City running out of puff as Blades surge on

THE Sheffield half-marathon, a 13-mile test of physical and mental strength which yesterday snaked it way past Bramall Lane, provided the perfect metaphor to sum up the contrasting ways these two sides are ending the season.

Having long since hit the wall, Bristol City finally staggered over the line into the play-offs.

For their part, Sheffield United are striding effortlessly towards the finish, although they might have left their kick for the tape just a little too late.