England U21 vs Scotland U21

[SotonBlade]

http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130626-england-v-scotland-881169.aspx

Sheffield United will host a meeting between England and Scotland at Under-21 level in August.​

While the senior teams will play for the first time in 14 years at Wembley, the night before will see the Young Lions take on their Scottish counterparts at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 13th August. The game will kick off at 7.30pm and broadcast coverage details will be announced in due course.​

New Blades chief, David Weir, commented: "England versus Scotland at any level is a prestigious event and it is great news that our historic home has been selected to host a fixture between the Auld Enemy.​

"I've already established the passion of supporters in this city and this fixture gives local supporters the opportunity to see the cream of the developing talent both north and south of the border.​

"Of course, working with U21s players over the past couple of seasons, plus being a proud Scot, I have a personal interest in the fixture, whilst Sheffield United have a number of players who have played international football at U21s level."​

It will be the first time the two nations have gone head to head at Under-21 level since 1993. England and Scotland's Under-21s sides have met eight times with the Young Lions yet to lose to their neighbours, winning six and drawing twice.​

The first match between the two sides came in 1977 and was also played at Bramall Lane, as England ran out winners with a solitary goal from Laurie Cunningham.​

In that spirit the fixture will form part of Kick It Out's 20th anniversary commemorations, with activity around this game highlighting the work done since the formation in 1993.​

As part of The FA's 150th anniversary celebrations this fixture will also plays a key part in highlighting an area of immense football history.​

Sheffield FC, formed in 1857 and still in existence, is accepted by The FA and by FIFA as being the world's oldest football club. Sheffield FC officials were present when The FA was formed at the Freemasons' Tavern in 1863 and the club had become one of its earliest members by the end of that year.​

Sheffield played London in the first-ever representative match in 1866 and a year later the Sheffield Association was the first Regional Association to be formed.​

FA Director of Football Development Sir Trevor Brooking said: "In a week that will see Scotland return to Wembley for the first time in more than a decade, it can only add to the atmosphere that our Under-21 sides will also meet the night before.​

"I remember the days when we would play Scotland every year, it is the oldest fixture in international football and one that fans show an enormous amount of enthusiasm for.​

"Sheffield has a great deal of football history, and it is only right that we take such an exciting fixture to Bramall Lane as part of the wider FA 150 activity this year."​

Tickets are priced at £10 Adults, £5 Concessions and only £20 for a Family of four* (*T &Cs apply), A special offer is available to current Sheffield United Season Ticket Holders and Super Draw Members, who can claim a free ticket in a special '2 for 1 offer' for a limited period only, by calling into the Ticket Office at Bramall Lane or phoning the Sheffield United ticket hotline on 0871 995 1889. The ticket website for fans is www.sufc.talent-sport.co.uk​

The club will also be contacting all local schools and junior clubs to offer a special deal for their pupils and players to attend this historic occasion.​

Read more at http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130626-england-v-scotland-881169.aspx#FtfgYvuIS6G70CGF.99​

 

[SwissBlade]

Nobody else think that this is a major deal then?

When else do clubs get to showcase their grounds but for U21 games.

With the exception of semi finals and the time that wembley was being rebuilt, you only get U21s going around the country. Normally it's smaller, atmosphere deprived new stadia, so I think this is a big deal to get the biggest U21 game on offer. Shame we have a shite team and manager at u21 level!

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Great idea - hopefully I can get down. Do they allow crutches in t' Lane...

 

[SwissBlade]

Great idea - hopefully I can get down. Do they allow crutches in t' Lane...

Yes they do. Kop the best stand for getting up and down as the gradient isn't as steep... But get an aisle seat

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Will England have an U21 manager by then?

 

[SotonBlade]

Will England have an U21 manager by then?

My money is on Michael Appleton

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

My money is on Michael Appleton

You're getting married so you aint got no money!

 

[SwissBlade]

Did Pearce get sacked or are you speculating?

 

[SotonBlade]

Pearce's contract was 'not renewed' following the last tournament

 

[Jehovah]

On my birthday, might go down then get bladdered, or get there bladdered. Either way, bladdered.

 

[Houso]

Woy to be in charge for this game...