James Shield Journalist
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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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1365 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United believe the World Cup can boost their push for promotion from the Championship

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, believes the prospect of appearing at this winter’s World Cup shoul...

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almost 2 years ago
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Why Sheffield United could be refusing to acknowledge the big change in Iliman Ndiaye

Iliman Ndiaye’s first goal of the new season, which laid the foundations for Sheffield United’s victory over Millwall...

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almost 2 years ago
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Rhian Brewster can be a key weapon for Sheffield United - whether he's on target or not

Rhian Brewster’s footwork will see him become a powerful weapon in Sheffield United’s attacking armoury this season, ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United's possible loan plan could be complicated by ex-Sheffield Wednesday striker

Sheffield United’s plan to loan Will Osula to Burton Albion, which was first drafted before the start of the new Cham...

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almost 2 years ago
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When Sheffield United's home Bramall Lane really was chosen to stage the UEFA Women's Euros

Sheffield United were chosen as one of the host venues for this summer’s UEFA Women’s Championships it has emerged - ...

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almost 2 years ago
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A big and brutally honest admission about Sander Berge's future at Sheffield United by the boss

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, admits it is inevitable that Sander Berge will attract bids from ri...

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almost 2 years ago
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Why a new wing-back is now off Sheffield United's menu for the rest of this summer

Paul Heckingbottom has admitted the budget placed at his disposal to strengthen Sheffield United’s first team squad w...

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almost 2 years ago
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The story behind Dalton Smith's British title win over fellow Sheffield fighter Sam O'Maison

Dalton Smith’s clubbing right hand, which delivered the telling blow during the dying embers of round six, was ultima...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United didn't make a fuss of Anel Ahmedhodzic's debut - here's why

The experience Anel Ahmedhodzic accumulated before joining Sheffield United persuaded coaching staff not to offer him...

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almost 2 years ago
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What pleased Sheffield United's coaching staff the most about victory over Millwall

Iliman Ndiaye’s industry and invention, coupled with another impressive display by Sander Berge, were both important ...

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almost 2 years ago
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'He was playing a different game,' boss says, insisting Sander Berge can't be sold

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted Sander Berge’s performance against Millwall underlined why it is...

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almost 2 years ago
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Millwall's Gary Rowett on Sheffield United fans and why Iliman Ndiaye's goal 'should' have been d...

Gary Rowett, the Millwall manager, has explained why he felt Sheffield United’s opening goal during his team’s defeat...

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