Sheffield United assistant manager Alan Knill oversaw a Blades XI slip to a defeat at a rainy Causeway Lane on Wednesday night. In front of 309 (plus 2 dogs and S2 Jnr in a baby sling) spectators, it was proven that contrary to all known evidence, it is possible for Jake Wright (Snr) to be on the losing side after 90 …

A Blades XI compromising of members of the U23/Development squad played Sheffield FC at the Coach and Horses on a rainy Tuesday night, watched by 311 supporters. With a run out for Kieran Wallace confirming he was still at the club, the Blades named four “trialists” – though one of those did look mightily familiar – and gave plenty of …

After another fruitless campaign with the intention of leaving League One in the right direction, fans and club officials alike have dissected last season and welcomed a new management team ready for another assault on League One. The wait is almost over, with the players having returned to Shirecliffe ready to impress the new gaffer and get back to some …

Wednesday evening saw the Sheffield United Development Squad (U21’s) play their first pre-season fixture of the summer,  taking on Sheffield FC in front of a crowd of 301. The home side were looking to make it a hat-trick of local scalps after a 4-2 win over a Wednesday team last Thursday and a 2-0 win over Chesterfield yesterday evening, with …

Chris Morgan took a young side to the familiar surroundings of Matlock Town’s Causeway Lane on Wednesday night, hoping to complete the pre-season campaign with the unbeaten record intact. Despite the Gladiators having the better chances in an uneventful affair, Erik Tonne’s second half strike was enough to secure the win in front of an attendance of 478. 54 minutes …