Heckingbottom 'has to go' but 'it is unfair'

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We asked for your opinion as Paul Heckingbottom seems set to be the first managerial casualty of the season.

Here are your thoughts:

Harry: It is very unfair if Heckingbottom is sacked - he achieved promotion last season then had to take a weakened side into a higher league. How on earth was he ever going to succeed? So last season's success is now rendered worthless! Will a new manager be given money to spend when Heckingbottom wasn't allowed that luxury? Show loyalty please.

Andy: Hecky has been treated badly by the owners who seem to lack ambition. That said the players must shoulder responsibility for a lack of grit and determination. Blades fans demand and expect much more. Maybe Chris Wilder will put some much-needed fight back into this team.

Dave: I feel incredibly sorry for Hecky. It was only a few months ago we were singing his praises when he got us promoted under difficult circumstances. He also gave us some great memories with the run to the FA Cup semi final. He has been set up to fail by the owner and board. The players also need to take a good look at themselves as well.

John: Yes. Unfortunately Hecky has to go but please don’t even think about Wilder or Neil Warnock. That’s a retrograde step and will not solve the short or long term problems of the club. From the chairman down, and including certain players, we need to start again ready for next year.

Peter: It’s not Heckingbottom - he was just the one who was holding the parcel when the music stopped. Even Pep couldn’t have succeeded under the present ownership and the next manager is doomed to failure before he starts. Only Blades fans can believe that “lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for”. So, start from scratch with Nick Montgomery.

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