Sheffield United have rewarded their fanbase with promotion back to the Premier League, 2 seasons after the Blades were relegated to the Championship.
At a time where the cost of living is hitting local people hard, United fans have found a welcome distraction to some of life’s problems, with the Blades also reaching the semi final of the FA Cup, where they lost out to Manchester City at Wembley.
Sport is now playing a bigger role than ever, with fixtures providing an effective get out for everyday people to forget about the current financial climate and bring enjoyment to those that attend.
It was a point that was Emphasised by Sheffield United commentator Callum Cheswick, who said: “Those little aspects surrounding football, it does take away what goes on in life.”