It has become a millstone around their neck, a monkey on their back and goodness knows what else those of a Sheffield United persuasion care to call it.

Bristol City boss's Sheffield United verdict after Blades' 6-0 aggregate win books play-off final place Liam Manning, the Bristol City manager, had no complaints about his side’s defeat in the play-off semi-final tonight as Sheffield United booked their place at Wembley with an emphatic 6-0 aggregate win over the Robins.

Chris WIlder's Sheffield United are one match away from the Premier League after sweeping aside Bristol City in the Championship play-offs.