Chris Wilder received a pre-match vote of confidence from Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah just before kick-off at St Mary’s.
And that was pretty much where his afternoon peaked.
Another game brought another confidence-denting defeat for Wilder’s struggling side as their wait for a first league win of the season goes on.
Under-fire Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been backed by club owner Prince Abdullah
No team have managed to avoid relegation from the perilous position Sheffield United find themselves in, rock bottom with just one point from 12 games.