SHEFFIELD United legend Tony Currie today looked ahead to watching nephew Darren in action at Bramall Lane on Saturday and owned up: “I hope he scores a hat-trick!”But in the next breath the former England star, one of the greatest players of his era, added with a mischievous grin: “And I hope the Blades win 4-3!”

SHEFFIELD United legend Tony Currie today looked ahead to watching nephew Darren in action at Bramall Lane on Saturday and owned up: “I hope he scores a hat-trick!”

But in the next breath the former England star, one of the greatest players of his era, added with a mischievous grin: “And I hope the Blades win 4-3!”

This week sees Watford-born Tony, now 55 and who also starred for QPR and Leeds, celebrate the 37th anniversary of his arrival in South Yorkshire.

It’s a big date for 30-year-old Darren, too, as he pursues his dream to play in the Premiership – better late than never according to his famous uncle.

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