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Sheffield United: What the manager wants more than a huge transfer budget next month
Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has insisted that detailed planning and clear lines of communication with Bramall Lane’s board of directors is more important than a huge budget during next month’s transfer window. → Read More
Sheffield United: England's World Cup debt of gratitude to Bramall Lane revealed ahead of Senegal clash
As England prepare for their World Cup tie against Senegal on Sunday, the debt of gratitude Gareth Southgate owes Sheffield United can be laid bare. → Read More
Sheffield United plans for two important games are thrown into chaos
Sheffield United supporters’ plans to watch their team in action during two important upcoming games have been thrown into disarray. → Read More
Sheffield United: When 'Prehistoric' World Cup coach nearly took charge at Bramall Lane
If things had worked out differently for Australia coach Graham Arnold, he could have found himself preparing Sheffield United’s squad for next month’s return to Championship action at the club’s training complex this week rather than ensuring his country is ready for its first match of the World Cup in Qatar. → Read More
Sheffield United: 'Surprising' if Iliman Ndiaye even considers contract offer until after the World Cup
Sheffield United hope Iliman Ndiaye’s relationship with Paul Heckingbottom holds the key to keeping him at Bramall Lane for the foreseeable future at least, as the youngster prepares to make his first appearance at the World Cup finals. → Read More
Sheffield United: 'I'm not happy,' Paul Heckingbottom admits
Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has warned he isn’t happy with his team’s position in the Championship table despite seeing it enter the World Cup break occupying one of the two automatic promotion berths. → Read More
Sheffield United's bottle and a blooming good substiution inspire win at Cardiff City
Sheffield United reached the top of the Championship, for 24 hours at least, when they beat Cardiff City thanks to George Baldock’s second-half finish. → Read More
Sheffield United: Oli McBurnie's name features on list of contract recommendations
Oli McBurnie features among the players Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom encouraged the club’s board to hold contract talks with earlier this season, before removing himself from the negotiation process. → Read More
Sheffield United: Iliman Ndiaye unlikely to consider new contract until after World Cup
Sheffield United’s contract negotiations with Iliman Ndiaye are unlikely to progress until after the World Cup, manager Paul Heckingbottom has warned. → Read More
Sheffield United: "Sick to death" manager insists Wales international is ready
Adam Davies is ready to replace Wes Foderingham following the Sheffield United goalkeeper’s sending-off after their chaotic draw with Blackpool, manager Paul Heckingbottom has predicted. → Read More
Sheffield United: Encouraging theory set to be put to the test following another injury set-back
Oliver Norwood believes the lack of senior players at Sheffield United’s training ground during the international break proves his claim that this season’s squad is stronger than the one which reached the Premier League three years ago. → Read More
Sheffield United: Anel Ahmedhodzic set to jet back to England after crushing injury blow
Anel Ahmedhodzic is returning to England for treatment on the injury which threatens to deal Sheffield United’s hopes of consolidating their grip on the Championship a major blow. → Read More
Sheffield United: Warning issued about the "great player" in Luton Town's ranks
Eight years ago, when Chris Basham made his debut for Sheffield United during a home game against Bristol City, the performance of one of the visiting midfielders impressed him greatly. → Read More
Sheffield United: Boss makes an admission about his transfer budget
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has admitted he will not receive any extra financial assistance from the club’s board of directors during the closing stages of this summer’s transfer window. → Read More
Sheffield United: What happened to Reda Khadra during his tour of Bramall Lane
Reda Khadra, the Brighton and Hove Albion attacker Sheffield United have earmarked as a potential new addition to Paul Heckingbottom’s squad, revealed a detailed presentation about both the South Yorkshire club and its plans for next season during a tour of Bramall Lane yesterday. → Read More
Sander Berge's Sheffield United situation could define next season and beyond
Saying goodbye, a proper goodbye rather than au revoir, is never easy. → Read More
The story of Celtic's long-standing interest in Sheffield United's George Baldock
If, and it remains ‘if’, Sheffield United receive an approach from Celtic for their defender George Baldock, it would mark the latest twist in a story which can be traced all the way back to Ange Postecoglou’s appointment at Parkhead. → Read More
Why Sheffield United signed Tommy Doyle from Man City
Tommy Doyle will prove an important addition to Sheffield United’s squad, manager Paul Heckingbottom has insisted, after the Manchester City youngster completed his loan move to Bramall Lane. → Read More
Sheffield United: The hotel situation at Bramall Lane is explained in detail
“It’s a huge frustration,” Sheffield United chief executive Steve Bettis said, referring to the fact the hotel bolted onto the side of the club’s Bramall Lane stadium continues to lie empty. “Every time I see it, every time I’m here or drive past it, I want to get it sorted.” → Read More
Sheffield United transfers: Paul Heckingbottom outlines his summer priorities
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed he wants to address “six or seven” key personnel issues within his squad before the start of next season. → Read More