Robins and Blades share spoils
Danny Wilson returned to old club Swindon and left top of the League One table as Sheffield United earned a 0-0 draw at the County Ground.
The hosts twice hit the woodwork through Matt Ritchie and Gary Roberts, but United almost snatched a last-minute winner themselves when Neill Collins' effort was hacked from the line by Jay McEveley.
Ritchie might have scored in the second...
Blackman spot on for Blades
Nick Blackman's 14th-minute penalty was enough to give Sheffield United victory as they beat Walsall 1-0 at Bramall Lane.
Blackman's strike maintained United's unbeaten run in League One this season.
James Baxendale's weak back-pass let in Dave Kitson, who was through on goal before being hauled down by Dean Holden. Referee Geoff Eltringham sent-off Holden and awarded...
Flynn impressed by keeper Long
Sheffield United winger Ryan Flynn says Mark Howard's injury blow has been softened by the quality of stand-in goalkeeper George Long.
Howard has been ruled out for up to three months with a thigh injury, but Long has turned in two performances beyond his years after stepping up to replace the Blades' first-choice keeper, and Flynn has lots of confidence in the 18-year-old...
Flynn expects more from Blades
Sheffield United winger Ryan Flynn said there is more to come from Danny Wilson's side after the first 12 games of the season.
The Blades were denied a place in the top two by an Oldham equaliser seven minutes into time added on at Bramall Lane on Saturday, but remain unbeaten in League One and are a point behind second-placed Stevenage.
"I think we're playing quite...
Last-gasp Smith denies Blades
Oldham substitute Matt Smith struck seven minutes into injury time to rescue a point for his side in a 1-1 draw at unbeaten Sheffield United.
Smith side-footed past Blades' teenage goalkeeper George Long right at the death after Nick Blackman had put the home side ahead from the penalty spot early in the second half.
Oldham full-back Jonathan Grounds thought he had fired Oldham...
Gallagher seals Blades victory
Sheffield United stole a 2-1 victory at Hartlepool on Tuesday night as Paul Gallagher swept in an 88th-minute winner.
The visitors had to be dogged and determined throughout to keep the dominant home side at bay, but Dave Kitson's second goal in as many games gave the Blades a 27th-minute lead.
Tony McMahon crossed deep from the right and the striker gobbled up the chance with...
Hartlepool v Sheff Utd preview
Team news ahead of Tuesday night's League One clash between Hartlepool and Sheffield United at Victoria Park.
Hartlepool manager Neale Cooper will shake-up his side for the game with Sheffield United after another disappointing weekend defeat.
Cooper, who has no new injury or suspension worries, threatened to wield the axe after more defensive lapses cost his side at Colchester...
Blades fail in red card appeals
Sheffield United's appeals against two red cards given during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Scunthorpe have been rejected.
Michael Doyle received his marching orders 15 minutes into the match at Glanford Park, while fellow midfielder Ryan Flynn was dismissed after half-time.
The pair will begin three-match suspensions by sitting out this weekend's forthcoming clash with...
Wilson unhappy with red cards
Blades boss Danny Wilson raged at referee Steven Rushton after two red cards for his side during the 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe.
However, Wilson was full of praise for his nine-man team who fought back to draw with an 83rd-minute equaliser from centre-back Neill Collins.
That followed the dismissals of skipper Michael Doyle after just 15 minutes and midfielder Ryan Flynn in the 72nd...
Blades show steel to deny Iron
Nine-man Sheffield United staged a remarkable recovery to draw 1-1 at struggling Scunthorpe on Saturday.
Centre-back Neill Collins headed the Blades level after 83 minutes from a Tony McMahon free-kick.
Danny Wilson's side seemed to be dead and buried after having a man sent off in each half. Skipper Michael Doyle was first to be sent off after just 15 minutes for his challenge...
Scunthorpe v Sheff Utd preview
Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Scunthorpe and Sheffield United at Glanford Park.
Scunthorpe will welcome Josh Walker back from suspension for their clash with Sheffield United.
Walker served a one-match ban in midweek following his red card against Hartlepool and will return to the midfield against the Blades.
Skipper Paul Reid is still sidelined with his...
Blades pick off Cherries
Ryan Flynn scored twice as Sheffield United came from behind to beat Bournemouth 5-3 to maintain their unbeaten start in League One.
After the unmarked Tommy Elphick had headed home from Eunan O'Kane's cross to give Bournemouth a 20th-minute lead, Flynn equalised four minutes later with a close-range finish after Nick Blackman's cross was headed down.
Flynn put United...
Tranmere top, Glovers triumph
Jake Cassidy put Colchester to the sword as Tranmere climbed to the top of League One with a 4-0 victory, while Yeovil beat Doncaster 2-1.
Wales Under-21 marksman Cassidy hit a hat-trick at Prenton Park on Saturday, while Zoumana Bakayogo was also on the scoresheet for unbeaten Rovers.
The margin of victory would have been more but Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro's brilliant solo effort...
Sheff Utd v Shrewsbury preview
Sheffield United's summer signings John Cofie, Ryan Flynn, Matt Hill and Chris Porter will all have late fitness tests ahead of the game.
Teenage striker Cofie, a season-long loan signing from Manchester United, is one of several new Blades players hoping to make their league debuts.
"We've got a few lads who will be assessed before the game on Saturday," manager...
Predators make qualifying offers on some, send others to free agency
The Nashville Predators released the list of pending restricted free agents that they made qualifying offers to before Sunday's July first free agency period begins.Players who earned less than $660,000 in the previous season must be offered 110 percent of last season's salary. Players making up to $1 million must be offered 105 percent. Players making over $1 million must...
Preds extend qualifying offers to 10…
The Nashville Predators have announced that 10 of their restricted free agents have been extended qualifying offers.The 10 restricted free agents that received qualifying offers are below.Jonanthan Blum || D || Milwaukee Admirals Atte Engren || G || Milwaukee Admirals (has signed with TPS of SM-liiga) Sergei Kostitsyn || W || Nashville Predators Teemu Laakso || D || Milwaukee Admirals...
Admirals Win Third in a Row in San Antonio
From the Milwaukee Admirals:
ADMIRALS PUT A HALT TO RAMPAGE
Smith Stops 33 in Return from Suspension
San Antonio, TX–Goalie Jeremy Smith stopped 33 shots and Ryan Flynn scored twice to give the Milwaukee Admirals a 3-1 win at San Antonio Saturday.
Smith improved to 7-0 in seven lifetime starts against San Antonio. Milwaukee has won three straight and continues to climb in the AHL’s...
Ads Shutout Checkers in Crucial Game
From the Milwaukee Admirals:
ADS START ROAD SWING ON RIGHT FOOT
Wilson Scores Two, Smith Earns Shutout in Win
Charlotte, NC–Goalie Jeremy Smith stopped 31 shots for his fifth shutout of the season and Kyle Wilson scored twice to lead the Milwaukee Admirals to a 4-0 win over the Charlotte Checkers Tuesday in Charlotte, NC.
Smith stopped 13 shots in the first period, ten in the second...
Admirals Clear the Bench, Lose to Rockford
From the Milwaukee Admirals
ADMIRALS BATTLE BACK FOR A POINT
Milwaukee Falls to Rockford in a Shoot-Out
Milwaukee, WI – For the third time in the past four games the Milwaukee Admirals erased a third period deficit to tie the game and force overtime. Unfortunately for the Admirals they weren’t able to earn two points on the night as they dropped a 2-1 shoot-out decision to the...
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There’s something innately ingrained in being a hockey fan that makes us predisposed to excitement, when it comes to trades. I can’t place my finger on what it is, exactly. I’ve found that in many cases, it doesn’t even have to include my favorite team. The simple possibility of player mobility gets my blood going and my gears...
ADMIRALS UPDATE: Ads offense breaks out in win over Monsters
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Milwaukee, WI— One game after being shutout for the first time this season, the Milwaukee Admirals offense erupted for six goals from six different players to take a 6-3 win over the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night at the Bradley Center...
Video: The Milwaukee Admirals poorly sing ’12 Days of Christmas’
The holiday season means holiday tunes on a continuous loop for a month. It also means sports teams (see: Belfast Giants, Sheffield Steelers) trying to go viral by producing a video featuring their players lip-synching popular holiday tunes.
But the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals stepped up to the plate this year and had their players actually sing "The 12 Days of Christmas"...
ADMIRALS UPDATE: Ads earn yet another comeback win
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Milwaukee, WI—For the second time at the Bradley Center this weekend the Milwaukee Admirals trailed after two periods and for the second time they tied the game in the third and then won it in a shoot-out as the Ads took down the Rockford...
ADMIRALS UPDATE: Ads continue to own the road
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Grand Rapids, MI–Jeremy Smith stopped 25 shots to lead the Milwaukee Admirals to a 3-1 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
Milwaukee extended its AHL record of consecutive games without a regulation...
Evans brace sinks Oxford
The striker put his side in the ascendancy with two goals inside the opening 19 minutes before substitute Ryan Flynn wrapped up the win. Stephen Quinn's cross from the left was missed by Richard Creswell but Welshman Evans was in the right place to tuck home the loose ball. After Lee Williamson saw his shot well saved by Ryan Clarke, the Blades doubled their advantage when Evans...
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