Sheffield United
Trio head for final talks over Blades vacancy
SHEFFIELD UNITED have narrowed down their search for a new manager to three names – with Stuart McCall remaining the strong favourite for the post.
Transfer round-up: Hull, Blades, Owls, Doncaster, Leeds, York
PREMIER LEAGUE newboys Hull City are set to launch a bid to sign Wigan Athletic’s Honduran defender Maynor Figueroa - according to reports.
Long-term goal can help keep Blades in safe hands
An international call-up for George Long is the latest in a long line of positives for the Sheffield United goalkeeper. Nick Westby went along to meet a very grounded young man.
Blades ask permission to talk with McCall over Lane job
STUART McCALL is expected to open talks with Sheffield United in the next few days – after the Blades asked Motherwell for permission to speak to him about the vacant Bramall Lane post.
Sheffield United launch McCall raid
Sheffield United have made an approach to Motherwell for their manager Stuart McCall.
Leeds-blades violence: New appeal for last three suspects
DETECTIVES investigating football violence involving Leeds United and Sheffield United supporters today launched a new appeal to trace three men who remain unidentified.
Winter facing challenging summer on return to Blades
Julian Winter admits that it came as a surprise to be asked to head back to Bramall Lane as chief executive . Richard Sutcliffe reports on the problems – and potential – he sees in front of him.
Morgan and six others placed on Blades’ shortlist
CHRIS MORGAN is on a seven-man shortlist to become Sheffield United’s next permanent manager, new chief executive Julian Winter has revealed.
Yorkshire clubs give us good cause to raise a glass to toast their success
Sheffield United’s disappointment at Yeovil placed a minor blot on an otherwise impressive season for the White Rose contingent. Richard Sutcliffe reflects on an exhilarating campaign.
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Barnsley’s strategy is key to new deal for Flitcroft
BARNSLEY remain optimistic that David Flitcroft will sign a new deal at Oakwell shortly, with further talks planned with the 39-year-old today.
Yeovil Town 2 Sheffield United 0: Morgan wants chance to lift defeated Blades
Yeovil win 2-1 on aggregate
MAYBE the stay-away Sheffield United fans knew all along that the club’s play-off hoodoo was not going to be ended this year.
Yeovil Town 2 (2) Sheffield United 0 (1): More play-off heartache for Blades
Sheffield United’s season is over as they lost 2-0 in the League One play-off semi-final at Yeovil, which consigns them to a third season in League One.
Yeovil v Sheffield United: Blades striker Porter feels weight lifted thanks to Morgan’s belief in him
AS Sheffield United today look to book a third play-off final appearance in five years, Chris Porter has admitted to having been given a new lease of life by a change of manager at Bramall Lane.
McFadzean makes his mark to give Blades advantage
FOR Sheffield United, the past quarter of a century has been littered with play-off heartache thanks to the club’s previous six appearances having all ended in failure.
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Sheffield United v Yeovil Town: If we thrive on pressure then we will come out on top, says Robson
BARRY ROBSON’S montage of big-match footballing memories may comfortably fill a decent-sized scrapbook, but he is desperate to add a few more choice entries.
Johnson pleased Bramall Lane task comes first
YEOVIL chief Gary Johnson has indulged in a spot of mind games ahead of tonight’s League One play-off semi-final first leg by insisting all the pressure is on Sheffield United.
Sheffield United 0 Preston NE 0: Morgan sure Blades have the nerve despite poor form
MANAGER Chris Morgan has backed his Bramall Lane babes to shine when Sheffield United’s play-off push gets underway on Friday evening.
Double delight
Fans of Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United jubilantly celebrated their club’s promotions on a dramatic and momentous day for South Yorkshire football.
FT: Sheffield United 0-0 Preston NE
SHEFFIELD United finished the regular season with a goalless draw against Preston North End at Bramall Lane.
Match Centre: Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United promoted, York City safe, Barnsley make Hull City wait, Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town still nervous
JudgmENt day in the Football League did not fail to deliver. Hereare the results and permutations for the games involving all our clubs.
Blades are prepared for play-offs, says Hill
FOR Sheffield United, the past few weeks can only be judged as a disappointment.
1 commentBlades’ Westlake targets piece of history with his first Wembley trip
DARRYL WESTLAKE insists the chance to make history can propel Sheffield United to promotion.
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