It is probably against all the rules of a blog to direct the reader away in the first paragraph, but I think it’s worth it. Before you read this little ramble, have a listen to the BBC interview with Kevin Blackwell, conducted after Sheffield United’s 3–0 defeat at Blackpool a week ago last Saturday. Fun, […]
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Sheffield United are in talks with free agent Leroy Lita, following his release by fellow promotion challengers Reading. The former England Under-21 international could be an ideal replacement for current Blades striker Billy Sharp, who has recently been placed on the transfer list. However, Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has expressed some frustration at how […]
Back in the day, commentators, football writers and outfield players all used to laugh at goalkeepers. They were sometimes described as ‘a breed apart’ but mostly they were bluntly referred to as ‘mad’. Keepers were allowed to have rushes of blood and make silly mistakes, because that is what they were there for. They provided […]
The 5th round of the FA Cup gets underway this Saturday and Sunday and the question is will there be any upsets or will it be business as usual? Watford v Chelsea — Vicarage Road Just last week I would have said there was no chance of Watford pulling an upset but I’m not sure. With Chelsea […]
Here are the scores for the Championship teams that were still alive in the Third Round of the Carling Cup. Arsenal 6 ( Bendter 31′, 42, Vela 44′, 50′, 87′, Wilshere 57′) Sheffield United 0 Burnley 1 ( Rodriguez 88′) Fulham 0 Rotherham 3 ( Fenton 20′, Harrison 56′, Broughton 69′) Southampton 1 ( John 61′) Swansea 1 […]




