for the League One play-off semi final against Swindon at Bramall Lane Photo: Nigel French
3. The Lane under lights
Supporters make their way through the turnstiles at Bramall Lane, Sheffield Photo: Nigel French
4. A lovely day for it
A dad and his lad look to escape the rain before United's game against Bournemouth at Bramall Lane Photo: Danny Lawson