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: Injured striker Oli McBurnie is placed on notice

Oli McBurnie has been told Sheffield United will “push him even harder” now that he is booked in for surgery to repai...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Blackpool's Michael Appleton on his link with James McAtee

Michael Appleton, the Blackpool manager, has spoken of his respect for James McAtee’s family after revealing he used ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United have 'bottle' but 'losing conviction' as Tommy Doyle shows he can fill key-man void

Sheffield United slipped to second in the Championship following a dramatic draw with Blackpool, which produced six g...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Wes Foderingham's red card could be appealed after goalkeeper dismissed against...

Sheffield United will study video footage of the incident which led to their goalkeeper Wes Foderingham being sent-of...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Five things we learnt against Blackpool

Sheffield United slipped to second in the Championship following a dramatic draw with Blackpool, which produced six g...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Oli McBurnie set to undergo surgery later this season

Oli McBurnie will undergo surgery to repair a hernia injury when the Championship shuts down for its World Cup break,...

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over 1 year ago
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Six goals, four reds cards and a chaotic point for Sheffield United against Blackpool

Paul Heckingbottom looked nonplussed. And that was putting it politely.

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over 1 year ago
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James Shield: Sheffield United boss is right to be angry but misses the big point

He’s right to get the hump. Time-wasting, diving and simulation, that famous footballing euphemism for what you and I...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Boss identifies the people he wants around him when Blackpool visit Bramall Lane

Paul Heckingbottom is demanding his Sheffield United squad proves his character during today’s game against Blackpool...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: This is why Gary Madine will be desperate to impress at Bramall Lane

Gary Madine will be fired-up when he faces his former club Sheffield United at Bramall Lane tomorrow afternoon, the C...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Blackpool clash could prove to be a turning point plus opposition injuries

Sheffield United hope to reap the benefits of an interrupted week of training when they face Blackpool tomorrow, as P...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: 'Some owners will be licking their lips at this idea,' admits Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, suspects some owners will be “licking their lips” at the prospect o...

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