Heckingbottom on criticism, waiting for a win and Wolves
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Paul Heckingbottom has been speaking to the media before Sheffield United's Premier League game against Wolves.
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Heckingbottom doesn't think the criticism he has faced is unfair and said: "We're not winning, it comes with the territory."
On whether a statement from the owners backing him would be welcome, Heckingbottom added: "No, I don't need that."
On if he feels the Blades are close to a win, Heckingbottom said: "There's evidence. We can talk about how close we’ve been, but that confidence will only come when we get over the line."
He added: "The belief has to be there, the performance has to be there, the energy has to be there to get in positions to scrap and fight to get over the line. Three points changes the outlook of the season, but it won’t change our approach."
Heckingbottom was asked whether the players-only meeting which took place this week was a good thing: "There's got to be some element of ownership, so I think it's healthy."
George Baldock "is in a good place" and is being considered for the weekend.
On whether Billy Sharp could return to the club after finishing with LA Galaxy, Heckingbottom said: "That ship has sailed."
On Wolves, he said: "They've got a real strong squad with some real talent. We know what type of team are coming to Bramall Lane and we know it's going to be tough."
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