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Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney is congratulated by his teammates following scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney is congratulated by his teammates following scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney celebrates scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney celebrates scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United goalscorers Tommy Mooney and Peter Ndlovu celebrate with Steve Kabba during an 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003 bs Walsall

Sheffield United goalscorers Tommy Mooney and Peter Ndlovu celebrate with Steve Kabba during an 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003 bs Walsall

Programme cover from Sheffield United vs Walsall in a 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Programme cover from Sheffield United vs Walsall in a 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

15th Feb 2003 - #OnThisDay 23 years ago #SUFC beat Walsall 2-0 in a FA Cup 5th Round match at Bramall Lane ⚔️

Loanee Tommy Mooney & Peter Ndlovu scored for Sheffield United to send Blades through to the next round ⚽️

#bskyblades #wfc

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Shaun Murphy of Sheffield United

Shaun Murphy of Sheffield United

Paul Devlin of Sheffield United

Paul Devlin of Sheffield United

Paul Peschisolido of Sheffield United

Paul Peschisolido of Sheffield United

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City at Bramall Lane on 10th February 2001

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City at Bramall Lane on 10th February 2001

10th February 2001 - #OnThisDay 25 years ago Sheffield United beat Birmingham City 3-1 at Bramall Lane ⚔️

Goals from Shaun Murphy, Paul Devlin and loanee Paul Peschisolido gave #SUFC all 3 points against Blues 🔵

Future Blade Geoff Horsfield scored for #BCFC #bskyblades

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An independent archive of Sheffield United Football Club ⚔️⚽️

Sharing historic moments, players, matches and memories from the Blades’ past.

Follow to explore more #sufc history 🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

04.02.2026 17:59 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu of Sheffield United

Peter Ndlovu scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win for Sheffield United vs Leeds United in the League Cup on 6th November 2002.

Peter Ndlovu scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win for Sheffield United vs Leeds United in the League Cup on 6th November 2002.

25 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United signed Zimbabwe international Peter Ndlovu on a free from Birmingham City on 2nd February 2001 🇿🇼

Known as ‘Nuddy’ to many #sufc fans - he was a popular and skillful player who scored 25 goals in 135 league games ⚔️ #bskyblades

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A young Aaron Ramsdale playing for Sheffield United.

A young Aaron Ramsdale playing for Sheffield United.

Aaron Ramsdale playing for AFC Bournemouth.

Aaron Ramsdale playing for AFC Bournemouth.

Chris Wilder signed Aaron Ramsdale for Sheffield United in August 2020.

Chris Wilder signed Aaron Ramsdale for Sheffield United in August 2020.

Aaron Ramsdale of Sheffield United.

Aaron Ramsdale of Sheffield United.

31st January 2017 #OnThisDay 9 years ago Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was sold for £800k to AFC Bournemouth 🍒

After a 9th place Prem finish #sufc bought him back from #afcb in 2020 for £18.5m. He later joined Arsenal in a deal worth up to £30m ⚔️ #bskyblades

31.01.2026 19:00 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Sander Berge became a record signing for Sheffield United on 30th January 2020.

Sander Berge became a record signing for Sheffield United on 30th January 2020.

Sander Berge being serenaded by Sheffield United fans after his debut away at Crystal Palace on 1st February 2020 - Blades won 1-0.

Sander Berge being serenaded by Sheffield United fans after his debut away at Crystal Palace on 1st February 2020 - Blades won 1-0.

Sander Berge celebrating after scoring against Middlesbrough in 4-1 win for Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on 8th March 2022.

Sander Berge celebrating after scoring against Middlesbrough in 4-1 win for Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on 8th March 2022.

6 years ago #OnThisDay Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge became a £22m record signing for Sheffield United 🇳🇴

The 21 year old was a key player at #sufc before he was sold to Burnley in August 2023 - only a week after Iliman N’Diaye was also sold to Marseille ⚔️ #bskyblades

30.01.2026 08:01 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Can you name this former Blades goalkeeper? ⚔️

Comment below with your guess. Do you remember him? 🤔

#sufc #bskyblades

29.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield United matchday programme for a League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Sheffield United matchday programme for a League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams scores for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams scores for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams in action for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams in action for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Nigel Clough signed Ché Adams from non league team Ilkeston FC.

Nigel Clough signed Ché Adams from non league team Ilkeston FC.

#OnThisDay in 2015 #SUFC drew 2-2 with #Spurs in a League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg ⚪️

Clough’s League 1 team had lost the away leg 1-0 and were 1-0 down before young sub Ché Adams scored a brace to give Blades hope ⚔️

Spurs went onto score again & win 3-2 on aggregate #bskyblades

28.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
27th January 1999 - Sheffield United matchday programme for an FA Cup match vs Cardiff City.

27th January 1999 - Sheffield United matchday programme for an FA Cup match vs Cardiff City.

Paul Devlin of Sheffield United

Paul Devlin of Sheffield United

David Holdsworth of Sheffield United

David Holdsworth of Sheffield United

27th January 1999 - Sheffield United beat Cardiff City 4-1 #OnThisDay 27 years ago ⚔️

Goals from Paul Devlin, David Holdsworth, Lee Morris and Graham Stuart ensured #sufc qualified for the 5th round of the FA Cup after beating #Cardiff at Bramall Lane 🏆 #bskyblades

27.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield United matchday programme for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

Sheffield United matchday programme for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

Sheffield United ticket stub for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

Sheffield United ticket stub for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

23 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Ipswich 4-3 to reach the 5th round of the FA Cup 🏆

A brace from Brown and goals from Jagielka & Peschisolido put #sufc in the hat for the next round ⚔️🔵 #itfc

Watch the highlights here: 👀 bit.ly/467dv8P #bskyblades

25.01.2026 20:42 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Paul Coutts of Sheffield United in action against Crewe Alexandra on 28th March 2015 at Bramall Lane.

Paul Coutts of Sheffield United in action against Crewe Alexandra on 28th March 2015 at Bramall Lane.

Kieron Freeman of Sheffield United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the League One playoff semi final match between Sheffield United and Swindon Town at Bramall Lane on 7th May 2015 at Bramall Lane.

(Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Kieron Freeman of Sheffield United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the League One playoff semi final match between Sheffield United and Swindon Town at Bramall Lane on 7th May 2015 at Bramall Lane. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Former #sufc boss Nigel Clough signed Paul Coutts & Kieron Freeman from Derby #OnThisDay 11 years ago ⚪️

Coutts joined for an undisclosed fee & Freeman joined on a free. They became key players under Chris Wilder when Blades topped League 1 with 100 points ⚔️ #bskyblades

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Sheffield United matchday programme from 22nd January 1966 where Blades hosted Fulham.

Sheffield United matchday programme from 22nd January 1966 where Blades hosted Fulham.

Sheffield United squad from 1965/66 season. 

Back Row left to right: Brian Richardson; Len Badger; David Munks; Reg Matthewson; Barry Hartle.

Centre: John Short (Coach); Len Allchurch; Ken Mallender; Mick Jones; Alan Hodgkinson; Cec Coldwell; Graham Shaw; Joe Shaw; Archie Clark (Assistant Manager and Chief Scout.

front Row: Alan Birchenall; John Docherty; Gil Reece; John Harris (Manager); Tony Wagstaff; Alan Woodward; Keith Kettleborough.

(C) www.picturesheffield.com

Sheffield United squad from 1965/66 season. Back Row left to right: Brian Richardson; Len Badger; David Munks; Reg Matthewson; Barry Hartle. Centre: John Short (Coach); Len Allchurch; Ken Mallender; Mick Jones; Alan Hodgkinson; Cec Coldwell; Graham Shaw; Joe Shaw; Archie Clark (Assistant Manager and Chief Scout. front Row: Alan Birchenall; John Docherty; Gil Reece; John Harris (Manager); Tony Wagstaff; Alan Woodward; Keith Kettleborough. (C) www.picturesheffield.com

22nd January 1966 #OnThisDay 60 years ago Sheffield United beat Fulham 3-1 in a 3rd round FA Cup tie 🏆

A brace from Alan Birchenall and a goal from Alan Woodward sent #SUFC through to the next round ⚔️

Blades were knocked out by Wolves in the 4th round #bskyblades #FFC

22.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield United matchday programme from 21st January 1989 where Blades played Gillingham in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United matchday programme from 21st January 1989 where Blades played Gillingham in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United squad for 1988/1989 Division 3 season.

Sheffield United squad for 1988/1989 Division 3 season.

#OnThisDay in 1989 Sheffield United beat Gillingham 4-2 in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane ⚔️

#sufc scorers were Francis Joseph, Bob Booker, Darren Carr and Peter Duffield 🔴⚪️

Bassett’s Blades went onto win promotion by finishing 2nd in the league #bskyblades

21.01.2026 10:45 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Who remembers this Blade? ⚔️

Comment below with your guess. 🤔

#sufc #bskyblades

20.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Harry Johnson of Sheffield United.

Harry Johnson of Sheffield United.

Fred Tunstall of Sheffield United.

Fred Tunstall of Sheffield United.

Tom Phillipson of Sheffield United.

Tom Phillipson of Sheffield United.

97 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Burnley 10-0 at Bramall Lane - still a #sufc record for biggest league win at home ⚔️

Harry Johnson scored 4, Fred Tunstall & Tom Phillipson bagged braces and Billy Gillespie & Sid Gibson were also on the scoresheet #bskyblades

19.01.2026 07:45 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Tony Currie of Sheffield United.

Tony Currie of Sheffield United.

Alan Woodward of Sheffield United.

Alan Woodward of Sheffield United.

Keith Eddy of Sheffield United.

Keith Eddy of Sheffield United.

Tottenham Hotspur matchday programme from 18th January 1975 against Sheffield United. The  match was won 3-1 by Sheffield United at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham Hotspur matchday programme from 18th January 1975 against Sheffield United. The match was won 3-1 by Sheffield United at White Hart Lane.

#OnThisDay in 1975 Sheffield United beat Tottenham 3-1 at White Hart Lane ⚔️

Tony Currie, Alan Woodward and Keith Eddy scored for #sufc with John Duncan scoring for #thfc ⚽️

Blades would go onto finish 6th in the top tier of English football 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #bskyblades

18.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Sheffield United players celebrate a 3-1 win vs Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

(c) SUFC

Sheffield United players celebrate a 3-1 win vs Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003. (c) SUFC

Michael Brown of Sheffield United is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate his goal during the First Division game between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

(Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Michael Brown of Sheffield United is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate his goal during the First Division game between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Michael Brown of Sheffield United scoring against Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

Michael Brown of Sheffield United scoring against Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

Sheffield United matchday programme for a First Division game between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

Sheffield United matchday programme for a First Division game between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on 17th January 2003.

23 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 in a league match 🔴🔵

Blades defeated #swfc at Bramall Lane with goals from Steve Kabba, Michael Brown and Wayne Allison canceling out future blade Alan Quinn’s opener for the Owls ⚔️

#sufc #bskyblades

17.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
Sheffield United matchday programme vs Ipswich Town on 16th January 1993.

Sheffield United matchday programme vs Ipswich Town on 16th January 1993.

Brian Deane celebrating scoring the first ever Premier League goal on 15th August 1992 at Bramall Lane vs Manchester United.

Brian Deane celebrating scoring the first ever Premier League goal on 15th August 1992 at Bramall Lane vs Manchester United.

#OnThisDay 33 years ago - Brian Deane scored a hattrick for Sheffield United against Ipswich Town ⚽️⚽️⚽️

#sufc won the game 3-0 at Bramall Lane in the first season of the Premier League #itfc ⚔️🔵 #bskyblades

Watch the highlights here 👇
www.facebook.com/share/v/1DQ4...

16.01.2026 18:43 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Colin Morris of Sheffield United.

Colin Morris of Sheffield United.

Matchday programme from Sheffield United bs Portsmouth in a Division Three match at Bramall Lane on 15th January 1983.

Matchday programme from Sheffield United bs Portsmouth in a Division Three match at Bramall Lane on 15th January 1983.

43 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat #Portsmouth 2-1 in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane ⚔️

Colin Morris scored a brace for #sufc against Pompey. Blades went onto finish 11th under Ian Porterfield after winning Division 4 the previous season #bskyblades

15.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Can you name this former Blade? ⚔️

Comment below with your guess. Do you remember him? 🤔

#sufc #bskyblades

14.01.2026 18:01 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Stephen Quinn celebrating scoring against Portsmouth on 13th January 2007.

Stephen Quinn celebrating scoring against Portsmouth on 13th January 2007.

Sheffield United matchday programme - Blades vs Portsmouth on 13th January 2007.

Sheffield United matchday programme - Blades vs Portsmouth on 13th January 2007.

19 years ago #OnThisDay Stephen Quinn scored in a 1-1 draw against #Portsmouth in a Premier League match at Bramall Lane ⚔️

Gary O’Neil scored an equalizer for #pfc to deny #sufc the win.

Quinny recently played for Mansfield Town. “I want ginger hair too…” 🎶 #bskyblades

13.01.2026 10:45 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Richard Cresswell scores in an 3-2 FA Cup win for for Sheffield United bs QPR at Loftus Road on 12th January 2010.

Richard Cresswell scores in an 3-2 FA Cup win for for Sheffield United bs QPR at Loftus Road on 12th January 2010.

QPR programme cover from 12th January 2010 against Sheffield United in the FA Cup.

QPR programme cover from 12th January 2010 against Sheffield United in the FA Cup.

#OnThisDay back in 2010 Sheffield United beat #QPR 3-2 in a #FACup round 3 replay at Loftus Road ⚽️

Goals from Lee Williamson, Jamie Ward & Richard Cresswell ensured #sufc progressed to the next round where they would lose 2-0 away at Premier League Bolton ⚔️ #bskyblades

12.01.2026 18:11 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - a 3rd round match played at Bramall Lane on 9th January 2025.

FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - a 3rd round match played at Bramall Lane on 9th January 2025.

FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - a 4th round match played at Bramall Lane on 27th January 2024.

FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - a 4th round match played at Bramall Lane on 27th January 2024.

FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Manchester City - a semi final match played at Wembley Stadium on 22nd April 2023.

FA Cup matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Manchester City - a semi final match played at Wembley Stadium on 22nd April 2023.

FA Cup matchday programme from Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United - a 3rd round match played at Molineux Stadium on 9th January 2022.

FA Cup matchday programme from Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United - a 3rd round match played at Molineux Stadium on 9th January 2022.

Last 6 #sufc FA Cup campaigns ⚔️

2024/25 - R3 vs Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
2023/24 - R4 vs Brighton 🐦
2022/23 - SF vs Man City 🔵
2021/22 - R3 vs Wolves 🐺
2020/21 - QF vs Chelsea 🔵
2019/20 - QF vs Arsenal 🔴

How far will Blades get in the #FACup this year? 🏆 #bskyblades

11.01.2026 07:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield United matchday programme from an FA Cup Round One match against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016. Blades won 6-0 - a club record win for the cup. 🏆

Sheffield United matchday programme from an FA Cup Round One match against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016. Blades won 6-0 - a club record win for the cup. 🏆

Harry Chapman gets congratulated by Sheffield United teammates after scoring one of his three goals in a 6-0 win against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016.

Harry Chapman gets congratulated by Sheffield United teammates after scoring one of his three goals in a 6-0 win against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016.

Harry Chapman in cup action against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016.

Harry Chapman in cup action against Leyton Orient on 6th November 2016.

Jack O’Connell rushing to defend a shot against Leyton Orient in an FA Cup Round 1 match on 6th November 2016.

Jack O’Connell rushing to defend a shot against Leyton Orient in an FA Cup Round 1 match on 6th November 2016.

A look back at our record FA Cup win from Chris Wilder’s first season… 🏆

#sufc beat Leyton Orient 6-0 on 6th November 2016 at Bramall Lane ⚔️

A hattrick from loanee Harry Chapman and goals from Basham, Scougall and Freeman put us through to the next round #bskyblades

10.01.2026 18:48 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Paul Peschisolido celebrates putting Sheffield United ahead against Nottingham Forest on 15th May 2003. Blades went on to win 4-3 after extra time in this Division One play-off semi final.

Paul Peschisolido celebrates putting Sheffield United ahead against Nottingham Forest on 15th May 2003. Blades went on to win 4-3 after extra time in this Division One play-off semi final.

Paul Peschisolido and Steve Kabba celebrate beating Nottingham Forest in a Division One play-off semi final on 15th May 2003.

Paul Peschisolido and Steve Kabba celebrate beating Nottingham Forest in a Division One play-off semi final on 15th May 2003.

Neil Warnock and the Sheffield United bench celebrate beating Nottingham Forest 4-3. Blades would go onto lose the play-off final 3-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Neil Warnock and the Sheffield United bench celebrate beating Nottingham Forest 4-3. Blades would go onto lose the play-off final 3-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Matchday football programme from Gillingham vs Sheffield United on 10th January 2004 - a Division One match that was won 3-0 by Sheffield United. Future Blades striker Darius Henderson is on the front cover.

Matchday football programme from Gillingham vs Sheffield United on 10th January 2004 - a Division One match that was won 3-0 by Sheffield United. Future Blades striker Darius Henderson is on the front cover.

22 years ago #OnThisDay Paul Peschisolido scored a hattrick for Sheffield United in a Division One match vs Gillingham at Priestfield ⚔️

Paul is well remembered by Blades fans for his winning goal in the previous season’s playoff semi-finals where #sufc beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 #bskyblades

10.01.2026 10:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Programme cover from Arsenal vs Sheffield United on 9th January 1993.

Programme cover from Arsenal vs Sheffield United on 9th January 1993.

Adrian Littlejohn of Sheffield United.

Adrian Littlejohn of Sheffield United.

Highbury Stadium, London

Highbury Stadium, London

9th January 1993 #OnThisDay - #sufc drew 1-1 with #Arsenal in the 1st season of the Premier League 🔴

Adrian Littlejohn scored the equaliser late on to cancel out David Hillier’s opener ⚔️

Attendance was 23,818 at The Gunners’ former ground, Highbury 🏟️ #bskyblades #afc

09.01.2026 10:30 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
Trevor Hockey played for Sheffield United

Trevor Hockey played for Sheffield United

Bill Dearden played for Sheffield United

Bill Dearden played for Sheffield United

Match programme from a Division One match between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United on Saturday 8th January 1972. The game finished 2-2 at The Hawthornes.

Match programme from a Division One match between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United on Saturday 8th January 1972. The game finished 2-2 at The Hawthornes.

Sheffield United squad photo from 1971/1972 season. Copyright Alamy.

Sheffield United squad photo from 1971/1972 season. Copyright Alamy.

54 years ago #OnThisDay Trevor Hockey scored the equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw in a Division One match vs West Brom. Bill Dearden was also on the scoresheet at The Hawthornes ⚔️

#sufc went on to finish 10th in Division One and qualify for the 1972 Watney Cup 🏆 #twitterblades

08.01.2026 18:51 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Mick Jones of Sheffield United. He played for Sheffield United as a striker between 1961-1967 and scored 63 goals in 149 senior appearances for the Blades before moving to Leeds United for £100k in September 1967.

Mick Jones of Sheffield United. He played for Sheffield United as a striker between 1961-1967 and scored 63 goals in 149 senior appearances for the Blades before moving to Leeds United for £100k in September 1967.

Alan Birchenall was a skilful attacking midfielder who initially played for the Blades between 1963-1967 before being sold to Chelsea in November 1967 for £100k. 

He left Bramall Lane having played over 120 games for the club, scoring 37 goals and having the 'distinction' of being the first Blades player ever to be substituted in a League game (against Fulham in September 1965).

Alan Birchenall was a skilful attacking midfielder who initially played for the Blades between 1963-1967 before being sold to Chelsea in November 1967 for £100k. He left Bramall Lane having played over 120 games for the club, scoring 37 goals and having the 'distinction' of being the first Blades player ever to be substituted in a League game (against Fulham in September 1965).

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Fulham on 7th January 1967 at Bramall Lane. Blades won 4-0.

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Fulham on 7th January 1967 at Bramall Lane. Blades won 4-0.

7th Jan 1967 #OnThisDay - #sufc beat Fulham 4-0 at home in a league match - braces from Mick Jones and Alan Birchenall won the game for Blades. ⚔️

Birchenall was later sold to Chelsea for £100k in November 1967 and Jones moved to Leeds for £100k in September 1967. #bskyblades

07.01.2026 18:48 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Hillsborough on 5th January 1952.

Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Hillsborough on 5th January 1952.

Alf Ringstead. Scored a brace in both Steel City derby matches in the 1951-1952 season. Played for Sheffield United between 1950-1959.

Alf Ringstead. Scored a brace in both Steel City derby matches in the 1951-1952 season. Played for Sheffield United between 1950-1959.

On this day in 1952 #sufc completed the Steel City double by winning 3-1 at Hillsborough in front of 65,000+ spectators

Alf Ringstead scored twice and bagged a brace in the 7-3 win at Bramall Lane earlier in the season. Will #sufc do the double this year? ⚔️🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

05.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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