In the week Chris Wilder publicly cast doubt on his future as Sheffield United manager, his players produced a performance that showed the board they must do everything they can to keep him.
This victory, only their fourth in the league this term, over Aston Villa may not be enough to keep Wilder's team in the Premier League, but it showcased a group united behind their leader, even though they are still 12 points adrift of safety with 11 games remaining.
Wilder promised to celebrate on his players' behalf and said: 'They have another game on Saturday (against Southampton).