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Blackie’s stock rising..

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Kevin Blackwell has received his second glowing reference in as many weeks after former loanee David Cotterill joined Lee Martin in paying tribute to the talents of the Sheffield United manager.
Wigan Athletic midfielder Cotterill also joined Manchester United winger Martin, who also spent a large proportion of last season on loan at United, in expressing [...]

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No offers for Halmosi…

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Paul Sturrock has confirmed that Plymouth Argyle have recieved no bids for Peter Halmosi, who is a reported target of The Blades.
United manager Kevin Blackwell publicly stated his admiration for Halmosi, then backtracked after stating that he isn’t neccessarily interested in bringing the Hungarian to Bramall Lane. Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Sturrock is resigned to [...]

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‘Lucky’ to have been here

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

After leaving Sheffield United for Huddersfield Town, Chris Lucketti has expressed his gratitude to The Blades for helping him realise his career ambition of playing in the Premier League.
The 36-year-old defender was allowed to join The Terriers earlier this week after the arrivals of Greg Halford and Sun Jihai, who can both fill in Lucketti’s [...]

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Possible £10m kitty for Blackie

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Sheffield United’s hopes of promotion have been boosted after it was announced that Kevin Blackwell will be handed a substantial transfer kitty by plc chairman Kevin McCabe.
Chairman McCabe earlier this week pledged to make up to £10m available, a majority of which has been earmarked for improving the first team squad.
If the plan is approved [...]

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Kazim back to the Premier League?

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Former Blade Colin Kazim-Richards has been linked with a move back to the English Premier League after an impressive debut season in Turkey and a good Euro 2008 tournament for his adopted country.
The winger was plucked from the reserve team of Brighton and Hove Albion by former United manager Neil Warnock for just £150,000 and, [...]

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On this day… July 3rd

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

July 3rd may sound like any other day to most people but today marks the anniversary of two key events that shaped the history of Sheffield United.
On July 3rd 1902, United’s Bramall Lane stadium staged the third test match between England and Australia, the visitors triumphing by 143 runs – becoming England’s seventh test cricket [...]

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First summer signings confirmed…

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Sheffield United’s summer transfer activity started in earnest today as Kevin Blackwell announced the signings of Greg Halford and Sun Jihai.
Halford, a highly rated utility man, signs on a year-long loan from Sunderland while Chinese international Sun Jihai arrives at Bramall Lane on a free-transfer from Manchester City. Both players are expected to add a [...]

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