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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…
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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.
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Wilder sacked: Blades owners put their heads above the parapet
Chris Wilder’s second spell at Sheffield United ends not with failure, but with fallout. Sam Parry unpacks what happened and why.
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Roy's View From Social Media
The Beatles: "And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the hearts you break [at Wembley]."
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Why Resilience Should Be Central to United’s Recruitment Strategy
As Chris Wilder calls for the team to bounce back from disappointment, a growing body of research suggests resilience can and should be a core part of…
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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.
Forging ahead with The Pinch
If you value independent Blades content, now’s the time to back it – or to pick up a pen and get involved.
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May 2025

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…
Will I always be a Sheffield United fan?
Jake Parry
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Don't fear the Big Occasion
Written in 2023 ahead of the Blades FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, read John Ashdown on how he learned to stop worrying and make the best of…
Play-off final - Sunderland preview: "over, through and round..."
With David seeking pre-Wembley spiritual guidance in Japan, it's left to Sam and Riley to look ahead to the play-off final - with performances, tactics…
Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City
Riley Roberts with the final player ratings from Bramall Lane this season, as the Blades book themselves a date at Wembley.
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