Alan Biggs

Alan Biggs

@alanbiggs1.bsky.social

Lucky so & so who talks & writes about football. My hobby has always been my job … & my job has always been my hobby. But I love my family more.

1,359 Followers 56 Following 357 Posts Joined Nov 2024
18 hours ago
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Henrik Pedersen deserves chance at Sheffield Wednesday but that might not be enough With new ownership finally imminent, does Henrik Pedersen DESERVE a chance to continue as Sheffield Wednesday manager?

More evidence last night, in dragging the maximum out of a ravaged squad, why Henrik Pedersen deserves to be part of #SWFC’s future. But he’ll have to buck the tend. My Owls column

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18 hours ago
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The puzzle Sheffield United simply have to find a solution to Winning tight games can become a habit without anyone pinning down the exact reason - beyond a strong team ethic.

“I’ve got to get my head round it.” Chris Wilder on trying to rediscover the knack of #SUFC winning tight games again - to catch up with rivals who do.
My Blades column

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18 hours ago
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The puzzle Sheffield United simply have to find a solution to Winning tight games can become a habit without anyone pinning down the exact reason - beyond a strong team ethic.

“I’ve got to get my head round it.” Chris Wilder on trying to rediscover the knack of #SUFC winning tight games again - to catch up with rivals who do.
My Blades column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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18 hours ago
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Henrik Pedersen deserves chance at Sheffield Wednesday but that might not be enough With new ownership finally imminent, does Henrik Pedersen DESERVE a chance to continue as Sheffield Wednesday manager?

More evidence last night, in dragging the maximum out of a ravaged squad, why Henrik Pedersen deserves to be part of #SWFC’s future. But he’ll have to buck the tend. My Owls column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 day ago
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My Sporting Life - CARLA WARD YouTube video by Alan Biggs

My Sporting Life - CARLA WARD
youtu.be/1_t6OnsJvUo

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5 days ago

Personally I think he should! Though another bidder, American businessman David Storch, also looks credible.
And by the way, I’m so glad I opposed the James Bord one!

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5 days ago
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My Sporting Life - RICHARD KETTLEBOROUGH YouTube video by Alan Biggs

Another from the “My Sporting Life” series.
No English cricket umpire has stood in more Test matches than Richard Kettleborough.
Fascinating in-depth chat.

youtu.be/A_NjUO3HvcA

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1 week ago
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Balance needed between diligence and haste in Sheffield Wednesday takeover saga Alan Biggs on the delayed takeover process at Sheffield Wednesday

Pressure is rightly building on all parties to get this done - and, as we’ve already seen, the biggest bid might not be the “best” one.
My #SWFC column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 week ago
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The Sheffield United man showing he's got more than one string to his bow Alan Biggs on Patrick Bamford and his impact this season on Sheffield United

Blades & the wham Bam effect.
My #SUFC column

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1 week ago
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The Sheffield United man showing he's got more than one string to his bow Alan Biggs on Patrick Bamford and his impact this season on Sheffield United

Blades & the wham Bam effect.
My #SUFC column

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1 week ago
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My Sporting Life - TED HEMSLEY YouTube video by Alan Biggs

Here’s Ted Hemsley opening the batting for “My Sporting Life” … & the bowling … & playing football for Sheffield United.
You might think it can’t happen but it did!
Ted’s remarkable tale told via Worcestershire CCC & #SUFC …

youtu.be/FlzCR7Qv9LM

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1 week ago

My Sporting Life.
A series of in-depth profiles. All these are on my YouTube channel now -

Gary Megson
Ted Hemsley
Carlton Palmer
Kevin McCabe
Chris Turner
Richard Kettleborough
Carla Ward
Lee Bullen
Keith Hackett
John Helm

Enjoy!
#SUFC #SWFC

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1 week ago
YouTube
My Sporting Life - TED HEMSLEY YouTube video by Alan Biggs

Here’s Ted Hemsley opening the batting for “My Sporting Life” … & the bowling … & playing football for Sheffield United.
You might think it can’t happen but it did!
Ted’s remarkable tale told via Worcestershire CCC & #SUFC …

youtu.be/FlzCR7Qv9LM

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1 week ago

My Sporting Life.
A series of in-depth profiles. All these are on my YouTube channel now -

Gary Megson
Ted Hemsley
Carlton Palmer
Kevin McCabe
Chris Turner
Richard Kettleborough
Carla Ward
Lee Bullen
Keith Hackett
John Helm

Enjoy!
#SUFC #SWFC

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1 week ago

Have given plenty of views elsewhere on #SWFC takeover collapse, which I don’t think is a bad thing apart from the time wastage. I’m not a great believer in multi-investor multi-club models. Others are back in the running including Mike Ashley, who I’d make favourite at this stage.

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2 weeks ago
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Some cause to believe Sheffield Wednesday's vicious cycle is about to turn Alan Biggs on Sheffield Wednesday’s lack of luck and how gthat might turn

My lesson from Wilko - & why #SWFC’s luck just has to turn sometime.
Also in today’s Sheffield Star.

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2 weeks ago
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Sheffield United's 'padlock-pickers' who have proven they can play together Alan Biggs on Sheffield United’s diminutive attacking pair

My Blades column on the Hamer-O’Hare combo - among other attacking options.
Also in today’s Sheffield Star.
#SUFC

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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3 weeks ago
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This young Sheffield Wednesday team 'will give more' than last derby no contest Alan Biggs on this weekend’s derby from a Sheffield Wednesday perspective

It’s a free hit in some ways. You can’t exactly say #SWFC have “nothing to lose” … but I think approaching it in that manner is their best & only hope.

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3 weeks ago
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I can’t think of a single reason why Sheffield United won’t beat Sheffield Wednesday Alan Biggs on what many expect to be a one-sided Sheffield derby this weekend

Chris Wilder’s “dangerous game” message will be a much harder sell this time. Maybe that’s all the more reason for it?
But I’m standing by the headline to my #SUFC column …

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3 weeks ago
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Some of these points from last week’s column starting to press home.
#SUFC #SWFC

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3 weeks ago
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An unimaginable, unthinkable sight awaits. Barry Bannan in opposition to #SWFC for Millwall tomorrow.
My recent tribute to an Owls great.

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1 month ago
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The Sheffield United unit creating a buzz at Bramall Lane Alan Biggs on two of Sheffield United’s bright young things

Two special talents in tandem … Brooks & Seriki. But no longer “youngsters.” Expectations of both are big & rightly so. My #SUFC column.

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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I'd love to be able to hammer Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen... but I can't Alan Biggs on Henrik Pedersen’s record at Sheffield Wednesday and why on of his few criticisms can be that he is unrealistic

Just like him, I haven’t got the ammunition … to attack a superficially appalling record. In empathy with Henrik Pedersen.
My #SWFC column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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I'd love to be able to hammer Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen... but I can't Alan Biggs on Henrik Pedersen’s record at Sheffield Wednesday and why on of his few criticisms can be that he is unrealistic

Just like him, I haven’t got the ammunition … to attack a superficially appalling record. In empathy with Henrik Pedersen.
My #SWFC column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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The Sheffield United unit creating a buzz at Bramall Lane Alan Biggs on two of Sheffield United’s bright young things

Two special talents in tandem … Brooks & Seriki. But no longer “youngsters.” Expectations of both are big & rightly so. My #SUFC column.

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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📢 Weekly reminder: my #SWFC book is coming very soon. 📘

It's packed with interviews from former managers, players, journalists and fans, capturing a fascinating era in the club’s history ✨

If you love Wednesday, you won’t want to miss this. 🦉

⚽️⬇️

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1 month ago
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The key area where Sheffield Wednesday must be doing something right Alan Biggs on an area where Sheffield Wednesday had been previoulsy criticised but are now seemingly thriving

Not much of a silver lining right now but it might bring gold if #SWFC take it as a pointer to the future. My Owls column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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Both boxes ticked in Sheffield United's exceptional January transfer window Alan Biggs on a transfer window where Sheffield United made ‘a determined effort to bridge the gap’

“A clear example of Chris Wilder being trusted by novice owners he’s trying to steer in the right direction.”
My #SUFC column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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Barry Bannan: Soul of SWFC belongs in pantheon of the Hirsts, Waddles and Sheridans Alan Biggs pays tribute to Barry Bannan after the Sheffield Wednesday legend’s departure for Millwall

Lucky to have been around long enough to cover the ‘90s greats. Never known a player stand taller for #SWFC than this wee Scot.
My column tribute to Barry Bannan 👏

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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1 month ago
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Gus Hamer shows what SUFC would miss but recent dip might work in their favour Alan Biggs on the return to form of Sheffield United talisman Gus Hamer

“A huge player for us who hasn’t been lately.”
Chris Wilder’s prod for Gus Hamer in the hope of keeping his match-winning midfielder.
My #SUFC column

www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...

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