James Shield Journalist
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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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1365 Articles
10 months ago
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Claims Sheffield United once used agent to investigate interest in their star names

Sources close to Sheffield United have claimed the club once enlisted the help of an agent, thought to hail from the ...

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10 months ago
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European club considers bidding now for Sheffield United's star name

Marseille are considering whether or not to test Sheffield United’s resolve to retain Iliman Ndiaye’s services this s...

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10 months ago
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Unusual step taken in US court by would-be Sheffield United owner's company

The company founded by Dozy Mmobuosi, who attempted to buy Sheffield United before seeing his bid collapse, offered t...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United's sister club 'yearning for a takeover' as talks with buyers continue

Sheffield United’s sister club Beerschot are holding talks with German and American investors, as the organisation co...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United discover the big demand Brondby are placing on Anis Ben Slimane deal

Sheffield United have been told that they must ‘front load’ their bid for Brondby’s Anis Ben Slimane, as the Danes at...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United could be invited to sign more Man City youngsters, including attacker

Sheffield United could be offered the chance to sign one of Manchester City’s most promising young players this summe...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United's choice of friendly opponents suggests Man City collaboration

At first glance, the identity of Sheffield United’s latest pre-season opponents has very little to do with Paul Hecki...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United receive undertaking from new staff member, whose CV makes him perfect

Sheffield United received an undertaking from Mark Hudson, their new defensive coach, that he is fully committed to t...

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10 months ago
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Amid Sheffield United takeover talk, manager takes decision to get transfer deals done

Rather than wait for talks between Sheffield United’s hierarchy and those parties interested in purchasing Prince Abd...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United sources confirm takeover talks progress but important step yet to be taken

Sheffield United’s takeover talks are continuing to progress, The Star understands, although a preferred bidder for P...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United look to exploit overseas loan rule in the transfer market

Sheffield United’s hierarchy aim to exploit new rules governing loan transfers as they prepare to enter this summer’s...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United sell long-serving player

Sheffield United have sold one of their goalkeepers, Jake Eastwood, to Grimsby Town.

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