The Star Blades

The Star Blades

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The Sheffield United podcast from The Star in Sheffield

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www.thestar.co.uk

Latest episode

Aug 21, 2023

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Episodes

The Monday Review - More signings, please 21.08.2023

Chris Holt and Danny Hall discuss Sheffield United's defeat to Nottingham Forest - a match that brought some positives for the Blades but left that continued lingering feeling amongst supporters that new faces are surely needed before this becomes a 'what if...?' campaign in the Premier League.

Get the badge in, Tom 17.08.2023

Chris Holt and Danny Hall are back to offer some insight into what's happening at Sheffield United with new faces coming in and hopefully a few more on the horizon. We hear from paul Heckingbottom on new boys Gus Hamer and Tom Davies and have a look ahead to the trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest

Blades aren't ready for it 14.08.2023

Sheffield United's Premier League campaign kicked off with a whimper after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday, with Paul Heckingbottom forced into starting a team noticeably worse than the one that ended last season in the Championship. Chris Holt is joined by The Star's Danny Hall to talk over the Blades' return to the top flight.

Hull City at home 19.01.2023

Join James Shield, Danny Hall and Chris Holt as they look back at this week's news from Bramall Lane.

Bodies - The Star Blades Monday Review 16.01.2023

The Star Blades Monday review is back to go talk over Saturday's 3-1 win over Stoke where Sheffield United were far from their best but still came out quite comfortable winners. Chris Holt, James Shield and Danny Hall also chat about potentially missing Iliman Ndiaye, the impact of Jayden Bogle and a little bit of an issue behind the scenes with the training pitch. As well as that there's a transf...

Iliman Ndiaye and the unsigned contract 12.01.2023

The Star Blades podcast is back to look ahead towards United's return to league action against Stoke City after last week's FA Cup trip to Millwall. Chris Holt, Danny Hall and James Shield also take a look at the transfer movement so far involving Will Osula and the departing Reda Khadra as well as chat about the future of Iliman Ndiaye.

Bring on Deadpool 09.01.2023

The Star Blades Monday Review is back to look back over Sheffield United's comfortable FA Cup win over Millwall at the weekend. Danny Hall is with Chris Holt to talk us through that victory including the impact of Daniel Jebbison who was on the scoresheet and the rise in prominence of James McAtee. We also reflect on the next round draw which sees the Blades heading to Wrexham and their Holly...

Fix up look Sharp 15.12.2022

In the latest episode of The Star Blades podcast, Chris Holt and James SHield look back over the return to action for Sheffield United and a win over Huddersfield Town. They also wax lyrical about goalscorer Billy Sharp and look ahead into something of the unknown as the Blades prepare to take on Kolo Toure's Wigan on Monday night. There's all that and a quick transfer window brief and w...

Real football is back 08.12.2022

After what has felt like an age, Sheffield United are back this week as Championship action returns with the Blades taking on Huddersfield Town at Bramall Lane. Chris Holt and Danny Hall are here with The Star Blades podcast again after a World Cup enforced break and they'll look back over what United have been doing with their time off, the state of the squad's injuries, Iliman Ndiaye's potential...

Like a Greasy Machboos Butty 17.11.2022

While the Championship has paused for the World Cup, The Star Blades podcast isn't taking a break and this week Chris Holt, Danny Hall and James Shield are delving into the prospects of seeing a United player or maybe even two on the biggest stage at Qatar next week. The lads assess the chances of Adam Davies getting a place in goal for Wales and the disappointment of Rhys Norrington-Davies....

The Monday Review - Bluebirds shot down 15.11.2022

The Star Blades Podcast team are back with the Monday Review, albeit a day late, as Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to go back over a crucial win for Sheffield United against Cardiff City on Saturday which allowed them to go into an equally important break in those all-important automatic promotion places. They also discuss the impact of James McAtee in that match, as well as w...

Peaches and Roses 10.11.2022

In this week's edition of The Star Blades podcast we look back over Tuesday night's defeat to Rotherham United, ask where it all went wrong and how United can bounce back. We hear from Oli McBurnie on his form recently and what he believes the reasons are for the turnaround and discuss the injury situation at Bramall Lane. James Shield and Danny Hall also take a look ahead to Saturday's match...

A Burnley Battering 07.11.2022

The Monday Review is here and there still smiles aplenty after a stunning performance by Sheffield United at the weekend as they hammered league leaders Burnley at Bramall Lane. Chris Holt is joined by The Star's Blades writer Danny Hall to reflect on the redemption of Jack Robinson, the impact of Illiman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie and also take a quick look ahead ot Tuesday night's South Yorkshire d...

Reda and weep 04.11.2022

Chris Holt is joined by Sheffield United writer Danny Hall to look back at the win over Bristol City and the fall-out from Reda Khadra's surprising substitution in the first half. We'll also wax lyrical about the greatness of October Player of the Month Ollie Norwood and preview an absolutely mammoth encounter at the weekend as top-of-the-table Burnley head for Bramall Lane

The Monday Review - Blades bag a win...at last! 31.10.2022

We're here with a new edition of The Star Blades podcast - the Monday review, casting an eye over the weekend events, where this time around Sheffield United finally managed to pick up a win after what has been an 'orrible October. In this week's edition, Chris Holt, James Shield and Danny Hall discuss Saturday's victory over West Brom, the rise and rise of Tommy Doyle, McBurnie back among the goa...

Blades' Blues snooze and a kick up the Rs 06.10.2022

Welcome to another edition of The Star Blades podcast where Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to go back over a week to forget at Bramall Lane as United come away with one measly point for their home double-header against Birmingham City and QPR. We take a look at where it went wrong, why complaining about wasting time is a waste of time and look ahead to this weekend's trip to S...

Real football is back 29.09.2022

Real football is back after the international break and Chris Holt is joined for another Star Blaes podcast by James Shield and Danny Hall as we look back over what we might have learned from the players' trips with their countries as well as looking ahead to a home double-header against Bimingham and QPR. We'll also ponder what formation Paul Heckingbottom might use for those games as the Un...

Is a break as good as a rest for Blades? 22.09.2022

We're back with The Star Blades podcast where this week Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to discuss another Sheffield United injury blow, the pros and cons of this international break, the stand-out performers of the season so far and the latest on the managerial changes around the division.

Reda all about it 29.07.2022

Chris Holt is joined by The Star's James Shield as we look ahead to the Blades' Championship kick off against Watford on Monday night as well as taking an in-depth look at the recruitment over the summer and the expectations at Bramall Lane for the upcoming campaign

Sheffield United in Portugal Special: Part One 07.07.2022

The Star's Danny Hall is soaking up the sunshine in Portugal at Sheffield United's training camp and sports editor Chris Holt caught up with him to get the lowdown on what the Blades players are getting up to and offer some insight into the addition of new signings Anel Ahmedhodžić and Tommy Doyle.

Almost a classic 20.05.2022

Steve and James discuss the drama after Tuesday's play off game with Forest.

Nottingham Forest Preview 12.05.2022

After 46 games, it all comes down to the play-offs. Can Sheffield United do it? The Star's Blades correspondent James joins host Steve to discuss the mood in the Blades' camp ahead of Saturday's first leg.

Blades podcast 06.05.2022

The Star's sports editor Chris Holt is joined by Sheffield United writer James Shield as they look back over last week's win over QPR but more importantly delve into Saturday's match against champions Fulham, where a place in the play-offs is at stake for the Blades

Race for The Top Six 28.04.2022

The Star's Blades correspondent James joins host Steve to discuss the latest in the Championship play-off race ahead of United's trip to QPR

Sheffield United States 22.04.2022

The Star’s sports editor Chris Holt is joined by Blades writer James Shield to talk over an immensely busy week at Sheffield United where they stumbled on the pitch over the Easter weekend. Off it there appears to be a regime change in the midst with US businessman Henry Mauriss closing in on a surprise takeover. As well as that there’s a new contract for Billy Sharp and still a bit of uncertainty...

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