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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Sources reveal essential trait Sheffield United are searching for in the transfer market

Quality is a given as they prepare for their return to Premier League football but, as sources close to Sheffield Uni...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United can't afford to blithely pretend the clock isn't ticking to get transfers done

It was a snapshot which captured a moment in time, not a detailed picture of Sheffield United’s financial position ri...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United draw conclusion about player's desire to get deal done

In a sign they believe he is unlikely to remain at Bramall Lane beyond the terms of his contract, The Star understand...

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10 months ago
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Boxing: Sheffield's Dalton Smith impresses world champion with his character traits

Dalton Smith demonstrated the maturity required to become a boxing great during his devastating win over Sam Maxwell ...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United receive midfielder boost after transfer deal mooted

Despite once again seeing his future at the club thrown into doubt, after it emerged he has been offered to West Ham ...

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10 months ago
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Bold step by Sheffield United strikes a chord with fans across the country

Research commissioned by the Football Supporters’ Association, which aims to empower fans across England and Wales, h...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United's pre-season looks very different to years gone by

The days when players spent the summer gorging themselves on junk food and quaffing endless pints are now over, meani...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United target Benie Traore: Who he is and how he compares to other stars

Sheffield United hope to sign a new forward this week, after making an approach for Benie Traore.

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United takeover price 'broadly accepted' by parties in deal talks

As Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah bin Musa’ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud continues to explore the possibility of s...

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10 months ago
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Boxing: Dalton Smith's admission will surprise some ahead of Sam Maxwell showdown

“We’re all gentlemen in this game,” Dalton Smith says, which might come as a surprise to some of those who will witne...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United reach a conclusion on Iliman Ndiaye amid fresh transfer links

With yet another Premier League club said to be chasing Iliman Ndiaye, Sheffield United remain confident that the Sen...

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10 months ago
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Sheffield United plot more transfer talks with Man City after "constructive" discussions

Sheffield United and Manchester City plan to hold more talks about midfielder Tommy Doyle, with the midfielder possib...

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