Blades Glory - Owls Down (May 90)
Owls Cheers... Blades Tears (Apr 93)

Two famous headlines that sum up how fortunes across Sheffield's football divide can fluctuate hugely.

Where will #SWFC being relegated at #twitterblades rank in years to come?

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7057169/2026/02/22/sheffield-wednesday-relegated-sheffield-united/

Sheffield Wednesday, relegated at their city rivals. This was the ultimate humiliation

The Championship's bottom side, who have endured one of the most miserable seasons in EFL history, had their fate sealed at Bramall Lane

The Athletic

Most Games Won in English Football League History

1️⃣Liverpool - 2328
2️⃣Manchester United - 2323
3️⃣Arsenal - 2231
4️⃣Manchester City - 2122
5️⃣Wolverhampton Wanderers - 2061
6️⃣Sheffield United - 2044

🔗Full table: https://footballrates.com/alltimetable.html

#lfc #ynwa #MUFC #manutd #afc #coyg #mancity #mcfc #wwfc #wolves #SUFC #twitterblades

All-Time League Table - FootballRates.com

All-Time League Table for the English leagues

Much more in today's Sheffield United blog, including revenue, importance of parachute payments, player sales, debt, investment for the long-term instead of short-term spend and change in ownership #twitterblades

https://swissramble.substack.com/p/sheffield-un…

Sheffield United Finances 2023/24

Here Comes The Rain Again

The Swiss Ramble
Similarly, United's wages + player amortisation was one of the lowest in the Premier League, only above Luton Town, so the odds were firmly stacked against them #twitterblades
After Sheffield United's difficult start to the season, a review of the club's finances, based on the latest available accounts from the 2023/24 season, which helps explain their struggles in the top flight and looks at the challenges in the Championship #SUFC #twitterblades
United spent £53m on player purchases in 2023/24 to strengthen the squad after promotion, but the reality is that this was never likely to be enough to compete in the Premier League #twitterblades
Sheffield United are sacking Chris Wilder. Decision has been made by United board with official announcement expected in next 24 hours #sufc #twitterblades
https://telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/…
Sheffield United and Chris Wilder part ways

Manager signed new contract last season but has been let go by COH Sports after losing Championship play-off

The Telegraph
Own goal? Has to be. Meslier’s had a mixed start. Missed punch, great save, knocked effort over line. #SHULEE #twitterblades

Chris Basham talks...

🚑 Suffering horror injury
🏨 Five weeks in hospital
🩼 Rehab
❌️ Dealing with retirement
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Embracing family life
🚴 Cycling helps mental health
🤝 Togetherness at #twitterblades
⚽️ Bashambauer
💔 Losing close pal George Baldock
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/61185…

Chris Basham: Retirement and new routines with George Baldock forever in his thoughts

Chris Basham is enjoying being a 'normal guy, a normal dad' after experiences no one should have to go through on and off the pitch

The Athletic

Chris Basham has had 5 operations since suffering the horror injury that ended his career.

There have been other low moments, none more so than when close pal George Baldock died. But he's in a good place now, embracing family life.

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/61185…

Chris Basham: Retirement and new routines with George Baldock forever in his thoughts

Chris Basham is enjoying being a 'normal guy, a normal dad' after experiences no one should have to go through on and off the pitch

The Athletic