Author: Martin Fox

Just over 400 were in attendance as a young Blades XI took on Hallam FC at Sandygate Road under the watchful eye of Chris Morgan. Kicking up-hill the first half, the Blades were in control for the entire 45 minutes and it took less than ten to break the deadlock. Philliskirk and McFadzean combined and the wingers cross found Joe Ironside who bundled the ball past the towering home keeper Branch. Soon after and with a rare chance, the home side provided pretty much the only test to Blades keeper George Long, Wankiewicz’s free kick forcing the young keeper to…

48 hours after sampling the delights of Rotherham United’s recently opened New York Stadium, the Blades send an XI up to the familiar surroundings of Hallam FC’s Sandygate Road Ground, the oldest ground in the world. Originally scheduled for the same night as the Blades visit to Rotherham, this fixture was moved and allows Blades fans the opportunity to take in both fixtures. The Countrymen will be hoping for a positive performance to carry them into their first game of the season just 24 hours later at AFC Emley. Hallam are fresh from a 5-2 victory over Harborough Town on…

After returning from Malta, an ever so slightly shorter trip sees the Blades visit neighbours Rotherham United for one of the first fixtures in their brand new, £20million home, the New York Stadium. After a disappointing season finishing 10th in League Two, during which ex-Blade Andy Scott was sacked, the Millers will be looking for a positive start in their new surroundings in the coming season. With less than 500 tickets remaining in the entire stadium at 4pm this afternoon, the venue looks set to welcome a capacity crowd for the first time. The fixture is likely to give Blades…

The Blades will kick off the first of two games as part of the training camp in Malta at an earlier time than originally advertised. Wilson’s men will face Maltese first division side Zejtun Corinthians at the Ta Qali Training Ground tomorrow (Monday 25th July), kicking off at 7pm, 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. Youngsters such as Elliot Whitehouse, Jordan Chapell and Joe Ironside will be hoping to impress early doors, with Danny Wilson seemingly ready to consider blooding more of Shirecliffe’s developing players during this season whilst the club continue to look to addressing the balance sheet. Following on…

The Blades kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 40 mile trip down the M1 to Ilkeston and the New Manor Ground. On an evening of mixed weather (glorious sunshine, followed by violent storms), the teams finished stalemate with the Maguire brothers grabbing a goal each to share the spoils. United included trialists Jack Dean, Luke Foster and Darryl Westlake in the squad, with a starting lineup seeing a blend of youth and experience. It was the Blades who started off brighter, but the first half passed with little of note, the main chances being long range efforts from Harry…

To kick off their pre-season preparations, the Blades will travel just shy of 40 miles to the New Manor Ground, home of Ilkeston FC. Newly promoted to the Evo-Stick Premier League, amongst their ranks is Laurie Wilson (son of Danny) who recently agreed to re-join the Robins following spells with Alfreton and Harrogate Town. Continuing the family theme is Joe Maguire, brother of Harry, who did spend 4 years with the Blades but made his breakthrough with Scunthorpe United. About the Ground The New Manor Ground opened in August 1992, when Ilkeston Town FC moved from their home for 99…

With memories of yet another heart breaker at the National Stadium fading and the Euro’s having a go at bridging the gap between the end of an enjoyable, yet ultimately fruitless campaign and the start of another assault on League One, the wait is almost over.