EFL goals and round-up: Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich win; Plymouth held | Football News

Adrian Mariappa denied Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth victory as Burton grabbed a late point. The midfielder’s stoppage-time header – just his second goal in English football in nine years – secured a 2-2 draw for the hosts. Norwich loanee Bali Mumba’s strike looked to have put the Pilgrims four points clear at the … Read more

EFL goals and round-up: Sheffield United miss chance to go top of Championship | Football News

Sheffield United missed the chance to go top of the Sky Bet Championship as Ben Wiles’ strike earned Rotherham their first win at Bramall Lane since 1980. Wiles’ strike seven minutes before half-time gave a Millers side missing six players through injury a first win in five and dealt the Blades a major setback just … Read more

Championship goals and round-up: Blackburn win; Sheffield United beat Burnley | Football News

Championship leaders Burnley slipped to only their second defeat of the season as they were dismantled 5-2 at Sheffield United. Oli McBurnie scored two as the Blades came from behind twice and blew the Clarets away in the second half. Manuel Benson netted twice, the first via a big deflection off Jack Robinson, either side … Read more

FA Cup round-up: Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth move into second round | Football News

Sheffield Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round triumph over Morecambe, while Hereford were knocked out by League One high-fliers Portsmouth. Wednesday ease into FA Cup second round with victory over Morecambe Josh Windass’ fifth goal of the season and Alex Mighten’s first in Sheffield Wednesday colours secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round … Read more

Sheffield DocFest Hires BFI Executive As New Managing Director – Deadline

The Sheffield DocFest has hired Annabel Grundy as its new Managing Director. She will join the festival on December 19 from her current role as the project manager of the BFI’s UK Global Screen Fund.  As Managing Director, Grundy will be responsible for DocFest’s business affairs, partnerships & fundraising, production & operations as well as … Read more

Paul Heckingbottom interview: Sheffield United boss on injuries, play-off hangovers and finding his style of play | Football News

“We are being tested,” Paul Heckingbottom tells Sky Sports. Sheffield United are top of the Championship. Since the Yorkshireman was appointed last November, the team have picked up 79 points – 10 more than anyone else. But it has not been easy. The manager of the month for September has seen his side go three … Read more

Birmingham: Blues 4 All sponsor Brandon Khela ahead of Raise Your Game Rovers event as Sai Sachdev debuts for Sheffield United | Football News

Birmingham City supporters’ group Blues 4 All are taking the rare step of sponsoring first-team squad member Brandon Khela. Sikh-Punjabi midfielder Khela penned senior terms at St Andrew’s earlier this summer, becoming the first British South Asian ever to sign a professional deal with Birmingham City. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News at the time, … Read more

EFL goals and round-up: Sheffield United and Norwich both beaten | Football News

Sheffield United remain top of the Sky Bet Championship despite losing 3-1 away to Stoke. The Potters, who earned their first win in four games, went in front through Ben Wilmot before Rhian Brewster levelled for Sheffield United. Former Blade Phil Jagielka fired the Potters back in front just before half-time and Liam Delap scored … Read more

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom and Luton forward Carlton Morris win September Sky Bet Championship awards | Football News

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has been named the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for September.   Circumstances decreed that all of Sheffield United’s games in September were away from home. No matter. All three were won, without conceding a goal, as Heckingbottom continued to build his side’s momentum towards promotion. Heckingbottom said: … Read more