A few words on my trip to Blyth to watch Hallam play Blyth Spartans earlier this month. #nonleague #groundhopping #footballwriting open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

Good Intentions #SUFC #BSkyBlades open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

The wisdom of my Dad, Wallace and Gromit puns and what wasn't a Grand Day Out at Preston. #BlueSkyBlades #sufc open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

The wisdom of my Dad, Wallace and Gromit puns and what wasn't a Grand Day Out at Preston. open.substack.com/pub/unitedit... #BlueSkyBlades #sufc

The wisdom of my Dad, Wallace and Gromit puns and what wasn't a Grand Day Out at Preston. open.substack.com/pub/unitedit... #BlueSkyBlades #sufc

The result and second half performance were not good. Neither was the journey there and back. But Deepdale is always an interesting ground to visit and photograph. More on my Instagram here www.instagram.com/p/DQPV8ysiDR... #footballphotography #footballphotographer #PNEFC #BlueSkyBlades #SUFC

Football, eh? An unrewarding hobby, at times. Preston North End (a). #bskyblades bit.ly/47irZ7b

Ahead of another trip to Lancashire tonight, a few thoughts on a soggy trip to Blackburn on Tuesday #sufc #BSkyBlades open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

A few photos from the away day at Blackburn. And more on my Insta here: www.instagram.com/p/DQIOXHeiJZ... #BSkyBlades #sufc

Ahead of the trip to Blackburn tonight, a look back at the Watford game and a plea to the players for the upcoming run of games. 'Be More George' #sufc #BlueSkyBlades open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

A look back at the Watford game and a plea to the players for the upcoming run of games. 'Be More George' #sufc ##BlueSkyBlades open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

A look back at the Watford game and a plea to the players for the upcoming run of games. 'Be More George' #sufc ##BlueSkyBlades open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

A look back on last Saturday at Hull. And a look forward, of sorts. #sufc #BlueSkyBlades #hcafc open.substack.com/pub/unitedit...

A look back on last Saturday at Hull. And a look forward, of sorts. #sufc #BlueSkyBlades #hcafc open.substack.com/pub/ianrands21…

A look back on last Saturday at Hull. And a look forward, of sorts. #sufc #BlueDkyBlades #hcafc open.substack.com/pub/ianrands21…

Repping RunnerBlades at Peter Pan parkrun in Hull this morning. Blown around on the wind like Peter Pan. Now on to the MKM Stadium where I hope that come 2:30 the only Lost Boys are Hull City. #blueskyblades #sufc

Counting to Ten A look back at Sheffield United v Soujthampton and the need for a couple of protagonists to countbto ten, but for different reasons. #BlueSkyBlades #SUFC open.substack.com/pub/ianrands...

Had access issues for a bit but back now.

Not sure the dust has settled post-match, or if it will. But time allows a more reflective look back on United's defeat to Bristol City. #sufc #BlueSkyBlades Flag Day open.substack.com/pub/ianrands...

Long time no share. So I have started a substack. Dipping my toe into a bit of writing again. At the moment it's based around football matches I go to. Musings on a midweek trip to watch Sheffield United's pre-season friendly at Burton...... #BSkyBlades #SUFC substack.com/@ianrands211...

@cara-d.bsky.social @ginnydoxey.bsky.social

On Wednesday fans bizarrely claiming l a 1-0 defeat is some sort of victory, as we should be thrashing them..... "If we're going down that road, I've shagged Salma Hayek......in everything but the penetration" #BSkyBlades #sufc on.soundcloud.com/djujj8zEBQE8...

🗓 Season 2024/25 ⚽️ Game 41 🏆 Serie A 🇮🇹 🔵 Atalanta BC 0 ⚪️ Venezia 0 🏟 Gewiss Stadium 👥 Att: 21,911 📸 Part 1 First batch of photos from Atalanta BC v Venezia last Saturday. #atalanta #atalantabc #GoAtalantaGo #venezia #ArancioNeroVerde #AtaVen #AtalantaVenezia www.instagram.com/p/DG1ccQxo_d...

🗓 Season 2024/25 ⚽️ Game 41 🏆 Serie A 🇮🇹 🔵 Atalanta BC 0 ⚪️ Venezia 0 🏟 Gewiss Stadium 👥 Att: 21,911 📸 Part 2 Second batch of photos from Atalanta BC v Venezia #atalanta #atalantabc #GoAtalantaGo #venezia #ArancioNeroVerde #AtaVen #AtalantaVenezia www.instagram.com/p/DG1dJa-okk...

🗓 Season 2024/25 ⚽️ Game 41 🏆 Serie A 🇮🇹 🔵 Atalanta BC 0 ⚪️ Venezia 0 🏟 Gewiss Stadium 👥 Att: 21,911 📸 Part 2 Second batch of photos from Atalanta BC v Venezia #atalanta #atalantabc #GoAtalantaGo #venezia #ArancioNeroVerde #AtaVen #AtalantaVenezia www.instagram.com/p/DG1dJa-okk...

🗓 Season 2024/25 ⚽️ Game 41 🏆 Serie A 🇮🇹 🔵 Atalanta BC 0 ⚪️ Venezia 0 🏟 Gewiss Stadium 👥 Att: 21,911 📸 Part 1 First batch of photos from Atalanta BC v Venezia last Saturday. #atalanta #atalantabc #GoAtalantaGo #venezia #ArancioNeroVerde #AtaVen #AtalantaVenezia www.instagram.com/p/DG1ccQxo_d...

Effectively 72 points after 34 games. Maintain that, you get promoted. Started off well, but we don't have the legs or depth of squad they have. Rothwell has been key in both their recent comebacks. Frustrating, yes. But move on and admire we went toe to toe. #BSkyBlades

Photos from pre-match at Luton yesterday #lutontownfc #sheffieldunited #BSkyBlades #footballphotography

In our wildest dreams we wouldn't have expected to be where we are now. The size of rebuild, lack of confidence. Performances have dipped in recent weeks, Boro being a huge exception. Hull aside, we have got results. Fans should still say what they see, it's not ingratitude, just valid observations.

A good day out watching The Blades. The only surprise in the starting XI for me was O'Hare out, particularly given Gus's injury. The 1st half a tough watch, although I did expect Luton to offer more than a 24th placed side. Better 2nd with changes to XI / formation. 3 more big uns #BSkyBlades

Four photos from last night at the Lane. A few more on my Insta feed, here www.instagram.com/p/DGAavaJM2m... #BSkyBlades

Top performance. Front foot from the off. Pressed from the front. Great passages of play. Hamer & O'Hare superb. Deserved lead. Then Donohue gives that. Terrible decision and no card for 3(!) swings of the arm. Could've lost our heads, but built momentum 2nd half and just reward. #BSkyBlades

Happy with that line up, and plenty of attacking options on the bench. Great to see Davies back. #BSkyBlades

So, who had Duo the Duolingo Owl on their celebrity death list for this year?

At least Park Square has reopened this morning. There was a high risk of Rob Kozluk attempting to enter the flat with four cans on lager and a roast chicken to ensure the match tonight went ahead. #BSkyBlades

Somebody call the police, there's been a robbery

Okay, so bar and keeper needed. And as @josefogden.bsky.social said, it was no Brian Deane v Liverpool, but what a goal Leyton Orient.

And I so wanted Newton Heath to lose tonight. If only for their appalling pricing for the match.

Officiating in this country is a shambles. VAR obsessed with millimeters offside with drawn lines, protruding knees, chests etc. That's not what fans want it for. They want it for diabolically obvious decisions like this......

@panchero.bsky.social Didn't have you down as our very own Fabrizio Romano..... here we go!

The Blades media team really missed a trick today. It needed Oli Arblaster in curly wig, fake tache, white shirt, black suit, red braces, giving it some "Rock on Tommy!" And a whole generation (or two) completely in the dark....... #BSkyBlades

Significant moment in Norway, where clubs from the top two divisions have voted to abolish VAR. Will be their formal recommendation to Norwegian FA ahead of decision in March.

Cracking night up at @hallamfc1860.bsky.social for the original Derby between Hallam and Sheffield FC. A deserved 2-1 win for Hallam. After an end to end 1st Half, they dominated the 2nd. Plenty of atmosphere, pyro, and a crowd of 1,496 enjoyed a good battle for the large part.

Yes, it has been a long time. No, we can't predict when we will Pod again. But we have had a stab at some end of season predictions, when we might Pod again.......😂 #BSkyBlades

Penalty and pink sky. Four photos from #SUFC v #NCFC yesterday. A few more on my Insta here www.instagram.com/p/DFA7AsQM6Q... Pop me a follow if you like..... #BSkyBlades #NorwichCity

Thought that was one of the best performances of the season. Didn't feel like we only had 39% possession, largely because we pressed and contained them so well, and looked sharp and incisive in possession - with great movement and interplay. Great to watch. #BSkyBlades

Meanwhile, across town.....

I am a Hallam member but couldn't make @hallamfc1860.bsky.social v @sheffieldfc.bsky.social tomorrow night as I'm working away from Sheffield for a couple of days. If anyone can't make the rearranged date (21st) I'll happily buy their ticket. Thanks.

FC Nantes fans letting their feelings known to French professional league, broadcasters - and Qatar - before their match against Monaco on Friday night (2-2). "How can we make people interested in football again?" - "Move games to midweek?" - "De-localise games to Qatar?" - "Respect supporters?"

If you scrap replays, then drawn matches should go straight to penalties. Extra Time always a benefit to bigger clubs, with greater quality, fitness, and depth. #FACup