Sheffield United moved five points clear from their nearest rivals Fleetwood at the top of the League 1 table after being to a 3-3 draw against Rochdale on Saturday 4 March.
Blades fans also took the occasion to remember legendary supporter David Spencer who passed away in 2015.
John Garrett, United’s Supporters’ Liaison Officer was quoted on the official club website in 2016 as saying: “We say ‘Shred’ because that is the name that all knew David by. What can any of us say, you will find no one fortunate to know him that will say a bad word about a figure regarded by all as an icon, but the man himself was the most unassuming person you would ever meet.
“Never a bad word to say of anyone, his utopia was all Blades being together – United truly as one. His away coaches are the stuff of Sheffield United folklore. How many fans were weaned at his side and looked after with an arm round them as a young ‘un by a man respected by all? A massive influence on so many, a fact that makes this piece so hard to write, so hard to find the right words because all who came under that wing, all who stood or sat next to him will have their own stories, their own view and feelings – all will be feeling their own grief – such is the mark of the man. What a legacy. A complete one off, a decent and honest man who simply wanted all to be the same. All to be equal. They broke the mould, they really did.”
Sheffield United fans gathered in remembrance of David Spencer.
Out at 10am, back at 9pm after 270 miles & 1 point gained?
Wouldn't change it for the world. Passion & Pride.#SUFC #Loyal@PATRIOTS1899 pic.twitter.com/5qwptXbHLr— Newcastle Blades (@Tyneside_Blades) March 4, 2017
Blades director Selahattin Baki also showed his respect for Shred Day via his official Twitter account.
Shred day https://t.co/PpLw1U0oh9
— Selahattin Baki (@PATRIOTS1899) March 4, 2017
Baki joined the Board of Directors at Sheffield United in September 2013, when His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud joined the club.
