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2020–21 Sheffield United F.C. Season
The 2020–21 Sheffield United Football Club season was the club's 132nd season in existence and the club's 2nd consecutive season in the top flight of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Sheffield United participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. Sheffield United suffered a disastrous start to the season. With just 5 points in their first 19 fixtures, Sheffield United set a record for the worst-ever Premier League start not including administrative point deductions. They also broke the Premier League record of most consecutive games without a win to start the season, with 17. Previously, the record was held by the 2012–13 Queens Park Rangers squad. Things marginally improved after Matchday 18, when Sheffield United defeated Newcastle United 1–0 on 12 January 2021 at Bramall Lane. Two further wins followed, including a shock away win against Manchester United. However, Sheffield United remained bottom of the table and they were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheffield United F
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, whose name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through it. The city serves as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. It is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and some of its southern suburbs were transferred from Derbyshire to the city council. It is the largest settlement in South Yorkshire. The city is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines and the valleys of the River Don with its four tributaries: the Loxley, the Porter Brook, the Rivelin and the Sheaf. Sixty-one per cent of Sheffield's entire area is green space and a third of the city lies within the Peak District national park. There are more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens in the city, which is estimated to contain around 4.5 million trees. The city is south of Leeds, east of Manchester, and north of Nottingham. Sheffield played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, with many significant inventions and technologi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle United F
Newcastle usually refers to: *Newcastle upon Tyne, a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England *Newcastle-under-Lyme, a town in Staffordshire, England *Newcastle, New South Wales, a metropolitan area in Australia, named after Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle, New Castle or New Cassel may also refer to: Places Australia *City of Newcastle, a local government area in New South Wales *County of Newcastle, a cadastral unit in South Australia *Division of Newcastle, a federal electoral division in New South Wales *Electoral district of Newcastle, an electoral district of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly *Electoral district of Newcastle (South Australia) 1884–1902, 1915–1956 in the South Australian House of Assembly *Newcastle, New South Wales, a city in New South Wales *Newcastle Waters, a town and locality in the Northern Territory *Newcastle West, New South Wales, inner suburb of the city *Toodyay, Western Australia, known as Newcastle until 1910 Canada *Newca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Robinson (footballer, Born 1993)
Jack Robinson (born 1 September 1993) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender for EFL Championship, Championship club Sheffield United F.C., Sheffield United. Robinson is the second-youngest ever player to have played for Liverpool F.C., Liverpool, having made his senior debut at the age of 16 years and 250 days. He has also been capped by England at England national under-21 football team, under-21 level. Career Liverpool Robinson was registered as an u-21 player for the 2010–11 Liverpool F.C. season, 2010–11 season. His first appearance of the season came in April 2011 in a 1–1 draw at Arsenal F.C., Arsenal as a replacement for the injured Fábio Aurélio; his performance against Theo Walcott in this game earned him a place in the BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks's team of the week. One week later, on 23 April 2011, he started his first ever game for ''the Reds'' in a 5–0 victory against Bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Jagielka
Philip Nikodem Jagielka ( or ; born 17 August 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Stoke City. Jagielka started his career with Sheffield United in 2000, where he played mainly as a central midfielder. He helped them achieve top-flight status for the 2006–07 season, after which he joined Everton for a £4 million fee. He later captained the club from 2013–2019, and totalled 385 games. He left Everton in 2019 after 12 years and returned to former club Sheffield United. Debuting in 2008, he received 40 England caps during his international career and was included in the England squads at UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Early life Jagielka was born in Sale, Greater Manchester, and attended Knutsford Academy. He played for Holy Family Football Club, a Sunday team affiliated with, although not directly linked to, the school of the same name, from the ages of eight to 11. He played as a right winger, as he possessed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Lowe
Max Josef Lowe (born 11 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back or defensive midfielder for Premier League club Sheffield United. He has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-20 level. Club career Derby County Lowe came through the Derby County academy, and was an unused substitute for the first team on 2 October 2013, as Derby drew 4–4 with Ipswich Town. He went on to turn professional at the club in June 2015. However, he missed much of the 2015–16 season with a hamstring injury. He made his professional debut on 23 August 2016, in a 1–1 draw with Carlisle United in the second round of the EFL Cup at Pride Park Stadium; he converted his penalty in the resulting shoot-out, which Derby won 14–13. On 27 September 2016, Lowe made his League debut in an away game to Cardiff City. Lowe joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a half-season loan in January 2018. He was then loaned to Scottish Premiership club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Egan (footballer, Born 1992)
John Egan (born 20 October 1992) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Sheffield United and the Republic of Ireland national team. Beginning his career at Sunderland, he had loan spells with Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Bradford City and Southend United, but was released by the Wearside club without making an appearance for the first team. In July 2014, he joined Gillingham, and was named Player of the Year in his first season, and voted in the League One PFA Team of the Year in his second. In July 2016, he joined Brentford, where he was captain of the club in his second season. In July 2018, he rejoined Sheffield United and was part of the team that got promoted to the Premier League. Internationally, Egan has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level. He made his debut for the senior side in March 2017. Early and personal life Born in Cork, Egan started his career with Greenwood FC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Basham
Christopher Paul Basham (born 20 July 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre back for club Sheffield United. He is best known as a pioneer of the role of the overlapping centre back (usually on the right flank), a position he developed under Chris Wilder during the 2016-17 season. Having started as a junior with Newcastle United, he played for Bolton Wanderers, as well as having loan spells at Stafford Rangers and Rochdale, prior to joining Blackpool in August 2010. Career Bolton Wanderers Basham was a member of the youth team at Newcastle United before being released at age sixteen. Soon after, he joined Bolton Wanderers, where he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing a two-year deal. In November 2006 Basham joined Conference National side Stafford Rangers on a month's loan, making his debut on 25 November in a 2–2 home draw with St Albans City. After four appearances for Rangers, Basham returne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack O'Connell (English Footballer)
Jack William O'Connell (born 29 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Sheffield United. O'Connell began his career at Blackburn Rovers and came to prominence after captaining Rochdale to promotion from League Two in the 2013–14 season. He joined Championship club Brentford in February 2015, and remained there until July 2016 when signing for Sheffield United of League One. O'Connell was capped by England at under-18 and under-19 level, captaining the latter team. Early and personal life O'Connell was born in Liverpool, Merseyside, and was raised by his mother along with his three brothers. He moved to Málaga, Spain, with his family during his childhood, where he lived for four years before returning to England. He was a boyhood fan of Liverpool F.C. O'Connell is in a relationship with women's footballer Alex Greenwood, the two having met at Savio Salesian College, Bootle. Club career Early years O'Connell began his car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enda Stevens
Enda John Stevens (born 9 July 1990) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Sheffield United and the Republic of Ireland national team. Stevens started his career at UCD. He has experience of football at a continental level, having played in the UEFA Europa League for Shamrock Rovers. Early life and career Stevens was born in Dublin, County Dublin. He played Gaelic football for St James Gaels before playing association football professionally. Club career Early career Following a spell in the Cherry Orchard youth team Stevens signed professionally with UCD but was released at the end of the 2009 season. He had trials with Nottingham Forest, Hull City, Stockport County and Yeovil Town. He was one of Jeff Kenna's first signings for St Patrick's Athletic. He plays as a centre back or as a left back. He made his professional debut in a 1–0 win over Cork City at Turners Cross in March 2009. Stevens made a breakthrough into the first team w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Baldock
George Henry Ivor Baldock (Greek: Τζορτζ Μπόλντοκ; born 9 March 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for club Sheffield United. Born in England, he plays for the Greece national team. Club career Milton Keynes Dons Baldock was born in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. He started his career playing for Milton Keynes Dons' academy team. His older brother Sam Baldock also played for the club. 2009–10 Baldock made his first-team debut for Milton Keynes Dons on 1 May 2010 in the League One clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium:mk which ended in 0–0 draw, coming on as a substitute for Daniel Powell in the 81st minute. 2010–11 Baldock made his full debut for the club on the last day of the 2010–11 season in a League One match against Oldham Athletic. 2011–12 On 30 October 2011, he joined Northampton Town on a month's loan. In March 2012 he joined Tamworth on loan, along with teammate Charlie Collins. He made his debut in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Moore (footballer)
Simon William Moore (born 19 May 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Coventry City. He also represented the Isle of Wight in the 2009 Island Games. Career Early career Born in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, Moore started at Brading Town. He was signed by Premier League side Southampton academy.Brentford sign goalkeeper Moore BBC Sport, 11 August 2009 Moore said he was released by the club for being too small. He returned to based side Brading Town, before signing for |
Wes Foderingham
Wesley Andrew Foderingham (born 14 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Sheffield United. He is a former England U19 international. Foderingham was with Fulham and Crystal Palace as a young player, but did not make a league appearance for either club. After playing on loan for a number of non-league clubs, he signed for Swindon Town and made over 160 appearances in the Football League for the Wiltshire club. In July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with Scottish club Rangers upon being released by Swindon. Club career Early career Foderingham was born in Hammersmith, Greater London. He started with Fulham in their youth squad before moving on loan to Bromley. After being released by Fulham, Foderingham signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in August 2010, before going on loan with Histon in March 2011. Swindon Town In October 2011 Foderingham signed on loan with League Two side Swindon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
