"This is the only chance an England football team will get to put one over Germany this summer and we'll need every red-blooded English man and woman at Bramall Lane to cheer us on to victory,"(said Reid)
"Having seen off Scotland at St. Mary's, I know the players are desperate to beat Germany on 7th August and confirm their status as Europe's top Legends nation."(said Lester Holcombe)
Believe me - if I would have a cent left I would die to see that - it´s said all the old guys like Matthaeus & Co are playing. Damnit. Must win lottery. It will be a dream match. :frustrate: :frustrate: :frustrate:
I so hope they will show it somewhere in our TV - I will throw a party !
Maybe Premiere.
Oh Matthäus; my Engish is not so good my German is much better.
Where's Sean Bean when you need him?
Quote from: From the articleWhere's Sean Bean when you need him?
:agreed: where is he?
Maybe in a gymn with a bottle of Evian or Perrier, working hard, and then having a session in a cosmetic salon :-))))):pigsfly
TT: Lust listen to the main line of this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1wf1HrZrmA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1wf1HrZrmA)
:rotfl1:
Lighty - that was an impressive overview of the players changes !!! Thanks - it will be for sure a thrilling season !!!
Do you know by any chance why Darius is praised everywhere as "the great Yorkshireman" ?
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/77589143.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/fa_premier_leag/arsenal/4.html&h=1150&w=2000&sz=239&hl=en&start=655&tbnid=WizCyeISJVperM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsean%2Bbean%26start%3D648%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
And he wasn't there
thanks for this short review, when and where will the next match stand ?
XB - aren´t you into footi
Notts County won.thats great. Doncaster is only a small town just south of Sheffield..........................Sheffield have two teams........................Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield Wednesday reserves...................
Sorry Lighty only trying to wind you up.........................but it worked. :sorry:
*I'm a girl, anyway - I don't think we're allowed to get too serious about it, are we? I mean, really, I'm not sure I'm supposed to let on that I really do understand the offsides rule . . .*
Can they change their place during a match or do they have to stay on the left/right for the duration?
Football fans are very fickle.after a defeat they come out of the ground mumbling and moaning and declaring that they will never go to a match again..............But sure enough they are there at the next match.
SM- never saw the film, but I've got it on my list now. It sounds really interesting!
Blades beat Blackpool - 3-1 (away)!!!
COYRAWW!!
Speaking of the Blades - they just had their collective arse handed to them on a plate by Arsenal's team of teenagers. 6-0
Speaking of the Blades - they just had their collective arse handed to them on a plate by Arsenal's team of teenagers. 6-0
That wasn't expected?
*ducks*
For Yorkshire read Nottinghamshire or any county going south.....Anything north of the the Thames is 'oop north' anyway XB.
Alright Lighty..you have convinced me that I may have been slightly wrong. :damnit
Alright Lighty..you have convinced me that I may have been slightly wrong. :damnit
Bf I always admit it when I am wrong....It just does not happen very often.
Kevin Blackwell has left his job as Sheffield United manager by mutual consent, the club has announced.
The Blades were beaten 3-0 by QPR on Saturday, conceding three goals in the first 23 minutes as fans at Bramall Lane chanted, "Blackwell Out!"
Sheffield United have confirmed Gary Speed has been appointed their new manager on a three-year contract.
The problem is that, whatever sport it is, you always think your club deasrves the best. It's difficult to remember sometimes that not everyone wants to come to your part of the country and that some managers/coaches/players just wnat more than yoru club's finances can possibly stretch to.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a couple of wins - that might just make the 'glass half empty' people think that this isn't such a bad choice after all.
Its not just a Blades thing Lighty . It runs the length and breadth of the UK. Even St. Brian Clough came in for his fair share .
Gary Speed's first game as Sheffield United manager ended in defeat as promotion favourites Middlesbrough claimed their first win of the season.
QuoteGary Speed's first game as Sheffield United manager ended in defeat as promotion favourites Middlesbrough claimed their first win of the season.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/8919057.stm
Sheff Utd 1 - 0 Preston
Gary Speed was given his first win as Sheffield United boss as a goal from Jean Calve saw his side beat Preston at Bramall Lane.
Right-back, Calve, on loan from Nancy, was making his Blades debut and marked it with a spectacular 35-yard strike
17:00–19:25 Match of the Day Live
2010/2011, Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield United
Live coverage of the Yorkshire derby in the Championship, presented by Colin Murray
Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe has announced he will step down from his role at Bramall Lane next month.
Micky Adams has left Port Vale to take over as manager at Sheffield United.
The much-travelled ex-Fulham, Brighton and Leicester boss, 49, has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal to become Gary Speed's successor at Bramall Lane.
ARE The Blades going to be able to get out of the bottom three? Join the debate - VIDEO
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/are_the_blades_going_to_be_able_to_get_out_of_the_bottom_three_join_the_debate_video_1_3046065
We are 1 up with less than 6 minutes (normal time) to go. Keep your fingers crossed . . .
Blo&*^ F&*^%$ HELL. An equaliser.
ARGGGGGH. Now they're struggling to keep from losing.
ARGGGGGGGHHHHH.
Should be about over, if the freaking official will just call time . . .
1-1.
damn. Better than a loss - but damn.
Yep. At least Crystal Palace lost though, I was worried they would draw level once they pulled one back.
I do love football, and I love cricket. I used to tag along when my brothers went to the Oval when we were kids. But the reason I try to keep a certain safe distance between myself and any particular football team is that my life has enough peaks and troughs in it as it is without going on a masochistic Sheffield United trip. I feel myself being increasingly drawn in though!
I lived with a fanatical Millwall supporter for a couple of years when I was 19. His house was decorated in their colours with a whole wall dedicated to their memorabilia. Even the mat on the doorstep was a Millwall welcome mat. Every time they lost you could just write off the weekend. Somewhere out there his wife is probably feeling somewhat relieved as I very much doubt he's changed in that respect.
I don't think it's foolish. I don't think it matters how you discover a passion in life.
I'm really into my music and seeing live bands. My favourite band - I got into them because of my ex. On the eve of my first solo trip around the world, he gave me their album as a gift and put it on my ipod and when I was travelling I used to listen to it and think of him.
Then I got really into the band, became a bigger fan than him, met the band, got a chance to see them at a few intimate gigs, and now I try and see them whenever they are playing anywhere I can realistically get to. I once saw them play 3 times in 3 days in different areas of the country and I've travelled to different countries to see them which is foolish because gigs do get cancelled.
He and I split and now I barely remember that I originally discovered them because of him - it's become a love affair with their music as opposed to a love affair with him.
It's good to have passion in your life for something - it's what keeps us young.
:) Maybe not young in the physical sense, but I know people who seem old beyond their years, mostly because they have no passion for anything.
It’s a bit hard to describe but this band became important to me at a really key period in my life. So I’ve been listening to their music on some of the best and the worst days of my life. Certain songs have very powerful associations. And when you’ve met the people involved and talked to them, it’s different.
Plus, after a period of time, you can go to a gig, even a very big venue, look across the audience and you see all the usual suspects there at the front, people you’ve come to know. So it’s like sharing an experience with friends. I hasten to add here that they’re not a cheesy pop band!
It must be fairly similar with football. Memories, associations and shared experiences.
Another of my ex-boyfriends accidentally got me into dog rescue, which is one of the defining passions of my life and will be when I’m 90 years old, whether I’ve got muscle aches or not. There's so much suffering and death I see every day which makes me feel powerless and angry. Although by that age, my contribution would probably be limited to writing rude letters to newspapers and signing my will to leave my house to the dogs home!
I’m not a very good example of a ‘settled’ person, I’m afraid! Firstly, I grew up in London which is a very transient place, so most of the people I grew up with have moved away. Secondly, I only keep in contact with one friend and one member of my family from back then – I haven’t spoken to my sister in over 5 years.
Growing up in London is very different from growing up in a close community so I don’t really know what effect that has. Apart from saying that when I moved to a tiny rural village, I was so used to the anonymity of London that I found it very odd the way people took an interest in my business.
And I very much go my own way, I’m not very conventional so I have quirks aplenty!
Some people have a close inner circle of family and friends and build the wall around that. They’re happy with that. Yes, they probably miss out on meeting some interesting people, but they'd probably look around at others and say they save themselves a lot of stress too. And even if they let people in sometimes, they evict them for the slightest thing because their emotional needs are being sufficiently met by their inner circle.
I think you get some people who reach a point (if they weren’t always there) of being very static in their lives. It’s like they’ve drawn this big circle around themselves, they’re happy with what’s inside it, and they don’t look beyond the boundaries. They’re not interested in what’s beyond it. And they’re not interested in taking risks on people. Often they’re quite content.
Then you get people (irrespective of their backgrounds) who have a different perspective. They’re always looking outwards beyond the boundaries, taking risks, seeking to meet new people, try new things, travel to new places, wanting to know what’s around the next corner. They can’t believe that people in the first group can be happy living in their tiny, insular world shutting people out. But, who knows, the people in the first group may well be happier as they're content with what they have.
You can probably tell from this that after many years of thinking I knew what was best, I've reached the point where I realize I don't actually know :)
I don't know how any of that applies to Sean by the way - that was me rambling on very generic ground :)
'Dave's a legend but his 'little chat' to the players before the Reading game went on for about four hours! He was telling them that this is the best club he has ever worked at and that the fans are the best as well - he even told them that Sean Bean would pack up his whole Hollywood career to play for United!'
Isn't that the same as always? :backout
Sheff Utd 2 - 1 Nott'm Forest
Matthew Lowton scored the winner as Sheffield United came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest and register their first win of 2011.
Well, miracles do exist!
:holycrap
Sheff Utd 2 - 0 Leeds
Sheffield United boosted their survival hopes with a win over Leeds United.
The Blades remain in the bottom three but the result puts the pressure back on the teams above them while denting Leeds's hopes of automatic promotion.
They took the lead after the break when Leeds man Eric Lichaj inadvertently turned in Nick Montgomery's effort.
Bjorn Helge Riise scored the second when he tucked into the bottom right before Leeds substitute Billy Paynter saw red for violent conduct.
QuoteSheff Utd 2 - 0 Leeds
Sheffield United boosted their survival hopes with a win over Leeds United.
The Blades remain in the bottom three but the result puts the pressure back on the teams above them while denting Leeds's hopes of automatic promotion.
They took the lead after the break when Leeds man Eric Lichaj inadvertently turned in Nick Montgomery's effort.
Bjorn Helge Riise scored the second when he tucked into the bottom right before Leeds substitute Billy Paynter saw red for violent conduct.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9426555.stm
I assumed that instantly.
:mutley:
Yes - I sighed and said:
Drat.
:evillaugh
Bristol City must be really bad then ...... :backout
Right - have stopped swearing now.
So - we're going down now for certain aren't we? Two games left - 6 points behind - we'd go down on GD even if we won both games and CP or Doncaster lost both. That's how it works isn't it?
OK - unless Doncaster or CP lose both by an enormous margin and we win ours by a large margin.
Best to start thinking ahead to a bounce out of Division 1 . . . assuming the Blades pull themselves together sufficiently next season. If not, then they'll be where they deserve to be.
Best to start thinking ahead to a bounce out of Division 1 . . . assuming the Blades pull themselves together sufficiently next season. If not, then they'll be where they deserve to be.
Yes, you're right. They've been terrible this season. I do feel sorry for Sean as he must be gutted, but I suppose these are the highs and lows of following any team that passionately.
They weren't robbed or anything - they just haven't been very good this season.
Oh well, onwards, and hopefully, upwards!
They weren't robbed or anything - they just haven't been very good this season.
Oh well, onwards, and hopefully, upwards!
Oh such a shame ........ btw Nottingham Forest beat Scunthorpe 5 - 1 this afternoon . :thumbsup: :backout
You'd think he'd be used to it by now ..... :backout
SHEFFIELD United will take steps to ensure they are no longer reliant on loan players to strengthen their squad, plc chairman Kevin McCabe confirmed last night, after admitting that instability behind the scenes contributed to the club’s relegation from the Championship.
Blades: Lane chief ready to pump in extra cash.QuoteSHEFFIELD United will take steps to ensure they are no longer reliant on loan players to strengthen their squad, plc chairman Kevin McCabe confirmed last night, after admitting that instability behind the scenes contributed to the club’s relegation from the Championship.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades_lane_chief_ready_to_pump_in_extra_cash_1_3364663
Sheffield United sack manager Micky Adams
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13354375.stm
He's probably thinking 'We've hit rock bottom, there's nothing much to lose from starting from scratch.'
Oh such a shame ........ btw Nottingham Forest beat Scunthorpe 5 - 1 this afternoon . :thumbsup: :backout
Sheffield United have named Danny Wilson as their new manager on a three-year contract.The 51-year-old ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss left his last post at Swindon in March, resigning with the club in the League One relegation zone.
Sheffield United got their season off to the perfect start with a comfortable win over a poor Oldham side.
Oldham 0 - 2 Sheffield UtdQuoteSheffield United got their season off to the perfect start with a comfortable win over a poor Oldham side.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14352031.stm
I always watch The Football League show on BBC1, featuring highlights from the Championship, League One and League two.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b013ds71
harry maguire goal against oldham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPC1hBCuYQ
A Blade from birth.
http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/Superstore/0,,10418~1981394,00.html
Blades: Sheffield United dancers poised for new season
http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/blades_sheffield_united_dancers_poised_for_new_season_1_3656319
Blades group to turn 30
http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/blades_group_to_turn_30_1_3656291
Hartlepool 1 - 1 Sheffield Utd
Sheffield United needed a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory to defeat Hartlepool in a tight Carling Cup clash.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14368449.stm
Fans can fly the flag for Blades
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/fans_can_fly_the_flag_for_blades_1_3672615
Sheffield Utd 2 - 0 Brentford
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14429658.stm
Chris Bainbridge from Bury
I spent the first few years of my life on Tyneside, so am still able to understand and speak Geordie. We moved to just north of Manchester when I was little, so I had to learn a new way of talking, because nobody could understand me at first. I thought I was putting on my best B.B.C. newsreader voice and thought I sounded like Richard baker, but in reality I sounded more like Jimmy Nail. Most of the other kids at school thought I was "Scotch" (to use their term). The local accent in Prestwich was a bit like today's Manchester twang, a bit nasal. But just three or four miles up the road they talk Lancashire, like Peter Kay (as I found when I went to secondary school). The Mancunians used to deride the Bury lot, and call them "Farmers", or "Yonners" (why? Because they come from "over yon"!). I live in Bury now, the very name of which is a one-word linguistic test. You can tell a Manc by the way they pronounce "Bury" as "Berry". My old compadres the Geordies (as well as the Scots) say "Burry". The locals, however, pronounce it somewhere in between, with a vowel sound like a shortened version of the French "beurre", or a German "o-umlaut". So now you know!
Wycombe 1 - 0 Sheffield Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14958080.stm
FORGET the Steel City derby later in the month - it seems Owls and Blades fans are being put at the centre of another rivalry this season.
Two proto-pop stars are going head-to-head by releasing their versions of Singing The Blues and The Greasy Chip Butty Song.
And, because both singles are in aid of Sheffield Children’s Hospital, the generosity of both sets of supporters is at stake.
Preston 2 - 4 Sheffield Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15269480.stm
Sheffield Utd 3 - 0 Oxford Utd
FA Cup first round
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15604892.stm
Sheffield Utd 3 - 2 Torquay
FA Cup second round
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15901732.stm
Is there a site that I can go to and buy some Sheffield United clothes???? I would love to promote them in this country. :slyfox
Sheffield Utd 3 - 1 Hartlepool
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16324928.stm
WHAT!?!?!?!?!?! You mean they are getting promoted?
Carlisle 3 - 2 Sheffield Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16331320.stm
Sheffield Utd 3 - 1 Salisbury
FA Cup third round
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16371906.stm
I was at the Wednesday/Hartlepool match at the weekend with my friend who is a massive pools fan. I think I was cheering louder when Sweeney got the equaliser. Just wish they had been able to score a third lol
Yeah though if at the end of the season the table is like it is now we could have an interesting play-off match
Sheffield United have extended striker James Beattie's contract until the end of the season.
QuoteSheffield United have extended striker James Beattie's contract until the end of the season.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16745492.stm
First home defeat in nine games :(
I'm having my consolation pint at home (home brew hehe) but also celebrating that Liverpool beat Man U heheYes, I rather enjoyed seeing that score this morning!
Didn't know it ever got that cold up in Sheffield. Is this a first? We have 16 inches of snow here in Boulder but it is 28 degrees F. So they had to close down some roads to knock icicles off the bridges as they were big and falling on the cars below causing accidents. That was a first here.
Yes it snows in Colorado but I love it. I put in a Sean Bean video and do some hand sewing. It is warm and cozy inside and if I put on the right video (say Lady Chatterley's Lover) I get warm and cozy inside too.
And Wednesday lost as well :)
Boycotting Jonathon Ross show tonight! Sean Bean is on. Oink!
Tweet from a Wednesdayite getting in the spirit of the Derby tomorrow!QuoteBoycotting Jonathon Ross show tonight! Sean Bean is on. Oink!
Sean Bean in the Jonathan Ross Show
He's a guest of Jonathan Ross tonight.
Wonder if he'll mention the Blades & the Sheffield derby?
I reckon YES.
Only one comment on the Derby.
:frustrate:
I have tried to find these matches on radio over the internet but no luck yet. What station do you listen to? Maybe I can find it that way.
Thanks Lightly I will give that a try. I get a lot of Spanish football on cable and then the occasional matches of English Premier league on ESPN. Outside of that I have to watch my local teams and it is not a good quality game compared what is played outside the USA.
Is SUFC the only club followed here or do we have other fans with teams in the PL?
Not a great match :frustrate:
A Gooner myself.
Well, let's hope Sean didn't spend breakfast listening to the match - he'll be hard-pressed to come up with an honest grin on the red carpet this afternoon . . .:agreed:
*mutter*
Notts County 2 - 5 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17349117
Rochdale 2-5 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17594158
I was enquiring as to the same, just yesterday. They most be most rigorously tested sportsmen out there considering the pay they make, yet this keeps happening.
Statistically, yes, that would be considered very high. I know these sudden deaths connected to sports were problematized
here a few years ago when young boys suddenly just collapsed on the pitch. Everywhere from 8-18, since then, not much
has happened until Muamba and now Morosini. There's a few collapses each year but I dont remember many of them being
directly related to any substantial heart conditions or similar issues.
Guess its not enough to warrant any scientific studies, though I must admit my curiosity gets the better of me.
There must be some sort of connection here. You rarely hear other famous athletes face the same horrors. You rarely hear of skiers collapsing in the tracks or hockey players on the ice (though it does happen a lot, they usually have a very different cause).
Sure, cognitive heart conditions are common enough, more common than people usually think, but can there really be said to be a common cause there? I'd love to know. Someone ought to study it.
statement from Evan’s lawyer, released via Sheffield United’s website, said: “Ched Evans is shocked and extremely disappointed with the decision reached today by the jury at Caernarfon Crown Court to convict him of the charge brought against him.
“Mr Evans firmly maintains his innocence in this matter and is being advised regarding an appeal of the decision.”
Quotestatement from Evan’s lawyer, released via Sheffield United’s website, said: “Ched Evans is shocked and extremely disappointed with the decision reached today by the jury at Caernarfon Crown Court to convict him of the charge brought against him.
“Mr Evans firmly maintains his innocence in this matter and is being advised regarding an appeal of the decision.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/guilty-rapist-ched-evans-has-thrown-away-his-career-says-judge-1-4470156
United must now look to finish the job of securing promotion back to the Championship without their star striker.
Manager Wilson will be keen not to let the events of yesterday affect his team’s momentum as they look for the result which could see them go up today.
Today, if the Blades beat MK Dons and Wednesday lose to Carlisle, the club will have secured promotion and manager Wilson will be a hero. To make things even sweeter for the Blades, they will also deny their arch-rivals automatic promotion by nailing second spot in the League One table.
So, anyone watching El Clasico tonight?
Sorry, versusterminus - I was busy busy last night! What was the result?
QuoteUnited must now look to finish the job of securing promotion back to the Championship without their star striker.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-must-close-out-promotion-without-jailed-evans-1-4470833
Manager Wilson will be keen not to let the events of yesterday affect his team’s momentum as they look for the result which could see them go up today.
Today, if the Blades beat MK Dons and Wednesday lose to Carlisle, the club will have secured promotion and manager Wilson will be a hero. To make things even sweeter for the Blades, they will also deny their arch-rivals automatic promotion by nailing second spot in the League One table.
It's in 2 hours, actually.
Ched Evans: Sheffield United Twitter probe into Connor Brown rape case comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17810574
It COST only one old penny new - but now, more than 100 years later, one of the rarest and most sought-after Sheffield United programmes is set to fetch between £5,000 and £6,000 at auction.
The knowledge that the people who use this forum have is amazing. I learn something interesting everyday. Thanks Lightly.
Extremely rare 1899 Sheffield United memento for saleQuoteIt COST only one old penny new - but now, more than 100 years later, one of the rarest and most sought-after Sheffield United programmes is set to fetch between £5,000 and £6,000 at auction.
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/patchfolk/1242148853.jpg)
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/extremely-rare-1899-sheffield-united-memento-for-sale-1-4515291
They don't deserve Championship if they're playing like this. 15 more minutes before penalties and the match has been anything but riveting so far. Though penalties just isn't fair. Ever.
Wait...if two teams manage to hold each other off, doesn't that mean that they are well-matched? I thought that it was all about playing not just to make goals, but to make sure that the other team doesn't make goals. If neither are making goals, doesn't that mean that they are both doing their jobs well? Playoffs are supposed to be all about the best teams getting matched up against each other. Or have things changed and I didn't get the memo?
So I guess what i’m trying to explain, is that the disappointment I experienced yesterday, as much as it hurts, is simply another day in a lifetime of supporting Sheffield United. Yes, there will be more days like this, of that i’m sure. But there will be better days, too. So when I joke “if we get to another Final at Wembley, I’m not going”, I definitely will, I’ve got to. And I’ll pay £4 a pint, as well!
Report by a Blade on his day out at the play-off final
Wembley Strife and £4 Pints.http://originalblogname.tumblr.com/post/23858611457/wembley-strife-and-4-pintsQuoteSo I guess what i’m trying to explain, is that the disappointment I experienced yesterday, as much as it hurts, is simply another day in a lifetime of supporting Sheffield United. Yes, there will be more days like this, of that i’m sure. But there will be better days, too. So when I joke “if we get to another Final at Wembley, I’m not going”, I definitely will, I’ve got to. And I’ll pay £4 a pint, as well!
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/patchfolk/tumblr_lz6kuzEamw1r6vbdpo1_500.jpg)
Sheffield United Tour of Canada and USA 1962
http://footysphere.com/post/202580946/sheffield-united-tour-canada-usa-1962
http://footysphere.com/tagged/sheffield_united
http://www.footballphilately.com/2010/05/sheffield-united-philatelic-journey.html
The Welshman is among 11 players to leave following the Blades failure to gain promotion from League One.
James Beattie, Andy Taylor, Johnny Ertl, Steve Simonsen, Jack Adams, Connor Brown, Seamus Conneely, Corey Gregory, Shane Murray and Marc Warren are all free to find other clubs.
Simonsen announced yesterday that he was not being offered a new contract.
New deals have been offered to striker Chris Porter and midfielders Lee Williamson and Kevin McDonald.
So they are going to seriously rebuild this team. That might be good if it were at all possible to get some better players. Perhaps they should also look at coaching and management.
It is too bad that they have not been able to play well enough to deserve promotion to another league. A few years ago it looked like they might actually become a major club but the sure have gone down hill. In fact they started going down hill when Sean stepped away as director. Maybe they need his 'mojo' to get back on the winning track.
Nil nil without RvP, rumors about a transfer though and plenty of new players. Talksport seemed to think we'd sold off Messiah. But he's just a very naughty boy. We'll be fine.
Nil nil without RvP, rumors about a transfer though and plenty of new players. Talksport seemed to think we'd sold off Messiah. But he's just a very naughty boy. We'll be fine.
I suspect you're right. :)
What would talk radio be without hyperbole? :evillaugh
Ex-Sheffield United striker Ched Evans refused permission to appeal rape conviction
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/breaking-ex-sheffield-united-striker-ched-evans-refused-permission-to-appeal-rape-conviction-1-4851877
Another disappointing draw for the Gooners. Well played mostly but just couldn't get it into the net. Can't take another match like this or confidence in players might start dwindling.
SHEFFIELD United have named a stand inside their ground after Jessica Ennis, the League One club announced last night.
SHEFFIELD United owner Kevin McCabe last night insisted that a proposed multi-million pound deal with a Nigerian businessman could help catapult Danny Wilson’s side back towards the Premier League.
He didn't respond to some random inbox spam, did he?
He didn't respond to some random inbox spam, did he?
:catlaff
I think McCabe has wanted out for a while. I also think it's a damn shame that English football has come down to nothing but money, but it's too late to change it.
The Blades are in trouble. Their finances are 'safe', but they obviously don't have any to spare and certainly nothing splash out on a pricey player. We've lost Monty (to Australia) and Quinny (to Hull) - and they picked up Dave Kitson yesterday, another player aging out of the system. Unfortunately, without money you can't bring in the better players. If they have skill, they can demand ridiculously high wages. American gridiron football is the same, but at least the draft system means that clubs that are struggling have a shot at recruiting young players who have great potential.
Arsenal is one of the few teams in the premiership that doesn't consist solely of bought talent. It has a solid foundation with own players such as Walcott, Ramsey, etc. Our problem seems to be that we don't actually buy enough. There should be some sort of wage-ceiling in the premier league, as well as a change to the transfer rules cause as of right now, those with the most money win. Teams like Man C are ridiculous.
Arsenal is one of the few teams in the premiership that doesn't consist solely of bought talent. It has a solid foundation with own players such as Walcott, Ramsey, etc. Our problem seems to be that we don't actually buy enough. There should be some sort of wage-ceiling in the premier league, as well as a change to the transfer rules cause as of right now, those with the most money win. Teams like Man C are ridiculous.
Exactly. A wage-ceiling would go a long way toward reestablishing some kind of equilibrium in the system. I understand that the working life of a professional athlete is considerably shorter than an office worker, but I don't understand why that is sufficient reason (and that is always the excuse that people fall back on, when challenged) to ensure that they never have to lift a finger to work after they retire.
This is a short - but interesting article on the topic: http://footballspeak.com/post/2012/05/05/Top-20-Highest-Paid-Players.aspx
What fascinates me is doing the conversion (using one of my favorite websites, http://www.measuringworth.com/ukcompare/ ) of the wages from earlier decades.
A player earning £12 per week/£624 annually in 1947 would have an equivalent cost of living value in 2010 of £366 per week - or £19032 per year.
Average pay in 1947 (according to the Financial Times) was £416.41 annually (£8 per week) - an equivalent of £12,800 in 2010.
In 1947, with the wage cap in place, football players were still making more than the average wage . . . but not like today.
:wellll:
Sheff Utd 0-0 Doncaster
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19553970
A total of £17.20 can buy a ticket to a game, a programme, a pie and a tea.
That makes a trip to Bramall Lane over £4 cheaper than any other League One club
Worst match of the seasons. One- Nil to Norwich at Carrow Road and we (hopefully) couldnt have played the second half worse if we tried. The Ox possibly injured as well. Sigh.
Sheff Utd 1-0 Walsall
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19958188
On October 24th in 1857, the World's First Football Club is founded: Sheffield FC. Thank you to the founders Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest, football's first pioneers.
Swindon 0-0 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20134294
Brentford 2-0 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20374855
FA Cup second round
Sheff Utd 2-1 Port Vale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20474804
Football League Trophy - Northern Section Quarter Final
Coventry 1-1 Sheff Utd
Coventry win 4-1 on penalties
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20506690
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/285620/Girl-raped-by-soccer-ace-flees-country/
I hate people.
Still doesnt excuse the behaviour.
Still doesnt excuse the behaviour.
Not saying it does - just saying that "the behaviour" may be over-stated by the rag, "quoting" a friend of the victim.
Still doesnt excuse the behaviour.
Not saying it does - just saying that "the behaviour" may be over-stated by the rag, "quoting" a friend of the victim.
According to the Guardian it is pretty clear that it was in fact rape and if the court indeed has found it is such, which it has, then no matter personal opinion, he is guilty. Not saying the court is infallible, but according to the few facts I gathered, there's really no question on that matter.
The way people act when it comes down to rape is so unapologetic, so amazing frustrating and really shows the worst side of human behaviour. Because its a public figure that no one can probably see as doing something wrong, they go into complete denial.
I come back full circle to my first statement. I hate people.
Jingle Bells,Jingle Bells,Jingle All The Way,O' What Fun It Is To See United Win Away!!!!!
Meanwhile Carlisle 1 - 3 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20564707QuoteJingle Bells,Jingle Bells,Jingle All The Way,O' What Fun It Is To See United Win Away!!!!!
Still doesnt excuse the behaviour.
Not saying it does - just saying that "the behaviour" may be over-stated by the rag, "quoting" a friend of the victim.
According to the Guardian it is pretty clear that it was in fact rape and if the court indeed has found it is such, which it has, then no matter personal opinion, he is guilty. Not saying the court is infallible, but according to the few facts I gathered, there's really no question on that matter.
The way people act when it comes down to rape is so unapologetic, so amazing frustrating and really shows the worst side of human behaviour. Because its a public figure that no one can probably see as doing something wrong, they go into complete denial.
I come back full circle to my first statement. I hate people.
I happen to hate hyperbole.
What the rag said was that Evans "lured" the young woman back to his hotel room and assaulted her. That is not - by evidence produced at the trial - what happened. According to that:
Evans' rented a room at the local hotel for his friend, a player from another club - because there was no room for the man to stay at Evans' mother's home and presumably because he was making more money than the friend and could better afford to pay the hotel charge.
The friend went to a local bar, where he met the young woman - who admitted that she had been drinking prior to meeting him and continued to drink afterward. By her admission, she regularly drank to excess, but swore that it never caused her to lose consciousness.
At that point, the story diverges. The young woman said she didn't remember anything until she woke up the next morning.
The friend said he asked the girl back to his hotel room and she agreed to go.
The friend said he called Evans and another man to join them to continue the "party".
Evans came to the room - the third man apparently watched through a window or some nonsense - why I do not know.
Evans and the friend engaged in sex with the young woman.
The young woman pressed charges against both men. The prosecutor decided that there was not enough evidence to suggest that the sex with the friend was not consensual, but there was enough evidence of non-consent to charge Evans with rape.
He was convicted.
I'm not going to beat that to death with a stick. That was the decision that a jury of his peers decided. I wasn't in the courtroom. If they believe he was guilty, I accept their judgement.
Personally, I also believe the other man was equally guilty, as there is no way of knowing if the young woman actually agreed to have sex with him since she says she remember nothing; but that's not what was decided.
What I do NOT agree with is a newspaper printing a statement that is patently untrue. Some people may be comfortable with that, arguing that since Evans was found guilty it makes no difference if the press makes crap up.
I am not comfortable with that.
I initially used the word 'overstated' to avoid the word 'untrue' - but what they wrote was a lie. Evans was not at the bar and did not - in ANY way - "lure" the girl back to his hotel room. It was not "his" room and she was already in the room when he arrived. That doesn't change what happened in the room - but to make a statement like that does change the circumstances in a way that takes Evans from a stupid young man who committed a crime, taking advantage of a very drunk or semi-conscious young woman, to a pathologically evil Svengali who set out to debauch an innocent.
Words have meaning and when a newspaper uses them for emotional effect rather than in a quest for accuracy, they are committing a far worse crime than just a turn of phrase. If they will print a lie, what lie will they not print? If they lie in one paragraph of a story, why should I believe that they are telling the truth in a different paragraph?
You go ahead and "hate people" - I will continue to despise the things that people do - and that includes the press.
Coincidentally, my end of term studying is why I'm here in the first place. Enjoying the break.
Coincidentally, my end of term studying is why I'm here in the first place. Enjoying the break.
I do understand that! Good luck with your final papers and exams. :)
That shouldn't be a challenge.
I am sure you will do better on your tests than the Blades have been playing lately.
So this is Christmas, What have we done? Another year older, Still in League One
Sheff Utd 0-0 Tranmere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20650260QuoteSo this is Christmas, What have we done? Another year older, Still in League One
Sheff Utd 2-3 Hartlepool
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20822886
SOLDIERS were given a heroes’ welcome by fans when they were guests of honour at Sheffield United’s match against Hartlepool.
Troops from the Yorkshire Regiment’s Third Battalion who have just completed a tour of Afghanistan, their wives and children, plus families of 10 colleagues killed in the war zone were VIP guests at the Bramall Lane.
A group of 10 soldiers brought a wreath out on to the pitch and there was a minute’s silence in memory of those who died before the game, which also marked the Blades’ 150th anniversary.
The League One fixture between Bury and Sheffield United on Tuesday has postponed because of a frozen pitch
QuoteThe League One fixture between Bury and Sheffield United on Tuesday has postponed because of a frozen pitch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21022529
QuoteThe League One fixture between Bury and Sheffield United on Tuesday has postponed because of a frozen pitch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21022529
Frozen pitch? That's brilliant to play on, ball has a very good bounce. They sound a bit spoiled.
QuoteThe League One fixture between Bury and Sheffield United on Tuesday has postponed because of a frozen pitch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21022529
Frozen pitch? That's brilliant to play on, ball has a very good bounce. They sound a bit spoiled.
The decision is made by the official, not the clubs - you know that.
Im quite aware of that, my critique isnt towards the club but mainly the standard to which the pitches are held.
That is rather the opposite of what I was thinking, though. Play on muddy pits if you have to. At least in Premier League youre being paid enough.
Some of my best matches has been sliding through mixes of mud, water and grass in pouring rain. Thats when the sport comes alive.
FA Cup fourth round
Reading 4-0 Sheff Utd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21095930
DANNY Wilson, the Sheffield United manager, has warned it would be a grave mistake to write-off his team’s automatic promotion credentials.
United, whose leading scorer Nick Blackman is expected to be unveiled as a Reading player within the next 24 hours, have dropped from first to sixth in the League One table after failing to win any of their last four games
Sheffield United: Don’t write us offQuoteDANNY Wilson, the Sheffield United manager, has warned it would be a grave mistake to write-off his team’s automatic promotion credentials.
United, whose leading scorer Nick Blackman is expected to be unveiled as a Reading player within the next 24 hours, have dropped from first to sixth in the League One table after failing to win any of their last four games
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-don-t-write-us-off-1-5364171
Sheff Utd 3-0 Colchester
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21448248
It was awful, really.
I don't think Danny is going to survive this season - not that changing managers (again) will help. Of course they could always ask Warnock to come back . . .
DANNY Wilson, the Sheffield United manager, kept his players locked in the dressing room for nearly an hour following last night’s defeat by Crawley Town.Sources claimed that Wilson, whose side remain fifth in the table with five matches of their season remaining, was chairing a no-holds-barred inquest into United’s miserable run of form at Bramall Lane.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-wilson-keeps-players-locked-in-1-5566013
It was awful, really.
I don't think Danny is going to survive this season - not that changing managers (again) will help. Of course they could always ask Warnock to come back . . .QuoteDANNY Wilson, the Sheffield United manager, kept his players locked in the dressing room for nearly an hour following last night’s defeat by Crawley Town.Sources claimed that Wilson, whose side remain fifth in the table with five matches of their season remaining, was chairing a no-holds-barred inquest into United’s miserable run of form at Bramall Lane.http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-wilson-keeps-players-locked-in-1-5566013
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21:45 10th April 2013
Sheffield United can confirm that manager Danny Wilson has left the club this evening.
First team coach Chris Morgan will take temporary charge of the Blades for the remainder of the 2012-13 campaign, starting with Saturday's home encounter with Swindon Town.
Assistant manager Frank Barlow has also left the club.
Blades owner Kevin McCabe commented: "We must thank Danny and Frank for all their endeavours and hard work over the past two seasons.
"We now have a mini season for this club to achieve success and we will all back Chris in this mission."
Sheffield United has purposefully waited for conclusions to talks on Wednesday evening before making this announcement. More to follow on Thursday
Rarely does this turn of events end well . . .
Good luck, Morgs. You're going to need it!
CHRIS Morgan will be offered the chance to take charge of Sheffield United on a permanent basis if his first five matches at the helm prove a success, The Star can reveal.
Rarely does this turn of events end well . . .
Good luck, Morgs. You're going to need it!
Sheffield United: Blades make Morgan gambleQuoteCHRIS Morgan will be offered the chance to take charge of Sheffield United on a permanent basis if his first five matches at the helm prove a success, The Star can reveal.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-make-morgan-gamble-1-5572164
Sheff Utd 2-0 Swindon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22049536
Okay only one match since the change but maybe Morgan will make a difference. Maybe we can be hopeful now?
Sheff Utd 2-2 Brentford
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22075486
Morgan said: “I firmly believe that we’ll kick off against Preston North End on the last day of the season with a chance of going straight up.
QuoteMorgan said: “I firmly believe that we’ll kick off against Preston North End on the last day of the season with a chance of going straight up.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-it-s-out-of-our-hands-1-5588308
The Sheffield United Community Foundation are delighted to introduce our Patrons.
Our Patrons (in alphabetical order) are Sean Bean, Dave Berry, Bob Booker, Brian Deane, Lyndsay Graham, Paul Heaton, Alan Hodgkinson MBE, Brendan Ingle, Ding Junhui, Nick Matthew, Glyn Rhodes MBE and Charlie Webster.
The Charity is extremely grateful to our Patrons for their support and their generous commitment of their time.
Ed Upson's late header fired Yeovil Town into the League One play-off final at the expense of Sheffield United.
"I have stated before that the club needs to act differently and David is young, has a great pedigree and will bring a new vision and leadership to the club."
"I have stated before that the club needs to act differently and David is young, has a great pedigree and will bring a new vision and leadership to the club."
I he does. The Blades need a change of management and direction. Their players have talent but don't seem to be working together as a team very well. Or at least that is my opinion from the matches I have listened to.
Here in the states NBC Sports is going to start showing more (not sure maybe all) of the premiere league matches so I am looking forward to that. Still haven't figured out how to watch verses listen to the Blades but at least I will be able to watch some good matches.
Chris Hussey's injury-time strike earned Burton Albion a shock win over League One side Sheffield United in the first round of the Capital One Cup
Another loss to Bradford today. It is going to be a very long season . . . :frustrate:
Hi All
As an avid SUFC supporter I have long been curious about a cartoon that Sean drew for Flashing Blade Fanzine in 1989
I have just been sent these scans by the Editor Matt Hill (many thanks)
Please do not post these elsewhere without asking my permission and you must give credit to Matt Hill and Flashing Blade Fanzine
Thanks
Lou
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06:30 3rd September 2013
Sheffield United Football Club announces today (Tuesday) that HRH Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has become joint owner of the Club.
Finally we scored a goal
Drew against Crawley
Now up to 21st in the League
David Weir gets a reprieve (for now)
FFS United get your act together
Lou
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17:35 11th October 2013
Sheffield United today announced that it has relieved first team manager David Weir of his duties along with his assistant Lee Carsley.
Overseeing the team on an interim basis for Sunday's televised fixture against Coventry will be U21 coach Chris Morgan, goalkeeping coach Darren Ward and head of academy coaching Travis Binnion.
“It is a historic football city and sometimes underestimated,” he said. “They love their football there. It was all about working hard – but then again with a bit of glamour with Sean Bean at the stadium.”
Sheff Utd 2-1 Port Vale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24502975
Sheffield United have appointed former Derby County boss Nigel Clough as their new manager.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24628417
The 47-year-old, who was sacked by the Rams in September, replaces David Weir at Bramall Lane.
Weir was dismissed earlier this month after winning just one of his 10 league matches in charge of the Blades.
Clough's first game in charge of the struggling League One side is Saturday's home match against Crewe Alexandra.
As he is a massive Sheff United fan i am trying to think of a way of contacting him about the football which scored the first ever premier league goal. It was scored by Brian Deane of Sheffield united and my father owns the ball.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000293/board/thread/222010141
Just thought it may be something that may interest him?
Any ideas?
Sheffield United were once one of the biggest teams in the country and a staple of the first division - as it was known back then. The club has a history that is sewn into the fabric of English football itself
So will we ever see the return to the glory days that a club like this desperately deserves? With new investor Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on board and promising that he will deliver Premier League football within five years and Nigel Clough at the helm in the dressing room, then maybe it could.
Ryan Flynn grabbed a spectacular winner as League One relegation battlers Sheffield United dumped Premier League side Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.
FA Cup fourth round
Sheff Utd 1-1 Fulham
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25798551
http://www.sufc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3698799&tcmuri=1299302
Wednesday's League One fixture between Sheffield United and Peterborough United has been postponed.
Local referee Craig Pawson assessed the waterlogged Bramall Lane surface at 09:30 GMT on the morning of the game and deemed it unplayable.
Fulham's miserable season continued as they were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time by Shaun Miller's header for League One Sheffield United.
Sheffield United's League One match at home to Brentford has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25532124
Sheffield United secured a sixth straight win as Chris Porter's second-half penalty saw off Colchester United.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26236603
The Blades are now six points clear of the League One relegation zone
I can't believe they won 3 in a row. I hope they are coming out of that terrible slump they have been in.
A number of significant celebrations and events will mark the 125th anniversary of Sheffield United, the Club announced today.Read more here http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140306-happy-anniversary-blades-316146.aspx
The forthcoming high profile game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 22 March - the exact date the Blades were formed - will be the launch.
the FA Cup Semi Finals will take place at Wembley on Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April 2014.http://www.wembleystadium.com/Events/2014/FA-Cup-Semi-Finals/12-April-2014
The FA Cup semi-finals will see Sky Bet League One side Sheffield United play Hull City, while Arsenal will take on either Manchester City or Wigan.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9204888/fa-cup-hull-play-sheffield-united-while-arsenal-play-manchester-city-or-wigan
Sheffield United, who beat Charlton 2-0 in their quarter-final at Bramall Lane on Sunday, last played at the semi-final stage of the competition in 2003 when they lost 1-0 to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
On Saturday (22nd March) red and white celebration party to mark Sheffield United's 125th anniversary promises to be a special Blades occasion as the Club and its past and present players, fans and VIPs come together in a tribute to United's rich heritage.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140314-blades-big-anniversary-1420856.aspx
A last-minute Ben Davies penalty earned Sheffield United victory over South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26830217
With one eye on their FA Cup semi-final against Hull on Sunday, Blades manager Nigel Clough made eight changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Leyton Orient.
And his young side won it at the death, when Davies slotted home from the spot after Millers defender Craig Morgan brought down Harry Maguire.
The result brought to an end Rotherham's 16 game unbeaten run.
It also means Steve Evans's side are now nine points off the automatic promotion places, after second-place Brentford beat Crawley.
Sheffield United remain 11th, eight points off the play-off places with five games left to play.
VIDEO: Here we go - Blades fans off to Wembley
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-here-we-go-blades-fans-off-to-wembley-1-6558616
Blades Semi-Final Send Off
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VIDEO: Blades fans roll up to Wembley
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-blades-fans-roll-up-to-wembley-1-6558759
On FA Cup final day, United's heroics in the competition this season have been recognised.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20140517-giant-killers-1556797.aspx
For the past three seasons The FA has been giving fans the opportunity to vote for their most memorable Cup upset each campaign, and with it the honour of receiving the Ronnie Radford Award.
But with a whopping 62 per cent of the vote, the overwhelming victors this season are Sheffield United for the 2-1 win at Premier League Aston Villa in the Third Round.
United will receive the award at Wembley Stadium during the Cup final show.
Ben Davies' superb goal secured Sheffield United's first points of the season and ended Peterborough United's perfect start to the campaign
Premier League West Ham were knocked out of the Capital One Cup at home as League One Sheffield United won on penalties to reach the third round.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28847232
This was the first meeting of the two sides since Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League in 2007, largely thanks to Carlos Tevez's goals keeping West Ham up instead.
However, it was later discovered Tevez's signing by the Hammers broke the rules on third-party ownership.
The Premier League fined West Ham £5.5m and, after the Sheffield club unsuccessfully appealed to be reinstated to the league with West Ham relegated, a two-year legal wrangle ended with an out-of-court settlement reported to be in excess of £20m paid as compensation to the Blades.
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141018-statement-2022460.aspx
In a departure from its current policy of not commenting on speculative media coverage concerning the future of its former player Ched Evans, Sheffield United's co-Chairmen Kevin McCabe and Jim Phipps have decided to issue a brief, joint statement: "Sheffield United has become aware of speculative media coverage concerning the immediate future of its former player Ched Evans.
"An article in The Sun today (Saturday 18th October) that Sheffield United has offered a contract to former player Ched Evans is false and damaging to the Club. We have made a statement on this matter previously and the lack of credibility and substance from this latest media report does not warrant any expansion from previous comments apart from noting that we are continuing to deliberate on any long term decision about Ched Evans."
Michael Higdon scored twice as Sheffield United came back from a goal down to beat MK Dons and reach the League Cup quarter-finals.
Not that I'm overly superstitious, but, I'm betting the Blades' Karma is going to remain out of whack until they do the right thing about the situation with the rapist they have allowed back among them.So the Blades distance themselves from Chad and now win again. Not saying I'm superstitious either but this is very interesting.
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20141029-spooktacular-245069.aspx
United have once again collaborated with local Blades supporting artist Luke Prest, who has worked for free to create a special, limited edition Christmas card for this festive season.
The proceeds of the cards, printed without cost by local company Pinders, will be donated to two local charities, based only a stone's throw from Bramall Lane - Heeley Development Trust and Roundabout, a local Youth Housing Charity, both recently added to the list of the Club's nominated charities.
These colourful Blades-themed cards are available from the Blades Superstore right now and will also be on sale in retail outlet based on the concourse of the Duchy Homes John Street Stand from the Oldham Athletic game on Saturday.
Supporters are also able to purchase the card online at sufcdirect.co.uk
The cards are strictly limited in numbers, are expected to sell out fast and are the 'must send' card this Christmas for all Blades
Sheff Utd V Swindon Thu 7 May 19:45http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/sheffield-united/fixtures
Swindon V Sheff Utd Mon 11 May 19:45
heres wishing actor #seanbean and his soccer team #sheffield united all the best in the playoffs sean bean is 100% blade its his tattoohttps://twitter.com/canadianTML/status/594858219752816641
Sheffield United have appointed former Southampton and Reading boss Nigel Adkins as their new manager on a three-year deal.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32964867
Adkins, 50, has been out of work since being sacked by Reading in December.
He succeeds Nigel Clough, who was sacked by the Bramall Lane side last month after losing to Swindon in the play-off semi-finals.
"We know League One is a massive challenge but we will be looking to get promoted," Adkins said.
"They narrowly missed out in the play-offs and we've been given the opportunity to build on that.
"It is a slog and a grind and you have to get through it by working hard and being united."
Adkins has won promotion from the third tier three times as a manager, twice with Scunthorpe and once with Southampton.
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Still with the original mud from 1995??https://twitter.com/SUFC_tweets/status/619088327661199361
..... Yes still with the original mud
Sheffield United have signed striker Billy Sharp from Leeds United and secured Derby County forward Conor Sammon on a season-long loan.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33666829
Sharp has joined for an undisclosed fee and signed a two-year contract with the option of an extra year.
The 29-year-old returns to Bramall Lane for a third spell having begun his career there in 2004 before playing for them again from 2007 to 2010.
"I'm looking forward to working with them," said Blades boss Nigel Adkins.
Republic of Ireland international Sammon, 28, has one year left on his contract with Derby.
The Newcastle visit at the weekend was technically part of the Sheff United pre-season preparations ahead of the 2015/16 season but it was, first and foremost, Chris Morgan's Testimonial game.http://www.sheffutd.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=406802
Morgan himself got onto the pitch for the final three-minutes, in what would have been the stuff of fairytales - something Sean Bean might have starred in like that other Blades film he did 'When Saturday Comes', remember that? - he tried to win it with a late freekick....
That wasn't to be as this crashed into the wall and the game ended in (a Desmond) two-two draw.
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-bramall-lane-2618341.aspx
Blades supporters turning up for the first home league game against Chesterfield will see it's been a summer of change once again at the Club's Bramall Lane stadium.
Most noticeable has been the installation of a new Desso pitch, watched by thousands of supporters thanks to a camera link on the club's website. Under the pitch a bore hole has been installed, aligned to a new water tank to improve the irrigation of the state of the art new pitch.
Modern, new dugouts, thanks to sponsor Winchester Cars, have been installed either side of the players' tunnel, whilst inside the home changing room, the old players bath has been replaced with new showers and a fit for purpose ice bath has been installed, to aid the players recovery post match.
The fans experience has been enhanced in a number of areas within the stadium.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheff-utd-news/sheffield-united-adkins-gets-tough-1-7496154
Nigel Adkins is ready to wield the axe unless his players toughen-up.
Adkins issued the thinly-veiled threat after watching Port Vale condemn them to a third defeat in six games.
“I give them opportunities, long opportunities as well. But we’ve got to get up and get up this season.
Sheffield United have been drawn away to Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2015-12-07/sheffield-utd-to-face-manchester-utd-in-fa-cup/
All tied will be played between 8 and 11 January.
Some tasty ties in the #FACupDraw. Man Utd v Sheff Utd always makes me think of Sean Bean scoring that penalty in When Saturday Comes...https://twitter.com/MichaelDugher/status/673952876683743232
Wigan - Sheff Utd Postponedhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/sheffield-united
GAME OFF: Today's match at the DW Stadium against @SUFC_tweets is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and localised flooding. #wafchttps://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/680693481245949952
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Sheffield United scored three goals in 21 second-half minutes as they came back from 3-0 down to earn a draw against Wigan Athletic.http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35255937
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-kevin-mccabe-2964012.aspx
All Blades fans are hurting as a result of our position in League One, particularly after spending far too long in this division. Expectations are rightly much higher than playing at this level, and everyone connected with the Club believes the current position is unacceptable.
When other teams visit Bramall Lane they're taken aback by the quality of our Stadium, Academy and other facilities - all geared up for the Premier League and definitely not the third tier of English football. Add to that our magnificent supporter base - which has remained solid and steadfast - then we do deserve better - much better, than where we are at the present time. Rest assured, our position is not a result of lack of effort, investment or ambition from the owners - my family's investment over the years amounts to around £90 million and Prince Abdullah has in a short space of time contributed a further £15 million. In this season alone, the joint owners have, in total, put in £8 million of money. The notion of 'owners taking money out of the Club' is too ridiculous for words as I think any fair-minded fan recognises how Bramall Lane has been extended and extensively improved from what it was some 15 years ago, to become a 'Premier Stadium' alongside developing a highly ranked first class Academy at Shirecliffe and a Junior Development Centre at Crookes. Lest we forget, in the summer of last year alone, over £1.8 million was spent on property improvements including upgrading the pitch with a DESSO surface together with new synthetic coverings to the outdoor and indoor pitches at Shirecliffe.
On the playing front, the number of new recruits brought on board in the last three or four seasons alone exceeded over 40 new players joining the Blades, surely demonstrating our commitment to succeed. Whatever the reasons at the moment, the various costly recruitments have not as yet brought us the success we crave.
Since the misfortune of our relegation from the Premier League in 2007, as a result of the so-called 'Tevez Affair', we have had to cope with unforeseeable and extraordinary circumstances which have played their part in halting the progress been made at the time of our promotion back to the top echelon of football in 2006. Any reasonable minded supporter acknowledges that were it not in part for ill-luck, we should surely by now be playing in a higher league. This statement is not proffered as an excuse but as a rational assessment in understanding some of the reasons for failure to date to meet our objectives in spite of applying best efforts coupled with major funding. One only needs to look at the number of play-off matches the Blades have lost in recent times to think that luck has not been on our side and thus hopefully in the months and years ahead, fortune will turn to favour the Blades.
Despite the present difficulties we remain resolute and committed to getting out of this league at the earliest opportunity. I accept that mistakes may have been made both on and off the field, which for a variety of reasons has resulted in the under-achievement of our first-team. These errors include the appointment of certain previous team managers and coaching staff, all of whom seemed appropriate at the time but with hindsight did not bring positive progress to our proud and fine Club. We have tried to learn from past mistakes, and in Nigel Adkins appointed an individual with excellent credentials to undertake the job in hand.
I gather certain supporters have questioned my role in events during the last couple of seasons and suggest that it is time for me to move on. I can only say that for as long I am here serving Sheffield United I will continue to do my utmost to bring success to a Club that I have been a fan of since I was a nipper. However, if there are level headed businessmen, either local, national or international who can clearly demonstrate that they have the credentials to work on enhancing the progress of Sheffield United FC, then they should make contact as I am prepared to listen to their proposals.
There is no hiding from the fact that we have experienced some dark days of late, where the frustration and disappointment of all supporters is understandable. However, I can say that Sheffield United will rise again with good times returning sooner rather than later. Our history, heritage, facilities and outstanding supporter base makes this inevitable.
Up the Blades!
Kevin McCabe
February 2016
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-nigel-adkins-3109392.aspx
Sheffield United and team manager Nigel Adkins have parted company, it was announced today (12th May).
Mr Adkins took over in June 2015 on a three year contract but has been relieved of his duties after one season.
The following is a statement from the Club:
"A decision has been made by the board of Sheffield United for Nigel to depart immediately. Nigel is a gentleman and, as proved by his record, a very good manager, but the overriding aim is promotion from League One and the Club feels that this is the correct time to make a change.
"We will now begin the process of bringing in a new manager. We hope to make an appointment very shortly, with promotion from this division once again the priority. This is a decision made jointly between the co-owners and is the result of discussions between board members and colleagues.
"We sincerely wish Nigel and his backroom staff, Andy Crosby and Dean Wilkins all the best for the future."
Mr Adkins commented: "I am proud and honoured to have been the manager of Sheffield United but saddened to leave after just one season. I am naturally very disappointed not to be able to continue the good work going on behind the scenes, which I am confident will be of benefit to the Club going forward. I wish the Club and the supporters the best of luck for the future."
Sheffield United will not make any further comment at this stage.
Sheffield United have tempted the boss of League Two champions Northampton Town to be the new man to lead the Blades.http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-chris-wilder-3110596.aspx
Chris Wilder takes over as Sheffield United manager with immediate effect, having agreed a three-year contract.
He brings with him credentials of a modern, successful manager following spells with Alfreton Town, Halifax Town, Oxford United and Northampton Town, with whom he secured the Sky Bet League Two title just last month.
Chris will be assisted by former Rotherham United defender and manager, Alan Knill, his trusted number two at Northampton.
Speaking on behalf of the club's joint owners, Kevin McCabe said: "We are delighted to appoint Chris, he has a fantastic reputation. He understands the ethos of our club and is a modern 21st century manager
"We are aware that Chris is popular with the supporters, however, this is not a sentimental appointment, he has a proven track record and is hungry to bring success to the Blades.
"He has a vision of success, knows what is required by the supporters and we will assist him as much as we can. Early talks have been positive and we look forward to a new era at Bramall Lane."
Chris needs little introduction in South Yorkshire. He is a self-confessed United fan, former Blades player and resident of the city.
He said: "A lot of supporters already know me and those who don't will soon realise that I am loyal, hard-working, straight-talking, thorough and whole-hearted in everything that I do.
"Obviously, people know my connection with the club as a supporter and former player and I want Bramall Lane to return to be an intimidating place - I don't want the players to feel it is a burden, playing in front of 20,000 fans.
http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-family-excellence-award-3122904.aspx
Sheffield United FC picked up a second award at the Football League Family Awards which were held at Wolves Molineux Stadium earlier this month.
In addition to achieving the Football League's Family Excellence Award, United also netted the Most Improved Family Experience gong, which was voted for across all three divisions of the Football League.
The award acknowledged the hardwork the club has put in over the last year to improve the way in which families are welcomed to Bramall Lane and covered areas such as the journey that a new family of fans will take when making initial contact with the club, purchasing tickets and attending a game for the first time.
The official website, sufc.co.uk, was noted to have improved significantly in that respect, with a new 'Fans Guide' encompassing all the information a supporter needs to when visiting the Lane. The match programme, UTB, also received praise for its informative junior section and quizzes for young supporters to try.
The friendliness and welcoming from club staff, including those based in the Ticket office, Superstore and match stewards was appreciated by the judges, as were the efforts made to welcome young supporters into the Family Stand and the attempts to keep them entertained whilst inside the stadium.
Improvements made during last summer to the Duchy Homes Family Stand were appreciated, including extra TV's that were installed, a backdrop that creates an area for taking photographs, the improvement in the catering (including the sweet shop ), historical Blades graphics along the concourse, the retail unit and the vast improvement in toilet facilities. It was also felt that the injured or non-playing players making an appearance, alongside Captain Blade contributed to a positive family atmosphere.
Finally, the judges noticed a marked improvement in the behaviour amongst fellow supporters in the aforementioned area.
Sheffield United extend their unbeaten run to seven games with a 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37414824
Ahead of his impressive charitable encounter to conquer Mount Everest, Sheffield United presented Ian Toothill with a Blade’s flag which he intends to plant at the top of the world’s highest mountain – despite his lifelong support to Sheffield Wednesday!
Leaders Sheffield United defeated bottom club Coventry City but were made to wait for promotion from League One.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39426695
The Blades would have secured a top-two finish with a victory over the Sky Blues if Fleetwood had lost at Oxford.
However, Fleetwood's 3-1 win means the Blades still need three more points and Chris Wilder's side will go up if they win at Northampton Town on Saturday.
Sheffield United confirmed their return to the Championship after a six-year absence with victory at Northampton.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39463234
The Blades knew a win was enough to send them up and, after Marc Richards put the hosts ahead, Leon Clarke and John Fleck scored to secure promotion.
Chris Wilder made a triumphant return to Northampton, having led the Cobblers to the League Two title last season.
United will win the League One title if they take four points from their final four games of the campaign.
Even if the Blades had lost, they would still have been promoted as third-placed Fleetwood were beaten at Oldham.
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CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME!!!!!! ⬆🔴⚪⚫⚔
Sheffield United have been promoted to the Championship after a 2-1 victory overNorthampton Town. The win, coupled with Oldham Athletic's 2-0 win over Fleetwood Town, has given the Blades an unassailable lead over the play-off pack and means they will be playing Championship football for the first time in six seasons.http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/breaking-sheffield-united-promoted-to-the-championship-1-8483106
Full time and it's bedlam at Bramall Lane - The Blades are going up! 🔴⚪️⚫️https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/vb.144083028957297/1468419136523673/?type=3&theater
What are the odds on Sean Bean playing @billysharp10 in the movie of @SUFC_tweets 2016-17 promotion season?https://twitter.com/NOWTVSport/status/851034069785772032
BREAKING NEWS Sean Bean agrees deal to star in remake of WSC. asked if he feels able to play cptn role, sed well ive already got one tatoo.https://twitter.com/MarkHowsham/status/850985411128299523
The Blades celebrated promotion to the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday, with Sharp playing a crucial role in their success, scoring 26 goals so far this season.http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/efl-awards-billy-sharp-named-sky-bet-league-one-player-of-the-season-3667451.aspx
Team-mate John Fleck and Scunthorpe United’s Josh Morris were the other two players shortlisted for the award.
After collecting the prize, Sharp said: “I am a very happy man. We did the hardest part yesterday winning promotion and that was our aim at the start of the season.
“To win the Player of the Season Award is very nice. You cannot win these types of awards without your team-mates. The manager and the team have shown a lot of belief in me this season.”
Already-promoted Sheffield United took a huge step towards securing the League One title as they ran out comfortable winners at Port Vale.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39523194
First-half goals from Jay O'Shea and Leon Clarke sent the Blades on their way to victory before Matt Done added the third in stoppage time.
The Blades will be crowned champions should Bolton fail to win at Oldham on Saturday, but the result leaves Vale in the relegation zone and a point from safety.
Sheffield United were crowned League One champions as 10-man Oldham beat second-placed Bolton thanks to Lee Erwin's second-half goal.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39536428
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Sheffield United were confirmed as League One champions without kicking a ball on Saturday afternoon following Oldham's narrow victory over second-placed Bolton.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4414350/Sheffield-United-players-celebrate-League-One-champions.html
The Blades stars were ready to celebrate at the club's training ground, popping a case of champagne upon full-time and singing the traditional 'Championes' song.
Footage of that moment was then uploaded to Twitter via their official account followed by a swift apology for the rude language heard during the excitement.
With their Easter Monday game against Bradford City live on Sky Sports, Sheffield United hoped to secure it in front of a home crowd and a large TV audience, but Bolton's failure to beat strugglers Oldham meant the crown is now theirs.
It will at least allow the fans and players to enjoy a party atmosphere at Bramall Lane.
League One champions Sheffield United are set to re-sign striker Ched Evans from Chesterfield.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39697804
BBC Radio Sheffield reports the clubs have agreed a fee of about £500,000.
Evans, 28, last played for the Blades in 2012 before he was found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room in 2011 and sentenced to five years in prison.
That conviction was quashed and, following a re-trial last October, Evans was found not guilty.
Wales international Evans joined Chesterfield last summer and has scored seven goals in 29 appearances for the relegated League One side this season.
He scored 42 goals in 103 league appearances in his first spell at Bramall Lane.
BBC Radio Sheffield sport reporter Rob Staton:
The Blades clearly believe they can get the best out of Ched Evans. He played his best football at Bramall Lane and Chris Wilder is known for his man-management skills.
Fans will be torn on this one. Some will back the signing and remember the days, albeit five years ago, that Evans was a prolific goalscorer. Others will see it as an unnecessary distraction.
United have already won the League One title and this story will now dominate the headlines before their coronation as champions on Sunday.
Champions!https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/vb.144083028957297/1490483614317225/?type=3&theater
Championes! Championes!https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/vb.144083028957297/1477484435617143/?type=2&theater
What a reception for the champions!!!https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/vb.144083028957297/1477492378949682/?type=2&theater
Blades boss Chris Wilder nearly spills the League One trophy, and himself, off the top deck of the bus
Striker Billy Sharp scored the only goal to ensure Sheffield United made a winning start to life back in the Championship against Brentford.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40760770
The Blades, back in the second tier after six seasons away, went in front just before half-time when skipper Sharp headed in Leon Clarke's cross.
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Children as young as 10 were injured after a brawl broke out between more than 200 football fans in a coach park.http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-40915617
Five people were arrested in the wake of the fight after the Middlesbrough v Sheffield United game on Saturday.
Cleveland Police said youngsters were "terrified" by the violence, which left one police officer in hospital.
Sheffield United said the culprits were facing banning orders. Those held remain in custody while inquiries continue.
Disorder began just before the final whistle when Blades fans thought their team scored a last minute equaliser, only for it to be disallowed.
United exited the Carabao Cup(http://s8.rimg.info/2276c0de22def19f57cc6fa181c4fdaf.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.89384.html)
Steel City derby today.
Yesterday Chris Wilder was 50 years old. I hope the Blades make to him a present for the anniversary!
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Sheffield United are not "scared" by the prospect of challenging for a second successive promotion this season, says Chris Basham.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41636886
The Blades, League One champions last season, are third in the Championship and level on points with second-placed Cardiff after Basham scored in Saturday's 1-0 win over Ipswich.
"The big test is to come now after this international break," Basham, 29, said.
"We're just enjoying it at the minute, getting the other teams to chase us."
Versatile Basham, playing at wing-back after Kieron Freeman went off injured, got the only goal against the Tractor Boys as Chris Wilder's side recorded their sixth win in their past eight league games.
The result temporarily took them into the top two, before Wolves' 2-0 win over Aston Villa took Wanderers top.
"We've got great unity in our squad. We've got good aggression and very good goalscorers, and that's a great mix," Basham told BBC Radio Sheffield.
"We have exceeded expectations - at the start of the season we just wanted to get ourselves bedded in and hopefully get into the top 10 around Christmas time.
"There will be ups and downs along the way but the boys are daring to dream and setting their standards high.
"The management and staff take massive credit - they're not scared, they fancy their chances of managing in the top division, they want to do it at this club and are pushing us all the way."
:damnit :frustrate: :frustrate: :frustrate:
Chris Wilder's side have now lost three successive games to slip away from the automatic promotion places, but they remain inside the top six in their first season following promotion from League One.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42289910
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder:
"I don't like the spike that's appeared in the team over the last few weeks. I don't enjoy it. I am one for a consistent approach and performances and we are not getting it.
"I think some of them may have taken their eye off the ball a little bit. If that's the case they (had) better get ready for the consequences of taking their eye off the ball.
"There have been a lot of plaudits gone to the club and to the players and the staff, so we have to find an answer. Whether that's personnel or my attitude towards them, we have to find a way."
Leon Clarke has signed a new contract with Sheffield United, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2020.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42517260
Clarke, 32, is the top scorer in the Championship, with 14 goals in 21 appearances so far this season.
The striker's goals have helped the Blades reach sixth place following their promotion from League One.
"Chris Wilder spoke to me a couple of weeks ago about extending my contract and when he approached me it was an easy decision to make," said Clarke.
The draw for the fourth round takes place on Monday, 8 January, and will be live on BBC Two from 19:00 GMT.
Monday's Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw paired the Blades with Preston North End.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/january/fa-cup-draw/
Fourth round ties will take place across the weekend of 26th-29th January 2018 - a confirmed date, kick-off-time and ticket information for the Bramall Lane tie will follow in due course.
United booked a place in the fourth round with a 1-0 success over Ipswich Town, whilst Preston beat Wycombe Wanderers at the weekend.
* Blades fans are asked to note that the Sky Bet Championship encounter with Aston Villa, scheduled for Saturday 27th January, has been postponed due to FA Cup involvement. A new date has yet to be confirmed.
David Brooks has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month award for December.The goal was gorgeous(http://s4.rimg.info/0251c72fde23b516bf5782b3f3b800a2.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.61789.html)
Billy Sharp's penalty helped Sheffield United beat Preston to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Sheffield United will find out their opponents for the next stage when the draw is made on Monday at around 19:20 GMT.
United will travel to Leicester City in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/january/fa-cup-away-leicester/
The Blades, who were defeated by the Foxes at Bramall Lane in the second round of the Carabao Cup back in August, will face Claude Puel's side at the King Power Stadium this time around.
The fifth round tie will be played over the weekend of 16th-19th February, which means United's Sky Bet Championship encounter at Reading will be postponed.
Эх, Саймон... :damnit
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His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Mosa'ad Abdulaziz Al Saud (the Prince) and Kevin McCabe are in discussions regarding the transfer of ownership and control and Sheffield United Football Club to the Prince.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/february/statement/#.Wn10DW4AZPc.twitter
Sheffield United Football Club is part of the Blades Leisure Limited group, a joint venture between Sheffield United Limited, controlled by the McCabe family, and companies controlled by the Prince.
Ownership of Blades Leisure Limited is governed by an Investment Agreement dated 30th August 2013 which provides for the transfer of control of Blades to the Prince. The Investment Agreement also includes a provision for the transfer of the Club in certain circumstances of the freeholds of Bramall Lane Stadium (and the long leasehold interests in the Copthorne Hotel and Enterprise Centre) plus Shirecliffe Academy and the Junior Development Centre at Crookes.
In response to a process commenced by Sheffield United Limited, on 26th January 2018 UTB LLC, a company controlled by the Prince, served a notice exercising an option to purchase the remaining 50% of Blades Leisure from Sheffield United Limited. Both parties are currently in negotiation with regard to the remaining provisions in the Investment Agreement and hope to come to a final settlement in the near future.
The Prince and Kevin McCabe want to reassure everyone connected to the club that the current negotiations and transfer of ownership will have no impact on the club's management and its staff.
Yeah but what does Sean Bean say about it?https://twitter.com/iRussells/status/961907484444180480
45+’ Blackman produces a fantastic one-handed save to keep out Jansson’s header from a free-kick #twitterblades #ForgedinSteel #sufc
● Today Billy Sharp became only the third Englishman who managed to score 200 goals in the championships in the XXI century for his clubs!https://vk.com/video-51966657_456239892
Previously, this mark was overcome by Ricky Lambert (219 goals) and Wayne Rooney (208).
Hull City Southern Supporters @HCSStweets:crap :crap :crap
Sean Bean, Sean Bean,Sean Bean, errr... Sean Bean. Sean Bean - can you hear me.
Sean Bean, Sean Bean, Sean Bean, Sean Bean. Sean Bean, Sean Bean, Sean Bean. Your boys have taken one hell of a beating.
Sheffield United-Burton Albion
Match postponed - Weather
Oh, such opportunity to get to the playoffs was missed! :face
Sheffield United 1-1 Cardiff City
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43536848
Full time: Blades 1, Millwall 1 and you'd have to say that play-off qualification is now out of their hands. But, given the games still to come between now and the end of the season, not impossible.https://twitter.com/dannyhall04/status/985155264251908101
The experienced marksman has enjoyed an excellent campaign back in the second tier, netting 18 times to date with three matches remaining.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/april/pfa-toty/
Clarke netted twice in the Steel City derby success at Hillsborough in September and then eclipsed that by scoring all four goals as United beat Hull City 4-1 at the Lane in November.
The XI in full is as follows...
John Ruddy (Wolves)
Ryan Fredericks (Fulham)
Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)
James Maddison (Norwich)
Sol Bamba (Cardiff)
Wiliy Boly (Wolves)
Tom Cairney (Fulham)
Rúben Neves (Wolves)
Leon Clarke (Sheffield United)
Matěj Vydra (Derby County)
Bobby Reid (Bristol City)
блин :frustrate: :frustrate: :frustrate: :frustrate:
прощай, плей-офф
The outsidershttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43897696
Sheffield United are the classic example of the pace-setting marathon runner that eventually hits a wall late on, watching helplessly as other pass by in full flight.
The Blades set the division alight on their return to the Championship following last season's promotion, winning 12 of their opening 17 games to keep pace with eventual champions Wolves.
While the men from Molineux have kicked on to find another gear, Chris Wilder's side have slipped out of the title picture.
Their fixture schedule pits them against two of their play-off rivals in Preston and Bristol City. They must win both games and hope results go their way to have any chance of reaching the play-offs and going for back-to-back promotions.
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First Half ends, Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 3.(http://s12.rimg.info/9d4e7f1d4bea66f75cbccb1b5d7243aa.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.110935.html)(http://s12.rimg.info/9d4e7f1d4bea66f75cbccb1b5d7243aa.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.110935.html)(http://s12.rimg.info/9d4e7f1d4bea66f75cbccb1b5d7243aa.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.110935.html)(http://s12.rimg.info/9d4e7f1d4bea66f75cbccb1b5d7243aa.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.110935.html)(http://s12.rimg.info/9d4e7f1d4bea66f75cbccb1b5d7243aa.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.110935.html)
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and his assistant Alan Knill have both signed 12-month contract extensions.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44216551
It keeps them at Bramall Lane until the end of the 2020-21 season and ends speculation linking Wilder with the vacant Sunderland job.
Wilder, 50, led the Blades to 10th in the Championship this season, after promotion from League One in 2016-17.
Coaches Darren Ward and Matt Prestridge and head of recruitment Paul Mitchell have also extended their deals.
Wilder was appointed United manager in May 2016 and has won 55 of his 103 games in charge.
"I'm confident we can concentrate fully on on-field issues," he said.
"We are very much looking forward to pre-season and adding quality reinforcements to our squad in an attempt to build on our performance last season."
Co-owners Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah added in a joint statement: "The improvement in the club's performance since Chris took over as manager two seasons ago is clear.
"We are both very pleased that Chris and his backroom team have agreed to extend their current contracts by a further year."
Chris Wilder says the hard work has already begun behind the scenes as the manager looks to bolster his squad with quality in the coming weeks.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/may/wilder-wants-quality/
The United boss remarked: "We've been looking at it for a while now and now we've got a number to work to, but as I've always said and done, I will get the maximum out of that number.
"We're looking for quality additions now, we're not going to be making big changes, given a lot of players have got that last year under their belt.
"The likes of Fleck, Stevens, O'Connell, Evans, Brooks, Lundstram will all be better for a season in the division and if we add a bit more to it then we will be in a stronger position."
On possible comings and goings in the transfer market, Wilder added: "There have been a couple of offers for certain available players and as always we will make the right decisions for Sheffield United, as we try and keep a trim and healthy squad.
"There are going to be a few casualties, but we have to make sure the deals of right for us as much as the player.
"We're keeping options open in terms of players coming in and thankfully we've got everyone tied up, especially our assets."
United's home pre-season friendly ahead of the 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship campaign promises to be a fantastic night under the Bramall Lane lights.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2018/july/pre-season-inter/
18-time Serie A champions Inter will be in the Steel City later this month and the Blades are delighted to be welcoming Luciano Spalletti's side to S2.
The prestigious clash will see the Nerazzurri visit Bramall Lane on Tuesday 24th July, kick-off 7.30pm, with stars like Argentine striker Mauro Icardi expected to travel with the squad. In addition, the Italian giants have added world-class midfielder Radja Nainggolan to their ranks recently.
Founded in 1908, Inter is one of the biggest names in club football, having won both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup on three occasions, with the San Siro outfit also being crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners once.
Blades boss Chris Wilder is looking forward to pitting his wits against Spalletti and co, remarking: "We are delighted to welcome one of the world's best club teams to the Lane. Hosting Inter promises to be a fantastic evening and a great test for us in our preparations. That's our schedule ironed out and without doubt this is the highlight of what will be a very beneficial run of friendlies."
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This fixture completes United's pre-season schedule, with games at Stocksbridge Park Steels, Bradford City, Mansfield Town and Doncaster Rovers already pencilled in, in addition to a friendly against Maritimo at the Estádio Municipal da Bela Vista during the first-team's stay in Portugal in July.
⚽️ PRE-SEASON | The Blades will take on Italian giants Inter in a pre-season friendly at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 24th July. Kick Off 7.30pm.https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/1947746611924254/
Billy f*ck*ng Sharp, every fu*k*ng time he scores against us 🤣 @billysharp10 #bcafc #twitterbladeshttps://twitter.com/jordangarnett86/status/1019317421600116736
⚽️⚔️ | Four days to go until the Blades begin their Sky Bet Championship season. Today we feature our Scottish No.4, John Fleck💥🏴.https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldunited/videos/1990015127697402/
Saturday 4th Augusthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/sheffield-united/scores-fixtures/2018-08
Championship
Sheffield United 17:30 Swansea City
United's Under 23s recorded a derby victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough thanks to first half goals from Paul Coutts, Oliver Greaves and Martin Cranie.:thumbsup:
Won 54, drawn 20 and lost only 26; Chris Wilder's record since taking charge of Sheffield United is almost unparalleled at Bramall Lane.(c)James Shield
Happy 51st birthday to the man who has resurrected our club,have a good day you legend.https://www.instagram.com/sufc.pictures_1889/
Billy Sharp goals since the turn of the century: 209⚽️ He’s officially over taken Wayne Rooney!
Billy Sharp scores a few doesn't he. He's like the real life Jimmy Muir (Sean Bean).https://twitter.com/ecw689908/status/1047582993202798592
220 league goals ✅ Top scorer in England’s top four divisions this century ✅ Record breaker ✅ This man scores goals.https://twitter.com/EFL/status/1080138366518218758
sufc_officialПродали Лёнечку Уигану (http://s8.rimg.info/fe5c8f7326241291f0e7db8a1f7da4c1.gif) (http://smiles.33bru.com/smile.89412.html) Я в печали.
The Blades have allowed experienced striker Leon Clarke to join Wigan Athletic.
The 33-year-old moves to the DW Stadium on-loan until the end of the season with immediate effect.
Sean Bean will be raging tonight #Villa #SheffieldUtdhttps://twitter.com/alfredocartel72/status/1093989068063604741
After that result Sean Bean will be glad when Saturday comes! @SUFC_tweetshttps://twitter.com/DHuncle/status/1093990158570057728
Типичный забивала из Шипа.Он легендаhttps://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/naposledok/2351670.html
STEELING THE SHOWhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/04/the-worlds-of-acting-britpopping-rocking-and-more-set-for-a-standstill
Acting’s Sean Bean. Running, jumping and throwing’s Jessica Ennis. Beautiful South crooner Paul Heaton. Cricket captaincy’s Joe Root and Michael Vaughan. Boxing’s Kell Brook. Globetrotting national treasure Michael Palin. Dick from Dick and Dom (warning: may actually be Dom from Dick and Dom). Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers. Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Rick Savage. Politics’s David Blunkett. Elder statesman of Britpop, Jarvis Cocker. The worlds of acting, running, jumping and throwing, boxing, globetrotting, children’s entertainment, crooning, rocking, Britpopping and politic-ing could grind to a standstill on Monday night, if not nationwide but at least in that small corner of England that isn’t actually particularly small or a corner, but is better known as the city of Sheffield.
As celebrity fans of one or other of Sheffield’s two big football teams, each of the people listed above has skin in Monday night’s big game of football, the 131st Steel City derby which could kick off in every sense of the expression. And while it’s not quite as big a talking point as the then Sheffield Wednesday stalwart Mel Sterland showing his acting chops playing the role of United skipper alongside Sean Bean and Emily Lloyd in the so-bad-it’s-actually-quite-good football movie, When Saturday Comes, the presence of Steve Bruce in the Hillsborough home dug-out just over 20 years since he left the Blades after one season in charge could add some extra spice.
On a good run of form and still in with a shout of making the play-offs, Bruce’s Wednesday will be hoping to put a serious dent in their city rivals’ hopes of gaining automatic promotion. A win for Chris Wilder’s side would edge them ahead of Dirty Leeds on goal difference in the race for automatic promotion. “We won’t change our way,” said Wilder. “There’s been a lot of talk about being frightened to lose. There’s no way we’ve had that attitude in the three games [against Wednesday] that we’ve played since I’ve been here. We’re not a sit-back side. We never have been and never will be in this division.” So fasten your seatbelts for what could be another thriller, in a league that has been so much fun this season you could forgive The Fiver for wondering why any team would want to leave it.
It won't go down as a classic and it ends with a result neither team will have wanted.https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/47379509
The Blades went closest in the first half through striker Gary Madine and the hosts had the best chance of the second half when Sam Hutchinson fired straight at Dean Henderson when well placed.
Sheffield United remain third in the table.
G A F F E R 🏆 Chris Wilder has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season.https://www.instagram.com/p/BverrbrgHPB/
Imagine this with Sean Bean narrating it 😍https://twitter.com/mattballll/status/1111706174628548608
This is more than a ticket,https://twitter.com/SUFC_tweets/status/1111704643313287169
it's a stamp on our heart.
The belief in a dream, a childhood ambition to be a part of the team.
It's more than a sport,
it's great memories,
highs and lows,
passion spiralling out of control.
We are in it together,
We are United,
We are Blades 🔴
Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder has told BT Sport that he is trying to keep his players grounded after they got closer to promotion following their 3-0 win over Hull City.https://the72.co.uk/129263/chris-wilder-aiming-to-keep-sheffield-united-calm-as-they-get-closer-to-promotion/
The Blades moved back into 2nd place on Good Friday after they won while promotion rivals Leeds United lost to Wigan Athletic. A win against Yorkshire rivals Hull would get them even closer to the promised land though it will be a tough task against a Tigers side that have often been a tricky task against top Championship sides this season.
But United ended up brushing Hull aside like they were nothing today. David McGoldrick put them ahead after just ten minutes later and he got another just twelve minutes later. And United were able to win the game before the half ended when Enda Stevens was able to head in.
Wilder was obviously delighted with the win but he was keen to make sure his players kept their feet on the ground as the promotion race isn’t over yet. He said: “We’ve not taken any short-cuts and we needed a big weekend.”
“Our preparation was good. To win games at the top end of the Championship you’ve got to tick a lot of boxes, and we ticked a lot of boxes.”
“The position speaks for itself – 85 points with two games to go.”
“We’ve just to get our heads down and recover well. We’re in (training) tomorrow and we’ve just got to make sure we prepare in the right way.”
“We need to focus and make sure we take the opportunity on Saturday (at home to Ipswich).”
“We are playing at a decent standard. We are in good nick.”
The current top three in the Sky Bet Championship will have their penultimate games of the season broadcast live on Sky Sports, across the final weekend of April.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/april/ipswich-televised/
And it will be the Blades who play first, with the fixture against Ipswich Town remaining on Saturday 27th April, but with kick-off now 5.15pm, rather than the traditional 3pm.
Later that evening, Norwich City will host Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road, kick-off 7.30pm.
And finally, on Sunday lunchtime, Leeds United will face Aston Villa at Elland Road, kick-off 12noon.
The Blades know that a win over already-relegated Ipswich Town on Saturday will all but guarantee them a return to the top flight of English football for the first time in 2007.https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-match-reports/sheffield-united-fans-can-t-wait-for-ipswich-town-game-as-blades-look-to-take-huge-step-towards-the-premier-league-1-9729840
Two wins over Nottingham Forest and Hull City over the Easter weekend, coupled with two defeats for promotion rivals Leeds United, means a win in front of a sell-out crowd on Saturday will all but guarantee promotion, courtesy of the Blades’ superior goal difference.
A sell-out home crowd will be cheering on United in front of the TV cameras and if the Blades win and Leeds drop any points against Aston Villa on Sunday, then promotion will be mathematically secured.
Good luck tomorrow @sufc_official I’ll be rooting for you!! Up the Mighty Blades ⚔️(https://oi927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/patchfolk/upload/58409672_145874059795934_2974746288721969216_n_zpsitfnzksv.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/patchfolk/media/upload/58409672_145874059795934_2974746288721969216_n_zpsitfnzksv.jpg.html)
Victory against already-relegated Ipswich on Saturday will virtually clinch promotion, easing the Blades six points clear of their closest challengers Leeds, who will have two to play and an inferior goal difference.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6961011/Sheffield-United-brink-ending-12-year-Premier-League-exile.html
The Premier League beckons after a 12-year exile. Back to the top with dreams of rekindling the glory days of Currie and Woodward.
Like Barnsley-born Morgan, Wilder's Blades are captained by a local hero: Billy Sharp, 33 years old and improving with age.
Sharp has 24 goals this season although he is not expected to be fit for the Ipswich game as he recovers from injury.
It is 12 years since Sheffield United crashed out of the top flight, relegated by one goal on goal difference amid cries of injustice as West Ham escaped with an unlikely win on the last day at Manchester United, with the only goal scored by Carlos Tevez.
This episode still rankles. The Premier League ruled that Tevez and Javier Mascherano had been signed illegally and fined West Ham £5.5million but did not deduct points and the Blades went down.
Eventually,they won the legal case, and West Ham were ordered to pay compensation of £35m but this would not make up for the sense of lost opportunity at Bramall Lane.
As the Premier League enjoyed its global boom, Sheffield United slid into League One where they languished for six years while nurturing talent which includes England international defenders Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire.
The promotion bid in 2012 was derailed when 29-goal top scorer Ched Evans was jailed for rape in April.
His conviction was quashed four years later but Evans was in prison as the Blades were pipped to automatic promotion by Sheffield Wednesday, finished third with 90 points and then lost on penalties at Wembley, the sixth of eight successive defeats in the play-offs.
As Wilder puts it with a hint of South Yorkshire understatement, the club has 'been through the mill a bit'.
Chairman Kevin McCabe, with his long association on the board, has led Sheffield United steadily and with integrity through these years of instability and heartache.
Now, with the club three points from the Premier League, McCabe and Prince Abdullah Bin Moasaad Bin Abuldaziz al Saud, a co-owner since 2013, are locked in a fight for control and braced for a date in the High Court next month.
Wilder admits he considered quitting last summer as the boardroom power struggle threatened to impact on transfer plans.
'I was open about it,' he said, but an agreement was reached, and the manager signed a new contract, assuaged by the return of Stephen Bettis as chief executive and reinforced his squad with the help of £11.5m from the sale of David Brooks to Bournemouth.
Now, with the club three points from the Premier League, McCabe and Prince Abdullah Bin Moasaad Bin Abuldaziz al Saud, a co-owner since 2013, are locked in a fight for control and braced for a date in the High Court next month.
Wilder admits he considered quitting last summer as the boardroom power struggle threatened to impact on transfer plans.
'I was open about it,' he said, but an agreement was reached, and the manager signed a new contract, assuaged by the return of Stephen Bettis as chief executive and reinforced his squad with the help of £11.5m from the sale of David Brooks to Bournemouth.
'I've got a clear vision of how I want this club to go forward, and I think what the players and staff have achieved allowed me to give my opinion.
'I'm an employee and I respect that status but I'm the type of guy who walks in the front door and I'll walk out of the front door if it's not right.
'There's no threats but it has to be right and I have to say the two owners got together and we improved.'
Wilder responded and stands on the brink of completing a full set of promotions having led Oxford into League Two, Northampton into League One and the Blades into the Championship. Beat Ipswich and they might even break into a little jig at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United effectively sealed promotion to the Premier League by beating relegated Ipswich at Bramall Lane.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47994362
Goals from Scott Hogan and Jack O'Connell put the Blades six points clear of third-placed Leeds, who host Aston Villa on Sunday (12:00 BST) and must beat in-form Villa at Elland Road to keep their extremely slim automatic promotion hopes alive.
Even if they do so, Chris Wilder's side have a vastly superior goal difference compared to their Yorkshire rivals and would only finish outside the top two if:
◾Leeds win their final game of the season away at Ipswich.
◾Sheffield United lose their last match away at Stoke.
◾Leeds overturn a goal difference which is 13 in Sheffield United's favour after Saturday's result.
On such a big occasion, there were few signs of nerves on show from the home side, who are on the brink of ending a 12-year exile from England's top division.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder:
"I'll let you guys talk about where you think we're going to be next year.
"We still have a game to play but we're going to try to win the Championship. That's how our mindset is. Who says we can't?
"We've taken an unbelievably massive stride today but the game's not done yet. It's got to be an unbelievable swing between now and next Sunday.
"Hopefully we've done it, which is an incredible feeling for everybody connected with the club."
Sheffield United are effectively back in the Premier League for the first time since 2007 – and mathematical confirmation could come as early as lunchtime on Sunday.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6967157/Sheffield-United-2-0-Ipswich-Blades-secure-promotion-Premier-League.html
More than 30,000 watched Scott Hogan, on loan from Aston Villa, and Jack O'Connell score the goals that left Bramall Lane bouncing and ready to greet the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool next season.
The Blades convincing victory against relegated Ipswich means Chris Wilder's side are now six points clear of third-place Leeds United who have two games left, the first against Aston Villa at noon.
Just as significantly, The Blades goal difference is 13 better than their Yorkshire rivals. In other words, nothing is going to stop their promotion now
OUR CLUB 🔴https://twitter.com/SUFC_tweets/status/1122221620117086208
#SUFC
Sheffield United have been promoted to the Premier League after Leeds United drew with Aston Villa in a hugely controversial game at Elland Road.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48026965
The Blades are five clear of their Yorkshire rivals with one game of the Championship season remaining.
United could still win the title if they record victory at Stoke City on the last day and Norwich lose at Villa.
Promotion means the Bramall Lane side will play in the top flight for the first time since 2007.
Kevin McCabe has confirmed plans to sell Sheffield United if he wins next month's legal battle with fellow co-owner HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-match-reports/sheffield-united-co-owner-kevin-mccabe-confirms-he-wants-to-sell-the-club-1-9741430
Speaking after Chris Wilder steered the club back into the Premier League following a 12 year absence, McCabe admitted he wants to "pass on the baton" and support the team from the terraces rather than the boardroom.
The Scarborough based businessman, who has been involved with United for over two decades, is known to have held talks with parties from China and the USA before entering into an ill-fated partnership with Prince Abdullah six years ago.
"I want to be a supporter next season," McCabe said. "I want to be able to pass on the baton to new owners, to shout and yell and not be discreet in the directors' box."
"The Premier League has changed since we were last there," McCabe, aged 71, continued. "I understand it but it's for younger people."
McCabe and Prince Abdullah, who both control 50 per cent stakes in United's parent company Blades Leisure Limited, launched rival bids for sole control midway through last season.
Their dispute is now scheduled to be settled at the High Court, with the hearing set to open on the same day Wilder and his squad take part in an open top bus parade and civic reception on Tuesday. Although all parties involved will be hoping for a swift resolution, there is a possibility the judge set to examine the issue could wait until the Autumn before delivering his findings.
"There's been common sense between Prince Abdullah and myself to ensure the club is run properly in spite of our differences," McCabe said, promising Wilder will receive funding for new players.
"We've just got on and made sure there's no obvious friction which could affect the performances of the first team and staff at Bramall Lane."
Sheffield City Council and Sheffield United have announced that there will be a promotion celebration Town Hall Reception, with an Open Top Bus Parade to take place on the evening of Tuesday 7th May.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/april/promotion-parade/
Further details will be announced in the coming days.
Thousands of Sheffield United fans can join the party, as the Blades celebrate promotion to the Premier League with an open top bus parade and civic reception in Sheffield.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/may/promotion-parade/
Sheffield City Council and Sheffield United have confirmed plans for the celebration event which will take place on Tuesday 7th May between 5.30-8pm from Bramall Lane to the Sheffield Town Hall.
The open top bus, which will take the team's players and coaching staff through the streets of Sheffield, will leave Bramall Lane at 5.30pm, to arrive at the Sheffield Town Hall for around 6.30pm.
The route will be closed to traffic, allowing United to greet people along the route.
Blades supporters can join in the celebrations outside the Town Hall in a traffic free fanzone, where the team will be presented to share their jubilant success and mark the occasion with loyal fans.
The event, including the action on the bus, will be projected on to big screens within the fanzone so that nobody misses out on the action.
Blades on parade!https://twitter.com/Doctor_Dave80/status/1125836033256505344
"You fill up my senses"https://twitter.com/MagicMagid/status/1125836711626465281
#sufc #twitterblades
Thousands of people lined the streets of Sheffield as the city celebrated Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-48192200
The team travelled from Bramall Lane to the city centre in an open-top bus.
It was followed by a civic reception for the team, club staff and their families at Sheffield Town Hall.
Sheffield City Council's chief executive John Mothersole said the club should be very "proud" of its achievements.
Boss Chris Wilder and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Bettis say United's philosophy, identity and approach won't change following promotion to the Premier League.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/may/premier-planning2/
Squad strengthening, infrastructure developments and improvements are already works in progress according to the two men in key roles with regards to United's continued development as a football club.
Bettis remarked: "We start with a budget that we all agree, but things do move and things do change, you never know what will happen and we will be reactive to it.
"But like Chris says, nothing changes, we're going to do our business like we have done for the last two or three years.
"We're not going to overpay for players, we're going to pay the right price for players, who will be assets to this football club, if it's not broke don't fix it."
Bettis added: "The Premier League is a world stage and we're now fortunate enough to be in there. We're in final talks with a new shirt sponsor, an international company, which will be the biggest commercial deal this club has ever done in it's history.
"It'll be a significant figure, which will boost the income into the football club and it'll be used to strengthen the squad for the coming seasons.
"Initially there is the work to be done to meet Premier League requirements, for example, new floodlights and hard wiring, a stadium fit for Sky television to come into.
"There is media rooms and media suites needing to be built too, so there is a huge amount of work to be done in the next 12 weeks within the stadium itself.
"We're very mindful of the facilities we've got at the training ground, we're going to be trying to attract new players into the building and we want better facilities there too and we're talking and looking at plans at the moment."
On strengthening the playing squad, Wilder added: "We want to invest in young players, players who can step up to this level, but we've also got to be realistic in the fact that we might be relegated and that's not me being defeatist because we'll be going all out to win games of football.
Midfielder Paul Coutts is among five players released by Sheffield United following their promotion to the Premier League.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48207498
The former Preston and Derby player was a key member of the Blades side that won the League One title in 2017.
But the 30-year-old lost his place after breaking his leg and started just two games this season.
Martin Cranie, Conor Washington, Daniel Lafferty and Caolan Lavery will also leave Bramall Lane on free transfers.
The club, who are now preparing for their first season in the top flight since 2007, have also transfer-listed seven contracted players.
Those include forwards Leon Clarke, Ched Evans and Ricky Holmes, all of whom were out on loan in recent months.
Blades boss Chris Wilder said: "I've thanked the players for their contribution but attentions have quickly turned to what is set to be another exciting campaign."
Sheffield United Football Club was funded by a £3million loan from Osama bin Laden's family, it has emerged in court today.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/16/sheffield-united-funded-3m-loan-osama-bin-ladens-family-court/
A High Court judge is currently analysing a battle for control of the club between the co-owners - Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is a member of the Saudi royal family.
On the fourth day of the hearing, a sensational revelation was read out in court, seemingly linking the newly-promoted Premier League club to relatives of the former Al Qaeda leader.
It relates to an investment opportunity within the club which became known as Project Delta - a £3million loan that McCabe said would never have to be repaid.
In court on Wednesday, McCabe and Abdullah argued about whether or not the money would have to be paid back, with the Saudi prince insisting it would have been paid back through sponsorship.
But on Thursday, Barrister Andreas Gledhill QC, who is leading Abdullah's legal team, said McCabe "knew the money had come from another source, namely a member of the Bin Laden family," according to the Sheffield Star.
The Blades are releasing a book to celebrate promotion to the Premier League.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/june/our-time/
The coffee-table style publication - entitled 'Our Time' - is currently in production and expected to be available by mid June.
The book has exclusive interviews with United's stars of the promotion campaign, detailing their favourite games and moments. It also has the post-season thoughts of manager Chris Wilder and foreword written by former boss Dave Bassett, who masterminded United's promotion from the second tier in 1990.
In addition, the book has numerous unseen photographs from the closing months of an absorbing season in United's history. The 2018-19 campaign was a truly memorable one for players, staff and fans of the Blades, securing automatic promotion to the Premier League after a 12-year absence.
Top-flight football was confirmed after a fascinating battle with Yorkshire rivals Leeds United, and was greeted by jubilant scenes across the city and beyond. The Blades finished the season with 89 points, six ahead of Leeds, and lost just twice in the league since Christmas. Skipper Billy Sharp scored 24 goals in all competitions and United kept more clean sheets than any other club.
In 'Our Time', Sharp comments: "To get two promotions in three years, I'd never have thought that was possible in my wildest dreams. One would be enough but to get two, and get this club back into the Premier League, is just unbelievable." Goalkeeper Dean Henderson adds: "The gaffer brought me in because he wanted someone who could make key saves, come up with big moments at important times, and I think I did that. Everyone knows I'm a confident boy, I thought we were going to be promoted all year anyway so it wasn't a massive surprise to me when it was finally confirmed."
Just two years after winning the League One title, the Blades are now preparing for life in the top-flight and 'Our Time' is a lasting memory of a season that surely no Unitedite of a generation will ever forget.
'Our Time' will retail at £20 and will be available in the Blades Superstore, the release date will be confirmed in due course but it is hoped it will be in store in mid June.
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Manchester City won the top-flight title last term and have now been joined in the elite division by newly-promoted trio Norwich, Sheffield United and Aston Villa.https://talksport.com/football/557461/premier-league-2019-20-fixtures-date-kick-off-time-result-man-united-liverpool-chelsea-tottenham-arsenal-man-city/
The new season gets under way on Friday, August 9 with Liverpool welcoming Norwich to Anfield.
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As per last season, United's first team will spend time in Portugal at the beginning of July, and the Blades have a fixture against Real Betis at the Algarve Stadium on Friday 12th July (KO 8pm local time).https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/may/pre-season-fixtures/
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A David McGoldrick goal in the 2nd half sees United record an impressive victory over La Liga outfit Real Betis in the Estàdio Algarve, Portugal.
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David McGoldrick’s second half strike means we start our pre-season fixtures with a victory
Despite taking the lead through Billy Sharp, United suffered a narrow pre-season loss at Burton Albion on Tuesday night.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/july/burton-report/
The Brewers levelled before the interval through former Blade John Brayford, before Marcus Harness won it with the goal of the night in stoppage-time.
Two first-half Ollie Norwood penalties secured United a pre-season victory at Keith Curle's Northampton Town on Saturday.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/july/northampton-report/
A Billy Sharp hat-trick helped United down near-neighbours Chesterfield at the Proact Stadium.https://www.sufc.co.uk/matches/fixtures/first-team/201920/july/chesterfield-friendly-20190723/
The Blades' pre-season preparations continued with a win in Derbyshire, as Sharp took the headlines following goals either side of the interval, whilst new signings Callum Robinson and Luke Freeman were also on target as United enjoyed a comfortable win in sultry conditions.
The Blades made it four wins out of five this pre-season, after beating local neighbours Barnsley at Oakwell.https://www.sufc.co.uk/matches/fixtures/first-team/201920/july/barnsely-friendly-20190727/
United ended the pre-season campaign with a 3-1 defeat against Stade de Reims in France.https://www.sufc.co.uk/matches/fixtures/first-team/201920/august/reims-friendly-20190803/#
New club record signing Oli McBurnie was among the substitutes as United played the final game before Saturday's big Premier League kick off at Bournemouth.
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Saudi prince has won a High Court battle over the control of Premier League side Sheffield United.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-49715558
Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud were locked in a legal battle over their 50-50 ownership of the Blades.
Mr Justice Fancourt ruled Mr McCabe must now sell his stake to Prince Abdullah for £5m.
Mr McCabe, a lifelong Blades fan, said he was "bitterly disappointed" and was considering an appeal.
The court heard Sheffield-born Mr McCabe had invested £100m in the club over a number of years.
He met Prince Abdullah in 2013 while looking for fresh investment in the club, then in League One.
Prince Abdullah, a member of the Saudi royal family, invested £10m but the two men fell out in 2017.
Sheffield United Ltd, the company run by Mr McCabe and his family, eventually made an offer to buy out the prince for £5m.
But the offer also gave the prince's company, UTB LLC, the option to buy Mr McCabe's shareholding at the same price and a counter notice was served in January 2018.
Mr Justice Fancourt said Mr McCabe had "injected tens of millions of pounds into the club out of love and loyalty, not for financial return".
But he ruled the contract of sale and purchase of Sheffield United Ltd's shares could not be set aside.
He also dismissed a claim for damages, saying UTB LLC had not conducted affairs in a manner unfairly prejudicial to the interests of Sheffield United Ltd.
The judge said UTB LLC would also have to buy the club's property assets from Sheffield United Ltd. This includes the Bramall Lane stadium and the Sheffield United hotel.
In a 138-page judgment, delivered in London on Monday, Mr Justice Fancourt said the club was now worth "in the region of £100m".
In a statement issued after the ruling, a spokesman for Mr McCabe said: "He has supported Sheffield United through thick and thin going back to the 1950s and wishes nothing more than success for the club, its supporters and the many staff employed by it.
"Mr McCabe sincerely hopes that he is proved wrong in relation to his deep misgivings about the suitability of Prince Abdullah as an appropriate custodian of Sheffield United."
Prince Abdullah, a grandson of modern Saudi Arabia founder King Abdulaziz, said he was delighted by the judgement.
"No owner, director, coach or player is bigger than the club but together with the fans, we all share the common desire to make the club ever greater," he said.
Sheffield United released a statement saying the judgement "brings an end to the uncertainty over Sheffield United's future ownership and allows us to focus our full attention on the season ahead".
This morning, the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, issued its judgment requiring Sheffield United Limited (SUL), a company controlled by Mr Kevin McCabe, to sell its shares in Blades Leisure Limited (Blades), the parent of Sheffield United Football Club Ltd, to UTB, LLC, a company owned by H.R.H. Prince Abdullah bin Mosa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Sa'ud.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/september/club-statement/
The judgment also dismissed all of the claims which SUL had made against Prince Abdullah, UTB and SUFC and Blades board member Mr Yusuf Giansiracusa.
After over 20 months of contentious litigation, the Club is delighted that this judgment brings an end to the uncertainty over Sheffield United's future ownership and allows us to focus our full attention on the season ahead.
The full text of the judgment mat be found at www.judiciary.uk/judgments/utb-llc-v-sheffield-united-others
McCabe was forced to sell his 50% stake in the Premier League side because of a high-court ruling, and says he regrets selling 50% to the Saudi in 2013.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49726916
Lifelong Blades fan McCabe said he had "hesitation and concern" and would consider a court appeal.
Blades fans across the world will be able to play in our famous Bramall Lane home, in the latest installment of the FIFA franchise.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/september/bramall-lane-in-fifa-20/
For the first time ever, Bramall Lane will feature in the EA sports game, with footage captured at the club's recent Premier League media day.
FIFA 20 will also feature the 3D head scans of the playing squad, although these scans will enter the game towards the end 2019.
EA's partnership with the Premier League was expanded in 2016 after the organisation announced that they would be sharing sponsorship across various platforms along with creating all stadiums within the game.
Before Bramall Lane was introduced, Blades fans would see their United favourites take to the field on the fictional 'Ivy Lane'. But supporters can now enjoy seeing the Lane in its full glory.
FIFA 20 launches on 27th September across all gaming platforms.
All the goals from the six-goal thriller at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United drew 3-3 with Manchester United in the Premier League. Goals from Oli McBurnie, John Fleck & Lys Mousset earned Sheffield United a pointhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=268Gv2FLuGk
Sixth in the table, unbeaten in six games and winning new friends along the way - it's fair to say Sheffield United are enjoying life back in the Premier League.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50540662
Despite conceding three goals in a crazy seven-minute period, the Bramall Lane feel-good factor continued with a 3-3 draw against Manchester United as Oli McBurnie's 90th-minute equaliser secured a point in a remarkable game.
"Can we forget about that little period?" Blades boss Chris Wilder joked to the media afterwards in reference to his side conceding three goals so quickly.
The point means Sheffield United stay above Sunday's opponents - as well as Arsenal and Tottenham - in the table with more than one-third of the season gone.
Only eight teams promoted to the Premier League have secured more points than Sheffield United after the first 13 games, but Wilder is refusing to get carried away.
Perhaps he remembers the 2008-2009 season, when Hull City claimed 21 points from their first 13 games before managing just 14 more from the next 25.
After dominating Manchester United for most of the game at Bramall Lane, it seems unlikely the Blades will suffer a similar fate.
So why are they succeeding where other teams promoted from the Championship have failed?
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Chris Wilder will certainly not say so but Sheffield United's incredible story could yet have a European ending.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51411420
Wilder's team, in League One three seasons ago, are fifth in the Premier League with 12 games left and dreaming of qualifying for a major European competition for the first time in the club's 130-year history.
Only leaders Liverpool have conceded fewer goals and fourth-placed Chelsea are only two points ahead, but the Blades boss has so far refused to contemplate continental football.
"Europe is not something we're thinking about," said Wilder.
After John Lundstram's late goal gave the Blades a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth at Bramall Lane on Sunday, supporters chanted "we're going abroad, we're going abroad", followed by the much more catchy "que sera, sera, whatever will be will be, we're going to Napoli, que sera, sera".
United hold on to progress to the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals, with Billy Sharp's header in extra-time proving decisive.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/march/reading-report/
Following a meeting of Shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4th April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/march/premier-league-postpones-fixtures/
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League's aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate.
The FA, Premier League, EFL and women's professional game, together with the PFA and LMA understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by Covid-19.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/march/premier-league-statement/
We are united in our commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019/20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do so.
We have collectively supported UEFA in postponing EURO 2020 to create space in the calendar to ensure domestic and European club league and cup matches have an increased opportunity to be played and, in doing so, maintain the integrity of each competition.
The FA's Rules and Regulations state that "the season shall terminate not later than the 1 June" and "each competition shall, within the limit laid down by The FA, determine the length of its own playing season". However, The FA's Board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019/20 season in relation to Professional Football. Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30th April.
The progress of Covid-19 remains unclear and we can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority. We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow.
We would all like to re-emphasise that our thoughts are with everyone affected by Covid-19.
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Sheffield United players have joined manager Chris Wilder and chief executive Stephen Bettis in agreeing partial pay and bonus deferrals during the coronavirus pandemic.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52360869
Wilder, Bettis and senior coaches accepted six-month deferrals on Monday.
The Blades said the entire professional playing staff had now "emulated the decision" by accepting a partial pay deferral until the end of 2020.
United say the money saved will be used to retain and pay other staff in full.
Fellow Premier League side Watford are set to defer players’ pay and Southampton and West Ham confirmed they would do the same earlier this month.
The Blades said the pay deferrals would "assist the club's cash flow issues" during the pandemic "amid uncertainty regarding the timing for a return to action".
It's one of football's most instantly recognisable chants, now United's special Kop anthem is scoring for the city's NHS workers.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/april/singing-for-the-nhs/
Local singer, songwriter and performer Max Restaino has recorded a fabulous bluesy/jazz 'Greasy Chip Butty' track which is a tribute to the Blades - and Sheffield itself, his home city.
It promises to give Unitedites something to cheer about during the Premier League lockdown and every penny it raises through downloads goes to the Sheffield Hospitals Charity.
The song came about when Max's friend, local journalist Mike Firth, dared to mention he thought the hugely popular chant needed something adding. Perhaps another verse or two.
"That's what I suggested to Max but it soon became clear he was thinking on a whole different level and within a week he had written, performed and recorded a fabulous new song. I'm sure Blades fans will take it to their hearts and other Sheffield folk will also appreciate it," said Mike.
Max added: "I've lived in Sheffield all my life so writing lyrics wasn't so difficult. I'm a very proud Sheffielder and I really think that comes across in the song. I enjoyed using the humorous Sheffield colloquialisms and using a Sheffield accent in places of the song. I don't get to incorporate that when singing and writing music for myself so it was fun to do so.
"I've known the 'Greasy Chip Butty' for years as it has turned into a well-known football chant. Me and my friends sing the song when United games are on. I've always found the lyrics funny and definitely think they capture Northern humour.
"I'm glad I had the opportunity to write and produce a full song using 'Greasy Chip Butty' as the chorus. I'm sure that devoted United fans and many Sheffielders will be thrilled to hear the song dedicated to our home town.
"It's the perfect time to release the song to make people smile in uncertain times and to raise money for a worthy cause."
The song is available to download on all major platforms, click here to listen on Spotify - every penny of your donation will go to Sheffield Hospitals Charity.
David Reynolds, executive director of Sheffield Hospitals Charity, said: "This is an incredible display of support from Max and everybody involved.
"This song is an opportunity to share in something special; something that celebrates Sheffield and says 'thank you' to our NHS. So please do download it and share it as far and wide as possible.
"All the proceeds will support those hard-working staff in our hospitals - providing them with care packages, refreshments, break-out areas and much more at this time of need. Your help would mean more than ever.
United's continued backing of the NHS during the current Covid-19 pandemic has evolved further.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/april/thank-you-nhs/
Following the weekly show of support for the NHS and key workers on the frontline at 8pm on Thursday, Bramall Lane's hallowed turf has had an image projected on the playing surface thanking the NHS for all the work they are doing, both locally and across the UK.
The Club has worked closely with PA Entertainments to form the projection, as have others clubs in the region, with operations director Dave McCarthy remarking: "We know many of our supporters will be missing their visits to Bramall Lane and thought it the perfect time to give them a glimpse of the stadium and at the same time show our support for the incredible and brave work of the NHS at this testing time.
"We're acutely aware that many Blades supporters, as well as family and friends, work for the NHS and the thanks and appreciation of everyone connected to the Club goes out to them and all the other key workers and volunteers who are working tirelessly on the front line."
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The Football Association [The FA] has agreed a provisional restart date for the 2019/20 Emirates FA Cup.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/may/fa-cup-set-for-restart/
Following the announcement that the 2019/20 Premier League season will provisionally restart on 17th June, The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Finals will now take place over the weekend of 27th-28th June.
The Semi Finals and Final will take place over the weekend of 18th-19th July and 1st August respectively.
Further information on venues and timings will be announced in due course.
FA Chief Executive Officer Mark Bullingham said: "We are pleased to agree the provisional restart date for the 2019/20 Emirates FA Cup. The competition has been an integral part of the English football calendar for nearly 150 years, and we'd like to thank the Premier League Executive and Clubs for their support in scheduling the remaining matches during this unprecedented time.
"This has been a difficult period for many people and while this is a positive step, the restart date is dependent on all safety measures being met. The health and wellbeing of players, staff and supporters remains our priority."
The schedule for The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Finals, which was originally drawn on 4th March, is:
Leicester City v Chelsea
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Sheffield United v Arsenal
Norwich City v Manchester United
For the first time since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, the BBC can confirm that it will be broadcasting free to air live games upon the league’s return next month.https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/premier-league
Four live games in total will air on the BBC alongside a bumper crop of Match Of The Day highlight programmes.
Director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater, says: “This opportunity creates an historic moment for the BBC and our audiences. At a time when sports fans across the country are in need of lift, this is very welcome news. We are delighted and excited to have the chance to show live Premier League games on the BBC. This will offer audiences, who haven't had the opportunity in the past, live, free to air access to the best football league in the world, as the BBC continues to keep the country entertained during these unprecedented times.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, football fans last taste of Premier League action was March 9. The BBC will be working closely with the Premier League to ensure all appropriate safety measures are adhered to in the broadcasting of these games.
Before the Premier League era, the last time a live, top-flight league football match was broadcast during the 1987-88 season; not forgetting Match Of The Day’s highlights and analysis which has been a staple of football culture since 1964. These Premier League games sit alongside the BBC’s existing live FA Cup offering, which we also hope to welcome back to screens soon.
Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Norwood says fitness is not a concern for the Blades as they prepare for the Premier League to restart.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52856394
United will be one of the first teams to return to action, when they play Aston Villa on Wednesday 17 June.
That will be 100 days since the Premier League was suspended, and squads only resumed contact training on Thursday.
But Norwood told BBC Radio 5 live: "If you told us we were playing this weekend, I think we would be ready."
The four top-flight teams with a game in hand - including the Blades - are the first to play again after the break because of the coronavirus pandemic, before a full round of fixtures takes place on the weekend of 19-21 June
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Premier League set to restart on 17 June
All matches will take place behind closed doors and teams are set to play twice a week, with a view to completing the league season by Saturday, 25 July.
There are concerns about players' fitness ahead of such an intensive programme and whether they will be more injury prone after their hiatus, but Norwood says he and his team-mates are in good shape.
"We have done all the running that we would do pre-season, albeit away from the training ground," Norwood said in an interview with BBC Radio 5 live's The Friday Football Social.
"We have done a test that we do first day back of pre-season, and everyone has bettered their times, so we are obviously doing something right.
"We are fit - it is just a case now of getting out there in these next couple of weeks. We will be playing 11 v 11 [in training] and building up to game mode."
Sheffield United are seventh in the Premier League, two points behind fifth-placed Manchester United.
United's first four league games, three of which are away from home, will all be televised live on Sky Sports when the Premier League restarts later this month.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/june/first-four-fixtures/
The away fixture against Aston Villa, originally postponed because of the hosts' involvement in the Carabao Cup final, will kick the action off on Wednesday 17th June, kick-off 6pm.
On Sunday 21st June, Chris Wilder will take his side to tackle Newcastle United and the match against Steve Bruce's Magpies will kick-off 2pm. This game will also be shown 'free-to-air' on Sky's Pick channel.
Three days later, on Wednesday 24th June, the Blades clash against Manchester United has also been chosen for Sky. The fixture against the Red Devils will kick-off at 6pm. Also, this game will be shown 'free-to-air' on Pick.
Meanwhile, it can now also be confirmed that United's first home Premier League clash after the restart, against Tottenham Hotspur, will be shown live by Sky. The game against Jose Mourinho's side, which was due to be screened live in April, will now be televised on Thursday 2nd July, kick-off 6pm.
Further fixture and broadcast information will be available in due course.
Live Premier League football will return to BBC Radio 5 Live, with a minimum of seven live games airing every week.https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/5-live-premier-league
Minimum of seven live Premier League games every week, including five exclusive live radio broadcasts every weekend
A feast of live football every Sunday with four live games, including three radio exclusives
New 5 Live schedule confirmed, including the return of Robbie Savage’s Premier League Breakfast
Five games will be aired exclusively on 5 Live each weekend, with two additional shared commentaries. 5 Live will also air additional midweek evening games.
The Premier League has confirmed that every remaining match of the 2019/20 season will be available for fans on free to air national radio in the United Kingdom
United's Emirates FA Cup quarter-final clash against Arsenal will be broadcast live on BT Sport later this month.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/june/btsport-facup-tie/
It can now be confirmed the last eight tie will take place at Bramall Lane on Sunday 28th June, kick-off 1pm.
The Blades overcame Reading after extra-time at the Madejski Stadium in March to reach the sixth round stage, whilst Mikael Arteta's Gunners beat Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the fifth round.
The Semi Finals will provisionally take place over the weekend of 18th-19th July, with the Final provisionally scheduled for Saturday 1st August.
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Sheffield United say they have regained ownership of their Bramall Lane stadium and training ground.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53256639
The acquisition comes after Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud won a High Court battle for control of the club last year.
Prince Abdullah, a member of the Saudi royal family, said owning the properties "is an important step".
He added: "We now look forward to capitalising on this as we establish the Blades in the Premier League."
As part of the move, Sheffield United have also regained ownership of the Bramall Lane stadium hotel and the site of the club's academy.
The purchase of the property assets, from a company controlled by former United co-owner Kevin McCabe, was for an undisclosed fee set by an arbitration process.
Manchester City have had their two season ban from competing in either of UEFA’s club competitions overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united-fans-manchester-city-18586622
City were originally handed the suspension in February following breaches of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Rules. However, after the club appealed the suspension, CAS have this morning ruled that punishment as too much, with Pep Guardiola’s side now able to compete in next season’s Champions League.
For Sheffield United, that puts a dent in their hopes for qualifying for either the Champions League or the Europa League. Had City been banned from competing in Europe next season, seventh place would have been enough for Europa League qualification and a top five finish would have taken Chris Wilder’s side into the Europa League places.
Today’s verdict means that the Premier League’s top four will qualify for the Champions League, with fifth and sixth qualifying for the Europa League.
However, seventh could be enough for a Europa League finish if either Chelsea, Manchester United or Manchester City win the FA Cup next month.
Blades fans have been reacting to today’s news on Twitter and whilst some supporters have questioned the decision, others are still hopeful of qualifying for Europe.
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The teams who finish fifth and sixth will qualify for next season's Europa League (unless they win one of next month's European tournaments).
If the FA Cup winners finish in the top six, then seventh place in the Premier League would qualify for the Europa League. The team who qualify in the lowest league spot go into the second qualifying round.
FA Cup semi-finalists Arsenal are currently ninth in the league.
At least one of Chelsea, Leicester City and Manchester United will end up in the Europa League spots but we will focus our permutations on the teams who will hope to qualify.
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Sheffield United's defeat by Leicester means their hopes of qualifying for Europe for the first time are out of their hands. They need Wolves and/or Spurs to slip up.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder praised his players for "massively overachieving" after the Blades' hopes of securing European football next season were ended by Everton.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53385581
Richarlison's header early in the second half secured a victory for the Toffees and means Wilder's side cannot finish higher than eighth with one game remaining.
The Blades were favourites to make an immediate return to the Championship but have surpassed expectations with a superb season in which they are guaranteed to finish inside the top 10.
"The club and the players have overachieved massively," Wilder told BBC Sport. "To have had any talk of jumping into the top six means the players deserve an enormous amount of credit.
"We are delighted as staff we have got the maximum out of the players. They have left everything out there yet again.
"Yes they lacked that bit of quality in the final third but top 10 guaranteed and another season in the Premier League - that is what we should be reflecting on."
Wolves' win against Crystal Palace later on Monday ended Sheffield United's slim hopes of playing European football next season.
Regardless, Sheffield United have one game remaining of a superb season and they can be proud of their efforts.
The 2020–21 Premier League will be the 29th season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 1992. Liverpool are the defending champions, having won their nineteenth league title the previous season, their first in the Premier League era. The season was initially scheduled to start on 8 August,but this was delayed until 12 September as a consequence of the postponement of the previous season's conclusion due to the COVID-19 pandemichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_Premier_League
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says "it's hard work" for his Sheffield United team as they try and arrest their poor run of form, but the Blades looked "more like themselves" at times during the 1-1 draw with Fulham at Bramall Lane.https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/football/54590709
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Relegation looks a certainty for Sheffield United but it seems as though Chris Wilder is set to stay on as boss next year, assuming the board grant him this request.https://thefootballpress.com/chris-wilder-sends-warning-to-sheffield-united-board-31856/
Sheffield United have 14 points from 27 games and sit 12 points from safety. Therefore, it’s fair to say that relegation is all but confirmed this season. But Chris Wilder’s message to the board would imply that he plans to stick around next campaign.
That is if they do as he asks. Wilder has noted that “we need to keep everybody together and go again” before name dropping 4 players in particular that he doesn’t want to see leave. “The likes of (Rhian) Brewster, Sander (Berge), Rammo (Aaron Ramsdale) and (Oli) McBurnie”. The issue here though is that some of these players will be sought after in the summer. Sander Berge is on many teams’ radar including fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. West Ham are reportedly interested in Aaron Ramsdale, and other important players such as John Egan and Jack O’Connell are talented enough to be playing Premier League football.
Wilder has always been one to speak his mind and he would definitely speak out against the board of they choose to cash in on some of their more valuable assets instead of backing the promotion push next season.
The current squad would most likely bounce back from the Championship, but keeping a relegated squad together is never an easy task. However, Wilder seems keen to prevent the team from breaking up.
This morning the news of Chris Wilder’s shock exit from Brammall Lane was circling around social media but it has since been confirmed. But what’s even more surprising is his replacement.https://thefootballpress.com/chris-wilder-sacked-by-sheffield-united-with-replacement-already-lined-up-31910/
Sheffield United have had a horrific season so far as they sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with 14 points from 28 games. There have been many factors that have led to this. They have suffered numerous long-term injuries to key players such as Jack O’Connell, they have been unable to finish chances when created, and they spent poorly in the summer. The Blades spent £20 million on forward Rhian Brewster, who is yet to score a goal this season.
There have been rumblings of a problematic relationship between Wilder and the ownership for a while now and it seems to have reached boiling point recently. A pre-match press conference was cancelled, and Wilder has now been relieved of his duties. The reasons why remain unclear as of this moment, but we imagine it must have something to do with a conflict in preparing for next season
Sheffield United were in a poor position in League 1 when Wilder took over and guided them on a fairy tale story. They were promoted to the Championship in 2017 and would reach the Premier League in 2019, pipping Yorkshire rivals Leeds United to second place. Wilder will forever be remembered for his heroic revolution at Sheffield United, but where do the club go from here?
TalkSPORT have reported that former Leeds and Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom could be in charge for Sheffield United’s next game against Leicester on Sunday. Whilst this may seem like a strange appointment from the outside, he is currently Sheffield United’s Under-23s coach so this is likely just until they can find a long-term replacement.
Paul Heckingbottom and former Celtic manager Neil Lennon are currently the favourites to be the next permanent manager but as of right now, Heckingbottom is the man in charge.
A WALK ON THE WILDER SIDEhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/mar/12/bamboozling-managers-with-new-fangled-tactics-and-shouts-of-bashy
Fan. Ball boy. Player. Captain. Manager. As Sheffield United as Bramall Lane, Sean Bean and refusing to get out of bed on a particular day of the week because it’s called Wednesday. At the time of writing your Friday Fiver, it remains unclear whether Chris Wilder chose to leave, or has been sacked as Sheffield United boss. Either way, it doesn’t matter. He’s gone and we can only imagine that leaving the club in which he has invested almost a lifetime of blood, sweat and tears across a little over half a century is bound to be a wrench.
Willian Jose got the decisive goal midway through the second half, slotting in Adama Traore's cutback.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56699182
The Blades rallied late on as they tried to delay their drop and Enda Stevens brought a good save out of Rui Patricio, but they could not equalise.
Defeat means Sheffield United are 19 points from a position of safety with six games left.
Confirmation of relegation ends their two-season stay in the Premier League, after they marked their return to the top flight after a 12-year absence by finishing ninth last term.
Sheffield United have appointed former Watford and Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic as their new manager on a three-year deal.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57267695
The 52-year-old will leave his position at Qatari side Al-Gharafa to take over at Bramall Lane for the new season.
The Blades will play in the Championship in 2021-22 after finishing bottom of the Premier League.
Jokanovic led both the Hornets and Fulham to promotion to the top flight in his previous jobs in England.
The Serbian replaces Chris Wilder, who had led the club from League One to the Premier League before being sacked in March, to become the south Yorkshire club's first overseas manager.
Sheffield United have sacked boss Slavisa Jokanovic and appointed Paul Heckingbottom as his replacement on a four-and-a-half-year deal.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59405002
Heckingbottom, 44, ended last season in caretaker charge as they were relegated from the Premier League before Jokanovic took over in May.
The 53-year-old Serb won just six of his 19 leagues games in charge.
Sheffield United, who host Bristol City on Sunday, are eight points off the Championship play-off places.
"Disappointingly, after a slow start, we have not seen an improvement in results, performances and we'd prefer to be in a better league position," Blades chief executive Stephen Bettis said in a statement.
"A decision has been made and now it is important that we look forward, Paul's style and ethos matches that of the club and we will support him where possible."
Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United proved a painful one as his Middlesbrough side's play-off hopes were dented by a heavy defeat at Bramall Lane.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59787646
The win sees Sheffield United move above Middlesbrough into fifth place, with Wilder's side dropping into eighth, two points off the play-off places.
Sheffield United scored three goals in a blistering opening 25 minutes as they crushed champions Fulham to make certain of their place in the Championship play-offs.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61280937
The Blades were one of four teams in the mix for the final two play-off spots but knew a win would ensure a top-six finish irrespective of how Luton Town, Middlesbrough and Millwall fared.
Championship play-off semi-final, first leg: Sheffield United 1-2 Nottingham Foresthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/61248429
Return leg on Tuesday at City Ground, before play-off final at Wembley on 29 May
Championship promotion-chasers Sheffield United have been placed under a transfer embargo by the English Football League.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64347567
The move relates to a breach of rule 52.2.3, which concerns the default of payments to another club.
The EFL has not specified which club or player the matter relates to.
Live coverage of the fourth-round match between non-league Wrexham and Championship high-flyers Sheffield United.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hr2j
A match-up of metaphorically Biblical proportions.https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1619346060916441088
@wrexham_afc plays @SheffieldUnited this Sunday live on @ESPNPlus
Tommy Doyle struck a stoppage injury-time winner to send Sheffield United into the FA Cup semi-finals as they got the better of fellow Championship side Blackburn Rovers in a breathless encounter.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64984187
Sheffield United beat West Brom to win promotion back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship.https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65319921
Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League will be celebrated in style, in conjunction with Sheffield City Council.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2023/may/04/promotion-parade/?fbclid=IwAR3-Cml7cgcgbG4-8RHxFuMEjor9QfhRCcDqIMn-G1EnEI1OtWdSptP7W5A
A civic reception is being held in honour of United's achievement and the players will be chauffeured in style from Bramall Lane to the Town Hall on an open-top bus.
Thursday 11th May 2023 has been highlighted as the day to celebrate. The open-top bus, which will take the team's players and coaching staff through the streets of Sheffield, will leave Bramall Lane stadium at 5.30pm, to arrive at the Sheffield Town Hall for around 6.30pm.
With the route closed to traffic, the open-top bus will travel at walking pace to allow United to greet people along the route.
Blades supporters can join in the celebrations outside the Town Hall in a traffic free fanzone, where the team will be presented to share their fantastic success and mark the occasion with loyal fans. After the parade, the team will attend a civic reception at the Town Hall.
Chris Wilder is the new manager of Sheffield United.https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2023/december/05/wilder-returns/
Former Blades favourite Wilder returns on a contract until the summer of 2025. Alan Knill, Matt Prestridge and former Republic of Ireland international Keith Andrews will assist Wilder and all will be in the technical area for Wednesday's home fixture against Liverpool.