Sheffield United:
Player of the Season
Just to be a little different I'm going to say
Chris Morgan. His temperament was called into question a number of times last season but he really stepped up this year. For me, he epitomised what Sheffield United stood for this season.
Honest, hard working and what he doesn't possess in skill, he makes up for in passion and pride. He literally gave blood, sweat and tears this season and despite his best efforts yesterday (playing up front for most of the match) we were relegated. A captain we should be proud to have and let's hope he can lead the team on next year.
Youth Player of the Season
Well done to the Academy side this year, reaching the sixth round of the FA Youth Cup. There are a number of talented youngsters in the youth side; Keith Quinn, Kyle Walker, Kyle Naughton and Aymen Tahar to name but a few.
Stephen Hernandez really was the star in the Youth matches we saw. A small but assured keeper who's confidence far outshines his young age. Looking forward to seeing if he can continue progressing.
Game of the Season
For the result,
Arsenal at home. For the atmosphere, West Ham at home. I'll go with Arsenal.
Goal of the Season
Webber v. Newcastle. The scenes it sparked were awesome and it marked a first win away from home!
Blades on their travels:
Ground of the Season
I must say, I've been disappointed with the grounds this season. Samey and boring. Man City's Eastlands is one of the better ones, but with seats below pitch level, the view we had was awful. It's more than obvious why Everton want to move away from Goodison Park despite the ground's character. Arsenal's Ashburton Grove has big... and that's about it. Waford's Vicarage Road is awful.
For sheer magnificence, you can't beat Manchester United's Theatre of Dreams
Old Trafford, despite the fact you'll never get a penalty there.
Opposition Fans of the Season
Wigan's fans yesterday were gracious in defeat "We only hate West Ham".
But you can't better
Swansea's merry mob at Bramall Lane, although the result might have been something to do with that.
Away trip of the Season
Charlton possibly pips this one. Friendly fans and standing all match.
Pie of the season
No contest,
Wigan Athletic's pies. Still not a patch on Gillingham's though!
Any final comments:
It's been a rollercoaster ride which saw us come off the tracks at the last bend. True Blades will be cheering on the team no matter what as we look forward to trips to Bristol and Colchester next season in an altogether more honest league.
Up the Blades
