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SWFC news: Centre-back options in the spotlight ahead of season opener – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s central-defensive selection was a key issue before their League One opening match away to Leyton Orient. The article considered who manager Henrik Pedersen might choose at centre-back, a decision that matters as the newly rebuilt side begins a campaign aimed at returning to the Championship. Wednesday had strengthened significantly over the summer, including…
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As a Manchester City market misstep goes out on loan all you can hope for is the he can play regularly – esteemedkompany.com
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has joined Ipswich Town on loan after struggling to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium. The move matters because it gives the England international an opportunity to rebuild his form and secure regular first-team football following a difficult period at City and an unconvincing loan spell at West Ham. Phillips…
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SUFC News: How United plan to replace Hamer as move prompts tactical rethink – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are reportedly preparing for Gustavo Hamer’s departure, with Coventry City said to have agreed a £6m deal to re-sign the midfielder. His exit would require a tactical rethink because he has been central to United’s creativity, chance creation and set-piece threat. The club are expected to avoid a like-for-like replacement and instead reshape…
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‘There is no emotional support when you’re a new councillor’
Three South Yorkshire councillors have resigned within months of winning their seats in May’s local elections, prompting a wider discussion about the lack of support for newly elected representatives. Green councillor Andy Davies stepped down after unseating Sheffield City Council’s Labour leader Tom Hunt, citing the “huge weight of expectation” and its effect on his…
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Speeding taxi driver avoids jail after fatal Sheffield crash
A Sheffield taxi driver who was speeding before a fatal crash has avoided an immediate prison sentence. The case matters because it concerns the consequences of dangerous driving and the court’s decision on punishment after a death. The driver was dealt with by a court over the collision, with speeding forming a central part of…
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Three detained by police amid concerns over urban explorers near former exclusive school near Sheffield
Police detained three people following concerns about possible urban exploration activity at a former independent school near Sheffield, The Star reported on 12 August. The incident centred on worries that people may have been attempting to access the vacant premises, where entry without permission can create safety and security risks. No further detail about the…
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Why it’s vital Sheffield fights the blight of empty buildings
No room for complacency amid stalled projects
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South Yorkshire police officers cycle 175 miles to honour colleagues who died on duty
South Yorkshire Police officers completed a 175-mile cycle ride as part of the 2026 UK Police Unity Tour, an annual event held in memory of police officers and staff who have died while on duty. The ride took place from 7 to 9 August and concluded at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where participants…
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Bulgaria beating trial, Dubai influencer’s CCTV hope and Supermassive Games cuts headline briefing
In Bulgaria, prosecutors in Plovdiv charged two youths, aged 18 and 17, over the alleged assault of two Nepalese men on the night of 24–25 July. Authorities said a video found on one suspect’s phone recorded the incident, and that the alleged victims, aged 33 and 27, sustained minor injuries. The case followed the arrests…
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Sheffield Wednesday vs. Wolverhampton – Boxscore – Live Score – August 25, 2026 – foxsports.com
Sheffield Wednesday are due to host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hillsborough on Tuesday 25 August in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The scheduled kick-off is 7.45pm BST. The Fox Sports item is a pre-match live-score/boxscore page rather than a report of a completed match, so it does not establish a result, scorers or match…