'Play-offs are a special chance to create history'
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Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary says reaching the Championship play-offs is a "special" opportunity to create history - but insists the Robins will approach the semi-final like any other game.
Liam Manning's side will face Sheffield United over two legs with a Wembley final at stake for the winner and a shot at promotion to the Premier League.
"To be on a good journey and trying to create some history is something pretty special," O'Leary told BBC Radio Bristol's Sound of the City show.
"It's quite a quick turnaround; we'll be in all week just preparing like normal. We've played against them twice this year, so we know what we're up against.
"It's just sticking to what we've done and our processes. Hopefully we can provide a good performance and, more importantly, the result to match it."
City had two hard-fought encounters against the Blades this season, narrowly losing 2-1 at Ashton Gate in November after two late goals for United before striking late themselves at Bramall Lane to draw 1-1 in March.
O'Leary hopes the Robins can play to their full potential in what is their first play-off tie since 2007-08.
"I think now the shackles should be off, and we should go out and try to express ourselves and play freely because we've done the hard part of getting here," he added.
"Now is the fun bit of actually trying to play for something, and if we show what we're about and have a bit of personality, then hopefully that takes care of itself and we can come out on top.
"It's an exciting time, but we prepare like we would normally and go out and give it a right go."