James Shield Journalist
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  • National World

James Shield is the Sheffield United correspondent and football writer for The Star. He provides analysis of events at Bramall Lane both in print and online, as well as writing a regular column which takes readers behind the scenes of the club.

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  • Sheffield

1365 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Sander Berge, Iliman Ndiaye and other reasons why Sheffield United beat Millwall

The talk beforehand was all about Jake Cooper, and whether the Millwall centre-half would do what he does best and sc...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United reveal how they plan to combat the goal threat of Millwall's Jake Cooper

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, has joked he might be forced to “nobble” Millwall’s Jake Cooper in ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Dalton Smith on what will really be going through his mind moments before facing Sam O'Maison for...

“Until you’re in that moment, you can’t explain it,” Dalton Smith says, trying to describe what a boxer feels during ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sam O'Maison is fighting for more than just the British title this weekend

Sam O’Maison has admitted tomorrow’s fight against Dalton Smith represents an opportunity to not only win the British...

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almost 2 years ago
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Why Sheffield United have decided not to 'Take a Knee' before EVERY game this season

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom last night explained why his players have elected not to take a knee befo...

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almost 2 years ago
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Revisting the moment Morgan Gibbs-White told James McAtee to join Sheffield United

It was two months ago, when the coach carrying James McAtee and his England under-21 team mates arrived at Huddersfie...

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almost 2 years ago
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How Sheffield United are helping to ensure one of football's finest traditions continues

The date - 8th June 2018 - is forever seared into Matt Young’s memory.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sheffield United boss makes a key point about Manchester City youngster

He has been likened to David Silva and admits the Spaniard, a former team mate at Manchester City, is one of his foot...

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almost 2 years ago
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The unusual selling point Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom used to snare James McAtee

James McAtee has been told reputations count for nothing at Sheffield United, after completing his loan move from Man...

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almost 2 years ago
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James Shield: Sheffield United should be optimistic...but there are still issues to address off t...

Some things in life are mind-numbingly predictable.

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almost 2 years ago
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The key themes to emerge from Sheffield United's latest pre-match media conference, ahead of Mill...

It was a sobering reminder of the standards Sheffield United will be required to reach in order to challenge for auto...

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almost 2 years ago
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Important Sheffield United team news ahead of Millwall's visit as key players return

Chris Basham could return to action for Sheffield United against Millwall on Saturday, manager Paul Heckingbottom has...

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