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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Sheffield United manager appears to call for assistance amid takeover talk

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has insisted questions about Dozy Mmobuosi’s proposed takeover of the clu...

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'He's getting there,' says Sheffield United manager about one of his 'difference-makers'

After studying Oli McBurnie’s performances during Sheffield United’s game against Rotherham and Wrexham, manager Paul...

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Sheffield United versus Rotherham is a different kind of derby

Sheffield United’s visit to Rotherham finished goalless, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side for once failing to translate...

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James Shield's Sheffield United verdict: Rotherham draw highlights how transfers can rejuvenate

Football loves a knee jerk reaction. “Bad day at the office,” just doesn’t cut it any more. But “Full blown crisis” d...

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Rotherham United boss on the "growing relationship" between his team and Sheffield United

Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor spoke of the “growing relationship” between his team and Sheffield United after ...

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James Shield: Sheffield United takeover must help bring people closer to the game

Around 13 million people in this country live in poverty, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Nearly two mil...

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'I want to stay' - Sheffield United star hopes for new deal when takeover is completed

Ben Osborn hopes to begin renegotiating a new contract with Sheffield United when Dozy Mmobuosi’s takeover of the clu...

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Sheffield United's squad were "buzzing" when huge piece of news came through

Sheffield United’s squad were “buzzing” when it emerged Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge would be staying at Bramall La...

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Transfer intervention prevented Sheffield United from losing a very special young man

After reportedly intervening to prevent Iliman Ndiaye from being sold during last month’s transfer window, Sheffield ...

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Would-be owner Dozy Mmobuosi has already dashed to Sheffield United's aid

Dozy Mmobuosi, who is hoping to shortly become Sheffield United’s new owner, instructed the club not to sell either I...

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Sheffield United's would-be new owner Dozy Mmobuosi reminded about the club's 'huge' potential

Dozy Mmobuosi, the Nigerian entrepreneur hoping to become Sheffield United’s new owner, has been told he has an oppor...

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Potential new owner Dozy Mmobuosi watches but Sheffield United focus on Rotherham

He might be fighting a losing battle, as talk about Sheffield United’s potential new owner, Dozy Mmobuosi, continues ...

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