The Star Blades

Sports Editor Chris Holt steps in to host the latest Star Blades podcast, with Sheffield United writer James Shield as usual providing his viewpoint and analysis on a dreadful defeat to Blackburn Rovers last weekend and the support that Slavisa Jokanovic needs in the transfer market when the window opens in January.

Steve and James look ahead to the game against Blackburn on Saturday.

Steve and James discuss whether Sheffield United's derby win against Barnsley can inspire the Blades to kick on and push up the table.

Steve and James are joined by The Star's sports editor Chris Holt to review a frustrating double-header against Stoke and Millwall before looking ahead to this weekend's South Yorkshire derby.

James and Steve look ahead to the game against Stoke on Saturday.

With a free weekend owing to the international break, James and Steve reflect on some of the bigger questions currently facing Sheffield United.

With Lys Mousset set to return to the fold against his old club this weekend, Sheffield United writer James Shield makes a plea to the talented forward. Plus there's an appraisal of the Blades' start to the season.

The Star's Sports Editor Chris Holt is joined by Blades writers James Shield and Danny Hall to talk over a hard-fought win over Derby County, the return to form of the old-heads in midfield, Rhian Brewster's battle to get in and a look ahead to what is a big week for United as they head to Middlesbrough on Tuesday night before making the trip to Bournemouth at the weekend.

Steve, James and Danny discuss Sheffield United's steady improvements in recent weeks and look ahead to an interesting double header.

James and Chris wax lyrical about the impact of Iliman Ndiaye and his budding partnership with new boy Morgan Gibbs-White. The guys also preview the upcoming matches against Hull and Southampton.

So this is what Slavball looks like! Shefield United turned on the style with a 6-2 victory over Peterborough United at Bramall Lane and we may well have seen two new heroes in Morgan Gibbs-White and youngster Iliman Ndiaye. The Star's Sports Editor Chris Holt and Blades writer James Shield offer their analysis from the Lane afterwards 

Steve and James are joined by The Star's sports editor Chris Holt to preview Saturday's clash against Peterborough and discuss whether the fresh faces should be thrown straight in.

Danny and Steve discuss a frantic end to the transfer window for Sheffield United and what shape it leaves them in.

Sheffield United reporter James Shield tells us what we can expect from the vastly experienced Adlene Guedioura, who is training with the Blades with a view to signing for the club. Plus there's a general transfer update ahead of Deadline Day and a look ahead to Luton away before the international break.

Steve, James and Danny dissect a disastrous week for the Blades and consider whether things could improve this weekend.

The lads consider the best options up front for Sheffield United ahead of the trip to Swansea this weekend, plus there's a look back to Brimingham and Carlisle as well as a transfers update.

Steve Jones is here with Sheffield United writers James Shield and Danny Hall to talk about the Blades' attempts to get themselves back up into the Premier League and also the chances of keeping hold of Sander Berge and Aaron Ramsdale wth Arsenal seemingly not giving up on trying to sign the pair.

In this very special episode of The Star Blades, we're joined by former United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny to reflect on his time at Bramall Lane and the release of his autobiography 'The Gloves Are Off.' The Star's United writer Danny Hall - who co-authored the book - joins Paddy and host Liam Hoden to talk through the writing process and Kenny's honesty on the page. They discuss life under Neil Warno...

There is no need to panic and every reason to for Sheffield United as they remain without a single point in the Premier League this season. The Star's Blades writer James Shield joins Liam Hoden to reflect on the clash with Leeds United that frustratingly left Chris Wilder's side empty-handed yet again. They talk through the huge blow of the injury to Jack O'Connell which could end his season befo...

It hasn't been the start to the season that Sheffield United would have hoped for but they have the chance to kick start their campaign when they meet the Premier League's favourite new toy Leeds United this weekend. The Star's Sheffield United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to discuss the Blades' start to the season, including the controversial defeat at Aston Villa and what...

How do you improve upon the best season in the club's recent history? That is the question facing Sheffield United and co as the Blades prepare to kick off their second campaign in the Premier League. Helping assess their options and prospects, The Star's United writer duo James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to preview the coming season. They take a deep dive into the flurry of transfer ac...

Sheffield United are ramping up their preparations for the new campaign and we are back with our Blades podcast. The Star's United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to discuss the latest from Bramall Lane, including going in-depth on the return of Aaron Ramsdale. The panel discuss the signing of the goalkeeper and what it means for the Blades, reflect on last season and where Uni...

Chris Wilder is fuming, the Blades' hopes for European football hang in the balance and no one knows whether to be disappointed or grateful for the position in which United find themselves. So Blades writer James Shield and The Star's football editor Chris Holt join Liam Hoden to try to determine just that. The panel reflect on the highs of the win over Chelsea and the immediate lows of the defeat...

Another decent result for Sheffield United and another round of talking points for our Blades podcast. United writers James Shield and Danny Hall join Liam Hoden to pick apart the draw at Burnley and the post-lockdown rule changes that have Chris Wilder still smarting. The panel discuss Jack O'Connell's return, the contribution of Jack Robinson and the introduction and future of Jack Rodwell. And...

Good things come to those who wait. And those waiting for the real Sheffield United to reemerge after the shutdown of football have finally been rewarded. Chris Wilder's men are back - and back with a bang in the superb victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Joining Liam Hoden to discuss the last week or so in Blades history is The Star's long-serving United writer James Shield plus football editor Chris...