Paul Heckingbottom reacts to Sheffield United reception after Gus Hamer "cheat" moment v Preston North End Paul Heckingbottom was grateful for the reception he received on his return to former club Sheffield United after they picked up their latest win of the season against his Preston North End side this afternoon.

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Only one minute later, the ball was in the back of North End’s net as Tyrese Campbell popped up to head home from Harrison Burrows’ inviting cross. Heckingbottom admitted his side started the afternoon poorly but he was pleased with the second half display.

Sheffield United host Preston North End on Saturday, and they will warmly welcome back former management duo Paul Heckingbottom and Stuart McCall in the Bramall Lane dugouts. This clash will be one of the very last Saturday 3PM home kick-offs of the season.

Heckingbottom was planning to have a conversation with City manager Pep Guardiola after learning they would meet at Wembley, but the FA ruling took it out of their hands. And the manager’s comments at the time echoed those made in the aftermath of Preston’s last-eight draw.

Sheffield United will welcome back former boss Paul Heckingbottom when he brings his current side Preston North End to Bramall Lane on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

When you're first coming into a club, for example when I first came to Preston your job is to get that connection. Your job is to go and understand the club and the people. If you've already got that when you step into it,