Between the sheets - 1972

History through the lens of a beautiful Blades programme.

Nov 13, 2023

∙ Paid

Nick Hamer

It’s Tuesday, 8 February 1972. A match programme costs sixpence. On its backcover, names are printed in block capitals: HEMSLEY, BADGER, WOODWARD. The opposition?…

Sheffield United were ninth in Division One. After being knocked out of the FA Cup in the 3rd round by Cardiff City, there were gaps in the calendar presenting an opportunity for Int…

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