7 d. ago I played for Man United in Champions League but quit at 27 to work on a building site

Lee Roche was once a Champions League player for Manchester United but the career of the Red Devils academy graduate took a surprising turn

Sport

7 d. ago 'I played in Champions League with Man Utd but quit at 27 to become a builder instead'

Lee Roche was an academy graduate for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, but his time with the Red Devils didn't last long before he quit football altogether for a different career

Sport

1 week ago Sunderland need to learn lesson from Premier League trio after winning richest game in football

Sunderland will play Premier League football for the first time since 2017, after producing a stunning comeback to defeat Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley

Sport

1 week ago Sunderland prove comeback kings in every sense to seal dramatic Premier League return

Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland: Tommy Watson’s 95th-minute winner sent half of Wembley wild in the Championship play-off final as the Black Cats ended their eight-year exile from the top flight

Politics

1 week ago Sunderland snatch promotion to Premier League by beating Sheffield United in playoff final

Was there a better sight than Luke O’Nien, his right arm cradled in a sling, racing down the touchline, punching the air with his left to celebrate Tommy Watson’s stoppage-time winner? Sunderland stormed back from a goal down after Tyrese Campbell’s first-half opener to return to the Premier League after eight years away.Sunderland’s performance was something of a slow-burner but ultimately found two big moments. The first was courtesy of Eliezer Mayenda, who scored with their second shot on goal, and the second will live long in the memory for both the goalscorer and those here to witness it. Watson, the 19-year-old forward who joined his boyhood club as an under-nine, stroked a wonderful shot into the bottom corner in stoppage time, extra time looming. Eventually, with 102 minutes showing on the big screens, confirmation: Sunderland are back in the big time. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Man City and Premier League may clash over Championship play

Manchester City and the Premier League may well find themselves at odds over whether they want Sheffield United or Sunderland to win the Championship play-off final

Politics

1 week ago Sheffield United v Sunderland: Championship playoff final – live

Updates from the 3.01pm kick-off at WembleyGet in touch! You can email Rob hereBoth managers make two changes from the semi-final second leg. Sheffield United bring in Rhian Brewster, so impressive in the first leg against Bristol City, and Tyrese Campbell in place of Andre Brooks and Tom Cannon.Chris Rigg, 17, and Romaine Mundle start for Sunderland instead of Wilson Isidor and Patrick Roberts. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Sheffield United fan explains why he wants his side to LOSE playoff final to Sunderland

Sheffield United will face Sunderland on Saturday in the Championship play-off final, though one Blades fan has made it clear he does not want the Blades to earn promotion

Sport

3 w. ago EFL slammed as decision finally made on £220m Championship play

Wembley showpiece is arguably the most valuable in world football, with the BBC estimating winning this year’s match and reaching the Premier League will be a worth a minimum of £220m in extra income

Economics

3 w. ago Manchester United star Amad shows true colours as Sunderland seal dramatic play

Manchester United winger Amad was supporting Sunderland in person for their Championship play-off semi-final vs Coventry City

Events

3 w. ago How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry: TV channel and live stream for Championship play

Winners will face Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final

Sport

3 w. ago O’Hare lands last blow on Bristol City as Sheffield United barrel into playoff final

For a side with such a horrendous record in the EFL playoffs, the way Sheffield United coasted through their semi-final’s two legs into the Championship’s showpiece game at Wembley did little to suggest they are a team with a hoodoo hanging over their heads.In many ways, history is stacked against the Blades: nine previous attempts at the playoffs, five semi-final defeats and four heartbreaking final losses. But if there was one crumb of comfort for manager Chris Wilder and his side in missing out on automatic promotion with a couple of games to spare, it was the fact that they had time to regather themselves and prepare for the playoffs. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago How to watch Sheffield United vs Bristol City: TV channel and live stream for Championship play

The Blades won 3-0 at Ashton Gate last week

Sport

3 w. ago What UEFA has said about Man United Champions League ban amid Europa League win hopes

Latest Uefa news as Manchester United could not be allowed to play in the Champions League next season

Sport

3 w. ago Man United could be banned from Champions League next season if they win Europa League

A worst-case scenario for Sir Jim Ratcliffe could see Manchester United not allowed to play in the Champions League next season

Sport

4 w. ago Six English teams to play in Champions League thanks to Man United

There are guaranteed to be nine English teams involved in European competitions next season

Sport

4 w. ago Sheffield United dream of Wembley after comfortable win over Bristol City

Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United: The Blades are firmly in the driving seat after storming to victory in their play-off semi-final first leg

Politics

4 w. ago Sheffield United hammer Bristol City to put one foot in Championship playoff final

BRISTOL CITY 0-3 SHEFFIELD UNITED: Rob Dickie's red card cost the Robins dear as Harrison Burrows converted from the spot and the Blades scored twice more after the break

Sport

last month Bristol City vs Sheffield United: How to watch EFL Championship playoffs, TV and streaming details, kick off, odds

Chris Wilder will be hoping to achieve promotion to the English Premier League this month with Sheffield United – but underdogs Bristol City and Liam Manning stand in their way.

Sport

last month How to watch Bristol City vs Sheffield United: TV channel and live stream for Championship Play

Chris Wilder is looking to guide the Blades back to the Premier League

Sport