The Sheffield United Post
Match21 Aug 2027
A hiding for Sheffield United
Beaten 0‑3 by Burnley, and beaten everywhere it matters. The inquest starts on the training pitch on Monday morning.
Transfer targets23 Aug 2027
Sheffield United rebuffed over Themba Phiri
Not now, not at any price the club was prepared to say out loud. Young Boys have kept their man, and Sheffield United go back to a list with one name crossed off it.
The dugout23 Aug 2027
Tahith Chong keeps the receipts
“I remember the meeting. I remember exactly what was promised in it.” Sheffield United may remember it differently, which is precisely the problem.
The terraces23 Aug 2027
The boos come down from three sides
“We pay for this every fortnight. The least we want is somebody who looks like he cares.” 6 of the 28 senior players walked off into it; the rest were not playing.
Market23 Aug 2027
Christian Nwachukwu puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Sheffield United, and it is not being withdrawn.
Transfer targets23 Aug 2027
Mikey Moore is a medical away from Sheffield United
The deal with Tottenham is done in every sense but the one that puts him on the pitch. Nothing goes wrong at this stage, except on the occasions when it does.
Market23 Aug 2027
Davide Barosi moves on
Sheffield Wednesday pay $1.3M, and the deal is done. The number reads well on a balance sheet; whether it reads well on the pitch is next season's question.
Boardroom23 Aug 2027
Graduation day at Sheffield United
5 boys move up, and somewhere in the building the people who coached them at twelve are quietly having the best morning of their working year. Nothing about this shows up in a result and it is why the academy exists.
Match17 Aug 2027
Derby County take the points off Sheffield United
Beaten 1‑2, and beaten fairly. The manager kept his words short afterwards, which was probably wise.
In brief
- Market Jonathan Bennett steps up from the Sheffield United academy
- Market Sheffield United promote Harry Williams from within
- Boardroom A promise the Sheffield United board did not keep