Sheffield United became the first club to be relegated from the Premier League this season following their defeat to Wolves on Saturday, April 17.
Willian Jose broke the deadlock at half-time and his goal became the only difference in the match which dashed Sheffield’s survival hopes.
The Blades, who have spent two campaigns in the top-flight before their latest ouster, have been poor all season, managing just 14 points from 32 rounds of matches.
However, speaking on their relegation, new manager Paul Heckingbottom hailed his side for a spirited fight in the EPL, insisting the results are not a reflection of their general performances.
He said: “It’s about results isn’t it. The only thing we can control is the performance. We have to go out with our head held high. I think we should have certainly got something from the game. It probably typifies our season.
“You only have to look at the physical data from the Premier League this season. It’s not through a lack of effort. They will give everything and you saw it again tonight. It was that one moment.”
Heckingbottom, who replaced Chris Wilde as manager in March, has suffered defeats in every game since assuming the club’s coaching role.
