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Rubbing it in to those on the other side of the city perhaps and a look at the new shirt.
Thousands of youngsters will watch Sheffield United's final home game of the season for free - and get an early taste of what young supporters can expect at Bramall Lane next season.
The match against Premier League chasing Bristol City has been designated a Junior Football Day to celebrate the club's association with all young players and fans.
In the strictly local promotion, an Under 12 accompanied by a paying adult can obtain free admission to the Upper Tier of the Halliwells Stand.
Also, free tickets are being offered to Junior Blades members and a variety of children-based community groups, including pupils attending the club's Fit for School scheme.
Emma Wylie, Sheffield United's ticket office manager, said: "We want to reach out to families and communities through our ticket offers. We are expecting another big crowd and great atmosphere."
United's ticket offer follows their decision to provide free season tickets to U12s next season, if they sign-up as a Junior Blade for £10 and are accompanied by an adult paying season ticket holder.
Adding to the occasion at the Bristol City game will be a parade by all of the club's Junior Blades team and the introduction to supporters of the latest intake - Under 9s - to the Academy at Shirecliffe.
Supporters will get a glimpse of the new 2008/09 home kit. The club has received special permission to play in the new strip. At half-time, the new away strip will be worn by the club's U18 squad during an exhibition game.
The free U12s tickets for the Bristol City clash are available until 7pm on Friday 25th April from the Blades Ticket Office. General tickets are on sale as normal from £20 for adults and £12 for concessions (pensioners and over 12s). For more information, contact the Blades Ticket Office on 0871 222 1889.
Rubbing it in to those on the other side of the city perhaps and a look at the new shirt.