Sheffield United
Report: 29y/o agrees terms with EPL side challenging for Europe after leaving Rangers
According to The Scottish Sun, English goalkeeper Wes Foderingham is set to sign for Sheffield United after leaving Rangers when his contract expired in May. The 29-year-old spent five years at Ibrox, featuring in 143 games across all competitions. Foderingham was the first-choice goalie under managers Mark Warburton, Pedro Caixinha and Graeme Murty, but he had to play as cover to Allan McGregor since Steven Gerrard brought him back in 2018. The Blades could be without on-loan Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson next season and that will give the former Rangers star a chance to challenge for the starting berth. Foderingham could also be playing in Europe next term as Sheffield are looking to finish in the Europa League places after a fine campaign since earning promotion from the Engli...
Report: Newcastle United want to sign a 32-year-old this summer
Newcastle United and Burnley are interested in signing Chris Basham from Sheffield United in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. Basham is out of contract at the Blades at the end of next season, and Premier League rivals Newcastle and Burnley are interested in making a move for the 32-year-old central defender, according to the report. The Englishman, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, was actually at the Magpies as a youngster before he was released. Stats According to WhoScored, Basham has made 36 appearances in the Premier League for United so far this season, providing one assist in the process. The defender made 39 starts and two substitute appearances in the Championship for the Blades during the 2018-19 campaign, scoring four goals and providing on...
Report: Tottenham and Hammers want right-back compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold, £10m fee
According to ESPN, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are among the clubs interested in signing Djed Spence from Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window. Brighton and Hove Albion are also claimed to have interest in securing the services of the 19-year-old right-back this summer. Burnley, Southampton and Sheffield United are reportedly keeping tabs on the youngster’s situation as well. It has been reported that senior figures at Middlesbrough are worried that they will lose Spence, who can also operate as a left-back, and that the Championship club are likely to ask for a transfer fee of £10 million for a player who still has two more years left on his current contract. Stats Spence – likened to Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold by his new Middlesbrough manager Neil ...
Jose Mourinho claims Arsenal are ‘in trouble’ ahead of upcoming derby
Jose Mourinho has hit back at Arsenal after their social media account taunted his side after they failed to beat Sheffield United on Thursday evening. The Gunners moved to taunt our rivals with a post of our side beating Sheffield United the morning after Spurs were beaten 3-1 by the same side below. The Spurs boss moved to react to the post, claiming that we wouldn’t be enjoying their misfortune in such a way if they had more to celebrate themselves. “I think if they were top of the league or fighting for top four in a really good moment they wouldn’t enjoy the problems of others,” he said ahead of his side’s game with Everton on Monday night. “You only enjoy the problems of others when you are also in trouble. “In the end it says more about them, they don’t have much to celebrate, they ...
Mark Clattenburg weighs in on VAR decision that potentially cost Spurs against Sheffield
Sheffield United secured a 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane last night to move into seventh place in the Premier League table. The Blades’ first victory since the restart kept their European dreams alive as they are now five points behind Manchester United and Wolves. It however dealt a huge blow on Tottenham’s, with VAR potentially playing a huge role in their defeat. Sander Berge put Sheffield ahead after the half-hour mark, but Spurs immediately hit back through Harry Kane only for VAR to chalk off the goal because of a handball by Lucas Moura in the build-up. It left Jose Mourinho fuming post-game, and even his opposite number Chris Wilder branded the decision a farce. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has weighed in with his opinion, and he believes the blam...
Dean Henderson praises David de Gea amidst talk over future
Manchester United star Dean Henderson has addressed the talk surrounding his future and fans will love to hear what he had to say. The young goalkeeper is currently on loan at Sheffield United and has rightfully gained plenty of plaudits for a brilliant season so far. Henderson’s good form has coincided with the time David de Gea has looked the most human he has since arriving at Old Trafford. This has led to some sections of supporters to call for the Spaniard’s head, with some claiming the Englishman would be better off as the club’s number one next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn’t addressed the topic head-on but recently insisted De Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world and there’s nothing to worry about in regards to his form. Earlier in the season Solskjaer had said Henderson wil...
Odion Ighalo nominated for Manchester United Goal of the Month award
Odion Ighalo has been nominated for Manchester United’s goal of the month award for June. Ighalo’s second half strike in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup 2-1 win against Norwich City is nominated along six other impressive goals. Anthony Martial (all three goals) against Sheffield United, Harry Maguire’s winning strike against Norwich City, Mason Greenwood’s opener versus Brighton & Hove Albion and Bruno Fernandes’ second versus Brighton are also in the running for the award. It would be recalled that Ighalo won the award for the goal of the month for March. The forward’s stunning goal in the Europa League clash against LASK was adjudged the best for the month. Ighalo has scored five goals in four starts for the Red Devils. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even...
‘Absolute wizard’: Former teammate floored by Sheffield United player tonight
Swansea City midfielder George Byers has sent a message to Oli McBurnie on Twitter, praising the Sheffield United striker’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur this evening. McBurnie was in action for United in their Premier League game against Tottenham at Bramall Lane. The 24-year-old started the match and played until the first minute of injury time, as Chris Wilder’s side won 3-1. The former Swansea striker played well for the Blades and scored the home team’s third goal in the 84th minute. According to WhoScored, McBurnie took two shots of which one ended in goal, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 45.2%, won 12 headers, took 56 touches, attempted two dribbles, made three tackles, one interception and two clearances, and put in two crosses. So far this season, the Scot...
Alan Shearer gives his six-word reaction to Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United
Newcastle United picked up a 3-0 win over Sheffield United at home today. Goals from Matt Ritchie, Allan Saint-Maximin and Joelinton secured a vital win for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle have now managed to complete a league double over the Blades this season. The win leaves Newcastle 12th in the table, 11 points clear of the drop zone. It is safe to assume that the Magpies will stay in the Premier League next season. Meanwhile, Sheffield United will be bitterly disappointed with their performance. They were excellent before the lockdown but their form has dipped since the resumption. They were held to a draw against Villa in their opening game post-lockdown and now a defeat leaves them seventh in the table. Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer has now reacted to the 3-0 win on Twitter. His ...
Arsenal sure of signing Nigeria forward from Club Brugge
Arsenal are favourites to sign Club Brugge forward, Emmanuel Dennis, but they are not alone. According to the Daily Mail, Napoli have prioritised signing the Nigerian this summer. Dennis caught the eye of European clubs during his performances against Real Madrid and Manchester United. The Gunners are hoping to seal a £22m deal for the 22-year-old. read also:Dennis explains why he performed Ronaldo’s celebration at Real Madrid But Napoli could force a bidding war between the two clubs, much to the job of Club Brugge. A host of clubs including Sheffield United and Monaco have scouted Dennis this season. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Ge...
FA Cup Schedule: provisional dates for QF, SF and Final announced
The FA have confirmed today that the remaining matches of the 2019-20 FA Cup will go ahead after the Premier League decided to restart on June 17. A provisional restart date for the 2019-20 Emirates FA Cup has been announced after the competition came to an abrupt halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Some provisional dates for your diary… 👀#EmiratesFACup — The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 29, 2020 With the number of deaths keeping on rising in the country, as also elsewhere, it looked like football will fail to restart and the competition will have to be scrapped completely. However, after the Premier League decided to restart the season from June 17th, the FA have announced that the FA Cup quarter-finals will now take place over the weekend of Saturday 27 June and Sunday ...
Chelsea fans love what Southampton’s Michael Obafemi did to Manchester United
Chelsea fans have taken to social media and thanked Southampton striker, Michael Obafemi. The Saints forward – who netted at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season – made his mark against Manchester United on Monday night as he scored an injury-time equalizer at Old Trafford. As a result, the Red Devils missed a great chance to leapfrog the Blues as well as Leicester City in the Premier League table. Furthermore, the race for the final two Champions League spots has taken yet another twist. On Saturday, Frank Lampard’s side slumped to a very disappointing 3-0 loss away at Sheffield United, thus handing the Foxes the initiative ahead of their clash with relegation-threatened Bournemouth the following day. However, Brendan Rodgers’ side capitulated in the second half at the Vitality Stadium a...