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
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Exclusive: Sheffield United's would-be new owner Dozy Mmobuosi will attend Reading match

Sheffield United’s prospective new owner Dozy Mmobuosi is scheduled to attend tonight’s game at Reading, The Star can...

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Sheffield United hail the return of "big game player" at key moment of the season

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has identified the moment he realised John Fleck is a “big game player” a...

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Sheffield United told it is "important" they replace Reading-bound scouting expert

After seeing one of their recruitment experts leave to join tomorrow’s opponents Reading, Paul Heckingbottom has admi...

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Sheffield United's contract situation placed under the microscope by new research

Tomorrow night’s match between Sheffield United and Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium brings together two squ...

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Sheffield United take a bold step to try and save automatic promotion dream

Paul Heckingbottom cancelled a planned training session ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Championship encounter at Reading...

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The lessons Sheffield United must learn following defeat at Blackburn Rovers: James Shield's take

Sheffield United are still second in the table but, after being beaten by Blackburn Rovers, are once again peering ov...

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James Shield's Sheffield United Verdict: Lack of pace exposed as automatic promotion battle expands

As the dust began to settle on a result which dealt a blow to Sheffield United’s automatic promotion hopes and reigni...

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Faltering Sheffield United continue to be hampered by illness

Jayden Bogle’s preparations for Sheffield United’s game at Blackburn Rovers were hampered by illness, it has emerged,...

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Sheffield United's "emotional fatigue" will put the spotlight back on transfer situation

Emotional fatigue could have been a factor behind Sheffield United’s lacklustre performance against Blackburn Rovers,...

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Sheffield United's 'distraction' warning as they prepare for huge clash with Blackburn Rovers

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has warned his players their FA Cup achievements must not be allowe...

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Sheffield United youngster praised by Manchester City midfielder, on loan at Lane

Andre Brooks, the latest young talent to roll off the Sheffield United production line, has proved he can play an imp...

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Sheffield United reminded promotion is Blackburn Rovers' main objective too

After Sheffield United confirmed the Championship remains the club’s priority this season, despite its giant-killing ...

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