The Star Blades

So this is what Slavball looks like! Shefield United turned on the style with a 6-2 victory over Peterborough United at Bramall Lane and we may well have seen two new heroes in Morgan Gibbs-White and youngster Iliman Ndiaye. The Star's Sports Editor Chris Holt and Blades writer James Shield offer their analysis from the Lane afterwards 

Steve and James are joined by The Star's sports editor Chris Holt to preview Saturday's clash against Peterborough and discuss whether the fresh faces should be thrown straight in.

Danny and Steve discuss a frantic end to the transfer window for Sheffield United and what shape it leaves them in.

Sheffield United reporter James Shield tells us what we can expect from the vastly experienced Adlene Guedioura, who is training with the Blades with a view to signing for the club. Plus there's a general transfer update ahead of Deadline Day and a look ahead to Luton away before the international break.

Steve, James and Danny dissect a disastrous week for the Blades and consider whether things could improve this weekend.

The lads consider the best options up front for Sheffield United ahead of the trip to Swansea this weekend, plus there's a look back to Brimingham and Carlisle as well as a transfers update.

Steve Jones is here with Sheffield United writers James Shield and Danny Hall to talk about the Blades' attempts to get themselves back up into the Premier League and also the chances of keeping hold of Sander Berge and Aaron Ramsdale wth Arsenal seemingly not giving up on trying to sign the pair.

In this very special episode of The Star Blades, we're joined by former United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny to reflect on his time at Bramall Lane and the release of his autobiography 'The Gloves Are Off.' The Star's United writer Danny Hall - who co-authored the book - joins Paddy and host Liam Hoden to talk through the writing process and Kenny's honesty on the page. They discuss life under Neil Warnock, highs and lows on and off the pitch as well setting the story straight on his controversial departure from United. And Paddy offers his opinions on the Blades' current struggles. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, including new 'sport only' offers CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

There is no need to panic and every reason to for Sheffield United as they remain without a single point in the Premier League this season. The Star's Blades writer James Shield joins Liam Hoden to reflect on the clash with Leeds United that frustratingly left Chris Wilder's side empty-handed yet again. They talk through the huge blow of the injury to Jack O'Connell which could end his season before it's really begun and ponder who will come in to replace the talismanic defender. James also delivers the latest on United's pursuit of Liverpool's Rhian Brewster before looking ahead to the trip to Arsenal. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, including new 'sport only' offers CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

It hasn't been the start to the season that Sheffield United would have hoped for but they have the chance to kick start their campaign when they meet the Premier League's favourite new toy Leeds United this weekend. The Star's Sheffield United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to discuss the Blades' start to the season, including the controversial defeat at Aston Villa and what United need to get right moving forward. They discuss the latest on the quest to add to the attacking options and look ahead to that clash with Leeds. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, including new 'sport only' offers CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

How do you improve upon the best season in the club's recent history? That is the question facing Sheffield United and co as the Blades prepare to kick off their second campaign in the Premier League. Helping assess their options and prospects, The Star's United writer duo James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to preview the coming season. They take a deep dive into the flurry of transfer activity at Bramall Lane, with the arrivals of Oliver Burke, Ethan Ampadu, Max Lowe and Jayden Bogle, plus the intriguing acquisition of Ismaila Coulibaly. They examine the Premier League landscape and discuss what would represent success for the Blades this term. They also preview the opening game of the season against Wolves and Danny bangs the drum for Jack O'Connell. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, including new 'sport only' offers CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

Sheffield United are ramping up their preparations for the new campaign and we are back with our Blades podcast. The Star's United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to discuss the latest from Bramall Lane, including going in-depth on the return of Aaron Ramsdale. The panel discuss the signing of the goalkeeper and what it means for the Blades, reflect on last season and where United need to strengthen as they head into a second season in the Premier League. They talk the fixture list and how pre-season looks set to pan out for United. NOTE: Apologies for any audio issues in this episode as social distancing guidelines mean we are still recording on a video conferencing site. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, starting at just £1 for the first three months CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

Chris Wilder is fuming, the Blades' hopes for European football hang in the balance and no one knows whether to be disappointed or grateful for the position in which United find themselves. So Blades writer James Shield and The Star's football editor Chris Holt join Liam Hoden to try to determine just that. The panel reflect on the highs of the win over Chelsea and the immediate lows of the defeat to Leicester City that had Wilder fuming. They talk the continued quest for Europe, the potential return of fans to stadiums in the near future and look ahead to the vital clash with Everton. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, starting at just £1 for the first three months CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

Another decent result for Sheffield United and another round of talking points for our Blades podcast. United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to pick apart the draw at Burnley and the post-lockdown rule changes that have Chris Wilder still smarting. The panel discuss Jack O'Connell's return, the contribution of Jack Robinson and the introduction and future of Jack Rodwell. And they look ahead to the clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, starting at just £1 for the first three months CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

Good things come to those who wait. And those waiting for the real Sheffield United to reemerge after the shutdown of football have finally been rewarded. Chris Wilder's men are back - and back with a bang in the superb victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Joining Liam Hoden to discuss the last week or so in Blades history is The Star's long-serving United writer James Shield plus football editor Chris Holt - although wifi is not Chris' friend at the minute. They discuss the beginning of the revival against Arsenal, Wilder going soft in the build-up to the Spurs game and the big individual performances at the Lane on Thursday. And there is talk about Prince Abdullah's final purchase of the remaining pieces of the club, bringing to an end the wrangling over the ownership of the Blades. And the rumour mill begins to grind into gear. Website The Star Subscribe to the website, starting at just £1 for the first three months CLICK HERE Twitter @TheStarBlades Facebook TheStarSUFC

The difficult return to football continues for Sheffield United who have yet to rediscover themselves following the restart. The Star's Blades writer James Shield has his theories on the problems United are facing as he speaks to Liam Hoden to look back on the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United and look ahead to the FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

Back-to-back disappointing performances? A lack of intensity? Murmurings of discontent among a section of the support? This really is uncharted territory for Sheffield United in the 2019/20 season. It is fair to say that it hasn't been the return to action Unitedites will have been hoping for. Dissecting what has happened so far and in particular the defeat at Newcastle United, The Star's Blades writer James Shield and football editor Chris Holt join Liam Hoden. The trio look ahead to the trip to Manchester United and ponder what could Chris Wilder change to ignite his side once more.

It might have been a long three months without football but it did not take long for the bite of technology to hurt Sheffield United again. But where the nitpicking nature of VAR has been the Blades' downfall in the past, their big return to action against Aston Villa was hit with an outright failure of technology. Digesting all that, plus United's performance in the goalless draw, The Star's United writer James Shield speaks to Liam Hoden and is still smarting from the major error. James talks through his own experience of the behind-closed-doors game and looks ahead to the Blades' next match at Newcastle United.

After three long, long months, Sheffield United now have the opportunity to resume one of the greatest seasons in the club's history and they are raring to go for at least 11 matches in a six week period. And with the Blades back, so returns our United podcast. Blades writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to reflect on the season so far for Chris Wilder's men and look ahead for what is to come over the most intense of run-ins. In particular, they preview the clash with Aston Villa which will kick off the resumed campaign on Wednesday evening. Website: https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestarblades Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStarSUFC

The Blades are back to winning ways and in some style too following the excellent victory at Norwich. James Shield joins Liam Hoden to discuss the latest from Bramall Lane including the performance at Carrow Road, the impact of the new faces, those who may be on their way out and the futures of Billy Sharp and Ched Evans. Plus they look ahead to the FA Cup tie with Preston and the visit of Aston Villa in the league.