Jack O'Connell

Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed by Sheffield United and replaced by Chris Wilder. Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Paul Heckingbottom reflects on Sheffield United exit as Blades woes continue
Paul Heckingbottom has claimed Sheffield United lost their identity as they prepared for life back in the Premier League last summer.

Sheffield United goalkeeper Ivo Grbic during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match against Brighton at Bramall Lane. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Grbic gets Wilder backing after letting in five goals on Blades bow

The Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black is set to be released in April.

First trailer dropped for upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black

IN COMMAND: John Egan is Sheffield United's captain this season

Captain John Egan relishing teaching new faces the Sheffield United way

Sheffield United's Jack O'Connell, who has announced his retirement. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

"A battle I cannot win" - Ex-Blades defender announces his retirement at 29

Ex-Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell has announced his retirement after a serious knee injury. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

Blades defender and ex-Millers and York loanee announces his retirement

KEY FIGURE: Jack Robinson (right) established himself as the first choice on the left of Sheffield United's back three last season

Jack Robinson completes set of Blades players signing new contracts

Sharp is leaving Sheffield United. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Billy Sharp's open letter to Sheffield United fans in full

Billy Sharp. Picture: Getty

Blades free Sharp & activate extensions in deals of 4 players & talk to quartet

Series 1 of SAS Rogue Heroes

New stars added to SAS Rogue Heroes series 2 cast line-up

BORROWED: James McAtee and Tommy Doyle are on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City

The big issues Sheffield United will face in the Premier League

LOWE POINT: Wing-back Max Lowe has joined Sheffield United's injury list

Why injuries are niggling Sheffield United' manager Paul Heckingbottom

Republic of Ireland's Ciaran Clark set for Blades move. Picture: PA

Sheffield United: Blades winning race to sign Newcastle United defender

Sheffield United's Jack O'Connell has endured a long time on the sidelines due to injury. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

‘No rush’ for Jack O’Connell to make Sheffield United return

INJURIES: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder

Injuries forcing Chris Wilder to ponder alternative Sheffield United formations

Sheffield Unted striker David McGoldrick. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United v Liverpool - ‘This is the best time of my career at Blades’

CHALLENGE: Fulham's Alphonse Areola tackles Jayden Bogle of Sheffield United, putting the wing-back out for a fortnight

Jayden Bogle joins Sheffield United's long injury list after unpunished tackle

Chris Wilder. Picture: SPORTIMAGE

Sheffield United have never played 'fear football' says Chris Wilder

LOSS: John Lundstram has been a shadow of last season's player

Sheffield United's transfer priorities must be realistic but not defeatist

ON THE MOVE: Ben Davies has joined Liverpool. Picture: Getty Images.

Sheffield United left with what-ifs over Ben Davies as defender joins Liverpool

Chris Wilder. Picture: SPORTIMAGE

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder fires broadside at Sky Sports pundits
SHEFFIELD UNITED manager Chris Wilder has fired a broadside in the direction of Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Graeme Souness in the wake of their stinging criticism of the Blades’ recent Premier League performance against Tottenham Hotspur.
Leon Wobschall

Rhian Brewster, pictured at his signing with Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: SPORTIMAGE.

Chris Wilder fires a message to critics of Rhian Brewster

Kean Bryan: Getting his chance. Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Sheffield United will come through testing times, says Kean Bryan

Debutant: Sheffield United's Kean Bryan clears from West Bromwich Albion's Karlan Ahearne-Grant. Picture: PA

Sheffield United left to bemoan lost window of opportunity

Chris Wilder.

Chris Wilder makes pledge on young Sheffield United players

Chris Wilder.

Chris Wilder on his recruitment plans at Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is struggling to understand John Lundstram's stance over his Blades contract offer. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Sheffield United's Chris Wilder bemused by Lundstram’s contract stance

NEGOTIATIONS: John Lundstram has decided not to sign a new Sheffield United contract

Sheffield United's John Lundstram dilemma with midfielder up for sale in January

Chris Wilder.

Chris Wilder on why the 'wheels have not fallen off' for Sheffield United

LEAVING: Terence Kongolo has joined Fulham

Terence Kongolo's Fulham move finally goes through as Huddersfield complete sale

BLOW: Jack O'Connell (left) has suffered a potentially season-ending injury, leaving Jack Robinson (right) as the only specialist option on the left side of the Blades' back three

Chris Wilder calls off Sheffield United's defender search

DEPARTING: Karlan Grant has left Huddersfield Town for West Bromwich Albion

Karlan Grant leaves Huddersfield Town for West Bromwich Albion
It had been expected all summer long but finally, in the last 24 hours of trading for 2020, Karlan Grant has completed his move from Huddersfield Town to West Bromwich Albion.
Stuart Rayner

Huddersfield Town defender Terence Kongolo, a target for Fulham.

Huddersfield Town defender Terence Kongolo in advanced talks with Fulham

STALLED: Terence Kongolo's move to Sheffield United looks to be off after concerns were raised about his fitness after a medical with the Blades. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Fitness concerns could stop Terence Kongolo joining Sheffield United

SIGNING: Rhian Brewster has joined Sheffield United from Liverpool

Sheffield United complete Rhian Brewster signing from Liverpool for record fee

FROZEN OUT: Terence Kongolo has not played for Sheffield United since November

Sheffield United eye Huddersfield Town outcast Terence Kongolo

Sheffield United players show their disappointment after defeat to Leeds United on Sunday. Picture: Oli Scarff/NMC Pool/PA

Patience required as Sheffield United hit anticipated Premier League hard times

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford scores his side's winner at Sheffield United.

Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 1 - Patrick Bamford adds to Blades’ troubles as ...

Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell (centre). Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Jack O'Connell offered England incentive by Sheffield United boss

Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd. Picture: James Wilson/Sportimage

Chris Basham astounded by honours from Sheffield United and Alan Shearer

Demanding improvement: Blades' Jack O'Connell challenged by Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City. Picture: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Sheffield United v Everton - Blades will continue to trawl the bargain basements

Oli McBurnie heads in Sheffield United's second. Picture: Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA Wire.

Sheffield United 3 Chelsea 0 - Player ratings

Sheffield United defenders crowd out Wolves danger man Adama Traore. PHOTO: PA.

Ratings: Sheffield United v Wolves

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during the Premier League match at Turf Moor at the weekend Picture: Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA

Sheffield United's Chris Wilder big admirer of Wolves rival Nuno Espirito Santo

DECISION: Chris Wilder must decide if Jack O'Connell (left) is ready to replace Jack Robinson (right) from the start against Wolverhampton Wanderers

Chris Wilder considering rotating his thin Sheffield United squad

EQUALISER: John Egan celebrates his first Premier League goal

John Egan's volley claims a point as Sheffield United centre-back shows all-roun...

VOLLEY: John Egan scores his maiden Premier League goal for Sheffield United

John Egan's volley 'should have been his 10th Premier League goal not his first'

Chris Wilder, manager of Sheffield Unted. Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Burnley v Sheffield United - Chris Wilder happy to show his softer side

JOY: Sheffield United players celebrate Lys Mousset's vital second goal

Chris Wilder admits Sheffield United got lucky with VAR after triple injury blow

John Lundstram: Holding his arm before going off injured during the FA Cup match at Bramall Lane. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur build-up - Blades injury doubt

EDGE: Billy Sharp admits there has been something missing from Sheffield United's play since the coronavirus restart

Captain Billy Sharp admits Sheffield United are 'missing the edge we had'

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. PICTURE: SPORTIMAGE.

Sheffield United confident that Dean Henderson will sign extension

John Egan of Sheffield United is sent off. Picture Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Defensive problems mounting for Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder talks to his players as they take a drinks break at St. James's Park. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Newcastle United 3 Sheffield United 0 - Blades struggling to get out of blocks

Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland appears to carry the ball over the line as Sheffield United players appeal during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. (Picture: Paul Ellis/PA)

Aston Villa 0 Sheffield United 0 - Premier League’s new normal, same old errors

Flashback: Sheffield United forward Alan Cork outpacing Gary Pallister of Manchester United at Bramall Lane on August 15, 1992. Picture: Getty Images

Sheffield United to follow Burnley blueprint and avoid second-season syndrome

David McGoldrick - “All the boys are delighted for him. Hopefully he can go on a run now," says Billy Sharp (Picture: SportImage)

Sheffield United’s David McGoldrick backed to get amongst the goals by Billy Sha...

Enda Stevens lashes home the opener against Brighton.

Sheffield United fall off Champions League pace after being frustrated by Bright...

Chris Wilder.

It would take an 'unbelievable bid' for Sheffield United to consider selling a s...

Liverpool-born Sheffield United centre-back Jack O'Connell is a boyhood fan of the Reds

Liverpool FC fan Jack O'Connell has a job to do at Anfield - 'I won’t be touchin...

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