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
over 1 year
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Chris Basham on his love for Sheffield United, reaching 500 games and why he became a Blade

A layby on the Snake Pass might not seem like the obvious place to reach a life-changing decision.

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Sheffield United's Chris Basham reveals who he wants to play in his testimonial

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham has identified the team he would love to invite to Bramall Lane for his testim...

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over 1 year
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More detail about Dozy Mmobuosi's proposed Sheffield United takeover required as boss focuses on ...

With prospective new owner Dozy Mmobuosi choosing to shed some light on his plans for Sheffield United, a week after ...

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over 1 year
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Sheffield United youngster still "weeks" away from a return, club confirm

One of Sheffield United’s leading young players is still “weeks” away from returning to action after suffering a faci...

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over 1 year
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'He's a manager's dream': What makes Sheffield United defender Chris Basham great

Chris Basham has been described as a manager’s “dream” by Sheffield United’s Paul Heckingbottom, after completing a h...

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Ismaila Coulibaly told what he must do to grasp his big Sheffield United moment

Ismaila Coulibaly’s performance on his full debut for Sheffield United should serve as a reminder why it is so import...

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Sheffield United are "in limbo" over contracts as transfer embargo and Dozy Mmobuosi takeover con...

Sheffield United’s soon-to-be out of contract players have been left “in limbo” as the club goes through a takeover p...

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Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp told to carry on showing emotion following 'Wrexham-Gate'

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has refused to censure Billy Sharp for his comments following the FA Cup ...

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Sheffield United warned not to become fixated by protecting their unbeaten run

Sheffield United have been warned it would be a mistake to become too fixated on trying to protect their long unbeate...

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over 1 year
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'Either a genius or the thickest person I've met': Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie speaks out

It seems like a reasonable enough question. Particularly given that, by his own admission, he can drive coaching staf...

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Sheffield United striker "doesn't realise" what a leader he is says the boss

Oli McBurnie has been identified as one of the leaders within Sheffield United’s squad, after Paul Heckingbottom reve...

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over 1 year
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Sheffield United striker reminded of his worth ahead of Swansea City test

If Oli McBurnie was in any doubt about just how influential a figure he has become at Bramall Lane this season, the c...

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