Nigel Clough expects "intriguing" FA Cup tie

Nigel Clough has said that he is expecting an "intriguing tie" when his Sheffield United side host Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup tomorrow.

The Blades are the lowest ranked team left in the competition and have knocked out Premier League opposition in the two previous rounds.

The League One side's manager told the club's official website: "It is an intriguing tie, we are the lowest ranked team left in the competition who are trying to stay in League One and Forest are pushing for promotion to the top-flight.

"Forest are definite promotion contenders in the Championship, they are currently 16 games unbeaten and will have an eye on going up automatically. They have several options in attack, but their standout player for me is probably Andy Reid. He is vastly experienced and has played for a few clubs at the highest level.

"We will have to show Forest the respect they deserve, we certainly can't afford to give anything away early on, not going behind is vital. Our cup run has put smiles on the faces of the fans, which during a tough season in the league is immensely satisfying. We have built our cup success away from home when people have expected us to lose in every round, including at Colchester and Cambridge."

United currently sit 22nd in the League One table.