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Sheffield United 3 Wycombe 0: Hoskins delighted with debut goal for Blades
Sheffield United closed the gap on neighbours Wednesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wycombe at Bramall Lane.
FULL-TIME SCORES: Wins for Hull City and Sheffield United; but Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday lose as Barnsley, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Bradford and York games OFF
Games involving Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield, Bradford City and York City fell victim to the freezing weather. Log on here for the latest from your club.
Sheffield United 0 Wycombe 0: Blades frustrated at Lane
Sheffield United return to League One action today when Wycombe travel to Bramall Lane.
Blades are united as Cresswell relieved by lack of sales
RICHARD CRESSWELL is breathing a massive sigh of relief.
Barnsley are facing tough task as they take on Birmingham
Man Utd v Liverpool – Luis Suarez to be carded.
Blades boss Wilson puts block on Bramall Lane exits
SHEFFIELD United manager Danny Wilson has closed the door on departures from Bramall Lane and put all contract talks on hold until the summer.
FULL-TIME WHISTLE: Wins for Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town draw and Barnsley beaten PLUS Sheffield United, Hull City, Doncaster Rovers, Rotherham United, Bradford City, Guiseley and York City fall victims of weather
Managerless Leeds United returned to winning ways in the Championship while Sheffield Wednesday leapfrogged rivals Huddersfield Town in the fight for promotion from League One.
Defeat to Bantams helped get the Blades flying, says Flynn
SHEFFIELD United winger Ryan Flynn says losing to Bradford City may have been an important ‘turning point’ in the club’s season.
Rangers legend Weir all set to join the Blades
FORMER Scotland captain David Weir is poised to extend his playing career at League One Sheffield United.
Former Scotland international Weir training with Sheffield United
FORMER Scotland and Everton defender David Weir is training with Sheffield United.
Suspicions over ‘quiet’ window are confirmed
IN FOOTBALL, as in Government and in society, this is a time of austerity and a lean January transfer window has confirmed the hunches of football finance experts that clubs are tightening their belts, writes Adam Shergold.
Hammer blow for Barnsley as Vaz Te beats transfer deadline
Barnsley admitted they had no choice but to sell Ricardo Vaz Te after the winger’s head was turned by the prospect of playing Premier League football next season with West Ham United.
Austerity measures order of the day as clubs balance their books
THEIR chairmen might not be losing sleep over the finer points of UEFA’s Financial fair play initiative, but Yorkshire’s clubs have been no different to the elite of British football in saving their pennies during an austere transfer window.
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Speed’s death could have been accident video
FORMER Leeds and Sheffield United star Gary Speed may have killed himself accidentally, a coroner ruled yesterday.
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Our darkest days: Gary Speed family’s statement in full
GARY Speed’s family today said his death was one of the darkest days of their lives but said they had sought solace in the support offered from family and friends.
Gary Speed sent suicide text to wife - but coroner says he may have ‘nodded off’ with noose around neck video
Former Leeds United and Sheffield United star Gary Speed sent a text to his wife days before he died in which he “talked in terms of taking his life”, an inquest heard today. But the coroner ruled there was no evidence to suggest he intended to take his own life.
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Sheffield United 0 Birmingham City 4: Wilson retains faith in Blades squad for promotion challenge
DANNY WILSON remains convinced that he has the squad to take the League One automatic promotion race down to the wire.
Owls fear fixture backlog could hit chances after late Cup penalty blow
SHEFFIELD Wednesday manager Gary Megson expressed concerns about fixture congestion after Blackpool’s late FA Cup equaliser.
FULL-TIME SCORES: Sheffield Wednesday earn FA Cup replay but defeats for Hull City, Sheffield United, Rotherham United and Bradford City; draws for Huddersfield Town and York City
Hull City suffered an FA Cup giantkilling when they lost at home to Crawley Town while Sheffield Wednesday will have to replay after a late penalty denied them victory at Blackpool.
Sheffield United 0 Birmingham City 4: Blades left feeling Blue
Danny Wilson’s Sheffield United were dumped out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage by Championship side Birmingham City, writes Robert Gledhill.
Improving Blades are finally warming to Wilson
IT MAY have been in a losing cause, but the 2,700 Blades fans in the Jimmy Seed Stand stood in unison to applaud a dogged performance against the runaway league leaders.
Former Blades star Lee Hendrie declared bankrupt
FORMER England and Sheffield United player Lee Hendrie was declared bankrupt today.
Beattie bolsters Blades’ attacking options
Danny Wilson already has a strikeforce that has delivered 68 goals this season, but he could not hide his delight yesterday at the news James Beattie will further enhance Sheffield United’s firepower.
Steel City derby set for sell-out as tickets snapped up
The Steel City derby is heading for a Hillsborough sell-out as both Sheffield clubs chase promotion from League One.
Sheffield United’s Doyle ready to rumble
Sheffield United captain Michael Doyle says his season truly starts now.
Barnsley bring in Premier League duo in loan swoop
BARNSLEY are set to sign former Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge on loan from Stoke City until the end of the season.
Charlton Athletic 1 Sheffield United 0: Whistle blows on Blades bid after matching leaders
NO-one could say they had not been warned.
1 commentBlades manager Wilson blasts referee after top of table showdown defeat
SHEFFIELD United manager Danny Wilson slammed the performance of referee Darren Deadman after losing to League One leaders Charlton Athletic.
FULL-TIME SCORES: Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Hull City, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City
Leeds United, Hull City and Huddersfield Town picked up precious victories in their hunt for promotion.
Charlton 1 Sheffield United 0: Beattie sees red for Blades
CHARLTON captain Johnnie Jackson scored another sensational freekick to inflict misery on Sheffield United - just seven days after doing the same to Sheffield Wednesday, writes Ian Appleyard.
Simonsen lays down gauntlet to Blades defence
SHEFFIELD United goalkeeper Steve Simonsen thinks nine more clean sheets will secure the club’s return to the Championship.
Wilson pledges Blades will try to cut down leaders Charlton
SHEFFIELD United manager Danny Wilson says today’s trip to League One leaders Charlton Athletic will see the winners gain a psychological edge in the promotion race.
Blades to face Blues after Elliott stuns Wolves
Birmingham midfielder Wade Elliott stunned Wolves with a second-half winner to earn Chris Hughton’s side a shock FA Cup third round 1-0 replay win at Molineux.
Grayson reticent to show Leeds hand over loan link with Delph
LEEDS UNITED manager Simon Grayson has admitted Fabian Delph “fits the bill” but has refused to confirm whether the former Elland Road favourite will be rejoining the club.
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Bury 0 Sheffield United 3: Blades are praised by Wilson after strolling to convincing triumph
SHEFFIELD United manager Danny Wilson praised his team’s “outstanding” performance after romping to a richly-deserved win at Bury.
Bury 0 Sheffield United 3: Cresswell leads way for Blades
Sheffield United cemented their second-place spot in League One when they returned from over the Pennines with all three points from Bury.
FULL-TIME SCORES: Wins for Barnsley, Hull City, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town; draws for Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United and Bradford City; defeats for Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United
Sheffield Wednesday lost to Charlton Athletic in League One’s game of the day.
Owls man set to face Blades
Sheffield Wednesday midfield player Giles Coke has joined League One rivals Bury on loan for the remainder of the season.
Richard Sutcliffe: Let’s hope football hasn’t seen the last of Warnock just yet
WITH comebacks more in vogue this week than at any time since Ol’ Blue Eyes was doing things his way, the goings-on at QPR have surely opened up the possibility of yet another ‘last’ hurrah for Neil Warnock.
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