Fans are encouraged to make their selections from a list of selections and the ones with the most votes will make it into the eleven, which will be announced in the run up to the game. A winning Blades fan, picked at random from all who vote, will win two season tickets, tickets to the derby game on the 26th and a years free health cover from Westfield Health.

Stats are shown live on the Westfield site, giving the current most popular choices and also the number of votes from either side of the city.

Currently the Owls are in front, so come on Blades, lets get voting!

Make your selections at: www.steelcitydreamteam.com

Anyone is welcome to enter our competitions, but as always we encourage all Blades to get involved and sign up to the forum, we’re a friendly bunch!

Sheffield United v. Notts County – Watch in comfort on us!

Thanks to our collaboration with official betting partners of Sheffield United, 188BET, you and a friend could be sat in hospitality seats watching the Blades take on Notts County on Tuesday (27th December 2011) absolutely free!

We have a number of pairs of tickets to give away, some for hospitality in the Platinum Suite and some within a Private Box on John Street – meaning that you and a friend could be joining our other winners in the comfort, dining pre-game and watching from premium seats!

The prizes will consist of the following:

Private Box Winners:

• Two seats in a private box (shared with our other winners) on John Street – with outside balcony seating for the match
• Three Course Meal served within the Box
• Complimentary Matchday Programme
• Dedicated Waitress/Hostess service
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee throughout the day
• Pay bar facility

Platinum Suite Winners:

• Two seats at a table (shared with our other winners) in the Platinum Suite – with padded armchair seating for the match
• Three Course table d’hote meal
• Complimentary Matchday Programme & Teamsheet
• Dedicated SUFC Host/Hostess
• Competitions and prizes
• Half Time/Full Time refreshments
• Pay bar facility

How do I enter?!

First of all, get a wriggle on, we’ve got a very short deadline on this one!

Don’t worry though, we won’t force you to sign up or pay for anything, all you need to do is let us know you’d like to win and how we can contact you…

Email – Email your entry to win@s24su.com with your full name, S24SU.com forum username (if applicable) and a contact number.

Forum Private Message - Private message Foxy on the forum, including your full name and contact number.

Twitter/Facebook/Google + - Use the “Share” links towards the top of this page to “Tweet”, “Like” or “+1″ this article.

Entries will be accepted until 13:00 on Monday 19th December 2011 and winners will be notified by 19:00 on the same day. Winning entries will be contacted via telephone and information will be given on how to collect your prize. In the event that winners cannot be contacted and confirmed by 19:30 on the 19th, the prize will be redrawn until an available winner is found.

Terms & Conditions:
1. The ‘prize’ is a pair of hospitality tickets to Sheffield United v. Notts County on Tuesday 27th December 2011.
2. The prize winner and their guest must agree to abide by the stadium rules at all times.
3. The prizewinner is responsible for the behaviour of their guest.
4. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in the tickets being withdrawn.
5. There is no cash alternative.
6. The prize is non-transferable.
7. Entry to the competitions is restricted to one entry per method of entry per person.
8. Multiple entries via the same entry method will be disqualified.
9. Automated entries, bulk entries or third party entries will be disqualified.
10. Due to the nature of the prize, the prize winner must be able to attend Bramall Lane in person at the time specified.
11. Travel and expenses are not included in the prize.
12. Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
13. Winners will be contacted via their chosen method of entry at or before 19:00 on Monday 19th December 2011.
14. We require those entering by to confirm their full names and contact telephone numbers at the time of entry. If we do not receive these details, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.
15. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
16. S24SU.com is compliant with the Data Protection Act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. By entering this competition, you understand that in the event of you winning, your details will be passed on to 188Bet in the interests of administering the prizes.

New date to be announced, but starting the 12th of December there will be eBay auctions in support of the cause with some real “money can’t buy” items. Watch this space.

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A host of Sheffield United legends and hot-footed celebrity players will compete in a charity match to enable a life-long fan to return home for Christmas.

Stars from popular soaps such as Coronation Street and Eastenders will be taking part in Sheffield United’s Legends versus TV All Stars match at the Sheffield FC Stadium in Dronfield on Sunday 11 December to boost the Karl Darby fund, which was set up to raise money to install an external stair lift at Karl’s parent’s home in Woodseats, Sheffield.

Karl suffers from Mycolonic Epilepsy and is confined to a wheelchair. For the past decade he has lived in supported accommodation but hopes to return to his family home permanently in time for the festive season.
The celebrity team will include actors such as the Moon brothers from Eastenders, Jamie Lomas and Nick Pickard from Hollyoaks, Will Rush and Tom Milner from Waterloo Road, Chris Fountain from Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher.

The All Stars will take on ex-United players such as Bob Booker, Carl Bradshaw, Craig Short, Rob Page, Alan Wright, John Gannon, David Holdsworth, Tommy Johnson, and Paul Beesley.

Dave McCarthy, managing director of Sheffield United, said: “Karl is a die-hard Blade fan who attends every United home match and many away games with his dad Roy. Sheffield United and fans have been working tirelessly to raise enough money to build the stair lift needed to ensure Karl can once again live at home with his parents”.

“Work has already begun and without such magnificent support from local businesses and fans we would not have been able to achieve this goal. The All Stars versus Legends match is the perfect opportunity to raise the remaining money needed to complete the project before Christmas. We hope as many of our fans can get to the match and offer their support.”

Andy Emsley, of Rotherham-based Classic Lifts Ltd, has donated the equipment needed to install Karl’s lift and Coda Studios designed and planned the building project. Work began to install the £15,000 lift last week.

Andy Emsley added: “As a massive Blades fan, it’s a pleasure to help out another dedicated supporter in this way. I’m really looking forward to the All Stars and Legends match and seeing some of my heroes wear their red and white stripes again for a great cause.”

The club is also hoping to host a charity auction for the Karl Darby Fund with items donated by players.
The match will kick-off at 1.30pm and tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for concessions – pay on the day at Sheffield FC.

We count ourselves fortunate to have encountered Gary in person a number of times, including the day he made the step from a professional footballer to a manager. Other than the respect you couldn’t fail to feel towards a talented, dedicated, model professional, he also came across as genuine first-class individual. He had time for fans, media and fellow professionals alike and has been an inspiration to many, many people.

Sheffield United have set up an area for tributes between the statues and will be flying the flags at half-mast this week. Although his time with Sheffield United was short, many people will be immensly proud that he once wore the red and white stripes.

Thanks Gary.

The Blades started positively, forcing an early corner which didn’t create too much danger for the visitors.

A few minutes later visiting keeper Boot was left with his palms stinging after McFadzean, Ironside and Deaking combined to test the visitors resolve.

Despite the visitors closing and pressuring the Blades well, it was United who opening the scoring when on 7 minutes, the probing run of McFadzean was halted when he was brought down in the area.

The referee hesitated and it was the linesman who’s erratic flagging drew his colleagues attention and ensured a penalty was given.
The taker was never in any doubt, with captain Elliott Whitehouse confidently stepping up and dispatching the spot kick past the outstretched Ryan Boot into the bottom corner.

The Blades then started to settle down and play some good football, albeit mindful of the danger the hardworking visitors possessed.
The game continued fairly end-to-end without either side really testing the goalkeepers until the Blades doubled their advantage on 28 minutes.

United capitalised on a mistake by the Valiant’s defence, resulting in an impressive run by Danny Deakin, waltzing past 3 visiting defenders and placing the ball past the visitors keeper with the applause having begun before he even struck the ball.

A few minutes later, the visitors were close to pulling one back with captain Joseph Davis’ header from 6 yards kept out with by a reaction save from George Willis.

The pacy Jahmal Smith looked to cause trouble, running it at Vale defence but his cross-shot was cut out by Ryan Boot.

In the dying minutes of the first half, the visitors pulled one back with Chris Salt unlucky to deflect a Vale corner into his own net.

This was pretty much the last action of the half, Vale would have been happy to get one back at such a vital time.

Despite conceeding just before the break, United were the more positive in the opening stages of the second half. With good work from Ironside forcing the visitors into a desperate block, with the follow up just evading the post. Terry Kennedy had a powerful effort blocked well on the line, before having another effort repelled after getting on the end of a Danny Deakin cross.

The game was hotting up and after a plethora of late challenges, the referee was forced to give his first yellow card of the game on 70 minutes, with visiting captain Davis forcing the referee to get involved.

Jahmal Smith had a cracking effort saved on 78 minutes after Deakin cut inside and the ball fell kindly to the pacey Smith. It was to be his last action of the night however, as minutes later he hobbled off the pitch to be replaced by Max Pemberton.

With the match looking destined to end 2-1, Jack Pryor had other ideas, smashing a blistering shot into the top corner leaving Blades keeper Willis with no chance.

The Blades looked to restore their lead and avoid extra time, but Kennedy’s header from a Deakin corner was saved.

The first period of extra time was fairly uneventful, with the only dangerous looking effort coming from Joe Ironside on 101 minutes. The big striker held off and turned his marker, before getting his shot away, sadly ending up just wide of the near post.

Just after the teams switched sides, Owen Heather looked sure to put the Blades back in front after robbing the defender and bearing down on the keeper. The impressive Boot was equal to the effort though and beat the effort away.

On 113 minutes, it was the Blades who were hanging on with a real goalmouth scramble. Thankfully eventually the ball dropped to Terry Kennedy who managed to clear down field.

A minute later a long ball forward allowed a Vale man to spring the defence but the brave Willis rushed out and claimed the ball, taking a boot to the body in the process.

Level after extra time, the tie was to be decided on a penalty shoot out in front of the empty Bramall Lane end…

Penalty 1 – Port Vale: Oliver Marland, saved by Willis to his right.
Penalty 2 – Sheffield United: Joe Ironside, scored!
Sheffield United 1 – 0 Port Vale
Penalty 3 – Port Vale: Ryan Lloyd, scored.
Sheffield United 1 – 1 Port Vale
Penalty 4 – Sheffield United: Callum McFadzean, scored!
Sheffield United 2 – 1 Port Vale
Penalty 5 – Port Vale: Tom Morris, scored.
Sheffield United 2 – 2 Port Vale
Penalty 6 – Sheffield United: Owen Heather, scored!
Sheffield United 3 – 2 Port Vale
Penalty 7 – Port Vale: Dominic Plant, scored.
Sheffield United 3 – 3 Port Vale
Penalty 8 – Sheffield United: Max Pemberton, saved by Boot to his left.
Penalty 9 – Port Vale: James Lee, scored.
Sheffield United 3 – 4 Port Vale
Penalty 10 – Sheffield United: Adam Hinchliffe, scored!
Sheffield United 4 – 4 Port Vale
Penalty 11 – Port Vale: Dominic Thorley, scored.
Sheffield United 4 – 5 Port Vale
Penalty 12 – Sheffield United: Charlie Anderson, scored!
Sheffield United 5 – 5 Port Vale
Penalty 13 – Port Vale: Joshua Croft, missed!
Penalty 14 – Sheffield United: Chris Salt, missed!
Penalty 15 – Port Vale: Jack Pryor, scored.
Sheffield United 5 – 6 Port Vale
Penalty 16 – Sheffield United: Jordan Hodder, scored!
Sheffield United 6 – 6 Port Vale
Penalty 17 – Port Vale: William Whieldon, scored.
Sheffield United 6 – 7 Port Vale
Penalty 18 – Sheffield United: Terry Kennedy, scored!
Sheffield United 7 – 7 Port Vale
Penalty 19 – Port Vale: Douglas Price, missed!
Penalty 20 – Sheffield United: Danny Deakin, scores!
Sheffield United 8 – 7 Port Vale, Sheffield United win on Penalties.

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Anyone is welcome to enter our competitions, but as always we encourage all Blades to get involved and sign up to the forum, we’re a friendly bunch!

Sheffield United v. Exeter City – Watch in comfort on us!

Thanks to our collaboration with official betting partners of Sheffield United, 188BET, you and a friend could be sat in hospitality seats watching the Blades take on Exeter City this Saturday (29th October 2011) absolutely free!

We have a few pairs of tickets to give away, for corporate hospitality – meaning that you and a friend could be joining our other winners in the comfort of the lounge, dining pre-game and watching from premium seats!…

How do I enter?!

First of all, get a wriggle on, we’ve got a very short deadline on this one with the match at the weekend fast approaching!

Don’t worry though, we won’t force you to sign up or pay for anything, all you need to do is let us know you’d like to win and how we can contact you…

Email – Email your entry to win@s24su.com with your full name, S24SU.com forum username (if applicable) and a contact number.

Forum Private Message - Private message Foxy on the forum, including your full name and contact number.

Twitter/Facebook/Google + - Use the “Share” links towards the top of this page to “Tweet”, “Like” or “+1″ this article.

Entries will be accepted until 08:00 on Friday 28th October 2011 and winners will be notified by 10:00 on the same day. Winning entries will be contacted via the contact via telephone and information will be given on how to collect your prize. In the event that winners cannot be contacted and confirmed by midday on the 30th, the prize will be redrawn until an available winner is found.

Terms & Conditions:
1. The ‘prize’ is a pair of hospitality tickets to Sheffield United v. Exeter City on Saturday 29th October 2011.
2. The prize winner and their guest must agree to abide by the stadium rules at all times.
3. The prizewinner is responsible for the behaviour of their guest.
4. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in the tickets being withdrawn.
5. There is no cash alternative.
6. The prize is non-transferable.
7. Entry to the competitions is restricted to one entry per method of entry per person.
8. Multiple entries via the same entry method will be disqualified.
9. Automated entries, bulk entries or third party entries will be disqualified.
10. Due to the nature of the prize, the prize winner must be able to attend Bramall Lane in person at the time specified.
11. Travel and expenses are not included in the prize.
12. Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
13. Winners will be contacted via their chosen method of entry at or before 10am on Friday 28th October 2011.
14. We require those entering by to confirm their full names and contact telephone numbers at the time of entry. If we do not receive these details, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.
15. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
16. S24SU.com is compliant with the Data Protection Act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. By entering this competition, you understand that in the event of you winning, your details will be passed on to 188Bet who help to administer the prizes.

All the 25 players who featured on the pitch in the Steel City derby have signed their shirt – and are now available on e-Bay to the highest bidders as part of the Supporting Sheffield initiative backed by both United and Wednesday, as well as the Clubs’ joint sponsors Westfield Health and Gilders.

The auctions finish throughout Thursday 27 October.

United Managing Director Dave McCarthy said: “Sunday’s exciting match at the Lane will be remembered for a long time, for a variety of reasons. This is a marvellous chance for United fans to own a real genuine memento from the game and help support three local Sheffield charities at the same time.”

The winning bidders will have the opportunity to collect the shirt from the player who wore it at United’s Academy at a later date.

The shirts can be found via the following link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1312&_nkw=sheffield+united+match+worn+shirt&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Dane Whitehouse, Brian Deane, Carl Bradshaw, Brian Gayle, Paul Beesley, Ian Bryson, Tommy Cowan, John Pemberton and John Gannon will be at Bramall Lane on Thursday 17 November.

The evening will be 20 years to the day when the Blades defeated city rivals Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in what had been the first top-flight derby game in more than 20 years.

More than 31,000 attended Bramall Lane for the game in which Whitehouse and Deane scored the goals to secure victory against the Owls.

Fans will be able to re-live memories of the game with classic clips from the era on the club’s ‘legends big screen,’ followed by a question and answer sessions with some of the former players and ex-physio Derek French. Andy Pack will be acting as master of ceremonies.

All funds raised on the evening will go towards United’s Legends of the Lane museum project and the ex-player foundation at Bramall Lane.

Doors will open at 7pm and guests will receive a free pint of house lager, bitter or soft drink on arrival, before enjoying the club’s home-made steak and stones pie with gravy and peas.

Tickets are priced at £25 per head or a table of 10 for £199.10 and available in advance only from the Sheffield United Box Office on 0871 995 1889

For those who missed out on the last legends evening, it was a cracking night as we’re sure this one promises to be.

A little something to whet your appetite:

Anyone is welcome to enter our competitions, but as always we encourage all Blades to get involved and sign up to the forum, we’re a friendly bunch!

Sheffield United v. Charlton Athletic – Watch in comfort on us!

Thanks to our collaboration with official betting partners of Sheffield United, 188BET, you and a friend could be sat in hospitality seats watching the Blades take on Charlton Athletic this Saturday (1st October 2011) absolutely free!

We have 8 spaces to fill and therefore a match-day in a shared hospitality suite (don’t worry, you’ll be in the company of our other competition winners!) for you and a friend could be yours…

How do I enter?!

First of all, get a wriggle on, we’ve got a very short deadline on this one with the match at the weekend fast approaching!

Don’t worry though, we won’t force you to sign up or pay for anything, all you need to do is let us know you’d like to win and how we can contact you…

Email – Email your entry to win@s24su.com with your full name, S24SU.com forum username (if applicable) and a contact number.

Forum Private Message - Private message Foxy on the forum, including your full name and contact number.

Twitter/Facebook/Google + - Use the “Share” links towards the top of this page to “Tweet”, “Like” or “+1″ this article.

Entries will be accepted until 08:00 on Friday 30th September 2011 and winners will be notified by 10:00 on the same day. Winning entries will be contacted via the contact via telephone and information will be given on how to collect your prize. In the event that winners cannot be contacted and confirmed by midday on the 30th, the prize will be redrawn until an available winner is found.

Terms & Conditions:
1. The ‘prize’ is a pair of hospitality tickets to Sheffield United v. Charlton Athletic on Saturday 1st September 2011.
2. The prize winner and their guest must agree to abide by the stadium rules at all times.
3. The prizewinner is responsible for the behaviour of their guest.
4. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in the tickets being withdrawn.
5. There is no cash alternative.
6. The prize is non-transferable.
7. Entry to the competitions is restricted to one entry per method of entry per person.
8. Multiple entries via the same entry method will be disqualified.
9. Automated entries, bulk entries or third party entries will be disqualified.
10. Due to the nature of the prize, the prize winner must be able to attend Bramall Lane in person at the time specified.
11. Travel and expenses are not included in the prize.
12. Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
13. Winners will be contacted via their chosen method of entry at or before 10am on Thursday 11th August 2011.
14. We require those entering by to confirm their full names and contact telephone numbers at the time of entry. If we do not receive these details, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.
15. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
16. S24SU.com is compliant with the Data Protection Act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. By entering this competition, you understand that in the event of you winning, your details will be passed on to 188Bet who help to administer the prizes.

Ever wanted to have a pint and a chat with the colourful Blades skipper? Fancy dining in the surrounds of the 1889 suite? now is your chance!

Included in the price is a three course meal, consisting of:

Starter: Ham Hock terrine served on mixed leaves with Yorkshire Piccalilli
Main: Chicken Breast with potato rosti served in a wild mushroom sauce with seasonal vegetables
Desert: Chocolate and Orange Tart with Chantilly cream

Veggie option: Mozzarella and Mediterranen veg pithivier with a tomato sauce

Guests will be invited to arrive at 7.30pm to mingle in the 1889 bar for a drink and chat with Chris before being seated for dinner at 8.

Tea and Coffee will be served before a brief comfort break.

The special guest will then take the 1889 stage for an intimate Q&A session – Your chance to hear some great anecdotes and to ask your own questions of the Blades skipper.

Every guest will enter a free draw to win a signed “Morgs” picture on the night and there will also be a mini auction to raise funds for the fantastic “Legends of the Lane” Museum project!

There are just 70 places for this fabulous evening.
Tickets are priced at £45 each or a table of 8 can be purchased for £340. Bookings are through the SUFC Box Office either in person or on 0871 995 1889.

Please note that the dress code for the evening is smart casual. Some of the content during the question and answer session may not be appropriate for minors and we would not wish to cause anyone needless offence.