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
almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: The big news that went unnoticed at Swansea ahead of Preston North End clash

The announcement that Billy Sharp is now fit after recovering from injury was delivered without fuss or fanfare.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Boss denies being fazed by this 'horrible' prospect

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has denied being fazed by the prospect of being forced to choose wh...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Manager answers one of football's most difficult questions

Is football the entertainment business, the results business or maybe, heaven forbid, a combination of both?

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Blades taught an important lesson ahead of meeting with Preston North End

Sheffield United have been taught an important lesson ahead of this weekend’s visit to Preston North End, Paul Heckin...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United boss hails unsung heroes after watching his team stretch their lead at the top o...

Paul Heckingbottom labelled Sheffield United’s defenders as the unsung heroes of last night’s victory at Swansea City...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United win in dramatic fashion at Swansea and the boss goes all Jose Mourinho

Paul Heckingbottom gave it the full Jurgen Klopp following Sheffield United’s last road trip, pumping his fists and w...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Former Swansea star Oli McBurnie had already delighted the boss before he start...

Oli McBurnie has been told his goals have not made Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom “even happier” because...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Paul Heckingbottom explains why he has been named Championship Manager of the M...

Paul Heckingbottom has dedicated his manager of the month award to Sheffield United’s players, staff and supporters, ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: What happened last weekend and the unusual step taken ahead of trip to Swansea ...

Paul Heckingbottom spent last Saturday morning at Sheffield United’s training ground.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Boss shrugs-off fixture congestion concerns after Rotherham postponement

Paul Heckingbottom has insisted the disruption caused to Sheffield United’s schedule by last weekend’s postponement o...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: The important job Max Lowe and other injured stars have been given ahead of Swa...

Max Lowe, who is poised to discover the extent of the hamstring injury which will force him to miss tomorrow’s visit ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United: Iliman Ndiaye told he is destined for the Premier League

Iliman Ndiaye is destined to play Premier League football with or without Sheffield United, one of his team mates has...

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