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: Surprise announcement made about Anel Ahmedhodzic's fitness

Anel Ahmedhodzic could return to action for Sheffield United this weekend, manager Paul Heckingbottom has claimed, al...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Oli McBurnie and The Blades now understand one another perfectly says delighted...

Oli McBurnie has now grasped exactly what Sheffield United want from him, manager Paul Heckingbottom insisted, after ...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: 'Intelligent' Reda Khadra convinced staff that brave tactical choice was the ri...

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, shed light on the thinking behind the decision to deploy Reda Khadr...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Five things we learned following the clash with Birmingham City

Sheffield United remain top of the Championship table ahead of tomorrow’s game against Queens Park Rangers, despite b...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Lack of preparation time for Birmingham City match laid bare

Despite acknowledging his players were not at their best against Birmingham City, Sheffield United manager Paul Hecki...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United are reminded the path towards promotion won't be easy to negotiate

“The best stadium, the best fans and the best atmosphere,” proclaimed Bramall Lane’s master of ceremonies, as this me...

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over 1 year ago
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James Shield: Sheffield United will be making a huge mistake if they let Billy leave

‘He knows he’s got to be playing and scoring goals in order to get a new contract,’ one of my colleagues told The Sta...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Billy Sharp reveals his big wish and contract situation

Billy Sharp has confirmed he wants to finish his career with Sheffield United, after indicating the prospect of windi...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: How coaching staff pre-empted the Ahmedhodzic problem

The discussions began in earnest a fortnight ago. Probably long before that given Paul Heckingbottom’s revelation, du...

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over 1 year ago
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Sheffield United: Comeback dates given despite controversial Anel Ahmedhodzic claim

By his own admission, Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom isn’t averse to spreading disinformation about the ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Contract admission made following 'progressive' talks

Sheffield United have made some progress on negotiating new contracts with some of their leading names, Paul Heckingb...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Championship leaders boss reveals Birmingham City tactics and threat

Birmingham City will use Sheffield United’s position at the top of the Championship as a motivational tool, Paul Heck...

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