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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Think you know your Blades history? 👀 We’re going all the way back to 1889 to uncover players, matches and moments that helped make #SUFC ⚔️ 📸 Historic photos ⚽️ Old matches & players 📖 137 years of history If you love Sheffield United, give us a follow 👍 #bskyblades

Sheffield United celebrating promotion to the Championship in 2017

Sheffield United celebrating promotion to the top flight in 1990

Sheffield United celebrating promotion to the Third Division after winning Fourth Division in 1982

Sheffield United celebrating winning the FA Cup in 1925

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

28 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Norwich City 2-1 at Bramall Lane ⚔️🟡 Brazilian striker Marcelo scored twice for Steve Bruce’s #SUFC and Ged Brannan scored for Bruce Rioch’s #NCFC - Blades & Canaries would go onto finish 8th & 9th in Division One #bskyblades

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Norwich City at Bramall Lane on 19th September 1998

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

go.bsky.app/2uHVb1w New starter pack for anyone interested in UK football history. Tag any accounts or content creators I’ve missed! ⚽️ #football #history

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

15 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Colchester United 3-0 at Bramall Lane ⚔️ Ched Evans, Chris Porter and Stephen Quinn all scored for #SUFC vs #ColU in this League One match. Blades academy graduate Harry Maguire was the programme cover star 📕🌟 #bskyblades

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Colchester United at Bramall Lane on 17th September 2011

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A late equalizer for #SUFC and a marriage proposal at Handsworth Social Club almost 10 years ago - here’s hoping it’s another lucky night for Chris Wilder tonight at Fleetwood ⚔️⚓️ Watch the 2016 highlights from Highbury here: youtu.be/t4l9Honv3gA?... #FTFC #bskyblades #EFLCup #CarabaoCup

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Fleetwood Town 1-1 Sheffield United | Highlights

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

10 years ago #OnThisDay Blades lost 2-1 at Millwall and were bottom of League One ⚽️ On the bus back to Sheffield, Chris Wilder sent Billy Sharp to a Bermondsey off licence to buy beers - the #SUFC team rallied, went 15 unbeaten & won the league with 100 points ⚔️ #bskyblades

Sheffield United crowned champions of League One in 2016/17

Chris Wilder and Billy Sharp celebrating Sheffield United being crowned champions of League One in 2016/17

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Sheffield United signed French striker Lys Mousset #OnThisDay 7 years ago 🇫🇷 Lys signed for a then record £10m and was Blades’ joint-top Premier League goalscorer (alongside McBurnie) with 6 goals in 2019/20 🤝 He scored 9 goals in 53 #SUFC appearances ⚽️ #bskyblades

Lys Mousset with Chris Wilder after signing for Sheffield United on 21st July 2019

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Phil Jagielka was sold to Everton for £4m #OnThisDay 19 years ago 💷 Jags scored 22 goals in 287 #SUFC games across his first spell. He also played 385 games for #EFC, scored 19 goals and represented England 40 times ⚔️🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 He rejoined Blades in 2019 & retired in 2023 👏 #bskyblades

Phil Jagielka was signed by Everton from Sheffield United on 4th July 2007

Phil Jagielka returns to Sheffield United in 2019

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

6 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Bramall Lane behind closed doors due to COVID-19 ⚔️⚪️ 2nd July 2020 - Sander Berge, Lys Mousset & Oli McBurnie gave #SUFC a Premier League win over Spurs despite a Harry Kane goal #bskyblades

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane on 2nd July 2020

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Over the last 6 months I’ve shared hundreds of #SUFC photos, programmes and memories ⚔️ If you’ve enjoyed walking down memory lane, give us a follow to get access to even more 🔴⚪️ Cheers for the support and hope you’re keeping cool during this UK heatwave 😎 #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Over the years, the Sheffield United No. 20 shirt has been worn by the likes of Jayden Bogle, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Chris Armstrong and Brian Howard. 2️⃣0️⃣⚔️ Who is your favourite ever #SUFC No. 20? 🔴⚪️ #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Best of luck to ex-Blade Iliman Ndiaye who is on the bench for Senegal vs France tonight 🇸🇳🇫🇷 A tough opening game for Ndiaye and co but might stick a bet on him last goalscorer… ⚔️🤞 #sufc #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

McBurnie getting left out means I’m a player short but here is my #SUFC World Cup XI - thoughts? ⚔️ Henderson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chong 🇨🇼 / Trusty 🇺🇸 / Souttar 🇦🇺 / Bindon 🇳🇿 Slimane 🇹🇳 / Berge 🇳🇴 / Ndiaye 🇸🇳 Jebbison 🇨🇦 / Adams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Sheffield United have played Sheffield Wednesday in 3 cities 🔴🔵 You’ll know Sheffield & London but did you know #SUFC played #SWFC in Douglas (Isle of Man) 78 years ago today? ⚔️ The game finished 2-2 with Colin Collindridge & Paddy Sloan netting for Blades #bskyblades

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday at King George V Park in Douglas on 17th May 1948

Matchday ticket from Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday at King George V Park in Douglas on 17th May 1948

Paddy Sloan - played for Sheffield United between 1947 and 1948

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

44 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Darlington 2-0 in one of the most iconic #SUFC away days ⚔️⚽️ Bob Hatton & Keith Edwards scored at Feethams on 15th May 1982 to clinch the 4th Division title and send 10,000+ Blades fans home happy 🏆 #bskyblades

Darlington vs Sheffield United on 15th May 1982

Sheffield United’s fans celebrate during a game at Darlington on 15th May 1982

Sheffield United’s fans celebrate after beating Darlington on 15th May 1982 and securing the 4th Division title

Matchday programme from Darlington vs Sheffield United on 15th May 1982

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

1 year ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Bristol City 3-0 (AGG 6-0) in the Championship playoff semi-final ⚔️ Kieffer Moore, Gus Hamer and Callum O’Hare scored to secure a place for #SUFC at Wembley. Watch the highlights here ⬇️ youtu.be/jCYYSzxMp3o?... #bskyblades

Callum O’Hare celebrates scoring for Sheffield United

Gus Hamer celebrates scoring for Sheffield United

Kieffer Moore celebrates scoring for Sheffield United

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

9th May 1987 - #OnThisDay 39 years ago Sheffield United beat Portsmouth 2-1 on the last day of the 1986/87 season 🔴⚪️⚫️ Peter Withe & Mark Dempsey scored for #SUFC at Fratton Park as Billy McEwan’s Blades finished 9th in Division Two ⚔️ #bskyblades #pfc

Matchday programme from Portsmouth vs Sheffield United at Fratton Park on 9th May 1987

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

80 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United won the Football League North 🏆 #SUFC beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor - Jimmy Hagan scored to ensure Blades were champions of the Football League North in 1945/46 ⚔️ The football league returned in 1946/47 after WW2 ⚽️ #bskyblades

Matchday programme from Burnley vs Sheffield United at Turf Moor on 4th May 1946

SHEFFIELD UNITED v. COMBINED SERVICES XI - 15th May 1946 - Berlin.

Major General Nares, C-in-C Berlin meets the Sheffield United squad.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

2nd May 2017 - #OnThisDay 9 years ago Sheffield United celebrated promotion to the Championship with an open top bus parade from Bramall Lane to Sheffield Town Hall ⚔️ #SUFC had been in League 1 for six years. Chris Wilder’s team won the title with 100 points #bskyblades

Sheffield United promotion bus parade - 2nd May 2017

Sheffield United promotion celebrations - 2nd May 2017

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Sheffield United celebrated promotion #OnThisDay 20 years ago 🆙 30th April 2006 - Chris Morgan scored in a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane ⚔️ #SUFC finished 2nd in the Championship and were promoted to the Premier League ⚽️ #bskyblades

Chris Morgan leading the Sheffield United promotion celebrations after finishing 2nd in 2006

Chris Morgan celebrates scoring for Sheffield United against Crystal Palace on 30th April 2006

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane on 30th April 2006

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

25th April 1925 - Sheffield United won their 4th FA Cup title 101 years ago #OnThisDay 🏆 #SUFC beat Cardiff City 1-0 at Wembley. Fred Tunstall scored the only goal of the game in front of 91,763 spectators ⚔️ Watch match footage here: ⬇️ youtu.be/Wg4iAcYGgr8?... #bskyblades

Sheffield United - FA Cup Winners 1925

Back row: Secretary/Manager John Nicholson, Harry Pantling, Seth King, Bill Cook, Charles Sutcliffe, Ernest Milton and George Green

Middle row: Thomas Boyle, Harry Johnson and Billy Gillespie

Front row: Dave Mercer and Fred Tunstall

Fred Tunstall scoring the winning goal for Sheffield United vs Cardiff City in the 1925 FA Cup Final.

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Cardiff City in the 1925 FA Cup Final. The match was played at Wembley Stadium.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

23rd April 1994 - 32 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Norwich City 1-0 ⚔️ Nathan Blake scored the only goal at Carrow Road. However, Dave Bassett’s #sufc team would go onto to finish 20th and get relegated on the final day of the 1993/1994 season ⚽️ #bskyblades

Norwich City vs Sheffield United matchday programme - 23rd April 1994

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

16 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Sheffield Wednesday 🤝 Lee Williamson’s equalizer for #sufc cancelled out Darren Potter’s opener at Hillsborough 🔴🔵 Blades finished 8th and missed out on playoffs & Owls finished 22nd and were relegated ⚔️🦉#bskyblades

Lee Williamson of Sheffield United in action cs Tommy Spurr of Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on 18th April 2010

Sheffield Wednesday players fail to stop the freekick from Sheffield United's Lee Williamson crossing the line on 18th April 2010

Lee Williamson of Sheffield United celebrates scoring vs Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on 18th April 2010

Matchday programme from Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United at Hillsborough on 18th April 2010

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

60 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Manchester United 3-1 at Bramall Lane ⚔️ Tom Fenoughty, Alan Birchenall & Alan Woodward scored for #sufc vs #mufc in a Division One match on 16th April 1966 ⚽️ John Harris’ team went onto finish 9th in the league #bskyblades

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Manchester United at Bramall Lane on 16th April 1966.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

127 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United won the FA Cup for the 1st time 🏆 On 15th April 1899 #sufc beat Derby County 4-1 at Crystal Palace in front of a record 73,833 spectators 🏟️ Walter Bennett, Billy Beer, Jack Almond & Fred Priest all scored for Blades #bskyblades

Sheffield United FA Cup Winners 1899

Rear: George Hedley, Billy Beer, Harry Thickett, Willie ‘Fatty’ Foulke, Jack Almond and Peter Boyle

Front: Walter Bennett, Harry Johnson, Ernest Needham, Tom Morren and Fred Priest

1899 FA Cup Final - Sheffield United beat Derby County 4-1 at Crystal Palace, London

Sheffield United players await the presentation of the FA Cup trophy by Lord Rosebury and Prime Minister Belfour after beating Derby County 4-1 on 15th April 1899 at Crystal Palace, London

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

#OnThisDay 128 years ago Sheffield United won 2-0 against West Bromwich Albion ⚔️ Walter “Cocky” Bennett scored both goals at Bramall Lane in the last game of the 1897/1898 season ⚽️ A title-winning year for #sufc who were crowned First Division Champions 🏆 #bskyblades

Sheffield United were First Division Champions in 1897/1898

1897-1898 League Champions medal awarded to Sheffield United's M.I.Dodworth (side 1 of 2)

1897-1898 League Champions medal awarded to Sheffield United's M.I.Dodworth (side 2 of 2)

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sheffield United beat Northampton Town 2-1 #OnThisDay 9 years ago ⚔️ 8th April 2017 - #sufc were promoted to the Championship after 6 seasons in League 1 ⬆️ Leon Clarke and John Fleck were on the scoresheet at Sixfields ⚽️ #bskyblades

Leon Clarke celebrating scoring for Sheffield United

John Fleck celebrating scoring for Sheffield United

Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrating promotion from League 1

Matchday programme from Northampton Town vs Sheffield United at Sixfields on 8th April 2017

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I started a Sheffield United archive a few months ago for Blades fans ⚔️⚽️ It’s all about sharing old moments, players, matches and memories from the club’s past ⏪ If that sounds like your thing, give us a follow and dive into some #SUFC history 🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrating scoring a goal against Norwich City at Carrow Road

Sheffield United celebrating winning League One in 2017

Matchday programme from Sheffield United vs Manchester United at Bramall Lane on 15th August 1992

Tony Currie and Alan Birchenall have a smooch on the pitch in a match between Sheffield United and Leicester City at Bramall Lane In April 1975

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

28th March 1891 - Sheffield United won 3-2 vs Long Eaton Rangers in the Midland League. Arthur Watson (2) & Billy Bridgewater scored for #sufc at the Recreation Ground ⚽️ Long Eaton didn’t apply to the new Football League in 1892 and were later dissolved in 1899 #bskyblades

Sheffield United squad from the 1890–91 season, their first in league football

Recreation Ground (Long Eaton Stadium) in Long Eaton, Derbyshire

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A few months ago I started an archive of Sheffield United Football Club for our fans ⚔️⚽️ Sharing historic moments, players, matches and memories from the Blades' past ⏪ If you like what you see please follow to explore more #sufc history 🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

Billy Dearden celebrates scoring Sheffield United’s final goal in a 5-0 win vs Blackburn Rovers at Bramall Lane on 20th March 1971

Jamie Hoyland outside Bramall Lane in 1990

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

6 years ago #OnThisDay Billy Sharp scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Norwich City ⚔️ Sheffield United were 8th in the Premier League but unfortunately the next game (Newcastle United away) was postponed due to the outbreak of Covid-19 ❌ #sufc #bskyblades

Billy Sharp scoring for Sheffield United against Norwich City in March 2020.

Billy Sharp celebrating scoring for Sheffield United against Norwich City in March 2020.

Dean Henderson celebrating after Sheffield United beat Norwich City in March 2020.

Matchday programme from Sheffield United against Norwich City on 7th March 2020.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

An independent archive of Sheffield United Football Club ⚔️ Sharing historic goals, players, moments and memories from the Blades’ past. Follow to explore more #sufc history 🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

Sheffield United players celebrate winning promotion

Mark Duffy of Sheffield United scoring against Sheffield Wednesday

Alan Kelly of Sheffield United celebrating

John Fleck celebrates after scoring against Northampton Town

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Last 8 Steel City Derbies at Bramall Lane ⚔️🦉 10th Nov 2024: 1-0 🔴 9th Nov 2018: 0-0 🤝 12th Jan 2018: 0-0 🤝 16th Oct 2011: 2-2 🤝 18th Sept 2009: 3-2 🔴 7th Feb 2009: 1-2 🔵 8th April 2008: 2-2 🤝 3rd Dec 2005: 1-0 🔴 Who will win today? 🤔 #sufc #swfc #bskyblades

Tyrese Campbell scores for Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane in 2024

Jamie Ward scores for Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane in 2009

Marcus Tudgay scores for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in 2009

Alan Quinn scores for Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane in 2005

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

15th Feb 2003 - #OnThisDay 23 years ago #SUFC beat Walsall 2-0 in a FA Cup 5th Round match at Bramall Lane ⚔️ Loanee Tommy Mooney & Peter Ndlovu scored for Sheffield United to send Blades through to the next round ⚽️ #bskyblades #wfc

Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney is congratulated by his teammates following scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United loanee Tommy Mooney celebrates scoring the opening goal against Walsall in 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

Sheffield United goalscorers Tommy Mooney and Peter Ndlovu celebrate with Steve Kabba during an 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003 bs Walsall

Programme cover from Sheffield United vs Walsall in a 5th Round FA Cup match in 2003

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

10th February 2001 - #OnThisDay 25 years ago Sheffield United beat Birmingham City 3-1 at Bramall Lane ⚔️ Goals from Shaun Murphy, Paul Devlin and loanee Paul Peschisolido gave #SUFC all 3 points against Blues 🔵 Future Blade Geoff Horsfield scored for #BCFC #bskyblades

Matchday programme for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City at Bramall Lane on 10th February 2001

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

An independent archive of Sheffield United Football Club ⚔️⚽️ Sharing historic moments, players, matches and memories from the Blades’ past. Follow to explore more #sufc history 🔴⚪️⚫️ #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

25 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United signed Zimbabwe international Peter Ndlovu on a free from Birmingham City on 2nd February 2001 🇿🇼 Known as ‘Nuddy’ to many #sufc fans - he was a popular and skillful player who scored 25 goals in 135 league games ⚔️ #bskyblades

Peter Ndlovu scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win for Sheffield United vs Leeds United in the League Cup on 6th November 2002.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

31st January 2017 #OnThisDay 9 years ago Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was sold for £800k to AFC Bournemouth 🍒 After a 9th place Prem finish #sufc bought him back from #afcb in 2020 for £18.5m. He later joined Arsenal in a deal worth up to £30m ⚔️ #bskyblades

A young Aaron Ramsdale playing for Sheffield United.

Aaron Ramsdale playing for AFC Bournemouth.

Chris Wilder signed Aaron Ramsdale for Sheffield United in August 2020.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

6 years ago #OnThisDay Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge became a £22m record signing for Sheffield United 🇳🇴 The 21 year old was a key player at #sufc before he was sold to Burnley in August 2023 - only a week after Iliman N’Diaye was also sold to Marseille ⚔️ #bskyblades

Sander Berge became a record signing for Sheffield United on 30th January 2020.

Sander Berge being serenaded by Sheffield United fans after his debut away at Crystal Palace on 1st February 2020 - Blades won 1-0.

Sander Berge celebrating after scoring against Middlesbrough in 4-1 win for Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on 8th March 2022.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Can you name this former Blades goalkeeper? ⚔️ Comment below with your guess. Do you remember him? 🤔 #sufc #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

#OnThisDay in 2015 #SUFC drew 2-2 with #Spurs in a League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg ⚪️ Clough’s League 1 team had lost the away leg 1-0 and were 1-0 down before young sub Ché Adams scored a brace to give Blades hope ⚔️ Spurs went onto score again & win 3-2 on aggregate #bskyblades

Sheffield United matchday programme for a League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams scores for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Ché Adams in action for Sheffield United against Spurs on 28th January 2015.

Nigel Clough signed Ché Adams from non league team Ilkeston FC.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

27th January 1999 - Sheffield United beat Cardiff City 4-1 #OnThisDay 27 years ago ⚔️ Goals from Paul Devlin, David Holdsworth, Lee Morris and Graham Stuart ensured #sufc qualified for the 5th round of the FA Cup after beating #Cardiff at Bramall Lane 🏆 #bskyblades

27th January 1999 - Sheffield United matchday programme for an FA Cup match vs Cardiff City.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

23 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Ipswich 4-3 to reach the 5th round of the FA Cup 🏆 A brace from Brown and goals from Jagielka & Peschisolido put #sufc in the hat for the next round ⚔️🔵 #itfc Watch the highlights here: 👀 bit.ly/467dv8P #bskyblades

Sheffield United matchday programme for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

Sheffield United ticket stub for Ipswich Town home match on 25th January 2003.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Former #sufc boss Nigel Clough signed Paul Coutts & Kieron Freeman from Derby #OnThisDay 11 years ago ⚪️ Coutts joined for an undisclosed fee & Freeman joined on a free. They became key players under Chris Wilder when Blades topped League 1 with 100 points ⚔️ #bskyblades

Paul Coutts of Sheffield United in action against Crewe Alexandra on 28th March 2015 at Bramall Lane.

Kieron Freeman of Sheffield United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the League One playoff semi final match between Sheffield United and Swindon Town at Bramall Lane on 7th May 2015 at Bramall Lane.

(Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

22nd January 1966 #OnThisDay 60 years ago Sheffield United beat Fulham 3-1 in a 3rd round FA Cup tie 🏆 A brace from Alan Birchenall and a goal from Alan Woodward sent #SUFC through to the next round ⚔️ Blades were knocked out by Wolves in the 4th round #bskyblades #FFC

Sheffield United matchday programme from 22nd January 1966 where Blades hosted Fulham.

Sheffield United squad from 1965/66 season.

Back Row left to right: Brian Richardson; Len Badger; David Munks; Reg Matthewson; Barry Hartle.

Centre: John Short (Coach); Len Allchurch; Ken Mallender; Mick Jones; Alan Hodgkinson; Cec Coldwell; Graham Shaw; Joe Shaw; Archie Clark (Assistant Manager and Chief Scout.

front Row: Alan Birchenall; John Docherty; Gil Reece; John Harris (Manager); Tony Wagstaff; Alan Woodward; Keith Kettleborough.

(C) www.picturesheffield.com

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

#OnThisDay in 1989 Sheffield United beat Gillingham 4-2 in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane ⚔️ #sufc scorers were Francis Joseph, Bob Booker, Darren Carr and Peter Duffield 🔴⚪️ Bassett’s Blades went onto win promotion by finishing 2nd in the league #bskyblades

Sheffield United matchday programme from 21st January 1989 where Blades played Gillingham in a Division 3 match at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United squad for 1988/1989 Division 3 season.

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Who remembers this Blade? ⚔️ Comment below with your guess. 🤔 #sufc #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

97 years ago #OnThisDay Sheffield United beat Burnley 10-0 at Bramall Lane - still a #sufc record for biggest league win at home ⚔️ Harry Johnson scored 4, Fred Tunstall & Tom Phillipson bagged braces and Billy Gillespie & Sid Gibson were also on the scoresheet #bskyblades

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Blades Archives @bladesarchives.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

#OnThisDay in 1975 Sheffield United beat Tottenham 3-1 at White Hart Lane ⚔️ Tony Currie, Alan Woodward and Keith Eddy scored for #sufc with John Duncan scoring for #thfc ⚽️ Blades would go onto finish 6th in the top tier of English football 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #bskyblades

Tottenham Hotspur matchday programme from 18th January 1975 against Sheffield United. The match was won 3-1 by Sheffield United at White Hart Lane.

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