You can use AI, you can use data, you can browse the loan market. But if in doubt ring up Coventry City. That seems to be the case for Sheffield United.
Sheffield United were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Birmingham City as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at St Andrews on Wednesday evening. The game barely settled down when Dovydas Sasnauskas played a poor back-pass to the goalkeeper which saw Kyogo Furuhashi pounce.
It was another resounding win for Sheffield United as they thumped Chesterfield 4-1 in their fourth pre-season game under Ruben Selles. Jefferson Caceres opened the scoring within minutes of the kick-off, and then Ehije Success Ukaki swiftly followed, with Louie Barry claiming the assists for both.
How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?
Sheffield United will kick off for their first pre-season game on Tuesday night with a trip to York City. For the first time, fans will get a glimpse of new manager Ruben Selles on the touchline and an early look at the tactical setup from the Spanish coach.
Ruben Selles’ appointment as Sheffield United manager may have surprised many, especially given his lack of managerial experience in the Championship. But, Selles is extremely determined to prove the doubters wrong by steering the Blades back to the Premier League at the second time of asking.
Sheffield United face another huge transfer window this summer, with their star attacking midfielder Gustavo Hamer attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs such as Everton and Leeds United.
Sheffield United being linked with wingers will be a common theme this summer, especially if Gustavo Hamer, who served as an inverted left-winger last season, ends up signing for a Premier League club.
As Sheffield United head into the summer transfer window to prepare for the 2025/26 Championship campaign, it’s imperative that they bolster their attacking options, particularly out wide.
As Sheffield United prepare for life outside the Premier League once again this summer, after losing in the play-offs, the transfer rumour mill is already heating up with a number of key players expected to depart, while new targets are already on the club’s radar.
Sheffield United should be immune to feeling play-off heartbreak by now, and to many, letting a 1-0 lead slip in the final 15 minutes to Sunderland was probably predictable in the heat of the moment.
Sheffield United got back to winning ways after securing a 2-0 win against Cardiff City at Bramall Lane. Gustavo Hamer netted the opening goal of the game when a Tyrese Campbell shot deflected wide of goal, United’s attacking midfielder latched onto the spinning ball and poked it beyond the Cardiff goalkeeper at the near post.
Sheffield United took advantage of playing earlier than Leeds United and Burnley as they hammered Coventry City 3-1 on Friday night to go top of the league.
As Sheffield United prepare to host Coventry City at Bramall Lane this Friday evening, all eyes will be on this Championship encounter, with automatic promotion and play-off implications on the line.
Sheffield United knew they were getting a player of high quality when they signed Gustavo Hamer from Coventry City, for a reported £15 million fee in the summer of 2023.
It’s been three months since, I first looked into the yellow cards earnt by each of Sheffield United’s players. At the time the Blades sat 4th in the Championship’s yellow card table and now have moved down to sixth.
Sheffield United comfortably dealt with the threat of Norwich City at Bramall Lane as they saw out a 2-0 win without conceding a shot on goal. A brace from Harrison Burrows was enough to earn the Blades all three points to send United to the top of the Championship.
Despite a below-par Sheffield United performance, the Blades managed to churn out a 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle at Bramall Lane. Gustavo Hamer gave the Blades the lead on 19 minutes with his volley from outside of the penalty area.
This Saturday afternoon will see Coventry City host Sheffield United, and this will be the first time Gustavo Hamer and Callum O’Hare will face off against their old club since joining the Blades.
Sheffield United have a team selection conundrum to solve for Saturday’s visit to Blackburn Rovers. The obvious change at Ewood Park is replacing the suspended Anel Ahmedhodzic with Jack Robinson, but there’s a change at the top of the pitch which in my opinion should happen.
Yesterday’s win against Stoke City at Bramall Lane left the Blades 4th in the Championship table. However, it isn’t the only table where the Blades currently sit 4th.
Sheffield United have been praised by Sky Sports pundit Adrian Clarke for not selling Gustavo Hamer to Leeds this summer. Both clubs will among the favourites to fight for promotion back to the Premier League, with the Blades finishing bottom of the league, whilst Leeds lost to Southampton in the play-off final.