The Blades may have gone one nil up through loanee John Cofie, but it should've been much more than that at the turn of half-time; and a healthy scoreline certainly wouldn't have flattered United.
United were left to rue their missed chances in both halves when on 72 minutes Clinton Morrison scored past Mark Howard and then felt the need to run the whole length of the pitch to taunt Blades fans who were, to be fair, giving him plenty of stick beforehand due to his Wednesday allegiances.
Colchester were actually millimetres away from somehow taking all three points, but the post saved United's blushes.
Whilst chances were created, the inability to put the ball into the net more has cost us in these last two games, because an extra two points in both is certainly within question.
We have a pretty youthful strikeforce, and with the situation surrounding Richard Cresswell and Nick Montgomery, it is unlikely that United will add a bit more knowhow and experience in that front line.
We do, of course, have Chris Porter who is currently suffering with an injury, but I really don't think he's the answer.
But the blame can't solely rest on the striker's feet because the midfield should also be chipping in with goals.
Lee Williamson scored 14 from the wing position last time around, but he has said his goodbyes and is no longer with us.
It would be worse if we weren't creating any chances at all, but the principal is remains the same if the ball isn't put into the net.
Being unable to score more than one goal in out first three matches highlights this, and promotion won't be achieved if our performances don't improve.
Danny Wilson's hands are tied, but he's just got to work the best he can with what he's got.
It may be an unbeaten start for the Blades, but an irritating one at the same time too!