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An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration

An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration

“There’s a lot of confidence in Sheffield these days,” says James O’Hara, one of the city’s leading cultural promoters. “It feels like we’re on the cusp of a new era.” The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. It’s …

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Sheffield United have conceded 16 goals in their last three home games… but are they the worst team in Premier League history?

Sheffield United

Following Monday night’s humiliating 6-0 defeat by Arsenal there has been a lot of chatter asking if Sheffield United are the worst team in Premier League history? And the answer to that question is: Yes, no and maybe.  Obviously football did not start in 1992 but the Premier League did …

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Sheffield United taps manager with relegation experience to avoid relegation

Sheffield United taps manager with relegation experience to avoid relegation

This decision followed a turbulent period, notably marked by the team’s challenging start during Wilder’s tenure, enduring an unprecedented winless streak that extended until January—a staggering 18-match drought that set a daunting precedent for the club’s trajectory. Wilder’s departure in March 2021, coinciding with Sheffield United languishing at the league’s …

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Reverend and the Makers singer Jon McClure had bizarre dinner dates with former Sheffield Wednesday coaches Carlos Carvalhal and Bruno Lage

Sheffield Wednesday fan Jon McClure and Carlos Carvalhal

Reverend and the Makers lead signer Jon McClure is a lifelong Sheffield Wednesday fan, having grown up in the city and followed the club through the days of the Premier League, and subsequent relegations to the Championship and League One. The club look back on the up now, though, after …

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Sheffield Wednesday celebrate promotion to Championship after INCREDIBLE late drama in south Yorkshire derby play-off

Josh Windass celebrates

Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley played out a tense League One play-off final that took 123 minutes to separate the sides, before Wednesday’s Josh Windass scored an astonishing last-minute winner to secure a 1-0 win. The game look set for penalties as it went into the third minute of injury time …

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Nigerian billionaire, Dozy Mmobuosi’s £115m Sheffield United takeover set to collapse amid claims he already invested £9m to help the cash-strapped club meet their financial targets

Nigerian businessman,  Dozy Mmobuosi’s £115million takeover of Sheffield United is reportedly set to collapse amid claims the tycoon forked out £8.7million to support the financially-stricken club.   According to Mail Online, Mmobuosi’s relationship with the club’s current owner, Prince Abdullah, has broken down to such an extent that the ownership …

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