Chris Wilder is drawing inspiration from legendary former Sheffield United boss Dave Bassett as he attempts to conjure his own Great Escape.
Wilder was part of Bassett's team who achieved back-to-back promotions and then famously defied the odds to stay in the First Division in 1990-91.
United were winless after 16 games but a 3-2 home victory over Nottingham Forest on December 22, 1990 kickstarted an incredible turnaround as Bassett guided them to a 13th-placed finish.
Ex-defender Wilder can see parallels between then and now ahead of Friday night's trip to high-flying Aston Villa.