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INSPIRATION: Matt Crooks (top) and Oli McBurnie celebrate the latter's goal in May's Championship play-off final. Both played for Chris Wilder at previous clubs (Image: Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images)

Hull an inspiration as Sheffield United and co take on parachute regiment
Regardless of what they achieve this season, Hull City will stand as an inspiration for decades to come, according to Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.

Barnsley head coach Daniel Stendel handed Daniel Johnson a debut at the weekend.

Barnsley boss outlines Daniel Johnson plan after playmaker's debut

Doncaster Rovers loanee Tommy Simkin, pictured in action for parent club Stoke City. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Doncaster v Owls: Stoke loanee on his 'mad' mentor

Recent Barnsley signing Daniel Johnson. Picture courtesy of BFC

Barnsley FC boss provides update on trio - plus free agent latest

Middlesbrough's Neto Borges (centre) celebrates with his team mates after scoring his side's winning goal at Stoke.

'Absolutely top' - Kim Hellberg hails last-gasp Middlesbrough win at Stoke City

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Image: Jake Youle / Sportimage)

Portsmouth v Blades: Boss on more fixture issues - and who he feels sorry for

Middlesbrough's Ashley Phillips celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal in the win over Norwich (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/PA)

Stoke v Boro: Manager's 'Premier League' claim regarding defender

Barnsley signing Daniel Johnson played for Preston between 2015 and 2023.

Barnsley FC sign former Preston North End and Stoke City winger

New Bradford City assistant Alex Morris. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Bradford City confirm Duff's assistant at League One club

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder watched his side lose 2-1 to Stoke City.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder left to rue Stoke City stunners

DISAPPOINTMENT: Tyrese Campbell (Image:: Simon Bellis / Sportimage)

Stoke v Sheffield United: Cup hangover will be hard to shake off

Stoke City are set to host Sheffield United.

TV and streaming details ahead of Stoke City v Sheffield United

Djibril Soumaré has made a strong start to life at Stoke City.

Midfielder's Stoke City impact hailed before Sheffield United reunion

Opta have deployed their supercomputer to predict Championship finishes for Sheffield United, Middlesbrough and more.

Championship table predicted after fresh Blades and Boro twists

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against Wolves at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United manager hits out at 'outrageous' situation

Leeds United's deadline-day signing Melvin Bard. Picture courtesy of LUFC

Late deals provide gloss for Leeds & Hull as clubs make beat-the-deadline moves

ASSIST MASTER: Sorba Thomas (Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Hull City transfer news: Assist specialist back for second spell in Yorkshire

Sorba Thomas joined Stoke City from Huddersfield Town last summer.

Sorba Thomas latest as Hull City stance on Stoke City star outlined

Sorba Thomas is a key figure for Championship outfit Stoke City.

Hull City 'agree' fee to sign Stoke City star - but obstacle remains

Ben Brereton Diaz has joined Sheffield United on loan for a third time.

Ben Brereton Diaz explains decision to make Sheffield United return

Ben Brereton Diaz has joined Sheffield United on loan for a third time.

Sheffield United sign forward on loan for third time to bolster attack
Sheffield United have fended off rivals to sign a former Blade on loan from Southampton
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Ben Brereton Diaz appears set to leave Southampton on loan.

Forward 'due' for Sheffield United medical despite links to rivals

Cody Drameh featured in Hull City's Carabao Cup clash with Stoke City earlier this week.

Sheffield United 'keen' to sign Hull City defender also eyed by trio

Ben Brereton Diaz spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Derby County.

Sheffield United loan offer for ex-Blades star 'accepted' by rivals

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, acknowledges the fans after victory in the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground on August 25, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

EFL Cup draw: All six remaining Yorkshire clubs are handed away ties

Stoke City's Sorba Thomas (left) has been linked with Hull City and Liam Millar (right) could reportedly head in the opposite direction.

Swap deal mooted as Hull City and Stoke City 'discuss' winger

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup second round match at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Picture date: Tuesday August 25, 2026.

Hull City chief admits to squad dilemmas after EFL Cup progress at Stoke

Sorba Thomas is a key figure for Championship outfit Stoke City.

Hull City bid for ex-Huddersfield Town star 'turned down'

Ali Al-Hamadi has made 29 appearances for Ipswich Town.

Sheffield Wednesday 'agree' deal to sign Ipswich Town forward

FATIGUE: Nobel Mendy played his first Premier League game on Saturday (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Stoke v Hull: Centre-backs get all-clear as Tigers set to hand out more debuts

Cody Drameh is reportedly likely to stay at Hull City.

Hull City stay 'increasingly likely' for defender linked with trio

Harry Clarke has sealed a permanent move away from Ipswich Town.

Sheffield United-linked defender makes Championship move
A Sheffield United-linked defender has linked up with an ex-Blades boss in the Championship
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Cody Drameh made 16 league starts as Hull City secured promotion from the Championship.

Hull City defender linked with trio of clubs as £1m bid 'made'

THE PRIZE: The League Cup trophy (image: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

League Cup round two: All-Premier League tie for Leeds as Doncaster eye repeat

Ashley Phillips has had two productive loan spells at Stoke City.

Middlesbrough 'agree' £7m deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur prodigy

Harry Clarke ended last season on loan at Charlton Athletic.

Stoke City 'agree' £3.5m deal to sign Sheffield United-linked defender

Tottenham Hotspur's Ashley Phillips has spent each of the last two seasons on loan at Stoke City.

Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur talks over £12m man 'progressing'

Harry Souttar recently represented Australia at the World Cup.

Defender's 'stance' on future outlined amid Sheffield United links

Ashley Phillips has spent each of the last two seasons on loan at Stoke City.

Middlesbrough 'making move' for £10m+ defender after Stoke loans

Harry Souttar could reportedly leave Leicester City this summer.

Sheffield United and West Ham linked with Leicester City defender

Harry Clarke is back at Ipswich Town after a loan spell at Charlton Athletic.

Sheffield United show 'interest' in re-signing former Blades defender

Brann winger Rabbi Matondo is a senior Wales international.

Sheffield United credited with interest in winger once signed for £11m

Owls Svante Ingelsson

Sheffield Wednesday confirm departure of 'top human' as deal sealed

Latest Doncaster Rovers signing Tommy Simkin, with the goalkeeper joining on a season-long loan from Stoke City. Picture courtesy of DRFC.

Doncaster Rovers summer transfer latest: Stoke keeper joins on season-long loan

Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson is among the Championship's most revered operators.

Hull City, Aston Villa and Ipswich 'following' Championship goalkeeper

MOVING ON: Svante Ingelsson has joined Stoke City (Image: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday cash in on star set on Championship return

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder will be looking for a big improvement on last season, which started under the leadership of Ruben Selles (Image: Simon Bellis / Sportimage)

Sheffield United 2026-27 fixtures: Big start and potentially even bigger finish

Djibril Soumare spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Sheffield United.

Djibril Soumare seals Championship return after Sheffield United spell

Joel Piroe's only goal of the season for Leeds United came in the FA Cup win over Norwich City in March.

Leeds United 'seeking £8-10m' for fringe player as five clubs linked

A look at the best-supported Championship clubs from across the 2025/26 campaign.

Championship's best-supported clubs and where Yorkshire outfits rank

He has spent the entirety of his senior career on Middlesbrough's books, but the expiry of the 28-year-old centre-back's deal is edging closer.

33 players due to become free agents including Blades and Boro men

Opta have predicted how the final Champinship table will look.

Championship table predicted with Middlesbrough and Hull City verdicts

Owls Svante Ingelsson

Sheffield Wednesday star attracts 'interest' from trio of EFL clubs

Opta have predicted how the final Championship table will look.

Predicted Championship table with fresh Tigers and Boro verdicts

Opta's supercomputer has predicted how the final Championship table will look.

Predicted Championship table with Hull City and Middlesbrough verdicts

Opta have predicted how the final Championship table will look.

Predicted Championship table with Middlesbrough and Hull City verdicts

Data experts Opta have predicted how the final Championship table will look.

Predicted Championship table after Middlesbrough and Hull City twists

Henrik Pedersen's Sheffield Wednesday have not won any of their last 34 league games.

Henrik Pedersen believes Sheffield Wednesday can beat Leicester City

NO GAIN: Sheffield Wednesday's Gabriel Otegbayo attempts to block the shot from Stoke's Jesurun Rak-Sakyi Picture: Carl Recine/Getty Images.

No change as Owls fail to end miserable losing run

STAR PLAYER: Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles (Image: Steve Ellis)

Owls must get better at selling, but Pedersen keen to keep Charles

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