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Formline 2.3 - "The Sheffield United Squad Depth Pod..."

Sam, David and Riley scrutinise the club’s squad depth—position by position—and debate where reinforcements are needed most, from defensive concerns to…

Jul 18

From passion to precision: the case against football clichés

Alex Westran applies George Orwell's critique of clichés to Sheffield United management speak.

Jul 16

49:04

Formline 2.2 - "Karl Marx, Colonel Gaddafi and transfers..."

Sam, David and Riley discuss transfers, supreme leaders, tweeters and philosophers, from Marx to Sellés and Gaddafi to Wilder...

Jul 8

The gamble: making sense of the Chris Wilder sacking

Ben Meakin weighs up the risks, rewards, and reasoning behind a bold decision by new ownership—and why he's ready to roll the dice on a new era at…

Jun 19

1:07:11

Formline 2.1 - "Chris Wilder to be sacked: what happens next?"

As reports confirm Chris Wilder’s sacking, we reflect on a departure that feels both inevitable and potentially high-risk.

Jun 17

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The gamble: making sense of the Chris Wilder sacking

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Will I always be a Sheffield United fan?

May 25

Silence in the Stands

Jan 22

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The Pinch Podcast

55:28

Formline 2.3 - "The Sheffield United Squad Depth Pod..."

Sam, David and Riley scrutinise the club’s squad depth—position by position—and debate where reinforcements are needed most, from defensive concerns to…

Jul 18

Formline 2.2 - "Karl Marx, Colonel Gaddafi and transfers..."

Sam, David and Riley discuss transfers, supreme leaders, tweeters and philosophers, from Marx to Sellés and Gaddafi to Wilder...

Jul 8

49:04

Formline 2.1 - "Chris Wilder to be sacked: what happens next?"

As reports confirm Chris Wilder’s sacking, we reflect on a departure that feels both inevitable and potentially high-risk.

Jun 17

1:07:11

State of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."

The Pinch Podcast moves from 1.0 to 2.0 and we dive into how post-Brexit visa rules are changing recruitment, and how the Blades can play it smart.

Jun 6

51:17

Formline 1.21 – "Lessons from the pain: the way forward in 25/26"

After a crushing play-off final, The Pinch Podcast team reflects on a season of fine margins, tactical protectionism, and looming transitions. What must…

May 30

1:03:14

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