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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 …

“There has never, at least in my understanding of Gaelic football, been a better inside forward than John Egan. I can’t say he was the best, but I can say there was no-one better” – Mick O’Dwyer. _____ Ask anyone in the Kingdom and they’ll tell you the Egan name is sporting royalty. In the town of Sneem in County …

Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp channeled his inner WWE superstar on Saturday in the Blades’ 2-2 draw with promotion-chasing rivals Norwich. Sharp, grabbed a brace in the game at Carrow Road, one of which was a thunderous strike from the penalty stop which flew past the hapless Tim Krul in the Canaries’ goal. Following his finish Sharp pulled out a …

It’s been just over a year and a half since Sheffield United striker David McGoldrick made his last appearance for Ireland during a defeat to Mexico in June 2017. That was just the sixth cap of the 31-year old’s international career, and during the remainder of Martin O’Neill’s tenure, McGoldrick failed to feature in the side thanks to a mix …

The FA Cup has come in for some criticism in recent days as the third round began, but the competition is still capable of producing some stirring upsets. Staggered kick-offs to appease TV stations and top teams fielding reserve sides are some of the complaints that have been levelled at the FA Cup, but Sunday afternoon saw some of the …

David McGoldrick has scored his sixth goal of the season for Sheffield United as he put his side 1-0 up in Friday night’s EFL Championship clash with West Brom at Bramall Lane.  McGoldrick scored with just 12 minutes on the clock after he received a through ball and held off a defender before dispatching a cool finish into the bottom …

A dreadful blunder by Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson helped Leeds to a 1-0 win on Saturday, their first at Bramall Lane since they won the old First Division title 26 years ago. Spanish veteran Pablo Hernandez slotted the ball into an empty net after Henderson had passed the ball to Leeds youngster Jack Clarke, to send Leeds to the …

John Egan has completed his move to Championship outfit Sheffield United from fellow English second-tier club Brentford.  Egan made 81 appearances for Gillingham from 2014-2016 before moving to Brentford where he made 34 appearances in all competitions last season. The 25-year-old Cork native has made two appearances for the Republic of Ireland and he will hope the move to Sheffield …

​Ireland begin the process of putting their World Cup heartbreak firmly behind them this week as they take on Turkey in an international friendly.

On a sunny August afternoon in 1992, Sheffield United famously scored the first ever goal in the inaugural Premier League when Brian Deane’s effort helped The Blades to victory against eventual champions Manchester United. Despite achieving that landmark, Sheffield United were relegated at the conclusion of the following season. Since then, the Yorkshire outfit have been back in the top-flight …

With just days now to go in this summer’s transfer window, Manchester United could be about to bolster their squad that bit more with the addition of one more frontman. While most would have presumed that the addition of Zlatan Ibrahimovic combined with Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial would provide the Old Trafford club with enough firepower, it appears …

Saved by the bell. After yet another terrible performance, Louis Van Gaal holds on to his job,  thanks to a 92nd minute penalty from Wayne Rooney. In his post-match interview he claimed that it was all about getting the win. That it is tough coming up against a side that’s defending for ninety minutes; and we can give him that.  …

Manchester United are in FA Cup third round action, and manager Louis van Gaal has named a side for the big game. The FA Cup represents Manchester United’s best (some would say only) chance of silverware this season, so the pressure on this experienced side is on. The Red Devils’ defensive cover has been demolished due to injuries, with Phil Jones, …