Archive - The Pinch

⚔️ We're taking a short break, and I'd like to explain why...

Hello, The Pinch is taking such a short break from podcasting and publication that it almost doesn’t warrant an email at all.

Feb 11

Player Ratings: Sheffield United 1-2 Middlesbrough

Riley’s ratings after the first home defeat in quite some time.

Feb 10

Player Ratings: Sheffield United 3-1 Oxford

Riley’s back with the scores on the doors for another 3-1 home win

Feb 4

Formline 2.16 – Sheffield United Transfer Deadline Day round-up

Loans, permanents, in and outs - and they mean further down the line.

Feb 3

32:02

Player Ratings: Sheffield United 1-1 Millwall (A)

No Riley today, so our editor picks up the ratings for Blades' third draw of the season

Feb 1

January 2026

Perspective, patience and a reminder that supporting United doesn’t have to feel like hard labour. Jon Bradley argues that we can — and should — enjoy…

Jan 28

Formline 2.15 – Fear and Loathing at The Valley & St Mary's; Excitement and Frustration at Bramall Lane (ft. Roy)...

Andrew Hague joins us to talk red cards, 'good' losses, tactical tweaks and a big win over promotion contenders Ipswich.

Jan 27

49:39

Player Ratings: Sheffield United 3-1 Ipswich

Riley Roberts with the ratings as the Blades pick up a great win against 3rd-place Ipswich.

Jan 26

Player Ratings: Sheffield United 0-1 Charlton & Southampton

Two defeats on the spin for Blades – Riley's here with the (belated and bad) ratings.

Jan 23

HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #7 | Sam Parry

This week, the curator becomes the guest, choosing three images that define a lifetime following Sheffield United.

Jan 20

35:56

Formline 2.14 – "Roll out the red carpet, it's the Pinch Mid-Season Awards..."

It’s awards season — so naturally, The Pinch is handing out gongs for the good, the bad, and the baffling from Sheffield United’s season so far.

Jan 12

1:00:35

Formline 2.13 – "New Year, Not-So-New United? Taking stock of festive fixtures in what is now a sustained spell of play-off level…

Nine points from four games, (mostly) good performances, and underlying numbers that hint at a cheerful 2026. Oh, and some transfer chat....

Jan 5

57:24

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