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 ago
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Sheffield United: Referees told they can stop football sinking into the abyss

Paul Heckingbottom has argued it is the responsibility of referees, not managers or head coaches, to tackle the feign...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Wales star's World Cup heartbreak reveals a serious problem with the schedule

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has suggested English football could be forced to consider the demands th...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: What the boss has said to duo in danger of being banned

Anel Ahmedhodzic and Oliver Norwood have not been issued with any special instructions ahead of tomorrow’s visit to W...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: West Bromwich Albion's new head coach could have a problem ahead of Blades clash

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has admitted it is impossible to predict how long Carlos Corberan w...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: The bravery Wales defender has shown in the face of World Cup heartbreak

Rhys Norrington-Davies has been praised for the bravery he has shown since realising his dream of representing Wales ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: How sledging, business and setting a positive example helped midfielder through...

“It’s definitely alive and well,” Ben Osborn says, a broad grin spreading across his face as he discusses the sledgin...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: 'If I was a dog, they'd probably have put me down,' admits star ahead of West B...

Ben Osborn has described the extent of the injury which forced him to miss two months of the season earlier this term...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Manager teetering on the brink ahead of visit to West Bromwich Albion

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom will be hit with a one match touchline ban if he receives another yellow ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Duo return to full-time training ahead of West Bromwich Albion visit

Ciaran Clark and Enda Stevens have returned to full-time training ahead of Sheffield United’s visit to West Bromwich ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Striker's pain threshold could be the key to top two push

Oli McBurnie’s “high pain threshold” has convinced Sheffield United’s coaching staff the centre-forward can continue ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: The two players who will be walking a disciplinary tightrope at West Bromwich A...

Two of Sheffield United’s most influential players will be hit with suspensions if they are booked during the club’s ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Boss doesn't mind these kind of bookings despite suspension risk

Despite seeing Wes Foderingham’s suspension place even greater pressure on their injury-hit squad, Sheffield United’s...

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