James Shield Journalist
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  • National World

James Shield is the Sheffield United correspondent and football writer for The Star. He provides analysis of events at Bramall Lane both in print and online, as well as writing a regular column which takes readers behind the scenes of the club.

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  • Sheffield

1365 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Manager identifies two of the most under-valued players at Bramall Lane

Paul Heckingbottom has identified two of Sheffield United’s most under-valued players as his team prepares for Tuesda...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Midfielder makes a bold statement about squad ahead of trip to Swansea City

Oliver Norwood believes the squad Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has constructed since taking charge nea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Oliver Norwood on Manchester United, Paul Scholes, Stuart McCall and being a mi...

It was a decade ago, as he watched Paul Scholes breeze through another training session with Manchester United, when ...

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almost 2 years ago
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James Shield: This is what Sheffield United and the rest of football really needs

Three seasons ago, after seeing a Hawkeye malfunction deny them a goal during a match at Aston Villa, Sheffield Unite...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: 'You can smell the fear in our opponents,' midfielder reveals after flying start

Oliver Norwood has spoken of the psychological effect Sheffield United’s powerful start to the new season is having u...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United's unsung heroes are hailed by manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has recognised the work of Bramall Lane’s unsung heroes after watch...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Boss has no choice but to gamble as injuries continue to mount up

Forty-eight hours before a fixture which would never happen, as the nation enters a period of mourning following the ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: An update on Jayden Bogle

Jayden Bogle is “pain free” for the first time in “ages”, according to Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom, a...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Changes could be afoot as injuries bite

Sheffield United are preparing to be “creative” with their team selections, as Paul Heckingbottom and his staff seek ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: New date for Rotherham clash set to be discussed as weekend's games are postponed

Sheffield United will announce a new date for their game against Rotherham United at the earliest possible opportunit...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Billy Sharp takes huge step forward to ease Max Lowe pain

After discovering defender Max Lowe faces a prolonged period on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a serious ha...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Why manager has stepped away from contract talks

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, will play no part in the club’s contract negotiations with those pl...

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