Sheffield United

The point means Sheffield United are nine clear of third-placed Blackburn Rovers as they aim to return to the Premier League following relegation in 2021.

Ilias Chair (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. - Away6 - Shots - 1Dieng "I'd back us against anyone when the game gets stretched and that's how we got back into the game. We had to accept the game would be end to end. "With the form we have been in it is a little bit quieter than you'd imagine in the dressing room. They deserved that winning feeling tonight." "You know while it's only 1-0 they can throw men forward and throw caution to the wind. We were excellent in the first half and up to the 65th minute I thought we were the better team.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between QPR and Sheffield United at Loftus Road as John Egan made up for his earlier ...

The two then return to Sky Bet Championship action at 3pm on Saturday, January 14. The spirit of the players and their endeavour to keep the ball out of the net was brilliant. "But I thought we more than deserved that in the end. Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom: "I've not seen it but I bet from the statistics it looked a pretty even game. On 59 minutes, Billy Sharp raced in one on one with Seny Dieng, but could only loop a lobbed effort onto the roof of the net. And it came after 11 minutes thanks to a helping hand from Egan.

John Egan's goal in the final seconds rescued a point for promotion-chasing Sheffield United in a 1-1 draw at QPR.

Dykes has struggled in front of goal this season but his tireless work up front was crucial for Rangers, while the recalled Willock looked almost back to his best after struggling since returning from injury. After Enda Stevens' cross from the left was half-cleared back to him, he headed the ball towards Egan, whose close-range shot deflected in off Rob Dickie. Rangers enjoyed plenty of possession during the first half and, after putting them ahead, Chair shot over from near the edge of the penalty area.

John Egan's goal in the final seconds denied QPR victory. Egan atoned for a terrible mistake which handed Rangers an early lead at Loftus Road. Ilias Chair's ...

As the visitors pushed for a leveller, Ndiaye appealed in vain for a penalty after going down under a challenge from Dickie, and Dieng produced a near-post save to deny substitute Daniel Jebbison. Sharp sneaked between Kakay and Dickie to reach a ball over the top but then lifted it over Dieng and on to the top of the net. Dykes has struggled in front of goal this season but his tireless work up front was crucial for Rangers, while the recalled Willock looked almost back to his best after struggling since recently returning from injury.

John Egan celebrated his equaliser with gusto, his second goal in just three gamesSheffield United centre-half John Egan's recent purple patch in front of ...

"It's match fitness now, if we put him on a run with the lads he'd probably be at the front, he's naturally fit and aerobic, it's just the games he needs. "I'm a big believer that you get your form and your fitness when you're playing games so he'll get better and better the more he gets on the pitch." "He's scored more goals now which is great, that's what we want and he'll be trying to get some more between now and the end of the season."

Ireland man John Egan has been hailed by his club boss for turning around a dreadful mistake to earn Sheffield United a valuable point against QPR.

We were brave and kept wanting the ball and kept pushing, so I don’t want any fear from our players.” I’ve got to accept mistakes and we’ll make more between now and the end of the season. We were really pushing towards the end and we kept going.

PAUL HECKINGBOTTOM insisted Sheffield United fully deserved their point after John Egan's last-gasp equaliser secured a 1-1 draw at QPR.

“We were on the front foot, went toe-to-toe with them and gave a great account of ourselves. We were brave and kept wanting the ball and kept pushing, so I don’t want any fear from our players. We were really pushing towards the end and we kept going.”

Soccer Football – Championship – Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield United – Loftus Road, London, Britain – January 2, 2023 Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates ...

He played 69 minutes at Blackpool and then was rotated out again last night, playing a seven-minute cameo from the bench. It’s the type of character and determination you see in all promotion favourites. It’s impossible to sit here and say that the 19-year-old will be the man to fire Sheffield United to promotion, but he can ease the burden on Sharp whilst Brewster and McBurnie are out of the side. A big point to add to the tally. On another night where Sheffield United showed the type of character it takes to go on and win automatic promotion, we take a look at THREE things we clearly learnt about Heckingbottom’s side: A nine-point gap is better than an eight-point gap and, as the club stated on Twitter, it’s “a big point to add to the tally” as they push for the Premier League.

John Egan came in clutch for Sheffield United, as he slotted home a brilliant 96th minute equaliser in their Championship clash with QPR.

We had to accept the game would be end to end." "With the form we have been in it is a little bit quieter than you'd imagine in the dressing room. We were really pushing towards the end and we kept going.”

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Sheffield United centre-half John Egan's recent purple patch in front of goal is no surprise given his set-piece threat, says boss Paul...

"It's match fitness now, if we put him on a run with the lads he'd probably be at the front, he's naturally fit and aerobic, it's just the games he needs. "I'm a big believer that you get your form and your fitness when you're playing games so he'll get better and better the more he gets on the pitch." "He's scored more goals now which is great, that's what we want and he'll be trying to get some more between now and the end of the season."

Promotion expert Ollie Norwood hailed Sheffield United's character as they snatched a point with a 96th-minute equaliser at QPR on Monday night – admitting ...

But we kept going right to the end. We had a few chances but it's a good point. And Norwood, a three-time promotion winner from this division, said: “That kind of performance, when you're up against it and score in the last minute, that's what we're about.

JOHN EGAN'S goal in the final seconds rescued a point for promotion-chasing Sheffield United in a 1-1 draw at QPR.

As the visitors pushed for a leveller, Ndiaye appealed in vain for a penalty after going down under a challenge from Dickie, and Dieng produced a near-post save to deny substitute Daniel Jebbison. QPR continued to have the upper hand early in the second half, with Willock shooting over after collecting Lyndon Dykes’ flick-on and Osman Kakay seeing a long-range shot deflected wide. After Enda Stevens’ cross from the left was half-cleared back to him, he headed the ball towards Egan, whose close-range shot deflected in off Rob Dickie.

EFL pundit Matt Jarvis is confident Sheffield United will secure automatic promotion this season. The Blades managed to secure a point away from home on ...

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