The injury crisis at Sheffield United is getting ridiculous now and seriously threatening to derail any hopes of promotion the Blades have.
In midfield, John Fleck went down against Middlesbrough. Jayden Bogle, who was flying at right wing-back, is also out for the season, as are both David McGoldrick and Rhian Brewster in front of him. At the back, Jack O’Connell is the longest of long-term problems. Paul Heckingbottom has complained that the training pitch is causing issues in terms of soft tissue injuries.
The latest Sheffield United injury news as Blades face at least 10 absentees ahead of Wednesday's trip to Blackpool.
He is still on that road and that journey and we know how tough it has been for him," Heckingbottom said in February. He spends time here and he spends time away, as well, for his own well-being. I’m not saying he’s playing [against Boro] but we’re pleased with where he is.” What do we know: Stevens, 31, last featured for the Blades in a 2-2 draw away to Preston North End. What has been said: On February 14, Heckingbottom said: "Enda is still injured and his calf injury is keeping him out longer than we thought and we have just got to be patient with him and he is going through the usual rehab progress and he is not close to a return." What do we know: Knee injuries have been O'Connell's downfall throughout his professional career and he has not played a full game since September 2020, a 1-0 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa. What has been said: “Jack is still rehabbing and going through all the processes. What do we know: Bogle had been in impressive form for Sheffield United in recent months, though a knee injury kept him out of games against Hull City and Swansea City. He has since had surgery on the injury and is ruled out for six months. “It’s something we’ll have to look into, but he’s desperate to get involved.” What do we know: Heckingbottom had been playing this injury down, hoping it was not too serious, but it now appears to be the case that Basham will not be available for at least a "few weeks". What has been said: “No, he was always going to be a longer one. What do we know: Charlie Goode should have returned to the Sheffield United squad for the Blades' match with Coventry City on March 12 having completed a three-match suspension; however, the on-loan Brentford man was absent in the Midlands due to "swelling on the joint". What has been said: “It happened during training,” Heckingbottom said in March 2022. What has been said: Asked for an update on Baldock's progression in early March 2022, Heckingbottom said things are "much more positive". “He’s been on the grass with us so we’re pleased with that. What do we know: Fleck last featured for the Blades in a 4-1 win over Middlesbrough, although he limped off in that victory. What do we know: McGoldrick, 34, came off in the second half of United's 2-0 win over West Brom. It appeared a nasty injury from the onset given how much pain he said he was in. But obviously this is something we are going to have to look at and keep an eye on.” “It’s Charlie’s cartilage and he can feel it,” Heckingbottom added. “There’s a swelling on the joint and we’ll have to continue taking a look at it. Injuries to Heckinbottom's side means he has used a total of 31 players in the league so far compared to the average of 29.6 and fears are growing that injuries could cause the Blades' promotion push to be derailed.
Lincoln City are eyeing up a loan deal for Sheffield United goalkeeper Jake Eastwood, according to LincolnshireLive. Even though the short-term loan window ...
Even though the short-term loan window in the EFL has not been a thing since the 2016/17 season, the rules are still in place for clubs to bring in a goalkeeper on a seven-day deal. And Eastwood is one stopper that Michael Appleton is eyeing up for a potential short-term loan to provide competition to January acquisition Jordan Wright, who has made three appearances since Griffiths suffered his injury. Lincoln City are eyeing up a loan deal for Sheffield United goalkeeper Jake Eastwood, according to LincolnshireLive.
FA Women's Championship leaders Liverpool left it late, Sheffield United fought back to win and Coventry United held Durham.
Bristol City are six points clear in second place after a 3-1 defeat of Watford. Jas Matthews made the breakthrough with a headed goal in the final ten minutes, as Liverpool took the points at Charlton. Liverpool remained seven points clear at the top of the table, with five games now to go in the title race.
Egan, 29, could be snapped up by West Ham this summer if Sheffield United don't earn promotion to the Premier League.
Egan is one of a number of players to be approaching 30 and there’s a host of others who’ve already surpassed that mark. Sheffield United have a lot of good players in their ranks, but a lot of players who are approaching that 30 mark. Whilst it’s not a pressing issue, Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom will surely have one eye on the future and he may be concerned that he could eventually lose a host of players all at the same time, or that some of his players will quickly drop off and out of form, leaving him with the bare bones of a squad.
The Sky Blues ran riot as they came from behind to beat Sheffield United 4-1 yesterday afternoon.
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Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison feels Sheffield United's squad is good enough to challenge for the automatic promotion places and has hailed Paul ...
"You never write off Sheffield United because they're in and amongst it at the moment and they have a great chance to get back into the Premier League where they want to be." "You have to credit Heckingbottom, he's gone in there and done a fantastic job. Since his arrival, only Huddersfield Town have claimed more points than the Blades and Morrison believes the club have a "great chance" of securing an immediate return to the top flight.
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has blasted the state of his side's training pitch after finding himself with a lengthy injury list.
Heckingbottom was forced to play a somewhat make-shift side yesterday. Sheffield United succumbed to a shock 4-1 defeat away at Coventry City yesterday. Despite having a relatively big squad already, Heckingbottom’s options have become limited and it may hinder his side’s chances of promotion to the Premier League this season.
Premier League outfit West Ham United ran the rule over Sheffield United centre-back John Egan last week ahead of a potential transfer move in the summer…
In terms of Moyes’ side, they may be better served looking at Worrall in terms of a longer-term option, but Egan may be cheaper and they will be eager to get value for money considering the other areas they will want to address when the next window comes along. The Blades may have taken a tough stance with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale and Sander Berge in the summer, but the former’s sale to Arsenal shows the second-tier side’s board will sell if the price is right. It’s currently unclear whether they would be able to get deals for Dickie and Fry over the line – but they are open to bringing in two centre-backs and Egan would be in their price range.
Lincoln City are in the hunt for an emergency loan signing between the sticks. Eastwood, 25, is among the names who they are considering. He had a brief loan ...
Next up is a trip to table toppers Rotherham United on Tuesday. Lincoln City are in the hunt for an emergency loan signing between the sticks. Eastwood provides competition and back-up to Sheffield United’s goalkeeping department and his chances of getting first-team football with the Blades are slim between now and the end of the season.
Rampant Sky Blues came from behind to thump Sheffield United 4-1 at the CBS Arena to put themselves back in touch with the play-offs.
O’Hare turned provider for the Sky Blues’ fourth goal and Murray added: “This sums this team up for me. “Gyokeres was again heavily involved – really nice play – and that’s a good finish, left foot; those two were really, really key along with Matty Godden as a front three. Jobi McAnuff, the Jamaica international who played Premier League football with Reading during a 20-year professional career, agreed: “Yes, fantastic – they’re just keeping themselves there or thereabouts.
The United squad is now down to its bare bones after more injuries this week meant five out of the seven subs at Coventry were aged 22 and under.
"We have 18 year old lads on the bench and we want to be pushing at the top end of this, so you have got to be some player at 18 to come in and help try and get three points." What Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore said on Dejphon Chansiri, Sam Hutchinson and injuriesSheffield Wednesday FCA full transcript of the Sheffield Wednesday manager's post-match pitch side interview following their 6-0 thumping of Cambridge United at Hillsborough this afternoon.Sheffield Wednesday player ratings as Saido Berahino dazzles in demolition of Cambridge UnitedSheffield Wednesday FCAll of the marks out of 10 for Darren Moore's Sheffield Wednesday side at Hillsborough after their comprehensive 6-0 victory over Cambridge United in League One.Carlos Corberan hailed as 'unbelievable' by Huddersfield Town legendHuddersfield Town FCMichael Hefele was talking whilst on Sky TV duties after the Terriers' draw with West BromLessons to learn after Sheffield United served wake-up call in Coventry City defeatFootball NewsPaul Heckingbottom says his players must learn lessons from Saturday's thumping by Coventry at the CBS ArenaSheffield United FCPaul Heckingbottom 'losing sleep' over Sheffield United issue that could threaten promotion bidThe United squad is now down to its bare bones after more injuries this week meant five out of the seven subs at Coventry were aged 22 and underLessons to learn after Sheffield United served wake-up call in Coventry City defeatFootball NewsPaul Heckingbottom says his players must learn lessons from Saturday's thumping by Coventry at the CBS Arena'Horrible' - Mark Bonner makes brutal Cambridge United admission after Sheffield Wednesday lossSheffield Wednesday FCThe U's suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat at Hillsborough on Saturday, with Owls striker Saido Berahino scoring a hat-trick. For those young lads on the bench it's fantastic, but from my point of view where we want to be I want the players fit and I want that squad back. We want to put that right but we can't at this moment in time, it has to be the summer, but we are having to catch them and manage them really quickly just to avoid players being out for the season. He is desperately in need of first team players returning and says the reason behind so many soft tissue injuries is due to the state of the club's training pitch. Kacper Lopata has been recalled from his loan at Southend to help soften the blow in terms of numbers at the back and while Heckingbottom says it's good for the younger players to be involved, they are only there through necessity.
Coventry City midfielder Callum O'Hare has taken to Twitter to laud the club's fans for the support that they illustrated during yesterday's clash with ...
Following his side’s display against the Blades, O’Hare decided to take to Twitter to praise the club’s fans for the atmosphere that they created at the Coventry Building Society Arena. By maintaining his form as well as his fitness between now and the end of the campaign, O’Hare could potentially play a major role in Coventry’s quest to secure a top-six finish in the Championship. Coventry City midfielder Callum O’Hare has taken to Twitter to laud the club’s fans for the support that they illustrated during yesterday’s clash with Sheffield United.
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Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has shared his unhappiness at the training pitch his side have following their 4-1 defeat at Coventry City ...
We have to address that in the summer. The change in surface does no good.” Despite the defeat, Sheffield United remain in the play-off places and they will be hoping to bounce back from the poor showing when they take on Blackpool away from home in the week.
Kacper Lopata has been told he now “a part” of the Sheffield United squad pushing for promotion back to the Premier League after being recalled from ...
Everybody has to be ready to step up because there are some (players) we are also managing through situations now as well.” We want them to get into our team but not all of them will and so, if they can’t do that, we want to do that so they can go and have good careers elsewhere.” “So Kacper will have learnt a lot.”
Jordan Wright endeared himself to Lincoln City fans with an assured display in the 2-0 win at AFC Wimbledon. Wright has been pressed into action after Josh ...
It’s not as easy as saying it. His switch of play to the wing-backs, at times, was excellent. It’s just that the players let him down a bit when they got the ball.
Lincoln boss Michael Appleton could turn to a former Pompey keeper to help solve his goalkeeping crisis.
If we’re going to bring someone in – and I mean this with the utmost respect – he has to be better than Jordan.’ The 25-year-old was drafted in at short notice to feature in the Blues’ Papa John’s Trophy trip to AFC Wimbledon. And with fellow back-up option Sam Long unable to return from his loan spell at Drogheda United, Lincoln travelled to Plough Lane without a keeper on the bench.
Paul Heckingbottom admits Sheffield United's injury situation is keeping him awake at night after seeing the name of another first team player added to the ...
West Ham United have reportedly scouted Sheffield United defender John Egan as they consider making a swoop for him in the summer transfer window.
Egan has a contract with Sheffield United until the summer of 2024. His performances over the years have seemingly attracted the interest of West Ham United, who had scouts watching the Republic of Ireland international in action last week. During his time with the Black Cats, the defender had loan spells away at Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Bradford and Southend United before joining Gillingham FC permanently in 2014.