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Premier League high-fliers Sheffield United are reportedly interested in bringing another Irish international, Darragh Lenihan, to the club in January. According to a report in The Guardian, Blades boss Chris Wilder has long been a fan of the Blackburn Rovers defender and could be interested in adding him to their defensive ranks. The 25-year-old has been a key player for …

New Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly eyeing up a move for Ireland and Sheffield United defender John Egan as his first signing at the club. Egan has had a brilliant debut campaign in the Premier League helping Sheffield United to fifth in the table and drawing praise for his displays at the heart of the Blades’ defence. According to …

Former Sunderland, Manchester City and Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell has been training with Premier League club Sheffield United in a bid to revive his fledgling career. According to a report in the Telegraph, Blades boss Chris Wilder is looking to strengthen his squad in January and will assess Rodwell who could be an option for his side. Rodwell began his …

Irish internationals David McGoldrick, Enda Stevens and Callum Robinson were in the thick of a crazy game at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United and Manchester United drew 3-3. From the off the home side looked the more comfortable and it was McGoldrick who almost gave them the lead as he searched for his first Premier League goal. John Lundstram’s strike …

Sheffield United and Ireland striker David McGoldrick was denied his first Premier League goal after VAR adjudged that his teammate John Lundstram was offside in the build-up. The Blades were 1-0 down in their game against Tottenham away from home thanks to Son Heung-min’s 58th minute goal but looked as though they had grabbed an equaliser 20 minutes later when …

Northern Ireland and Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Norwood has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 28. The midfielder was one of the Green and White Army’s key players winning 57 caps for his country but announced today that he would be finishing international football to focus on his club career at Bramall Lane. Norwood came through …

Sheffield United forward Callum Robinson has eased Irish fans concerns ahead of the upcoming games against Switzerland and Bulgaria after he limped off in the Blades’ 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend. Robinson started up front for Chris Wilder’s side along with fellow Irish international David McGoldrick and impressed but was forced off the field in the second …

On Saturday, Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium will play host to Sheffield United’s first Premier League game for nearly 12 years. After over of a decade of hovering between the second and third tiers of English football The Blades finally returned to where so many of their fans believe they belong after achieving promotion from the Championship  in stylish fashion last year. …

At the beginning of July, Callum Robinson became the latest Irish international to arrive at Bramall Lane following his £6 million move from Preston. Robinson’s impressive performances at Deepdale last season, before injury swiftly ended his campaign, saw him catch the eye of a number of Premier League clubs, with the Blades eventually winning the race for the 24-year old’s signature. …

This upcoming Premier League season could be a crucial one for a host of young Irish players as they look to make the breakthrough at the highest level. There is a plethora of talent from an Irish perspective with plenty of players being included in first-team plans throughout the pre-season as they look to impress and take their chance ahead …

Callum Robinson has joined Sheffield United from Preston North End for an undisclosed fee. The newly-promoted Premier League club confirmed the transfer on Friday evening, stating that they have “smashed the club’s transfer record” for Robinson. Sheffield United are understood to have paid £8m for the Republic of Ireland forward. Robinson has signed a four-year deal with the Yorkshire side. …

Sheffield United’s Irish contingent looks set to be reduced this summer as the club are reportedly not prioritising the signing of striker Scott Hogan on a permanent deal. Hogan joined the Blades on loan from Aston Villa in January and he helped Chris Wilder’s side to Premier League promotion playing eight times, scoring twice and creating one goal. The 27-year …

Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder has been crowned the League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding the Blades to Premier League promotion. Wilder becomes only the fifth manager outside of the top flight to have won the award and the first since Eddie Howe in 2015 after he led Bournemouth to the Premier League. Sheffield United defied many people’s …

On Sunday, Sheffield United’s promotion back to the Premier League was confirmed following Leeds United’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. The result for third-placed Leeds as well as United’s victory over already-relegated Ipswich on Saturday meant that the Blades ensured their spot in the top flight for the first time since the 2006/2007 campaign. Chris Wilder’s men, in only their …

Sheffield United’s Irish contingent has come up trumps once again for them this afternoon as the Blades lead Hull City by 3-0. Chris Wilder’s side need a win to put the pressure on Leeds United in third and Norwich in first as they edge ever closer to automatic promotion to the Premier League. They have started off in excellent fashion …

It was a frantic day of Championship action on Friday as Sheffield United overtook Leeds United in the automatic promotion places. Marcelo Bielsa’s men suffered a shock 1-2 defeat to relegation-threatened Wigan Athletic despite the away side going down to ten men. Leeds knew that they had to avoid defeat to overtake Sheffield United who jumped into second after an …

As the Championship season begins to reach the business end, three teams are fighting for automatic promotion places and a ticket back to the Premier League. Only four points separate Norwich City in 1st and Sheffield United in 3rd, while Leeds United sit in 2nd two points below the former and two above the latter. But who has the upper …