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Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock believes his side will prosper in the Barclays Premiership next season.
The Blades are already being tipped for an immediate return to the Coca-Cola Championship but Warnock has other ideas. The Bramall Lane boss feels there are huge grounds for optimism as the club prepare to return to the top flight after a 12-year exile.
"I went to the Liverpool v Aston Villa game on Saturday and I came away thinking that we will score goals in the Premiership," said Warnock. "I watched Steven Gerrard and when he got the ball I said out loud 'he's not going to shoot from there!', and the next second it's in the back of the net."
He added: "You wouldn't think Gerrard is a multi-millionaire who can go to any club because he's so level-headed.
"And that's what this lot are. Phil Jagielka, Michael Tonge and Nick Montgomery; I know all their parents and it's like a family, which makes it even more satisfying.
"In the Premiership you get a little bit more time and we've got the legs and lungs for it.
"I think Danny Webber and Michael Tonge will be two players who everyone will be talking about.
"It's been Jagielka this year but I think people will be surprised with Webber and Tonge.
"And I don't think the defenders in the Premiership will be able to cope with Ade Akinbiyi."
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So Gerrard being able to score from 25 yards and not being a twat means Sheff Utd will stay up and Ade Akinbiyi will score goals. Despite the fact he was a miserable failure last time.
I believe we have a new candidate for fewest Premiership points in a season everyone.
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