It has become a millstone around their neck, a monkey on their back and goodness knows what else those of a Sheffield United persuasion care to call it.

Sunderland or Coventry City, who trail 2-1 from the first leg, await in the final at Wembley Stadium after Chris Wilder's side eased into the showpiece with a convincing performance at Bramall Lane

Blades to cruise through to play-off final - Read the latest odds and tips ahead of Monday’s second leg in the play-off semi-finals